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Systems Tester Software development company, producing policy administration systems and customer portals for the Life Insurance market. Seeking an individual with the tester should have attained a level of experience equivalent to ISTQB Foundation and must have passed the ISTQB Foundation examination. This experience must have been gained testing insurance, mortgage or pensions software and ’ testing experience across Oracle Databases, Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports. Demonstrable SQL skills. Must have previous experience working with Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems (PAS). Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English is important to ensure that the individual does not compromise our delivery process or confuse clients. This position is based in Stratford, E15. 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 20 days paid holiday in the first year. Please email with a copy of your CV and a cover letter setting out your suitability for this role. The application closing date is 31/12/2015. We will not accept any application received after 31/12/2015. Sal – £30K – £34K Annually

This skill covers the ability to design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise Java applications operating in an Oracle-based environment , including Web user interfaces developed with Oracle tools , with long-term on-site support in Munich, Bavaria (Germany) . 1. Java Enterprise Development Development of applications using Java SE / Java EE (Jakarta EE) Implementation of Servlets, JSP, JSF , and Oracle-oriented frameworks Management of the HTTP request/response lifecycle Design and implementation of RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) and, where required, SOAP services Session handling, authentication, authorization, and application-level security 2. Oracle Environment Proven experience within the Oracle ecosystem, including: Oracle Database (SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, packages) JDBC connectivity and connection pooling Transaction control and query performance tuning Deployment and configuration on Oracle WebLogic Server : Application deployment and lifecycle management Configuration of datasources, JMS resources, and security realms Operational support across DEV, TEST, and PROD environments 3. Request / Response Architecture Design and maintenance of multi-tier architectures : Web Frontend → Application Server → Oracle Database Enforcement of separation of concerns: Presentation layer Business logic layer Data access layer (DAO / Repository patterns) Error handling, exception management, and HTTP response management Logging, monitoring, and performance tracing 4. Web Interface Development with Oracle Tools Development of Web interfaces using: Oracle ADF (Application Development Framework) JSF with Oracle UI components Frontend–backend data binding and state management Implementation of forms, validations, navigation flows, and workflow logic Integration of frontend components with backend services through synchronous requests 5. On-Site Activities in Bavaria (Germany) The role includes full or partial on-site presence in Bavaria, Germany , for an estimated duration of approximately 24 months , with activities such as: Direct collaboration with local development, operations, and business teams Participation in on-site technical workshops, design sessions, and sprint planning Support during application rollout, stabilization, and production go-live phases Troubleshooting of production incidents requiring physical presence Knowledge transfer, technical coaching, and documentation for local teams Coordination with German stakeholders to align functional requirements and technical solutions Compliance with local IT, security, and operational procedures 6. Application Support and Maintenance Diagnosis and resolution of application issues and defects Support for: Functional enhancements Code refactoring Java, Oracle Database, and WebLogic version upgrades Performance analysis and system optimization Contribution to technical and operational documentation 7. Tools and Development Practices IDEs: Oracle JDeveloper , Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA Version control systems (Git, SVN) Build and deployment tools (Maven, Ant) Unit and integration testing (JUnit and related frameworks) Close cooperation with DBAs, system administrators, QA teams, and functional analysts

HE sector is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with excellent Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to support and evolve the university's cloud platform services. This role is critical in enabling secure, scalable, and resilient platforms for teaching, learning, research, and administrative systems. You will work closely with academic researchers, application teams, and central IT to deliver reliable cloud platforms that support student systems, research workloads, and institutional data, while ensuring compliance with higher education security and governance standards. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain OCI-based cloud platforms supporting HE systems, research computing, and student-facing services. * Architect and manage OCI networking including VCNs, subnets, DRGs, Load Balancers, VPN/FastConnect, and network security controls. * Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistency, repeatability, and auditability. * Enable platforms for research workloads, including data-intensive and high-performance computing use cases (where applicable). * Collaborate with academic faculties, research groups, and IT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose cloud solutions. * Implement and enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance, including IAM, compartment design, data protection, and tagging standards. * Support DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable application development teams across the university. * Monitor platform performance, availability, and costs, ensuring effective cost control and budget transparency. * Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident support for critical university systems. * Document platform standards, architectures, and operational procedures. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to skills development within the university IT team. * Participate in On-Call support and planned maintenance activities as required. ________________________________________ Essential Skills & Experience * Minimum 5+ years of proven industry experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. * Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in production environments. * Solid experience with: o OCI Compute, Storage (Block, Object, File), and Networking o OCI IAM, Compartments, Policies, Security Lists, and NSGs * Strong proficiency in GITLAB & Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools. * Strong Linux systems administration experience. * Oracle Database awareness / experience. * Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (OCI OKE desirable). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support diverse stakeholders, including academic and administrative users. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ________________________________________ Desirable / Nice to Have * OCI certifications (e.g., OCI Architect Professional). * Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment. * Exposure to research computing, data platforms, or HPC workloads. * Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks relevant to universities. * Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.