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Application Support Analyst 2 and 3 Line Our Client an international company a looking to recruit an Application Support Analyst with experience of 2 and 3 line support. The main responsibility for providing day to day operational support for the Clients Application Portfolio, through the effective use and management of incident, requests and problems. You will be responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of the application portfolio. In addition you will provide appropriate SharePoint expertise, in terms of support, content management and development of sites, services and functionality. Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support for the Clients application portfolio Monitor application systems, identifying performance trends and taking action when necessary to stop problems arising Liaise with 3 party suppliers, ensuring issues are escalated and dealt with as necessary and to SLA Manage all system access requests Own application/system documentation and the data repository that holds that information (i.e. SharePoint) Provide technical support to the application architect and project services as required for project deliverables Ensure that pro-formas are completed and submitted and track delivery Provide test support for new and enhanced systems/applications Responsible for Change Management process, ensuring that changes are managed, roll-back plans are in place and that they are appropriately scheduled and approved Owns Configuration Management process Responsible for scheduled maintenance and capacity planning Ensure that security, compliance and legislation is considered in all aspects of the role and associated processes Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Clients data warehouse Run reports and conduct analysis in-line with Business/Management requirements Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely, accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Work with the Application Architect and Project Services to ensure that data/information analysis and reporting is considered in the development of new and enhanced systems design to ensure consideration is given to the linking, matching and cleansing of data across systems. Experience Proven experience working in 1 and 2 line support role Experience of working with ITIL processes within an organisation, in particular, incident, request, change and problem Management Experience working in a customer facing technical role Proven experience working with and managing 3 party suppliers Experience managing assets, both hardware and software Knowledge and understanding of the application portfolio Excellent team working and interpersonal communication skills Exceptional oral and written communication skills Good team player and collaborative Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision Technical background in application support and maintenance The position will be based in Peterborough. The salary for this role will be in the range £35K - £40K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

Responsibilities User-centred content design . You will support the design of content to meet user needs and make complex language and processes easy to understand. You are aware of government accessibility requirements and can design content that works with common assistive technologies; UX Design . Work with a multidisciplinary team in an agile environment to turn concepts into user-centred designs. Understand as-is interaction design and identify improvement opportunities. Apply your knowledge of interaction design practices to create better user experiences; Evidence based practice. Use different types of data (including analytics, User feedback, User research and usability testing) to inform and explain your design decisions; User focus. Understand the range of different users who might access content and services and can identify their needs based on evidence. Ability to translate User stories into content that meets users’ needs and propose suitable design approaches; Agile working. Good working knowledge of Agile methodology and ability to apply agile mindset to delivery; Content/design concepts and prototyping. Ability to choose the best option to make content understandable to different audiences and to demonstrate a proposed approach to content changes or improvements; Stakeholder relationship management. Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with stakeholders at different levels. You can tailor communication to their needs and work with them to build relationships while also meeting User needs; Strategic thinking. You can contribute to content strategies and policies, and can help create content patterns or standards.

Vulnerability Analyst – 3-month contract My Customer is seeking a proactive and skilled Vulnerability Analyst to join their team in a highly regulated, mission-critical 24/7 environment. Their infrastructure includes over 450 servers operating across both Windows and Linux platforms — making secure access and timely response essential. Hands-on experience with Qualys and its vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting tools is needed for this role. Key Skills from the Vulnerability Analyst: Demonstrated experience in vulnerability management within large-scale enterprise or corporate environments . Hands-on experience with Qualys and its vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting tools. Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems , including their associated technology stacks. Able to operate effectively in a secure, complex, and highly regulated setting with restricted access considerations. Key responsibilities for the Vulnerability Analyst: Daily monitoring and analysis of security events and vulnerabilities. Proactively reviewing Qualys reports to identify missing patches, misconfigurations, and other potential threats. Collaborating closely with infrastructure and operations teams to coordinate and apply remediation actions. Ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and internal security standards. Supporting patch management processes under the guidance of established teams. The Vulnerability Analyst is required onsite 2 days per week in Felixstowe. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Oracle Fusion Functional Lead (General Ledger / Margin Reporting) – Leicester (Hybrid) – Finance - Outside IR35 - 6 Months initial My client, a multinational enterprise, are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Functional Lead to support the design and delivery of an Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation project . The successful candidate will ensure P&L analysis and accurate margin reporting are made possible by the Oracle Fusion ERP system. The successful Oracle Fusion Functional Lead will contribute significantly to the development of reporting processes, the facilitation of design workshops, and the provision of controls, training, and uptake to facilitate the achievement of business objectives. Key Responsibilities of the Oracle Fusion Functional Lead: Oversee the development and documentation of the divisional P&L and margin reporting procedures in Oracle Fusion ERP As the Oracle Fusion Functional Lead Collaborate with finance, reporting, and data migration teams to effectively handle reconciliations and dependencies. Unification of enterprise setup and reporting structures by supporting design workshops Contribution to change management procedures to ensure end users comprehend and accept the new reporting system. Cutover planning, testing and warranty support to make sure reporting solutions are accurate and reliable. Key Skills & Experience of the Oracle Fusion Functional Lead: Must have extensive experience participating in Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation projects within General ledger and Margin reporting. Proven background of Chart of Accounts design, financial reporting structures, and reconciliations. Solid experience in testing, cutover, business readiness and post-go-live support within ERP programmes. Experience within stakeholder management and the ability to work across Finance, IT, and Reporting teams. Strong finance background with hands-on knowledge of P&L, margin reporting and financial control frameworks. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about this Oracle Fusion Functional Lead opportunity. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Software Engineer Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer with at least of 5 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Your expertise must include design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to MSFT suites, Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and experience in programming, administrating, configuring, and integrating using/with MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps/Power Automate, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & development experience using Azure integration tools like Data factory, Logic Apps, etc. Along with knowledge of utilizing Azure SQL Server, Data lake, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Knowledge and some experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, etc. Knowledge and some development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Azure DevOps, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Excellent communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA – this is a remote role ideally from London UK. The salary will be in the range £60K - £90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Project Manager/ Business Analyst We are seeking a versatile Project Manager/Business Analyst (hybrid) with a strong background in both business and technology projects, specifically in the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms, front and back-office processes and technologies, and will be adept at driving projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank’s project management policy and framework, ensuring that appropriate governance, communications, change control and risk management are maintained. This will require experience of the end-to-end project lifecycle. Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank’s project management framework. Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases. Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders. Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states. Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions. Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters. Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively. Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals. Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements. Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications. Skills & Abilities: As a PM: Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks. Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project. Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams. Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement. Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change. As a BA: Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies. Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation. Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations. Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML. Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set. Experience & qualifications: Required: 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office (Corporate and Private Banking) and related back-office functions. 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects. Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp as well as the overall Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Desirable: Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS). Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, APM, etc). This is a hybrid FTC position for 12 months initially – 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this position is circa £80K - £90K. Please do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period. T

Notify is a web application built with Python and Flask, running on Gunicorn. It is supported by several microservices, also written in Python, utilising frameworks and libraries such as Celery, Eventlet, SQLAlchemy, etc. Additionally, Notify utilises AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS SQS, AWS ElastiCache, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana and other related services. Concourse CI and Terraform are used to run build-pipelines and manage our infrastructure. For the frontend, we follow the , making use of Frontend components and patterns. As a Senior Developer in Notify you’ll: work as part of a multi-disciplinary agile team, collaborating with frontend developers, content designers, product managers and user researchers to ensure your code puts users first at all stages of development write clean and secure code following a test-driven approach implement tools to support development and continuous improvement of the systems you work on support the live operation of the services we run during office hours, answering support queries from users, monitoring error rates and responding to incidents participate in out-of-hours support rotas where necessary - you'll be paid an allowance, and a further hourly payment for any duties you perform when on call share your work and the things you’ve learned through blog posts, show and tells, with the option of presenting at conferences and meetups use your learning and development budget to develop your career

Key Responsibilities: Complete test scripts in accordance to acceptance criteria and requirements to tight deadlines. Supplier engagement of product software, manage full traceability of defects through JIRA, working with suppliers for fix and retesting. Report issues found through the appropriate channels, including problem management. Promote test-driven development and shift-left testing, champion test practices, provide advice to other stakeholders on the distinct types of tests, testing tools and testing environments available. Manage change requests from suppliers. Analyse the test results to identify simple patterns and trends. Investigate problems and opportunities in existing functionality of the software, translate findings into impact on the users and the Business. Constantly seek to learn and further develop your skills as required for your role. Share knowledge with others. Participate in recruitment and procurement activities as required. Test from / in the most suitable environments, including using different devices and traveling on-site (in accordance with the organisation’s travel and accommodation policies). Understand business processes and activities that impact and that are impacted by the product and systems you are working on. Develop extensive knowledge in the functionality of the systems you are working on, and integrated systems as is required. Use GUI based tools to create, update and run automation tests, as well as simple scripting languages e.g., JavaScript to customise those tests. Manage UAT’s and ensure completion of test execution within tight deadlines. Enable planning by estimating your own effort. Practice the agreed methodology and apply it to your work, identifying obvious deficiencies and supporting activities to improve the performance in your area. Skills & Experience: Ability to contribute to improving delivery and understand the importance of evidence- based design and analysis. Awareness of different test tools (bug tracking/defect management) Demonstrable knowledge of business domains and business processes of the systems you test, as well as how these are implemented in the system. You can plan, set realistic targets to test deliverables and regularly review progress to improve performance and manage risks. We are happy to help you learn our tools and tech stack once you are part of our team.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Enterprise Information Architect to join our team, reporting directly to the Assistant Head Information Architect within the Army Information Design Authority (DA). Collaboration with other enterprise domain architects and functional stakeholders is key, as you help integrate information architecture into the organisation in a standard, repeatable and reusable manner. The Info DA is the mechanism by which Director Information and the Army Chief Technology Officer can operate as the digital functional leader for the British Army. The organisation and information capability-portfolio requires a digital, data, information and architectural governance capability to support and control design operational outcomes and warfighting effectiveness, future proofing the Army's processes, information and technology footprint for maximum operational effectiveness across organisational boundaries in a digital and data age. As the SEO Enterprise Information Architect, you will be required to: Network and communicate with stakeholders across the information domain and identify opportunities for improvement Apply and develop architectural frameworks, principles and techniques Develop standard and scalable models to collect, aggregate, or disaggregate complex information Guide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Guide others in using appropriate architectural tools and methods Explain complex problems using clear language and artefacts Bring together disconnected information to inform decision making Responsible for the maintenance of the Army Information Architecture Repository Line Manage 1 x Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Civil Servant

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Design and Develop User-Centred Services: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to rapidly develop design concepts for complex transformation programs, collaborating with service managers and programme directors. This includes actively participating in user research, creating prototypes, and designing user interactions across various channels, devices, and technologies, all while being able to justify design decisions with evidence and data. Promote and Implement Design Excellence : Champion a consistent, high-quality user experience by promoting reusable design elements and best practices across the IPO and wider government communities. This involves contributing to user-centred design standards and guidance, utilising the Design System, and ensuring designs meet accessibility, legal, and security requirements, as well as the Service Standard. Lead and Mentor Design Professionals: Provide management support, coaching, mentoring, and training to other designers (including HEO Interaction Designers), focusing on their development, the quality of their work, and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Introduction At RSA, we believe insurance is about people, not things. We provide our inspiring colleagues the support and opportunity to grow together, shape the future, and win as a team. We are going through a transformation journey, providing our people with opportunity to be integral to improving our service and delivering better products to brokers and customers. We are a proud member of the Intact family, we feel part of something bigger, with a presence in North America, the UK and Europe. We have a bold ambition to become the best Commercial Lines business in the UK, demonstrated by our recent acquisition of NIG and Farmweb, allowing us to scale by leveraging our combined financial strength and importantly ensure our people feel the benefits of our joint capabilities. We are currently recruiting for a Project Actuarial Analyst to join our team here at RSA on a hybrid basis. Your role The key purpose of your role is to be part of the team that prepares, analyses, calculates, improves, validates and reports on all Solvency II/UK and IFRS17 aspects of our reserves and technical provisions outside the actuarial analysis covering IELR calibration, actuarial indication patterns and methodology in the reserve review and roll-forward booking. The other main purpose of this role is to work as part of the team responsible for all project, development and improvement work within the Corporate Actuarial function. This is the work to drive change through new technologies, techniques and ways or working to relentlessly improve our actuarial services. The working day timetable requirements around the SII/UK and IFRS17 booking responsibilities, combined with the global nature of our team, will require occasional working day/hour flexibility particularly at quarter-end booking. Analysts will typically be around the actuarial trainee or part-qualified actuary level, whereas Reserving Consultants will typically be around the nearly or newly qualified actuary level. The key difference is Consultants will be able to work with increased responsibility and require less direction. Consultants will be expected to guide and support Analysts in achieving their objectives.

About the Role: As data analyst for these projects, you will design and develop scripts and tools to automate the processing and transformation of textual archival metadata. The most common data formats you will encounter are .csv, .xlsx .xml and .json. You will be based in our growing and vibrant Research, Grants and Academic Engagement Department, but will work with colleagues from across the organisation providing technical consultancy and solutions. Why Join Us? Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from the Underground and Overground stations, The National Archives boasts a collegial working environment and an excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, and an opportunity to join the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme. Putting you at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to supporting professional development and training for all of our colleagues. Job description Full job description attached (see below). Person specification This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Please note that candidates shortlisted for interview will take a technical test. How to apply: If you are an internal applicant: please do not use the link on this page. Please apply via your employee Workday account. If you are an external applicant: to submit your application please click the 'Apply at advertiser's site' button on this page. You will be asked to provide details of your work experience and write a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words. In your statement please explain, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria below. You may draw on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience gained from paid work, domestic responsibilities, education, leisure interests and voluntary activities. Please note selection for interview will largely be based on the information you provide in this section. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The purpose of the Senior Data Architect role is to lead the work for ensuring that systems are designed, upgraded, managed, de-commissioned and archived in compliance with data policy across the full data life cycle. This includes complying with the data strategy and providing oversight and advice to other data architects who are undertaking the design of data models and supporting the management of metadata. The Senior Data Architect also provides guidance to other architects (such as Enterprise Architects and Solutions Architects) to make sure that organisation’s systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture. Responsibilities As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a critical role in leading data architecture contributions to enable and standardise approaches to indexing data in the ONS, designing data and metadata standards for ONS outputs to enable our Content Management System and strategic API to serve the user needs, and supporting the design and delivery of the Enterprise Metadata Management Data Model capability. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work across stakeholders, including data linkage experts to ensure data architecture plays a key role in the design of ONS indexing. Lead on data architecture contributions to support the design and development of the ONS Content Management System and API. Contribute to the design and delivery of our Enterprise Data Management programme, which includes our Enterprise Data Model, and Enterprise Metadata Management. Participate in cross-government data architecture communities, to help set direction and share your expertise. Champion the work of the DALI division across ONS. Contribute to the ongoing implementation of the ONS data strategy (including data principles, policies and standards) and provide advice to stakeholders on how to comply with the strategy. Line management of a small team one or two data architects or apprentices, and/or matrix management technical work. Play a role in the Data Architecture branch leadership team, particularly supporting the development of technical capabilities of your colleagues. We require a broad range of skills and experience to deliver the whole package of work of the Data Architecture team. We appreciate that some skills can be developed in post, and we will consider applicants with experience outside of traditional data architecture roles if the essential criteria are demonstrated. Training and opportunities will be provided in post to support your career development as a data architect.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Facilitate Agile Ceremonies : stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, and reviews to maintain momentum and foster continuous improvement. Team Planning & Prioritisation : Support the team in estimating, tracking, and delivering priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with the Product Manager and technical stakeholders to understand priorities and dependencies. Workflow : Oversee the daily flow of work items, ensuring progression from backlog to delivery, using flow metrics where appropriate to enhance predictability and efficiency. Reporting & Insights : Track and report against key milestones and forecasts, providing clear visibility on team progress. Programme-Level Engagement : Represent the team in programme-level sessions, articulating updates, risks, and dependencies. Risk & Issue Management : Identify and address risks promptly, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Incident Response : Act as a key escalation point during live incidents, helping to coordinate resolution and communication. Removing Blockers : Proactively address obstacles that hinder team performance and ensure a clear pathway for delivery. Continuous Improvement : Drive team maturity in agile delivery practices, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation. Cross-Team Dependencies : Understand and manage dependencies with other teams and workstreams across the programme. Ensure smooth integration and alignment of delivery plans.

Role: Business Analyst Location: Remote - requirement to go into Newcastle once per month Length: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: SC cleared / SC clearable Please call me for further details Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. 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.

You will be responsible for working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, focussed on delivering high quality code in line with project goals and delivery cycles. As well as this you will be setting the standards for technical excellence within a team of Developers and fostering an environment where team members are supported and can come to you for guidance and feedback. As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical direction within the team to identify the best technology, solutions and industry standard Agile methodologies and embed and enhance practices such as Test- Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery, and DevOps. You will also keep up to date with the latest technologies and trends, whilst delivering working software early and often, learning new languages and frameworks and picking the right solutions. Our Tools We use high-performance developer machines, AI coding assistance, and JetBrains WebStorm IDE. This combination, alongside a collaborative working culture, allows us to be very effective and deliver excellent results for the business. Our Tech Stack We rely on: NodeJS for our digital transformation work. HTML/CSS/JavaScript for both digital transformation and other services. Azure for our infrastructure and deployment. Azure SQL for data storage. Docker and Azure App Services to host our digital transformation services. Design System for our web interfaces. Drupal for CMS capabilities We’re happy to help you learn the specifics of our tech stack once you are part of our team. Check out GitHub () for a closer look at the technology we use. A typical week in this role will consist of a blend of responsibilities, including: Performing code review. Providing mentoring and coaching to other team members. Prioritising work in line with deliverables and project goals. Writing code. Writing unit tests. Offering technical advice on software architecture and technology choices. Providing guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Identifying and fixing faults. Providing technical assurance.