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about 10 hours ago 2nd Line Support Engineer
Fareham
£25000 - £30000 per annum
A leading and high-profile global organisation with multiple business streams is looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their team. This role will see you working in a small team where you'll be providing 2nd line support to internal customers and supporting 1st line technical teams. This role is paying up to £30,000 DOE and comes with a range of benefits including. The role of 2nd Line Support Engineer: Act as an escalation point for all IT support enquires Support internal users on a 2nd line level Resolve hardware, software, network and mobile issues Escalate support tickets where necessary Manage and maintain mobile devices The successful 2nd line support engineer will have experience in: Windows 7 & 10 Windows server 2016/2019 SQL Server Active Directory TCP/IT (Routing, Switching) Microsoft Office To apply for this position, please send your CV to tomstickler@spectrumIT.co.uk or call Tom on 02380 765 294
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about 10 hours ago Software Test Analyst - Training and Progression
Fareham
£25000 - £35000 per annum + Bonus
Software Test Analyst Fareham - Hybrid remote working options £25,000 - £35,000 plus bonus and benefits What's the opportunity? This is an opportunity for an established Software Test Analyst to join a UK leading technology company providing IT solutions for customers across the globe. They have grown and established themselves as an innovator within their field and continue to grow by investing in their IT solutions. This is a great time to join this company as they are continuing to grow commercially and this role has come about as a result of the success they have had over a number of years. You'll be working in an established team to support in testing the company's diverse range of cloud-based software applications, products and platforms utilising. There will be plenty of opportunity to up-skill in modern testing practices and tools including automation testing and scripting. What's in it for you? Chance to train and work closely with automation test tools such as Selenium Clear progression routes, regular pay reviews and continuous training opportunities Exposure to modern, software as a service products and platforms with opportunity to test brand new products Friendly and supportive team environment Opportunities to work remotely with limited office visits (if preferred) Salary up to £35,000 plus a company bonus scheme Skills Required Current experience performing a range of testing (End to End, Exploratory in particular) Experience of working in an Agile environment Brilliant communication skills Desired Skills Experience testing APIs via a tool such as Postman Experience writing basic SQL queries Experience in or desire to learn Automation testing ISTQB Certified Salary & Benefits £25,000 - £35,000 plus generous benefits, flexible remote working and investment in tools, tech and training to help you progress and develop your own experience. The company are a flexible employer and will be able to offer training and support ot the right candidate. Applications from Junior testers are encouraged. To apply please hit 'apply', upload your CV or make contact with Jack Hewitt-Coleman at Spectrum IT Recruitment.
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about 13 hours ago UX Designer
Basingstoke
£40000 - £50000 per annum
UX Designer Basingstoke or fully Remote £50,000 The UX Designer role will take customer and user driven ideas and research and turn them into a compelling and meaningful user experience that helps people better connect and work with our software platforms across fixed and mobile applications. The role will work in 2 ways: within small teams to rapidly prototype and demonstrate compelling customer experiences and with larger cross functional workstreams to define, design, and build a product and bring it to market. You must be mission-driven, creative, and moving fast to succeed at your job in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Design end-to-end user experiences and interactions that are intuitive, efficient, and productive. Define, craft, and evolve experience designs within visual systems. Brainstorm and rapidly prototype concepts, specify designs according to use cases and iterate designs based on feedback, research, and learnings. Cultivate a healthy design process for the team as it grows that includes software, but also hardware and industrial design experience. Regularly conduct research to understand user patterns, needs and required design changes. Participate in software design sprints to ensure all details of interaction design are delivered to experience specifications that you create. Contribute to product management and engineering work streams to instil best practices in user interaction and experience design throughout a customer's journey. Contribute to strategic decisions around product definitions and roadmaps. Be an advocate of customers throughout design and development of products. Stays informed and keep UX knowledge relevant to market trends, research and applicable insights To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs. To always act and behave in a way compliant with all company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to values and behaviours, environmental health and safety, ethics and codes of conduct, as it is through living our values that we strengthen the culture of our business, and demonstrate our understanding of our Code of Business Principles. Skills Required Bachelor's or equivalent degree, in UX Design, HCI or related field, or equivalent professional experience in the design field. 7+ years of experience as UX designers in interaction with enterprise solutions A portfolio that demonstrates strong experience in creating concepts and detailing customer journey, ideally specifying interactions for hardware and software services for enterprise products. Extensive experience in working with engineers and leading complex discussions in UX design. Ability to use design methods to generate ideas and galvanize point-of-view with stakeholders, demonstration of UX and visual design sensibilities. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organisation. Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines Strong problem solver: comfortable in addressing unknowns in user experience, product experience, and market best practices. If you have the relevant skills send your CV to lesleymorgan@spectrumit.co.uk
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about 14 hours ago Senior Oracle Developer/DBA
Newcastle upon Tyne
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Senior Oracle Developer/DBA Remote but will have travel requirements to Sheffield, Newcastle and London on occasion £50,000 - £60,000 Experience working on AWS and as an applications DBA supporting a large Oracle database application. This role will involve development work (30%) and DBA work (70%). There is a lot of database code to support and develop which is written in PL/SQL. The successful applicant will be one of two DBAs responsible for maintaining the current AWS hosting of National Delius and other Ministry of Justice applications. There is some flexibility regarding home working, but the applicant will also be expected to work from time to time at locations in Sheffield, London and Newcastle. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with small, friendly SME that inspires loyalty among its workers, but which also has significant reach. Will be required to hold government clearance of SC level - this means a minimum of 5 years UK residency and proof of residency with no more than 6 months outside the UK in that 5 year plus right to work documentation / LTR in UK unless a UK national. Required Skills Oracle Database 19c Administration Oracle PL/SQL Unix / Linux Active Directory ERWIN JBoss ApacheMQ Oracle Administration Oracle Database Backup & Recovery Oracle Performance Tuning Java and Oracle Java Stored Procedures Experienced in delivering within an Agile environment AWS experience Responsibilities Maintenance of Oracle Enterprise Database Server software including installation, maintenance, performance tuning and monitoring. Maintaining AWS hosting of National Delius and related applications. Carrying out scheduled database refreshes and restores Support and maintenance of the application data for an Offender Case Management System using SQL and PL/SQL; Development and performance tuning of database code using PL/SQL to support the application. Designing backup and recovery strategies and maintaining backup and recovery operations using RMAN; Support for production, testing and development environments. Support, configuration and administration of Oracle databases; Support for PostgreSQL AS installation, maintenance, performance tuning, backup and recovery and migration utilizing Enterprise DB product set along with open-source modules; Preparation of all database production support work instructions and documentation from a service delivery perspective. Applying application releases deployed from Merant PVCS (or similar); Provide technical guidance to development teams with regard to database design, usage and operational maintainability. Implementing and documenting Oracle standards and operational procedures; adhering to company release management standards; Apply new application schema releases, Installing / upgrading / migrating / patching Oracle Enterprise software, trouble shooting and house-keeping. Capacity planning and growth forecasting. 24x7 support cover for production systems. If this sounds like you please send your CV to lesleymorgan@spectrumit.co.uk
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1 day ago Mobile Developer iOS Remote Working
Fareham
£35000 - £55000 per annum + benefits and remote working
Mobile Developer iOS, Objective-c, Swift Fareham, Hampshire with flexibility around remote working Salary £35,000 - £50,000 plus benefits We are working with one of the South Coasts most exciting and innovative web and digital technology companies at an exciting time. The company have built and launched a range of tools to enable simple and cost effective cyber and network security. They now have over 1 million customers and offer extremely high levels of network, security and infrastructure resilience. With this in mind we are looking for an experienced Mobile Developer to work closely and alongside the internal development team. There are 30 people in the wider team including Developers, Analysts, Product Engineers, Support, DevOps and marketing. This is a great opportunity to take the product to the next level and play a key role in the company's evolution. Key Responsibilities: Building native applications for iOS and Android Building cross-platform mobile applications using Xamarin. Developing software using technical and functional design requirements provided Updating software to include new features or upgrades Test software to identify any errors prior to release Act on any identified errors in a timely manner The key skills required to be a success in this role are: Experience working with Objective-c / Swift to build native mobile applications is essential. Experience with Xamarin is advantageous but not required. Good OOP skills Good understanding of Git version control Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads The company have designed and fitted one of the most desirable offices we have seen in the area - an inspiring environment for innovation and creativity. They offer free cooked food all day with a coffee and refreshments 'station', plenty of onsite parking and access to all the tech and tools to make you as good as you can be. They are an inquisitive and forward thinking company and are looking for people with ideas and enthusiasm for change. If you are an ambitious and committed Mobile App Developer or aspiring to be one, please get in touch with Tom Rayner on 02380 765 808 or email tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk
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1 day ago AWS Cloud Engineer Bournemouth with remote working £50,000
Bournemouth
£40000 - £50000 per annum + plus benefits
AWS Cloud Engineer AWS, LAMP, SQL, NoSQL Bournemouth, Dorset with flexibility on remote working Salary £40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits We have a new opportunity for an AWS Cloud Engineer to join an established and award winning apps development company within public transport. This innovative technology company have ambitious plans backed up with incredible growth and increasing demand. They have become one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. Working closely with the Lead Platform Engineer you will work as part of the development and operations team helping to optimise, support and develop various systems for corporate and production usage on internal servers. You will be involved in the development and support of highly technical web services, web sites and support third party integration's and server maintenance. Your responsibilities will include: Systems analysis Management of infrastructure code (Cloud Formation, Terraform, Ansible, Chef) Analysing the needs of the company in terms of systems Devising the best solutions (new and existing) System maintenance Maintaining the security and integrity of systems Improving and maintaining the current infrastructure including reducing costs Planning and deploying systems following best practices Liaising with the company directors regarding the acquisition of hardware and software needed to meet the requirements of the business Technical Overview: This is a snapshot of the current tech environment and the areas you will need experience. You wont be expected to know all of this but the core of your experience will run in parallel... AWS PHP MySQL, SQL and NoSQL CI/CD pipelines Couchbase The company has a huge road-map of new, big and exciting projects that will keep you on your toes and ensure you never get bored! You will work with and learn from some of the best IT Engineers in the industry and stay on the pulse of modern technology. To apply for this position hit apply or send your CV to tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk
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1 day ago PHP Developer LAMP Digital Services Remote Work
Wimborne Minster
£25000 - £35000 per annum + remote working and benefits
PHP Web Developer Wimborne, Dorset with flexibility on remote working Salary £25,000 - £35,000 plus benefits OOP, LAMP, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MVC frameworks PHP Developer to join a creative technical digital agency based in Wimborne, Dorset. There is some flexibility with remote working for this position so interested candidates will ideally be based within the south around the Dorset and / or Hampshire area. The ideal candidate will be skilled in OOP, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript The position will involve the development of back end scripts for my client's websites and CRM systems. You will help liaise with customers and clients to obtain technical requirements before programming using the OOP LAMP stack. This position is suited to a creative web developer who is keen to work in a dynamic and vibrant business and someone who has a can-do attitude. Key Skills Required OOP PHP5+ MySQL HTML CSS JavaScript JQuery MVC Laravel This is an exciting time for the business as they look to add another creative developer to their internal team. As a web developer you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, training and career progression opportunities. Please send your CV to tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk or call 02380 765 808 if you wish to be considered for this position.
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1 day ago Junior Front End Dev HTML CSS JavaScript PHP Cyber Security
Fareham
£25000 - £30000 per annum + remote working and benefits
Junior Front End Developer HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL Fareham, Hampshire with some flexibility around offers Salary circa £25,000 - £30,000 with benefits We are seeking a talented Junior Front-End Developer to work within a high-tech company who develop a range of cyber security products and services aimed within the domestic market. Our client has the requirement for a Junior Front End Developer who are looking to broaden their experience using a wide range of technology, solve really interesting problems, work with big data and engineering challenges. You will join an ambitious company and talented team developing a range of dynamic functionality to a large, bespoke and multi-functional system. Technical Skills: HTML CSS JavaScript TypeScript SCSS / LESS GIT The company offers a competitive salary, exposure to new technology, career progression and a great working environment with a talented team. Interviews are being held within the next couple of weeks so please get in touch via email or give me a call on the following TomRayner@SpectrumIT.co.uk or call 02380 765 808
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1 day ago Product Manager Bournemouth Remote work £52k
Bournemouth
£45000 - £52000 per annum + remote working and benefits
Product Manager Bournemouth, Dorset £46k - £52k + benefits Remote working flexibility Are you skilled at Software Product Delivery and Commercial Product Ownership for SaaS products and solutions? Have you got experience working with both technical and non-technical teams and sales / marketing teams? My client are at the forefront of delivering technology to the transport sector which helps people connect within their local communities as well as across the UK. The technology is used by hundreds of thousands of users every day for travel to education, work and for independence. You will help in the development of my clients product strategy to build and innovate a market-leading software company. This position is a management role also overseeing the design team. Key Responsibilities: Prioritising feature development to meet the business' strategic goals Management of product features from requirements capture to product marketing Defining the product roadmap and long-term goals Stakeholder management Customer feedback Ensuring what gets built is both valuable and viable Go-to person for non-technical queries about the product Experience and skills required: Managing Product development of a digital product Product roadmap Understanding of techniques and methods of modern product discovery including Agile methodologies My client are working remotely due to COVID with plans to return to the office in Spring 2021. From then they will look to operate a minimum of 1 to 2 days working onsite in the office with the rest of the time remote. The right candidate understands that they may need to commute to the office in Bournemouth in the future and so living in a commutable distance is required. If you would like to be considered for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on 02380 765 808 or email tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk
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1 day ago PHP Developer LAMP Remote Work
Bournemouth
£30000 - £40000 per annum + benefits and remote working
PHP Developer Bournemouth, Dorset OOP, PHP, MySQL, MVC frameworks, RESTful APIs, GIT Salary circa £35,000 plus benefits including remote working. *Remote working on offer with the office open if you wish to catch up with other team members. I am recruiting for an enthusiastic PHP Developer to work within an award winning and long-established digital development and technology agency based in Bournemouth, Dorset. Our client develops a range of bespoke web, mobile and digital projects deployed to a global audience as well as a variety of clients and charity organisations. You will have a well-rounded technical background and be comfortable working in a 'full stack' development environment helping with the design, development and support of my client's innovative and exciting projects. You will be working within a small team which will give you the opportunity and autonomy to make an impact on the development design and architecture if desired. Key Skills PHP MySQL LAMP MVC framework experience HTML CSS JavaScript Ajax Desirable Skills Node.JS Linux servers CI / CD pipeline Jira / Bitbucket This is an excellent time to join a fun, friendly and relaxed environment with opportunities for career progression and training. Interviews slots being filled for next week. If you would like to apply for this opportunity, then please contact Tom Rayner on 02380 765 808 or email tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk
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1 day ago Contract UX/UI Designer
Southampton
Negotiable
Role: Contract UX/UI Designer Length: 6 Months initially Location: Fully remote Rate: £375 - £425 Per Day IR35 Status: Outside Our client is looking for a strong Contract UX/UI Designer to join the current 21-person team on an exciting and quick moving project. The successful candidate will be a talented designer that can craft first class user interfaces for enterprise level applications. You will work closely with stakeholders and be passionate about creating top design to set deadlines. Key Responsibilities Be involved with all aspects of the design process for enterprise level applications, covering user interface and user experience. Work with stakeholders, the development team and wider business to implement designs used across software products. Work as part of a team to understand customer needs, follow business objectives and contribute to the product development. Run workshops with stakeholders to understand user journeys, processes, and needs. Produce appropriate design materials including design concepts, rules, patterns, style guides, user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes. Ensure you keep up to date with the latest UI and UX design patterns, best practices, and trends to deliver fresh and relevant designs. Work with a multi-disciplined team using an Agile methodology in well-defined sprints. Attend daily scrum, sprint planning and retrospective meetings. Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction in all contacts with customers and colleagues. Skills and experience required UX/UI Design Adobe Products (Sketch, Figma, Axure) Visual design experience Azure DevOps Agile Methodologies Front end web development (HTML/ CSS/ JavaScript)
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1 day ago Application Support (SQL, PowerShell)
Southampton
£40000 - £50000 per annum
Application Support (SQL, PowerShell) Southampton £40,000 - £50,000 *** Hybrid Working - minimum of 3 days in office and then 2 days from home *** This is a great time to join my client, a unique software house based in Southampton, they provide a range of products and solutions to their customers which help them to increase profits through increasing basket size, customer loyalty and footfall; serving customers more efficiently and cost-effectively. It currently designs, builds, installs and supports systems in 5,700 retail sites - processing over 15 billion transactions each year through its data centres. Significant investment is being made in developing products across the organisation, and you will have: The chance to make a real impact in a business intent on changing the face of the retail sector (and thus the end customer experience) A flat and collaborative team structure fueled by an exciting mix of people welcoming both experienced professionals from the industry with both feet on the ground and tech-savvy dreamers who pave the way for new stuff. Come as you are and be yourself A unique opportunity to carve out your own dream job by simply making things happen at a pivotal time when the company´s future is being shaped. We look for the brightest and smartest who tell us what to do Competitive salary & benefits Knowledge, Skills and Experience To be considered for this role, you'll need: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Software Development / Support environment using either Ability to write SQL queries PowerShell Scripting Strong analytical thinker with an ability to troubleshoot & resolve SQL problems in a methodical manner Enthusiastic self-starter able to work independently & with direction from others Able to work as a part of a team Excellent written & verbal communication skills at both a technical & non-technical level Works well with others to resolve issues Flexibility & ability to adapt to change Works well under pressure Innovative in developing database support functions & new skills Additional skills preferred Competent with Windows operating system and high-level server / storage infrastructure TSQL / C# / Python Responsibilities and Tasks: Monitor incoming tickets via the ticketing system & ensure they are actioned as quickly as possible based on ticket priority & contractual Customer SLAs Review, analyse / troubleshoot & action Support level 3 / 4 tickets based on priorities provided (provide first fix / remediation where possible otherwise ensure a supported handover is provided to the development team) Ensure the Customer is aware of any additional information/ actions that are required to progress the ticket Ensure that all reporting criteria / KPI information is maintained on their assigned tickets Ensure their assigned tickets are regularly updated with well-articulated Customer visible comments Monitor SLA dates / KPIs & escalate any tickets approaching a breach of SLA / KPI Report & where necessary, escalate any known blockers / wider issues / risks / impact of change Ensure any workarounds, useful "how tos" & regularly used processes are documented / updated in the central knowledge base If you have the relevant skills and would like to apply send your CV to lesleymorgan@spectrumit.co.uk
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The IT and technology industry is rapidly expanding and evolving. Our clients need candidates who understand the latest technology and relevant languages. That is why it is important to us that we are involved in the industry and have the specialist knowledge required to match the right candidate to the right business.
Our company started with just a few people focusing on a small area of the IT industry. As we have grown, we have been able to expand the team and add more specialisms. We have experts in each of the key fields of the latest technological advances, as well as traditional IT infrastructure. This means that we can assign the right consultant to each client and candidate, and understand the skills required for every role.
We stay engaged in the local IT and technology sector, attending events and sponsoring user groups, so that we understand the day-to-day developments, keeping us at the top of our game.
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Engaging with the local IT community is important to us, and we’re proud to be able to give something back by sponsoring a selection of regional user groups. These networks give members the opportunity to meet with industry peers and expand upon their skills to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-moving IT world. By offering our support, these user groups have a platform to bring together exceptional IT talent and share knowledge, while giving us a valuable insight into the local IT sector.
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Agile South Coast
Agile South Coast
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Developer South Coast
Developer South Coast
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PHP Hampshire
PHP Hampshire
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Southampton Data Platform (SQL Soton)
Southampton Data Platform & Cloud Group
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Southern Tech 150
Southern Tech 150 Awards