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Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
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About PTSG Ltd PTSG Ltd is a market leader in specialist services to the construction and FM sectors, delivering safety, compliance, and maintenance solutions nationwide. As Data Integration Specialist you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data integrations that support the seamless flow of data between systems, applications, and databases. This is a great opportunity for someone to work collaboratively on brand new platforms, focusing on green field development, across a multi company organisation. Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager, the Data Integration Specialist will deliver all aspects of data integration from demand planning through to handover into operational IT, retaining a responsibility to support IT operations in occasional exceptional / complex problems (3rd / 4th line).
About PTSG Ltd PTSG Ltd is a market leader in specialist services to the construction and FM sectors, delivering safety, compliance, and maintenance solutions nationwide. As Data Integration Specialist you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data integrations that support the seamless flow of data between systems, applications, and databases. This is a great opportunity for someone to work collaboratively on brand new platforms, focusing on green field development, across a multi company organisation. Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager, the Data Integration Specialist will deliver all aspects of data integration from demand planning through to handover into operational IT, retaining a responsibility to support IT operations in occasional exceptional / complex problems (3rd / 4th line).
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Junit, Playwright, Gatling, OWASP Zap, SonarQube, GitHub Copilot, Wiremock, Wave, Axe, Kubernetes, Docker, Micro-services, AWS, Open API, WCAG, Cucumber/Gherkin, Selenium, Agile Scrum, Agile Practices
Junit, Playwright, Gatling, OWASP Zap, SonarQube, GitHub Copilot, Wiremock, Wave, Axe, Kubernetes, Docker, Micro-services, AWS, Open API, WCAG, Cucumber/Gherkin, Selenium, Agile Scrum, Agile Practices
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Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a person to join in a multi-disciplinary Product team as part of our DWP Mobile Products service. Our team is responsible for the deployment, configuration and management of the mobile platform, as well as the development and deployment of mobile applications. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? * Test Automation & Frameworks: Proficiency in building and maintaining automated test su
Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a person to join in a multi-disciplinary Product team as part of our DWP Mobile Products service. Our team is responsible for the deployment, configuration and management of the mobile platform, as well as the development and deployment of mobile applications. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? * Test Automation & Frameworks: Proficiency in building and maintaining automated test su
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Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
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Perform API testing using tools like Postman or REST clients, validating custom connectors and third-party integrations. * Knowledge of API and integration testing using tools such as Postman .
Perform API testing using tools like Postman or REST clients, validating custom connectors and third-party integrations. * Knowledge of API and integration testing using tools such as Postman .
Support and perform technical configurations such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Active Directory, or future API connections for new and existing clients.
Support and perform technical configurations such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Active Directory, or future API connections for new and existing clients.
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API testing (Postman, Rest-Assured).
API testing (Postman, Rest-Assured).
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API certifications (e.g., API 510, API 570, API 580, API 579) or equivalent (ASME/CSWIP).
API certifications (e.g., API 510, API 570, API 580, API 579) or equivalent (ASME/CSWIP).
About Teramind - Teramind is the leading platform for user behavior analytics, serving multiple use cases from insider risk mitigation to business process optimization. With our comprehensive suite of solutions, organizations gain unprecedented visibility into user activities while enhancing security, optimizing productivity, and ensuring compliance. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and businesses of all sizes across industries, our innovative platform helps organizations protect sensitive data, maximize workforce performance, and create safer, more efficient digital workplaces. Through real-time monitoring and advanced analytics, we enable businesses to safeguard their most sensitive information while optimizing employee productivity in both in-office and remote work environments. Our Core Values - At Teramind, our values drive everything we do.
About Teramind - Teramind is the leading platform for user behavior analytics, serving multiple use cases from insider risk mitigation to business process optimization. With our comprehensive suite of solutions, organizations gain unprecedented visibility into user activities while enhancing security, optimizing productivity, and ensuring compliance. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and businesses of all sizes across industries, our innovative platform helps organizations protect sensitive data, maximize workforce performance, and create safer, more efficient digital workplaces. Through real-time monitoring and advanced analytics, we enable businesses to safeguard their most sensitive information while optimizing employee productivity in both in-office and remote work environments. Our Core Values - At Teramind, our values drive everything we do.
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Build your future with Sovos. If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Build your future with Sovos. If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Please be aware although we are a remote organisation we do require candidates to reside in the UK. Location: Fully remote - Work pattern: Full time, 40 hours per week - Reporting to: CTO - About the Role - We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Engineer to join our dynamic team at a scaling mental-health technology company. As a Product Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the entire lifecycle of our web applications, from initial design and development to ongoing maintenance and improvement. You will leverage your deep technical expertise to build scalable, robust, and user-centric solutions that drive our product vision forward. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features, ensuring our applications meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability.
Please be aware although we are a remote organisation we do require candidates to reside in the UK. Location: Fully remote - Work pattern: Full time, 40 hours per week - Reporting to: CTO - About the Role - We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Engineer to join our dynamic team at a scaling mental-health technology company. As a Product Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the entire lifecycle of our web applications, from initial design and development to ongoing maintenance and improvement. You will leverage your deep technical expertise to build scalable, robust, and user-centric solutions that drive our product vision forward. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features, ensuring our applications meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability.
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry's most integrated platform for Customer Experiencecombining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8 Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration. We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity. As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficien
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry's most integrated platform for Customer Experiencecombining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8 Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration. We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity. As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficien
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