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Oracle APEX Guru - 6 Month Contract in North London Our Client is looking to recruit an Oracle Apex expert with at least 4 to 5 years experience of developing and working with Oracle Apex. Demonstrable experience over many years with latest Oracle APEX versions and previous Oracle technologies. In depth knowledge of PL/SQL and technologies such as HTML, JQuery, Javascript, AJAX, CSS etc. Beneficial to have previous experience developing Oracle Forms and converting them to APEX. Role will include some mentoring of and skills transfer to a small team. It would be useful if you can demonstrate previous training experience. Must be able to recommend and apply standards. Good verbal and written communication skills - i.e. precise and concise. This is a 6 month assignment based in North London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate.

Head of Human Resources – City London Our Client is heavily involved in the electricity industry in the UK. The Client is currently looking to recruit a seasoned Human Resources professional with between 10 to 20 years proven track of working at the highest level in HR. The role is to recruit the Head of Human Resources for the company. Must have experience of managing a large in-house HR team. This will involve the usual HR functions from recruiting, disciplinary to Tupe exercises. The company employees over 3000 people across the UK. You will ideally come from the utilities arena although the Client will consider any background. Summary of what we are looking for: - someone with 10 to 15 years in HR - with the ability to manage a large HR function - company has over 3000 employees in the UK - in the utilities arena - electricity - City based - must formal HR qualifications CIPD or MCIPD Salary is £120K - £140K. Located in the City London. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Technical Architect for Content Management System CMS – Canary Wharf, London We urgently require a Technical Architect with at upwards of 5 to 10 years expertise in working on CMS systems as a Technical Lead . Must have a proven track record of working on complex content management systems as a Technical Architect. Experience of designing and integrating content management systems and solutions. Define technology requirements. Lead the selection of technology with vendors. Design and build integrations. Responsible for building and leading large development teams. Good at Agile methodologies. Client facing analysis platform. Structured data. Component Content Management Must have the ability to work with personnel at all levels with excellent communication skills. This is a 6 month assignment based in Canary Wharf in the Docklands, London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Years of relevant experience 2+ years Education Level Bachelor's Degree About the Job Oracle Developer with Oracle Forms and SQL Server – Financial Services – East London Our Client is specialist software company developing software for the pensions, insurance and wealth management software market place. They are currently looking to recruit an Oracle with PL/SQL and Oracle Forms Developer with at least 2 to 5 years commercial experience of writing applications developing Oracle Forms applications. You will ideally have experience of working on and developing pensions and or wealth management systems. The Client will be moving from Oracle 10 to Oracle 11g very shortly so this could be great move to learn the latest technology. The main function of the position is to develop in Oracle coupled with the following: Create and agree work specifications for assigned tasks before commencing any changes/development Assist with providing quotes for new development and amendments Development of software using Oracle tools or other technologies used by the company Carrying out necessary application/database modifications as per agreed specifications Liaising with clients to address issues/problems at the earliest opportunity (email, phone, web-tools) Fixing of technical bugs/issues and patch release control Adhering to standards and expectations of the company as regards programming, recording, controlling and securing developments Ensuring technical specifications/requirements are met within agreed deadlines Carrying out adequate unit & link testing before releases are made Prepare release documentation for all new developments to the agreed format Any experience of developing software for the financial services arena would be a bonus. Other web technologies that would be handy to have are HTML, possibly RedHat/JBoss. This is a 3 to 6 month contract to start ASAP. Send your CV in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

Years of relevant experience 5+ years Education Level Bachelor's Degree About the Job Acceptance Testing Manager (OAT) or Unit Testing Manager (UAT) Our Client is a leading household insurance company based in London. They are looking to recruit an experienced UAT/OAT Manager to join their ever growing test team working on a large transformation programme at for an insurance system. The role requires a broad cross section of skills along with a strong consultative approach. This position provides an opportunity to join a growing organization and be a part of the team servicing key insurance clients. We require the following skills: OAT (operational acceptance test)/ Unit Testing Manager (UAT) Should have UAT/OAT Management exp. In distributed test architecture Should have managed customer expectations and had good communication skills to highlight key messages Should have exp. in managing the Vendors as this account has more off shelf products we have different vendor products. Exposure of UATOAT Test Methodologies , Test Strategy and Approach, Testing Types from a design and execution perspective. Good Architectural knowledge around App servers (Tomcat), DB Servers (Informatica, SQL, Oracle), Middleware (Mulesoft) Having Skills to be proactively call out what Operational requirements are key and what level of details are required for OAT to design and execute Skills to call out Risks and Issues around the approach we take. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong leadership skills, decision making and problem solving abilities This is a 6 month contract to start immediately. The rate is negotiable. Position is based in Bromley South East London. Please send your CV to -hidden email- in Word format, along with your salary expectations.

About the Job Linux and HTTP Virtualisation Software Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a candidate with experience of developing software for the virtual support market. It is essential that the you can demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas: Linux (Ubuntu and CentOS, management & maintenance etc.) Knowledge of Configuration Management Automation tools like Chef (also valid Puppet, Saltstack, Ansible) Understanding of API documentation, implementation and supporting customers using these Expert knowledge of HTTP (including RESTful services) Best practice understanding of Hardware, Virtualization, Clustering, High Availability, Disaster Recovery and Security Basic IP networking skills It is also desirable for to be experienced in or familiar with the following (these will become part of the day to day role): Virtualisation with KVM / QEMU Scripting skills (Powershell, Python, Bash, Ruby, Perl, etc.) LAMP (or components of – Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) OpenStack (or similar cloud software platform) VMware ESXi Hypervisor Data Modelling tools (XML, NETCONF, YANG, JSON) Must have the ability to break down larger projects into smaller components, and to be able to work independently. Personal Qualities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Presentable, good team player, but also able to work effectively alone for periods of time. Highly motivated and self-sufficient. Happy to travel and work away from home from time to time if specific projects require. Preferably drives with own transport. An aptitude for and enjoyment of problem solving. Good time management, and the ability to accurately estimate time required to complete outstanding tasks. The position is based at home with occasional travel to the company offices and/or to client sites for support or meetings. Degree-level educated in Computer Science or similar subject. Please respond with CV to -hidden email- in MS Word format, along with your salary expectations.

About the Job PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer Our Client is a specialist digital company with offices in the City London. They are looking to recruit a PHP Technical Architect Developer You must have at least 5 years software development using PHP at a senior level. Skill must include designing complex applications at a senior level as a Technical Architect using PHP and My SQL on a Linux platform. The role will involve writing specifications and working alongside the project managers with various projects. The salary will be in the region of £55,000 rising to £60,000 p.a. for truly exceptional candidates, Plus a generous “on-call” allowance and Bonus scheme. The Client is based in City London. Please send your CV to -hidden email- in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

About the Job C# Dot Net - .net Developer – Brighton Our Client is looking to recruit a Junior C# .net Software Developer with SQL skills. The Client develops software for the banking and life and pensions industry. You will be involved in helping their clients and team visualise and interact with the company’s It team and the banking systems software. This is a full time position where our Client is seeking someone with at least 3 to 5 years’ experience with C# Dot Net with MS SQL Server software development. You will be involved in developing a reporting tool for clients to be able to login to and turn a query into a visual and interactive representation of the results. The role will include: C# Dot Net development. Support and developing banking software in C# .net with MS SQL or PL SQL. Processes work with the consulting and management teams to understand what they want to achieve and advise them regarding a stepped approach to achieving this goal. Support the development of new products to improve internal efficiency and to better service client needs Introduce and implement new IT software and architecture. Key skills required: · C# Dot Net with SQL · R (Preference) The role will be based in Brighton. This is a 6 month contract. Please send your CV to -hidden email- in MS Word format, along with your salary expectations.

Front End Javascript Developer with Agile – Brighton Sussex Our Client is looking to recruit a Front End Software Developer with very strong experience in Javascript in an Agile environment. Must have experience with Agile development environment. Any experience with Angular JS framework knowledge would be very handy. Required knowledge and experience: • Significant experience with building, launching and managing simple and complex websites on the Adobe Experience Manager platform • Expert knowledge of web-based technologies: HTTP / HTTPS, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Less, JQuery, Angular • A passion for technology and up-to-date with trends, new languages and design approaches in the IT space. • Experienced in designing scalable solutions, write efficient code, optimizing performance and debugging issues. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, dynamic environment . • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical. Formal education or equivalent: • Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or IT related field • Higher degree desirable So key skills are Javascript in an Agile environment. This is a 6 month contract assignment in Brighton Sussex. Please send your to us in Word format urgently.

Front End Developer with Java – Central London Our Client is looking to recruit a Front End Java developer with at least 3 to 5 years solid development experience. Must have the following skills: HTML, XHTML, HTML5 ** CSS2, CSS3 ** JavaScript ** AJAX ** JSON, JSONP ** XML, XSLT, XSD ** jQuery and extensive use of plugins Social Media APIs and aggregators e.g. GIGYA OO Design and Programming Web debugging experience and tools Responsive web design This is a 3 month assignment. Please send your CV in Word format along with daily rate.

Deskptop Support Analyst Key Accountabilities: Assisting with overseeing the security aspects of the company / project IT set-up including websites that may be hosted internally or externally. Liaison with potential and confirmed collaborators and their IT support partners / staff in coming into and operating within the Manufacturing centre. Proactive assistance with the systems implementations projects to assist with a smooth implementation and roll out. Ensuring that all IT assets are properly controlled and software is correctly licensed and that acceptable service levels are maintained across all systems. Dealing with hardware issues, desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices both in person and remotely. Providing Desktop/Laptop support including the following technologies: Microsoft Office 365 products – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer, Windows 7, desktops, laptops, printers, networked copiers and others as assigned. Providing investigation, diagnosis, resolution and recovery for hardware / software problems. When unable to resolve, escalating in accordance with Help Desk escalation processes. Managing service requests, software installations, new computer setups, upgrades, etc. Providing enhancement request feedback to IT regarding technology environment and customer needs through the defined processes. Support of VoIP telephony and Android mobile phones. Working with TCP/IP and resolving general networking issues. Experience: Extensive IT/Commercial experience gained within a fast-paced environment? Experience of GAMP 5 and working within a GxP environment in providing superior customer service and support. Experience of working within a technical support position, covering Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and various business applications within a fast-paced business environment. Proven experience of 1st/2nd and 3rd line infrastructure support. Knowledge of multiple desktop programs, configuration and debugging techniques, VoIP telephony systems, Mobile phone support, network technologies. Project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of diverse scopes in a cross-functional environment. Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical with a strong work ethic and eye for detail with good problem resolution, judgement and decision making skills. Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to successfully work both independently and effectively within a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions to non-technology internal client base. A good team player, with strong organisational skills. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. The position is based in Stevenage. Salary will be £32K - £35K. Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Business Analyst with Actimize WLF – Canary Wharf London Our Client is seeking to recruit a Business Analyst with at least 5 years experience as a BA coupled with at least 2 years experience of Nice Actimize. - Analyzing current installation of Actimize WLF solution at a client side - Recommend improvements on data ingestion and batch process performance - Recommend optimal Threshold setting and Scoring configuration which adhere to the client requirements - Improve detection and alert generation Must Have: - Minimum 2 years experience supporting Nice Actimize WLF solution either as a BA or Implementor. - In particular an ideal candidate must have a hands-on experience in doing WLF Tuning activity. - Deep understanding in Actimize platform and tools, WLF Threshold and Scoring and working knowledge of RCM. - Proven track records in analyzing client's requirements and come up with - Comfortable in dealing with Stake Holders especially face-to-face with clients. - Must be willing to travel to client site. Nice to have - Experience in DowJones Sanctioned List and Profile data ingestion to WLF The position will be based in Canary Wharf London. Rate will be in the range £275 to £375 per day depending on experience. This is a 6 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in GBP and your availability.

C# .net Developer – Insurance Our Client is an insurance underwriter in the City of London. They are now looking to grow their software development team and are looking to recruit a C# .net Software Developer. You will have at least 5 to 7 years expertise in developing complex software with C#. A strong mathematical background would be advantageous but not required. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Expert in C# Development coupled with Java/jQuery Web development Web API, CSS. You will have solid SQL Server experience (stored procedures, table design and some maintenance). Microsoft Office including VBA and advanced skills in Excel and HTML/IIS. Develop and support applications using Visual Studio and other Products where appropriate. Provide support for Microsoft Office Applications along with design and build reports for our SharePoint Applications. The ideal candidate will have a drive to succeed, take part in IT strategy and work in a technology rich and agile environment. The developer will be part of a small team with responsibilities for ensuring the business has full support regarding IT systems. Key aspects of the role will be to: Initiate and promote improvements to MI and analysis Analyse requirements and provide the most suitable solution using the most appropriate technology. Document/support and upgrade a wide range of internal applications/processes As this is a small team, you will need to be flexible in your approach, as you will have primary responsibility for some specific systems but will need to be aware of the overall system. Ability to produce ad hoc reporting and analysis of information in the Data Warehouse Work both as part of a team and under your own initiative Communicate with all areas of the business, at all levels The Client uses Windows Servers and virtualised Windows Clients, with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.). Additionally they use Office 365 for email, Microsoft SQL Server for our main databases and SharePoint for our intranet. For underwriting the Client uses (Eclipse) and for Accounts (Sun), and a number of other smaller applications for specific jobs, such as RMS for Modelling and Remetrica for Actuarial function. The salary for this role will be up to £50K – for the right candidate maybe slightly higher for exceptional candidates. The Client will consider someone junior with an ability to learn and hit the ground running at £25K - £30K. You will have a 2:1 in maths or computer science, or similar. The company is based in the City of London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Technical Java and C# .net Software Developer We are currently recruiting a Java with C# .net Senior Software Developer – who can be the lead in the team. You must have at least 5 to 7 years proven track record of developing software with Java and C# .net framework coupled with SQL Server. Ability to own and drive forward Omni channel technical solutions and technical architecture from an IT perspective (with direction from Head of IM, Consumer & Brands) o Ownership of FM Digital Technical architecture including the ongoing review of overall FM Omni technical design, structure and future-fit. Project lead on any future re-platforming for FM.com. o To be the technology lead managing the ‘day to day’ from a technical perspective o Ensure all technical solutions are best-in-class, future-proofed and align to the wider DBIM vision / strategy (e.g. liaise with wider IM on Security, release processes etc) § For example for the FM global single customer view project, the role would provide all technical advice on architecture, user stories, technical specs and DB IM sign-offs Technical lead for all 3rd party solution providers: a) Salesforce b) Booking Bug c) Shopify. Ensure that all OmniChannel products are working together/integrated as needed to allow single consumer tracking and global database. o Technical lead for China Retail Salesforce integration / WeChatify / Social CRM o Data Management Platform (DMP) technical lead o B2B FMJ / FMD Management CRM (India) technical lead to work with DBIM to ensure that project is delivered + technical specification. o Salesforce Service and Marketing Cloud technical lead to take technical ownership for the delivery of new projects / enhancements o Technical leader to create technical architecture documentation, listing the technical stack of the FM.com suite of applications (front and back end). o Technical Leader to highlight components at security, warranty, support, IM policy risk. o Technical Leader to prepare a plan for short and long term to alleviate / eradicate highlighted risks of the technical stacks. o Alignment of FM Omnichannel technical projects / scope to ensure business, cost and technology efficiencies in conjunction with China and US technical leads · Lead development efforts and deliverables on complex solutions within an Agile framework · Provide strong oversight and ownership of coding efforts, and technical solutions · Contribute to the development of system components as needed · Accountable for solving for all technical aspects and delivery · Serve as an escalation point for technical impediments · Accountable for the articulation of the solutions, to various levels · Delegate structured assignments and monitor the progress · Develop and ensure development standards and practices are adhered to by the development team, i.e. DevOps, coding, code management, and documentation · Provide solutions based on strong technical acumen and technical currency in a variety of technologies · Exposure to Mobile and Cloud application platforms · Ensure the technical activities are aligned with approved architectural designs. · Create technical and strategy documents to articulate the solutions and guide implementations as needed to meet requirements. · Develop strong technical application and product knowledge across the Omni channel portfolio. · Challenge our technology partners and vendors to derive maximum value. · Evaluate vendor solutions and work with vendors as necessary · Provide guidance to onshore, offshore, and near shore development service providers as necessary · Provide strong retail business acumen, and customer focus. · Provide governance for troubleshooting complex system issues as necessary · Develop or contribute to business cases, roadmaps and proposals which may include presentations to senior management. · Collaboration with Business, Technical, and Security Architects, to manage risk identification and risk mitigation tactics associated with the designs. Role-specific knowledge: · 5+ years of senior technical lead. · 5+ years of strong hands-on experience as a developer working on JAVA or .NET Framework standards and technologies - C#.NET, ASP.NET, AngularJS, SQLServer, Web Services, Cloud Platforms, AJAX, JQUERY, XML/JSON, HTML, CSS · Retail / digital technology experience is essential · Experience in SalesForce Service and Marketing Clouds · Safety Knowledge: · Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety This is a 6 month contract assignment based in the London. Rate is negotiable and will be in the range £450 to £500 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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

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