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We're looking for an exceptional DevOps Engineer - IAMS to help us make a difference to our planet. As our DevOps Engineer - IAMS, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise A Day in the Life of a IAMS DevOps Engineer: We work flexibly and try to adhere to core hours of 10am - 4pm. We start the day with a stand up to discuss what we are working on and any blockers we may have and then get stuck into our tasks for the day. Our custom IAMS solution is used by thousands of users across the Met Office and our customers. We employ Azure, AWS and ServiceNow as identity providers, for CI/CD, workflows, testing and more. The tasks you pick up from the Jira board will be varied and will provide opportunities to master multiple technologies. As a DevOps Engineer, you will architect and implement novel solutions to complex identity challenges and deliver them to production whilst providing technical mentorship to junior colleagues and the development teams of consuming services. Identity and Access Management (IAM) extends far beyond a pane in the AWS console for us. Our team are experts in identity from on-premise to the cloud, from Azure to AWS, from SAML to OIDC, from MFA to verified ID. We are experts in the technologies we use and we are experts in the business problems we solve. Our team participates and contributes to various Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, refinement, and retrospectives. As a senior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to lead the team through technical refinement sessions and assist the other senior members of the team in shaping the future of our service. By engaging in open communication and embracing a culture of shared ownership, you will play a vital role in fostering a positive and productive work environment that thrives on innovation, learning, and growth. Our team takes ownership of and resolves support issues and tasks quickly and efficiently. This includes responding to alerts, troubleshooting and resolving incidents, and coordinating with other teams to ensure the resilience of our production systems. Your key duties Help the Met Office build Identity and Access management solutions that supports the adoption of cloud and hybrid cloud services that is in line with our vision of: \"Provide a unified approach to protecting data and services with an Identity and Access Management service that is manageable, scalable, and easy to use\" Using proven industry knowledge and experience with Identity and Access Management to set future technical direction for both the Identity and Access management team and the Met Office development community Establish common reusable IT services and patterns for Access Management for both internal and external customers Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the Corporate Identity and Access Management (IAMS) DevOps team and the services they provide Support the automation of both the customer and employee access management journeys including the automation of access controls and identity governance Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is accredited as a 'Great Place to Work UK 2023' and in addition has achieved a place on both the UK's 'Best Workplaces in Tech' and 'Best Workplaces for Women' lists. As our DevOps Engineer - IAMS, your total reward package will be up to £49,174 annually, which includes: £33,794 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA): you will be paid £2,200 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: Cloud experience: You should have experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Programming skills: Proficiency in a high-level programming language. We use Python and JavaScript. (Expert by Nature) Automation skills: You should have experience with automation and CI/CD tools. We use AWS Cloudformation and CodePipeline. Experience with IAM technologies: You should have a working knowledge of identity and access management technologies such as single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and access control. Collaboration and communication: You should be able to work effectively with other teams and communicate clearly to ensure that identity and access management processes are integrated smoothly into the overall DevOps workflow. (Better Together) Continuous learning: You should be committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with best practices in software development and identity and access management. (Keep Evolving) Desirable Criteria: We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we're also keen to discover if you have: Knowledge of security protocols: A strong understanding of security protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML. Agile methodology: Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to facilitate collaboration and iterative development. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below using your CV and a Cover Letter/Supporting Statement with evidence against each of the essential criteria. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date Sunday 12/05/2024 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 20th May. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please contact us via . You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Inside IR35Duration: 6 Months+ extensionWork Location: London (2 days p/w)SC Cleared DescriptionThe Central Commercial Team is part of Shared Services, which has responsibility to The Central Services 2025 design to drive improvements in delivery of services.Department OverviewThe Commercial department is responsible for ensuring value-for-money and compliance with the procurement policies and regulations and managing third-party risk. Job description* This role is responsible for the delivery of responsibilities of the supply chain including Commercial's strategy and vision by collaborating with both the business areas under this role's responsibilities as well as the Sourcing and the Policy and Operations Divisions within Commercial. * This role will end up being aligned to a business area [Corporate, Facilities Management or Technology] and will be discussed and agreed with you based on experience and interest.* You will lead a team sized appropriately for the business area of which you are responsible. * As part of the role you may be asked to grow the role and team and maintain a strong demand vs capacity position.You will be responsible for: - Liaising with peers in the business areas and the other parts of Commercial, to agree your teams support of the split of responsibilities (depending on the level of commercial maturity of that business area) and ensure the business areas are trained according to their role as Contract Owners or otherwise.- Influencing stakeholders in the business areas to promote and implement the internal procurement policy and supplier management standards developed by the Commercial Policy and Supplier Management teams- Assisting with the development of long-term category strategies to meet the long-term objectives - Agreeing and commercially challenging strategic Commercial priorities with business areas- Assuring the delivery of the pipeline of work agreed with the business areas, including all procurement exercises, developing the markets as needed, and realising value- Helping to maintain the multi-year procurement pipeline of work to ensure the team can deliver effectively- Managing the continued development of commercial competencies across the business areas in your category through regular engagement and formal training, and aligning commercial and subject-matter expertise- Manage any supplier dispute processes or complex negotiations- Be accountable for Gold suppliers as well as any cross tower (e.g. Framework) suppliers within your business area, working closely with the Relationship Owners within the Business areas.- Promoting and managing the support of effective contract and supplier management, helping to implement the framework developed by the Supplier Management team, tailoring it to recognise the commercial capability of each business area- Embedding effective risk management by implementing risk controls to drive compliance to policy- Driving sustainability in the category, by notably working closely with Subject Matter Specialists- Identifying and maintaining a set of metrics to show performance and continual service improvement. - Align with the Commercial function's efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems, in line with the defined workflows (aligned to internal policy)- Providing effective commercial challenge and complete quality assurance of tender documents (for tenders run by their team's Commercial Category Managers)- Managing the workload and development of your teamKnowledge, Skills and Experience requiredTechnical capabilities: - Consistent and significant proven track record of managing a complex set of suppliers and stakeholders to achieve Commercial optimisation across a timeline. - Delivering innovative commercial solutions through the application of strategic planning techniques - Experience of PCR-level public procurement, including using public-sector frameworks- Experience of working in a client-focused environment on whole project life cycles- Experience of supplier and/or contract management (post-contract award)- MCIPS qualification (or equivalent Commercial experience)Behavioural capabilities: - Strong stakeholder management skills and assertiveness, with ability to challenge- Strong communication skills, ability to build rapport and constructive relationships- Demonstrable influencing skills- Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to present and communicate clearly and succinctly at all levels- Self-motivation, with the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team2 days per week in London 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.

Lead QA Test Engineer (C# Full Stack) Cambridge / WFH to £80k Do you have expertise with QA software testing approaches / processes? You could be progressing your career in an impactful role at a global FinTech. As a Lead QA Test Engineer you'll be responsible for driving and monitoring QA processes within the team and ensure that products are being developed and delivered to the highest possible quality standards. You'll collaborate with software engineering teams and DevOps using C# and Postman for unit testing to instil best practice, continually improving QA and test strategy in collaboration with the Head of QA and as a key part of the company's \"Testing Guild\". Location / WFH: There's a flexible work from home hybrid model, you'll join colleagues in the Cambridge office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. About you: You have a strong QA testing background and care about delivering high quality software You have Test Automation experience using C# and a good knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, NXX XX XX XX XX, CypressIO, WebDriverIO, Protractor, Postman, REST APIs, Docker, microservices, CI/CD You have experience of improving existing QA processes and strategy You have experience of managing small QA testing teams and collaborating with software engineers and DevOps You're happy to be a test evangelist, act as an SME and be the voice of testing for your product area You're collaborative and pragmatic with excellent communication skills What's in it for you: As a Lead QA Test Engineer you will receive a competitive salary plus a range of perks and benefits: Up to £80k salary plus bonus Hybrid working (3/4 days a week remote) Enhanced parental leave 25 days holiday (plus buy days and your birthday off) Pension, Health Care and Life Assurance Training and career development Social events and a range of other perks Apply now to find out more about this Lead QA Test Engineer (C# Full Stack) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

I'm currently recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer on behalf of one of my customers in the North East of England. The C++ Embedded Software Engineer will help my customer develop software used in the medical industry. Embedded Software Engineer 3 days remote and 2 days on site Newcastle Key Roles and Responsibilities Developing C++/Linux based applications designed to run on Embedded Devices. Working alongside the technical Lead to assist with architectural design. Lead development sub-projects when needed. Collaborate with other teams/disciplines such as Engineering or Electronics where required. Collaborate and perform peer code reviews. Work with the Software Team Lead, and Software Platform Technical Lead to encourage and foster a culture of code quality within the software team. Key skills Strong C++ development experience Version control, git and good OO skills Embedded Linux application development, for example: Cross compiling, remote debugging g. QML/Qt UI development Embedded Linux OS development, e.g. Yocto and Buildroot Proven full life-cycle capabilities, in particular: design, build, test and maintenance of embedded software Experience with 'unit' testing in embedded software 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 Agency in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

C# Developer / Team Lead (C# .Net API AWS) Sunderland / WFH to £75k Do you have expertise with backend C# development? You could be joining a growing games / gambling site, in a C# Developer / Team Lead role where you can build a team around you. As a C# Developer / Team Lead you'll take a senior, hands-on role in an Agile team (which you'll help to grow) developing game mechanics into readily deployable APIs with the focus on scalability and resilience. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, from inception through to release, building highly available applications using a range of technologies with a focus on backend C#, T-SQL, Redis and AWS. You'll provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team with a focus on delivery, whilst remaining hands-on and leading technical discussions and decision making, you'll be empowered to evaluate and contribute to technology and process improvements. WFH Policy: There's a hybrid work from home policy with 2-3 days a week; when you're in the office you'll be collaborating with fellow technologists in a relaxed environment in awesome custom built offices in Sunderland with a range of facilities and perks including free meals at the onsite restaurant as well as membership at onsite gym. Requirements: You have strong C# .Net backend development experience You have mentoring / technical / team leadership skills, are able to coach and build a successful engineering team You have experience of developing APIs You have a good knowledge of AWS (they're using Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, Elastic Beanstalk, Cloud Formation) You have a good knowledge of databases e.g. SQL, MySQL, T-SQL, Redis, Couchbase You're collaborative with great communication skills What's in it for you: Competitive salary to £75k depending on experience and knowledge Continual training, learning and career development opportunities Bonus Pension Private medical care Plus a range of other perks and benefits Apply now to find out more about this C# Developer / Team Lead (C# .Net API AWS) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

IC Resources is working with a Yorkshire based client who is actively searching for a freelance RF Filter engineer to join one of their exciting ongoing projects. The Role Outside IR35 Hybrid working Yorkshire based client 3-6 month contract with possible extension Requirements RF Filter design experience Waveguide filters, Microstrip filters Work on-site minimum 3 days a week Strong understanding of RF principles Knowledge of different filter design methods If your skill-set is a good match for this role, or you have a friend or colleague who might be a good match, then please do not hesitate to contact Max Martin

IC Resources is working with a client in Belgium who is looking for a Design Verification engineer onsite. Information Onsite 100% Working on 5G applications efficient in both design and Verification ASAP start 12 month contract For more information on this Design Verification Contract, please contact Chase Jacobs.

IC Resources is working with a client based in Edinburgh who is looking for an FPGA engineer to join their team on a contract basis. 6 to 12months Onsite Outside IR35 Experience needed: Creating VHDL/FPGA designs VHDL/SystemVerilog Xilinx, Altera and Microsemi tools High speed interface design and integration including PCIe and DDR3 If you would be interested in this contract position or know someone who would be a good fit, then please get in contact with Keagan Impey.

Embedded ML Engineer I am seeking an Embedded ML Engineer to join an AI-chip start-up developing the next generation of processor intelligence. My client’s product is geared towards a wide selection of applications, from robotics to automotive, and this is an excellent opportunity to develop cutting edge IP on a largely remote or hybrid basis in the Netherlands. Primary responsibilities Development and implementation of ML algorithms Analysis and benchmarking of ML models and pipelines Essential experience MSc or PhD in Computer Science or similar field strong record of ML development and deployment in a commercial environment Understanding of hardware AI accelerators architectures Embedded AI Applications C/C++, Python TensorFlow and PyTorch What’s on offer? Competitive base and stock options Hybrid or remote within NL (minimum quarterly visits to the NL HQ) And more! Interested? This is a great opportunity for an Embedded ML Engineer. Please apply now for immediate consideration and speak with Chris Wyatt who is recruiting for this position in the Netherlands.

Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect I am looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join my client, a leading international provider of photonics sensors, near Stuttgart, Germany. In this dynamic position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping IoT data infrastructure and helping to create a scalable data catalogue to streamline metadata management efficiently. Primary responsibilities Design and optimise a highly efficient storage layer capable of handling vast amounts of sensor data, prioritising data integrity, speed, and scalability Contribute to the development of a hybrid (Cloud and Edge) IoT data infrastructure Construct a robust and scalable data catalogue, incorporating optimal approaches for different data Essential experience Relevant technical degree in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Computer Science or similar Minimum 4+ years industry experience in data engineering, and at least one year as a data architect in the area of Big Data, IoT and the management of sensor data for data analysis and machine learning Knowledge of state-of-the-art storage technologies and their productive use i.e. noSQL, time series databases, document stores, graph databases, etc. Familiarity with leading cloud platforms e.g. AWS, and experience in containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes Solid programming skills in Python Fluent English and minimum B1/2 German Desired Worked with IoT and/or sensor technology What’s on offer? €70-100,000 base Guaranteed bonus Performance related bonus And various other benefits! Interested? This is a great opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer. Please apply now for immediate consideration and speak with Chris Wyatt who is recruiting for this position near Stuttgart, Germany, Deutschland.

Sales Manager (Taiwan) – Processors and Embedded A.I. Our client is looking for a new sales manager to be based in Taipei. With Headquarters in the UK, their unique technology in multi-core processor, enables devices to accurately capture and process voice command and other audio inputs. My client is looking for professionals to join their team in Taiwan to expand their potential. It has been officially Certified™ by Great Place to Work® UK and US. The role as Sales Manager will involve but is not limited to, supporting the growth and development of processor products, to deliver a wide range of applications, from high-quality audio reproduction to precision motor control in consumer, industrial, and automotive sectors of the economy. Salary ranged from NTD$ 2.8 – 3.2M depends on experience. Requirements: The new Sales Manager would make significant difference in the sales revenue / market share for the company. Degree in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering or business relevant qualification. Basics understanding on MCU peripherials, RTOS programming. Knowledge on USB programming, audio signal processing machine learning is an advantage. Based in Taipei, with frequent travel to local customers. Please feel free to contact Simpson Tsang if you think you are a good fit for the role, i would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Director of Physical Design to join the UK branch of our multinational IC design client. Based in Berkshire, this role will see the Director of Physical Design taking charge of the company’s backend design practice and managing the delivery of cross-disciplinary projects. The Director of Physical Design will build and manage a growing team of digital backend designers, as well as DFT and analog engineers. This person will also establish the Backend \"eco system\" – partners, suppliers (FABs, EDA vendors), etc. This role will be a mix of people-management, leading pre-sales activities and some hands-on work. The right candidate will be: A seasoned expert in the field of Digital Backend / Physical Design, with an in-depth understanding of the RTL-GDSII flow An experienced leader with strong people management ability Capable of effectively managing project delivery, in terms of quality, cost and schedule An excellent communicator in English Hybrid working is available from our client’s Berkshire design centre, which is easily accessible from the M4. For further details please contact Caroline Pye.

Service Engineer (Extensive Training) £30,000 - £35,000 (OTE: £38,000+) + Training + Monday - Friday + Days based + Company Van Belfast (Ideally Located: Andersontown, Castlereagh, Strandtown, Holywood, Whiteabbey, Gilnahirk, Ballynahatty, Dunmurry, etc) Are you a Service Engineer from an Electromechanical / hydraulics background looking for extensive niche training, working for a company that will invest in your professional development? On offer is an opportunity to specialise your skillset, working in highly varied role where you will be provided with industry leading in house training. The company are specialists within their field, with a long-standing legacy as being the number one provider of their service in the industry. You will be responsible for carrying out service and installation work on a variety of electromechanical equipment. This role would suit a service engineer from a hydraulics / electromechanical background looking to progress their career through in depth and niche specialist training. The Role Installation and Service of electromechanical equipment Field based role Monday - Friday days based The Person Hydraulics / electromechanical background Looking to develop their skillset Looking to become a specialist in a niche industry Keywords: Service engineer, installation, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, field service, regional patch, Belfast, Andersontown, Castlereagh, Strandtown, Holywood, Whiteabbey, Gilnahirk, Ballynahatty, Dunmurry Reference Number: BBBH224301 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact Billy Clark at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Our Eindhoven based client is currently searching for a Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer to join the growing team. The role will involve driving and implementing process development programs within the fab, as well co-developing plasma processes to produce devices. Working with cross functional teams to improve yields and to select new tools and processes will be required. Required skills for the Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer will include: Strong semiconductor wafer fab manufacturing experience Dry etch and plasma tools knowledge PECVD experience beneficial Excellent communication skills Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant technical field Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.

A Fantastic new opportunity for a motivated mid level Embedded Engineer to join an established team and take on responsibility. I am seeking an Embedded Engineer with 3+ years low level embedded C/C++ development expertise with a solid understanding of electronics and a good knowledge of modern software practices. You should be able to bring innovative design and quality processes to this small team. Suitable applicants will have a relevant degree and bare metal /RTOS CPU's programming. Strong embedded C/C++ is essential but this should be combined with some of the following: Skilled with scripting methods, such as Python, bash, shell, perl. Understanding of register maps and memory spaces within SoCs. Experience analysing waveforms from oscilloscopes. communication protocol knowledge such as SPI, I2C, parallel busses etc. GCC, makefiles, linker scripts, GDB, git, gitlab or github, CI/CD, automated build systems. MISRA / quality-assurance techniques ability read and understand schematics. knowledge of VHDL / Verilog for ASIC / FPGA design. This is a really fabulous role for someone who is looking to take a step up in their career, with opportunity for mentoring responsibility for a more junior team member. Super salary and hybrid working on offer. Don't miss it - send your CV to Emma Windows.

We are currently working with an exciting Sat-Comms client of ours based in West London seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to join their established engineering team. You will be focusing on antenna development for their L-Band Terminal portfolio. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Antenna & RF Engineers and various teams to design and deliver high-quality antenna solutions meeting performance, cost, and schedule requirements. Responsibilities as a Senior Antenna Engineer include: Designing and documenting L-Band antenna technology. Overseeing the development process from concept to mass production. Utilising trade-offs for compact terminal antenna development. Testing and verifying designs using various methods. Researching new antenna solutions and addressing technical conflicts. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and product qualification. Experience required as a Senior Antenna Engineer: Experience in antenna design, preferably in L-Band. Proficiency in electromagnetics, wave propagation, and RF materials. Experience with simulation tools such as CST and Antenna Magus. Familiarity with RF testing equipment and antenna testing methods. Knowledge of satellite communication terminals and related technologies. Qualifications: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Desirable qualifications: Experience with omni antenna development and satellite communications. Familiarity with Inmarsat, Iridium, and Thuraya terminals. RF design expertise. If you are interested in this position as a Senior Antenna Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor.