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Key Skills: SystemX, C20, SystemX Platforms, DASS, CTX, DPNSS, CAS, Voice, Engineer, C20, G9
A leading IT Managed Services company has a requirement for a C20 Engineer for a customer project based in either London or Birmingham on an initial 6-month contract.
The C20 Engineer will primarily responsible to work in a significantly independent way to complete customer datafill tasks relating to customer configuration for Voice customers on SystemX platforms and architecture.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration
Key Skills: SystemX, C20, SystemX Platforms, DASS, CTX, DPNSS, CAS, Voice, Engineer, C20, G9
NOC Engineer - Juniper, Cisco
Location: Basingstoke
Days: Monday – Friday
Salary negotiable
Contract Duration: Permanent
A fantastic Client requires a customer focused NOC Engineer to provide operational support to a specific Managed Service customer’s network. You would be responsible for assuring proactive alarm management, network analysis, routine maintenance, health checks, and crisis management, as well as being an escalation point for the Service Desk.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education
Knowledge of one of more of the following:
• Cisco CLI & CPE hardware
• Juniper CLI
• IPVPN & MPLS networks
• Switching and Routing Protocols
• Failover Protocols, HSRP,GLBP,VRRP
• LAN managment
• DSL/secure DSL
• Ethernet Services
• ISDN services
• Statacom and Lucent ATM
• APM (Application and performance monitoring)
• Any other task as defined by line management.
If interested in this position, please apply today.
3rd Line NOC Engineer - Juniper, Cisco
Location: Basingstoke
Days: Monday – Friday / standard day working hours
Contract Duration: Permanent
A market leading network and communications service provider requires a customer focused NOC Engineer to provide operational support to specific customer networks. This would suit an ambitious Engineer looking to work in a more customer focused role, and who would benefit from excellent career opportunities on offer.
This position will provide dedicated or semi-dedicated operational support to a specific Managed Service customer’s network. You would be responsible for assuring proactive alarm management, network analysis, routine maintenance, health checks, and crisis management, as well as being an escalation point for the Service Desk, Customer, and Service Managers.
The position includes some queue, workload and team supervision responsibilities, and the role is expected to be a technical focal point and SME within the team for the customer’s network; validating escalations into 3rd level Technical Support, 3rd Party Vendor, and Local Exchange Carriers. Duties also include training other members of the NOC group and associated assurance teams.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education
Should have an advanced knowledge of one of more of the following:
• Cisco CLI & CPE hardware
• Juniper CLI
• IPVPN & MPLS networks
• Switching and Routing Protocols
• Failover Protocols, HSRP,GLBP,VRRP
• LAN managment
• DSL/secure DSL
• Ethernet Services
• ISDN services
• Statacom and Lucent ATM
• APM (Application and performance monitoring)
• Any other task as defined by line management.
If interested in this position, please apply today to be considered for the shortlist.
Remote Helpdesk Support
Location: Dunfermline
Rate: TBC
Contract duration: 3 months (with potential to go permanent for the right candidate)
Days: Monday – Friday 9-5pm.
A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Helpdesk support to work remotely for a fantastic provider of veterinary emergency care, supporting 13’000 users nationwide across a total of 61 sites.
As a strong Helpdesk Support, you will need to be comfortable and confidently experienced enough to manage queries and tickets working by yourself remotely on site for the user-base, following up the night shift team’s tickets and being able to manage with 1st – 2nd line issues.
Overall, it is a small team on site so as well as being a strong professional Helpdesk Support, you need to be able to work well using your own initiative and also co-operate well within a team, as some issues may require face to face support as well as remotely from the office.
Our Client is seeking someone permanently for this, after the initial 3 months. Therefore, someone keen for a long-term opportunity would be very suitable.
Duties:
Requirements:
If interested, please send through your CV for consideration.
System X Engineers
Location: Can be either London or Birmingham
Rates: £400 - £450 per day
Contract Duration: 3-6 months
A new requirement has arisen for 3 x System X Engineers to join a project working for a globally successful Telecommunications company. This project requires routing changes to live traffic in preparation for the MPC (Multi Point Code) transmission changes. You will also be involved in System X number block moves from System X by performing numbering and routing changes.
Duties:
Essential Requirements:
Power BI Trainer, IT Trainer
IT Trainer, Trainer, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics
A large IT Managed Service Provider requires a Power BI Trainer based on their client’s site on a 3 – 6 month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering training on Power BI tools to a range of users across the business with varying technical knowledge and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Trainer with proven Power BI knowledge who enjoys delivering training in a number of settings such as classroom-based, one to one and via webinars.
Skills and experience required:
If you are seeking a new challenge, please apply with CV for further details.
C Developer- London-up to £50,000
An international design studio based in the heart of the tech hub of old street is expanding and as a result is looking to hire a strong c professional to work on a range of projects with international blue chip clients.
This role will be working directly with virtualisation and Realtime artists in order to deliver tools and plugins that will make their work more efficient and more effective.
It is essential for the C developer to have:
It would be ideal although not essential for the C developer to have:
Interviews are being arranged, send in your CV for a confidential discussion.
C Developer- London-up to £50,000
Skills: First Line Support, 1st Line Support, Service Desk, Service Support, Service Desk, Technical Support Engineer, IT Support, Technical Support, Service Desk, First Line, 1st Line, Deskside Engineer, Deskside, IT Analyst, IT Support Analyst
Our IT Services client requires a Technical Support Engineer for an initial 3 month contract to be based on their end client site in Slough.
Responsibilities & Experience
Interviews are taking place this week please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
My client is looking for an experienced 1st / 2nd Line IT Support Analyst so sit within their IT department based in Farnborough.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing IT support, remotely, by e-mail and face-to-face. They will be customer focussed, with a confident, polite phone manner, maintaining a good rapport with all staff.The IT Support Analyst will be part of a rotating shift pattern, covering 06:30-19:30 Monday-Friday and including an out of hours on-call system.
Skills
Benefits
Node.JS Developer -Neasden -£60,000
A major construction company which runs a variety of projects across the public sector is going through an IT transformation and as a result is looking to hire a Node JS Developer to drive the companies technology strategy forward.
The main day to day tasks of the Node.JS developer include:
It is essential for the Node.JS developer to have:
It would be ideal although not essential for the Node.JS developer
Interviews are being arranged, send in your CV for a confidential discussion
There is a requirement with our London based client for a Junior Android Developer to work on a fulltime basis on projects related to Financial Services and Mobile Payments.
About You...
For this role, we are seeking a strong developer with a minimum of 12 months experience building commercial Android applications, with demonstratable apps avialable on the PlayStore.
Essential Experience:
Ideally also experienced in:
Reactive (Rx) Technologies
App Publishing Experience
Dagger/Butterknife
Architectures (MVVM / MVP)
Appium
App Flavors
Expresso
JUnit
Retrofit/Volley
Mockito
Automated UI Testing)
Advantageous:
iOS, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, C#
Based on the outskirts of London, this is a role working for a small company, offering opportunities for growth, development, and opportunities for advancement.
You will be working on existing applications, implementing functionalities and making updates as per technical requirements and based on user feedback. You will also build applications following the SDLC from conception through to delivery, and be asked for your creative input and logical problem-solving skills.
Applications include areas such as Video Streaming and Downloads, Mobile Payments, and FinTech services, for well known end clients, with user-facing downloads in the 7 figures.
For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Peter Grint @ IDPP
|
Can you plan test strategy and acceptance criteria keeping end customer needs – functional, non-functional, and user experience - in mind? Love being hands on and can write code to break software as part of ensuring highest software quality and stability? The Role • This position will drive Quality/Test Strategy creation, Manual testing, Integration testing, User journey automation, Cross device/browser automation for web applications, etc • Coordinate and participate in requirements review/story elaborations and testing activities to deliver high quality products and incremental value with every iteration. • Review project test and implementation schedules. Document test plans and acceptance criteria using JIRA, Rally or such solution life cycle management tools. • Develop test scripts and perform automated and manual exploratory testing to ensure software meets business and security requirements and established practices. • Own responsibility for end-to-end product quality including: defect management and oversight, status reporting and metrics creation, and escalation for issues discovered during the testing phase • Develop business and product knowledge over time All About You • Expertise of agile and waterfall testing methodologies and tools such as JIRA, RALLY, Rational Team Concert, Quality Center, etc. • Experience in both Unit and Integration testing needs with exposure to data virtualization tools. • Experience testing across a variety of platforms: web and mobile user interface, APIs (REST and SOAP), and/or data warehouse reports. • Expertise in software development to build and use automation frameworks using technologies: Java/.NET, JUnit, Selenium, JBehave, Soap UI/Pro, Spring framework, REST, JSON and XML, Eclipse IDE, etc. • Demonstrated experience developing high quality test strategies and test execution – specific focus on cross browser and cross device testing. • Ability to create good acceptance and integration test automation scripts and integrate with Continuous integration (Jenkins/Bamboo) and code coverage tools (Sonar, Clover). • Exposure to Continuous integration and delivery concepts desirable. • Exposure to performance engineering requirements desirable to develop Non Functional requirements from the start. |
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, critical thinking, solid communication and proven leadership skills - with the ability to lead multiple test paths simultaneously
Key Skills: SystemX, C20, SystemX Platforms, DASS, CTX, DPNSS, CAS, Voice, Engineer, C20, G9
A leading IT Managed Services company has a requirement for a C20 Engineer for a customer project based in either London or Birmingham on an initial 6-month contract.
The C20 Engineer will primarily responsible to work in a significantly independent way to complete customer datafill tasks relating to customer configuration for Voice customers on SystemX platforms and architecture.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration
Key Skills: SystemX, C20, SystemX Platforms, DASS, CTX, DPNSS, CAS, Voice, Engineer, C20, G9
NOC Engineer - Juniper, Cisco
Location: Basingstoke
Days: Monday – Friday
Salary negotiable
Contract Duration: Permanent
A fantastic Client requires a customer focused NOC Engineer to provide operational support to a specific Managed Service customer’s network. You would be responsible for assuring proactive alarm management, network analysis, routine maintenance, health checks, and crisis management, as well as being an escalation point for the Service Desk.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education
Knowledge of one of more of the following:
• Cisco CLI & CPE hardware
• Juniper CLI
• IPVPN & MPLS networks
• Switching and Routing Protocols
• Failover Protocols, HSRP,GLBP,VRRP
• LAN managment
• DSL/secure DSL
• Ethernet Services
• ISDN services
• Statacom and Lucent ATM
• APM (Application and performance monitoring)
• Any other task as defined by line management.
If interested in this position, please apply today.
3rd Line NOC Engineer - Juniper, Cisco
Location: Basingstoke
Days: Monday – Friday / standard day working hours
Contract Duration: Permanent
A market leading network and communications service provider requires a customer focused NOC Engineer to provide operational support to specific customer networks. This would suit an ambitious Engineer looking to work in a more customer focused role, and who would benefit from excellent career opportunities on offer.
This position will provide dedicated or semi-dedicated operational support to a specific Managed Service customer’s network. You would be responsible for assuring proactive alarm management, network analysis, routine maintenance, health checks, and crisis management, as well as being an escalation point for the Service Desk, Customer, and Service Managers.
The position includes some queue, workload and team supervision responsibilities, and the role is expected to be a technical focal point and SME within the team for the customer’s network; validating escalations into 3rd level Technical Support, 3rd Party Vendor, and Local Exchange Carriers. Duties also include training other members of the NOC group and associated assurance teams.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education
Should have an advanced knowledge of one of more of the following:
• Cisco CLI & CPE hardware
• Juniper CLI
• IPVPN & MPLS networks
• Switching and Routing Protocols
• Failover Protocols, HSRP,GLBP,VRRP
• LAN managment
• DSL/secure DSL
• Ethernet Services
• ISDN services
• Statacom and Lucent ATM
• APM (Application and performance monitoring)
• Any other task as defined by line management.
If interested in this position, please apply today to be considered for the shortlist.
Remote Helpdesk Support
Location: Dunfermline
Rate: TBC
Contract duration: 3 months (with potential to go permanent for the right candidate)
Days: Monday – Friday 9-5pm.
A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Helpdesk support to work remotely for a fantastic provider of veterinary emergency care, supporting 13’000 users nationwide across a total of 61 sites.
As a strong Helpdesk Support, you will need to be comfortable and confidently experienced enough to manage queries and tickets working by yourself remotely on site for the user-base, following up the night shift team’s tickets and being able to manage with 1st – 2nd line issues.
Overall, it is a small team on site so as well as being a strong professional Helpdesk Support, you need to be able to work well using your own initiative and also co-operate well within a team, as some issues may require face to face support as well as remotely from the office.
Our Client is seeking someone permanently for this, after the initial 3 months. Therefore, someone keen for a long-term opportunity would be very suitable.
Duties:
Requirements:
If interested, please send through your CV for consideration.
System X Engineers
Location: Can be either London or Birmingham
Rates: £400 - £450 per day
Contract Duration: 3-6 months
A new requirement has arisen for 3 x System X Engineers to join a project working for a globally successful Telecommunications company. This project requires routing changes to live traffic in preparation for the MPC (Multi Point Code) transmission changes. You will also be involved in System X number block moves from System X by performing numbering and routing changes.
Duties:
Essential Requirements:
Power BI Trainer, IT Trainer
IT Trainer, Trainer, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics
A large IT Managed Service Provider requires a Power BI Trainer based on their client’s site on a 3 – 6 month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering training on Power BI tools to a range of users across the business with varying technical knowledge and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Trainer with proven Power BI knowledge who enjoys delivering training in a number of settings such as classroom-based, one to one and via webinars.
Skills and experience required:
If you are seeking a new challenge, please apply with CV for further details.
C Developer- London-up to £50,000
An international design studio based in the heart of the tech hub of old street is expanding and as a result is looking to hire a strong c professional to work on a range of projects with international blue chip clients.
This role will be working directly with virtualisation and Realtime artists in order to deliver tools and plugins that will make their work more efficient and more effective.
It is essential for the C developer to have:
It would be ideal although not essential for the C developer to have:
Interviews are being arranged, send in your CV for a confidential discussion.
C Developer- London-up to £50,000
Skills: First Line Support, 1st Line Support, Service Desk, Service Support, Service Desk, Technical Support Engineer, IT Support, Technical Support, Service Desk, First Line, 1st Line, Deskside Engineer, Deskside, IT Analyst, IT Support Analyst
Our IT Services client requires a Technical Support Engineer for an initial 3 month contract to be based on their end client site in Slough.
Responsibilities & Experience
Interviews are taking place this week please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
My client is looking for an experienced 1st / 2nd Line IT Support Analyst so sit within their IT department based in Farnborough.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing IT support, remotely, by e-mail and face-to-face. They will be customer focussed, with a confident, polite phone manner, maintaining a good rapport with all staff.The IT Support Analyst will be part of a rotating shift pattern, covering 06:30-19:30 Monday-Friday and including an out of hours on-call system.
Skills
Benefits
Node.JS Developer -Neasden -£60,000
A major construction company which runs a variety of projects across the public sector is going through an IT transformation and as a result is looking to hire a Node JS Developer to drive the companies technology strategy forward.
The main day to day tasks of the Node.JS developer include:
It is essential for the Node.JS developer to have:
It would be ideal although not essential for the Node.JS developer
Interviews are being arranged, send in your CV for a confidential discussion
There is a requirement with our London based client for a Junior Android Developer to work on a fulltime basis on projects related to Financial Services and Mobile Payments.
About You...
For this role, we are seeking a strong developer with a minimum of 12 months experience building commercial Android applications, with demonstratable apps avialable on the PlayStore.
Essential Experience:
Ideally also experienced in:
Reactive (Rx) Technologies
App Publishing Experience
Dagger/Butterknife
Architectures (MVVM / MVP)
Appium
App Flavors
Expresso
JUnit
Retrofit/Volley
Mockito
Automated UI Testing)
Advantageous:
iOS, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, C#
Based on the outskirts of London, this is a role working for a small company, offering opportunities for growth, development, and opportunities for advancement.
You will be working on existing applications, implementing functionalities and making updates as per technical requirements and based on user feedback. You will also build applications following the SDLC from conception through to delivery, and be asked for your creative input and logical problem-solving skills.
Applications include areas such as Video Streaming and Downloads, Mobile Payments, and FinTech services, for well known end clients, with user-facing downloads in the 7 figures.
For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Peter Grint @ IDPP
|
Can you plan test strategy and acceptance criteria keeping end customer needs – functional, non-functional, and user experience - in mind? Love being hands on and can write code to break software as part of ensuring highest software quality and stability? The Role • This position will drive Quality/Test Strategy creation, Manual testing, Integration testing, User journey automation, Cross device/browser automation for web applications, etc • Coordinate and participate in requirements review/story elaborations and testing activities to deliver high quality products and incremental value with every iteration. • Review project test and implementation schedules. Document test plans and acceptance criteria using JIRA, Rally or such solution life cycle management tools. • Develop test scripts and perform automated and manual exploratory testing to ensure software meets business and security requirements and established practices. • Own responsibility for end-to-end product quality including: defect management and oversight, status reporting and metrics creation, and escalation for issues discovered during the testing phase • Develop business and product knowledge over time All About You • Expertise of agile and waterfall testing methodologies and tools such as JIRA, RALLY, Rational Team Concert, Quality Center, etc. • Experience in both Unit and Integration testing needs with exposure to data virtualization tools. • Experience testing across a variety of platforms: web and mobile user interface, APIs (REST and SOAP), and/or data warehouse reports. • Expertise in software development to build and use automation frameworks using technologies: Java/.NET, JUnit, Selenium, JBehave, Soap UI/Pro, Spring framework, REST, JSON and XML, Eclipse IDE, etc. • Demonstrated experience developing high quality test strategies and test execution – specific focus on cross browser and cross device testing. • Ability to create good acceptance and integration test automation scripts and integrate with Continuous integration (Jenkins/Bamboo) and code coverage tools (Sonar, Clover). • Exposure to Continuous integration and delivery concepts desirable. • Exposure to performance engineering requirements desirable to develop Non Functional requirements from the start. |
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, critical thinking, solid communication and proven leadership skills - with the ability to lead multiple test paths simultaneously
Key Skills: SystemX, C20, SystemX Platforms, DASS, CTX, DPNSS, CAS, Voice, Engineer, C20, G9
A leading IT Managed Services company has a requirement for a C20 Engineer for a customer project based in either London or Birmingham on an initial 6-month contract.
The C20 Engineer will primarily responsible to work in a significantly independent way to complete customer datafill tasks relating to customer configuration for Voice customers on SystemX platforms and architecture.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration
Key Skills: SystemX, C20, SystemX Platforms, DASS, CTX, DPNSS, CAS, Voice, Engineer, C20, G9
NOC Engineer - Juniper, Cisco
Location: Basingstoke
Days: Monday – Friday
Salary negotiable
Contract Duration: Permanent
A fantastic Client requires a customer focused NOC Engineer to provide operational support to a specific Managed Service customer’s network. You would be responsible for assuring proactive alarm management, network analysis, routine maintenance, health checks, and crisis management, as well as being an escalation point for the Service Desk.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education
Knowledge of one of more of the following:
• Cisco CLI & CPE hardware
• Juniper CLI
• IPVPN & MPLS networks
• Switching and Routing Protocols
• Failover Protocols, HSRP,GLBP,VRRP
• LAN managment
• DSL/secure DSL
• Ethernet Services
• ISDN services
• Statacom and Lucent ATM
• APM (Application and performance monitoring)
• Any other task as defined by line management.
If interested in this position, please apply today.
3rd Line NOC Engineer - Juniper, Cisco
Location: Basingstoke
Days: Monday – Friday / standard day working hours
Contract Duration: Permanent
A market leading network and communications service provider requires a customer focused NOC Engineer to provide operational support to specific customer networks. This would suit an ambitious Engineer looking to work in a more customer focused role, and who would benefit from excellent career opportunities on offer.
This position will provide dedicated or semi-dedicated operational support to a specific Managed Service customer’s network. You would be responsible for assuring proactive alarm management, network analysis, routine maintenance, health checks, and crisis management, as well as being an escalation point for the Service Desk, Customer, and Service Managers.
The position includes some queue, workload and team supervision responsibilities, and the role is expected to be a technical focal point and SME within the team for the customer’s network; validating escalations into 3rd level Technical Support, 3rd Party Vendor, and Local Exchange Carriers. Duties also include training other members of the NOC group and associated assurance teams.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education
Should have an advanced knowledge of one of more of the following:
• Cisco CLI & CPE hardware
• Juniper CLI
• IPVPN & MPLS networks
• Switching and Routing Protocols
• Failover Protocols, HSRP,GLBP,VRRP
• LAN managment
• DSL/secure DSL
• Ethernet Services
• ISDN services
• Statacom and Lucent ATM
• APM (Application and performance monitoring)
• Any other task as defined by line management.
If interested in this position, please apply today to be considered for the shortlist.
Remote Helpdesk Support
Location: Dunfermline
Rate: TBC
Contract duration: 3 months (with potential to go permanent for the right candidate)
Days: Monday – Friday 9-5pm.
A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Helpdesk support to work remotely for a fantastic provider of veterinary emergency care, supporting 13’000 users nationwide across a total of 61 sites.
As a strong Helpdesk Support, you will need to be comfortable and confidently experienced enough to manage queries and tickets working by yourself remotely on site for the user-base, following up the night shift team’s tickets and being able to manage with 1st – 2nd line issues.
Overall, it is a small team on site so as well as being a strong professional Helpdesk Support, you need to be able to work well using your own initiative and also co-operate well within a team, as some issues may require face to face support as well as remotely from the office.
Our Client is seeking someone permanently for this, after the initial 3 months. Therefore, someone keen for a long-term opportunity would be very suitable.
Duties:
Requirements:
If interested, please send through your CV for consideration.
System X Engineers
Location: Can be either London or Birmingham
Rates: £400 - £450 per day
Contract Duration: 3-6 months
A new requirement has arisen for 3 x System X Engineers to join a project working for a globally successful Telecommunications company. This project requires routing changes to live traffic in preparation for the MPC (Multi Point Code) transmission changes. You will also be involved in System X number block moves from System X by performing numbering and routing changes.
Duties:
Essential Requirements:
Power BI Trainer, IT Trainer
IT Trainer, Trainer, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics
A large IT Managed Service Provider requires a Power BI Trainer based on their client’s site on a 3 – 6 month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering training on Power BI tools to a range of users across the business with varying technical knowledge and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Trainer with proven Power BI knowledge who enjoys delivering training in a number of settings such as classroom-based, one to one and via webinars.
Skills and experience required:
If you are seeking a new challenge, please apply with CV for further details.
C Developer- London-up to £50,000
An international design studio based in the heart of the tech hub of old street is expanding and as a result is looking to hire a strong c professional to work on a range of projects with international blue chip clients.
This role will be working directly with virtualisation and Realtime artists in order to deliver tools and plugins that will make their work more efficient and more effective.
It is essential for the C developer to have:
It would be ideal although not essential for the C developer to have:
Interviews are being arranged, send in your CV for a confidential discussion.
C Developer- London-up to £50,000
Skills: First Line Support, 1st Line Support, Service Desk, Service Support, Service Desk, Technical Support Engineer, IT Support, Technical Support, Service Desk, First Line, 1st Line, Deskside Engineer, Deskside, IT Analyst, IT Support Analyst
Our IT Services client requires a Technical Support Engineer for an initial 3 month contract to be based on their end client site in Slough.
Responsibilities & Experience
Interviews are taking place this week please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
My client is looking for an experienced 1st / 2nd Line IT Support Analyst so sit within their IT department based in Farnborough.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing IT support, remotely, by e-mail and face-to-face. They will be customer focussed, with a confident, polite phone manner, maintaining a good rapport with all staff.The IT Support Analyst will be part of a rotating shift pattern, covering 06:30-19:30 Monday-Friday and including an out of hours on-call system.
Skills
Benefits
Node.JS Developer -Neasden -£60,000
A major construction company which runs a variety of projects across the public sector is going through an IT transformation and as a result is looking to hire a Node JS Developer to drive the companies technology strategy forward.
The main day to day tasks of the Node.JS developer include:
It is essential for the Node.JS developer to have:
It would be ideal although not essential for the Node.JS developer
Interviews are being arranged, send in your CV for a confidential discussion
There is a requirement with our London based client for a Junior Android Developer to work on a fulltime basis on projects related to Financial Services and Mobile Payments.
About You...
For this role, we are seeking a strong developer with a minimum of 12 months experience building commercial Android applications, with demonstratable apps avialable on the PlayStore.
Essential Experience:
Ideally also experienced in:
Reactive (Rx) Technologies
App Publishing Experience
Dagger/Butterknife
Architectures (MVVM / MVP)
Appium
App Flavors
Expresso
JUnit
Retrofit/Volley
Mockito
Automated UI Testing)
Advantageous:
iOS, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, C#
Based on the outskirts of London, this is a role working for a small company, offering opportunities for growth, development, and opportunities for advancement.
You will be working on existing applications, implementing functionalities and making updates as per technical requirements and based on user feedback. You will also build applications following the SDLC from conception through to delivery, and be asked for your creative input and logical problem-solving skills.
Applications include areas such as Video Streaming and Downloads, Mobile Payments, and FinTech services, for well known end clients, with user-facing downloads in the 7 figures.
For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Peter Grint @ IDPP
|
Can you plan test strategy and acceptance criteria keeping end customer needs – functional, non-functional, and user experience - in mind? Love being hands on and can write code to break software as part of ensuring highest software quality and stability? The Role • This position will drive Quality/Test Strategy creation, Manual testing, Integration testing, User journey automation, Cross device/browser automation for web applications, etc • Coordinate and participate in requirements review/story elaborations and testing activities to deliver high quality products and incremental value with every iteration. • Review project test and implementation schedules. Document test plans and acceptance criteria using JIRA, Rally or such solution life cycle management tools. • Develop test scripts and perform automated and manual exploratory testing to ensure software meets business and security requirements and established practices. • Own responsibility for end-to-end product quality including: defect management and oversight, status reporting and metrics creation, and escalation for issues discovered during the testing phase • Develop business and product knowledge over time All About You • Expertise of agile and waterfall testing methodologies and tools such as JIRA, RALLY, Rational Team Concert, Quality Center, etc. • Experience in both Unit and Integration testing needs with exposure to data virtualization tools. • Experience testing across a variety of platforms: web and mobile user interface, APIs (REST and SOAP), and/or data warehouse reports. • Expertise in software development to build and use automation frameworks using technologies: Java/.NET, JUnit, Selenium, JBehave, Soap UI/Pro, Spring framework, REST, JSON and XML, Eclipse IDE, etc. • Demonstrated experience developing high quality test strategies and test execution – specific focus on cross browser and cross device testing. • Ability to create good acceptance and integration test automation scripts and integrate with Continuous integration (Jenkins/Bamboo) and code coverage tools (Sonar, Clover). • Exposure to Continuous integration and delivery concepts desirable. • Exposure to performance engineering requirements desirable to develop Non Functional requirements from the start. |
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, critical thinking, solid communication and proven leadership skills - with the ability to lead multiple test paths simultaneously
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Based on a recent survey, most technology business leaders in the United Kingdom are in favour of staying in the European Unions, with only 15 percent supporting Brexit. Most argue that staying in EU makes the UK tech industry more attractive to a global market as well as international investment. Brexit is causing a great deal of concern about export/import licensing for a wide range of sensitive technology project. Brexit could also create more red tape, instead of cutting it. EU Compliance However, Brexit supporters said that the UK market is already quite self-sufficient and closed to minimise any negative effect. Unlike many European countries, the UK has never been closely integrated to EU, in terms of currency and geography. Even so, the UK tech industry needs to continue to be compliant with EU standards and rules to maintain lateral business relationships across borders. IT Recruitment There are more than two million EU immigrants in the United Kingdom working in IT, engineering and construction positions. Brexit could create obstacles recruiting multinational and multilingual talents, who may provide unique skills not commonly available in the UK. This could be a problem for tech companies that are reliant on exporting and importing goods. Changing Regulatory Landscape UK tech vendors and resellers that offer services to EU countries will need to continue working in a more stringent regulatory environment, compared to the current one in the UK. These companies need to maintain policies that meet the legislation in various EU countries. Start-ups in the UK could also find it difficult to navigate and adapt to the changing regulatory landscape in the European Union. International Investors Another important question is what International companies will do, if the UK officially leaves the European Union. It is certain that the United Kingdom could start to lose its place, if Brexit causes new barriers such additional tariffs and regulations. For international investors, the UK has many distinct advantages compared to other European countries, in terms of language and logistical systems. But, they may migrate to an EU region if regulations there are more lenient and overall costs are lower. For the moment, it’s hard to give a definite answer about the effect of Brexit on UK and global tech industries. It won’t be easy to draw the right conclusion, due to the significant amount of hyperbole currently in the media. Contact IDPP If you want to learn more about the latest trends in AI or how cloud computing and the cloud infrastructure can help your business become more efficient and effective by increasing productivity, contact IDPP today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.
The biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade isn’t what many people would think and that’s because it is something that many of us use every day without even thinking. It isn’t our smartphones, in fact, it isn’t a piece of hardware at all. No, the biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade is actually cloud technology. At some point, almost every person that works on or around computer systems has uploaded something to the cloud. Many of us routinely upload and download information to the cloud every day and do so without issue. That is because the cloud platforms that are available to us do what they are supposed to do without fail. Cloud technology is easy to use and easy to understand making it one of the most important tech breakthroughs and one that is here to stay. But what about the future of cloud technology? Can it get any better than it is and what will cloud technology growth look like? Let’s take a closer look at the future growth of cloud technology and see what changes will affect us the most. The Growth Of Cloud Technology More Users- cloud technology is already being used by businesses all over the world, but we will see that number double as more enterprises will adopt cloud applications, platforms and services. Increased Spending- we will see an increase in cloud computing spending by more than 6 times the rate of IT spending with almost 50% of IT spending being cloud related. Increased Growth In Cloud Solutions- with the expected increase in cloud computing growth through 2020, we will also see an increase in the growth of cloud computing solutions including: Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Function as a service (FaaS) Backend as a service (BaaS) Increase In Cloud Storage Capacity- currently, global cloud storage is just under 400 EB (Exabyte) and that number is expected to increase causing cloud storage capacity to grow to well over 1.1 ZB (Zettabyte) by 2020. Increase In Server-Less Cloud Computing- server-less technology which enables developers to build and run application services without managing any server or infrastructure is expected to grow meaning we will see a growing trend towards Server-less Cloud Computing. This will improve both efficiency and ease of use. Contact The IT Experts At IDPP To learn more about cloud computing and how it can make your IT or telecom related computing faster and more efficient, contact the IT experts at IDPP today! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Tech Giants Investing in London Offices Despite Brexit Uncertainty Taking opportunity where others are reacting with melodramatic panic, tech giants Facebook and Google continue to see London as a pivotal location in Europe’s map for the future. While continental European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin reach out to attract start-ups and SMEs in preparation for the UK’s official departure in March, Facebook have opened a new 600,000 square foot office in King’s Cross. With space for 6,000 workers to nearly triple its current workforce of 2,300, the new building is a statement signalling a strong investment strategy from one of the largest global technology companies. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s managing director for Northern Europe stated recently: “The UK is one of the best places in the world to be a technology company and we’re investing here for the long term.” Now a few minutes’ walk from Google’s impressive new London complex, Facebook is one of many firms gearing up for a bright London future. Not to be left behind, IDPP is opening new office doors too! With a company-wide revitalisation, we are expanding and improving our services from new premises in Westminster. Benefitting from an ideal location, and more spacious environment, we are all looking forward to a new chapter in our company life. The office move also sees us launch a major website upgrade. With seamless integration between our site and our candidate and client databases, we now offer a modern portal bringing you the latest opportunities and regular industry news. All spruced up with a nifty blue paint job! For all your IT related recruitment requirements, you need go no further than IDPP! Join Facebook, Google and us in looking to the future of London-based worldwide technology opportunities.
Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message LinkedIn’s InMail messaging system is one of the easiest to use and least misunderstood tools for recruiters from practically every industry and every country in the world. InMail messages are essentially private messages that enable LinkedIn users to contact other LinkedIn users without the need for an introduction or contact information. Recruiters can sent InMails directly from the search results in Recruiter. Now that we understand what InMails are, let’s take a look at some ways that we can improve our InMail skills and write more effective LinkedIn InMails. Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message Make a Good Introduction- one thing that many recruiters often forget in their InMails is to introduce themselves. Think of an InMail as a social interaction and, just as you would in person, introduce yourself and tell them why you are messaging them. Get the reader’s attention- in the subject line, you have an opportunity to grab the receiver’s attention and entice them to open the message. Use keywords that will get results. Remember the goal of your InMail- your goal is to strike up a conversation with a potential and that’s it. Try to keep your InMails focused and direct, that way your message will be clearly understood and effective. Be personable- let your personality show through in your InMail. Show them that you are approachable and that they are speaking to a human, not a bot. Don’t try to be overly funny in your LinkedIn InMails as this could come off as sounding like you aren’t serious about your job or about offering them a job. Personalise Your InMail Message- your InMail should be as personal as possible so your potential candidate doesn’t feel as if the message is cold and generic. One tip to make this possible is to include something unique about the candidate in the message that you found on their profile page. Close Strong- instead of ending your InMail with “Let me know if you are interested”, close with something much stronger and more presumptive. Your goal is to get a response and you want to avoid leaving the conversation open at the end. Close with something like “Are you available to take a call today at (insert time here)” and you will find that you will get much better results and more responses from potential candidates. To learn more about becoming a more effective recruiter, contact IDPP, the UK’s leading IT and Telecoms recruitment recruiting agency today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Based on a recent survey, most technology business leaders in the United Kingdom are in favour of staying in the European Unions, with only 15 percent supporting Brexit. Most argue that staying in EU makes the UK tech industry more attractive to a global market as well as international investment. Brexit is causing a great deal of concern about export/import licensing for a wide range of sensitive technology project. Brexit could also create more red tape, instead of cutting it. EU Compliance However, Brexit supporters said that the UK market is already quite self-sufficient and closed to minimise any negative effect. Unlike many European countries, the UK has never been closely integrated to EU, in terms of currency and geography. Even so, the UK tech industry needs to continue to be compliant with EU standards and rules to maintain lateral business relationships across borders. IT Recruitment There are more than two million EU immigrants in the United Kingdom working in IT, engineering and construction positions. Brexit could create obstacles recruiting multinational and multilingual talents, who may provide unique skills not commonly available in the UK. This could be a problem for tech companies that are reliant on exporting and importing goods. Changing Regulatory Landscape UK tech vendors and resellers that offer services to EU countries will need to continue working in a more stringent regulatory environment, compared to the current one in the UK. These companies need to maintain policies that meet the legislation in various EU countries. Start-ups in the UK could also find it difficult to navigate and adapt to the changing regulatory landscape in the European Union. International Investors Another important question is what International companies will do, if the UK officially leaves the European Union. It is certain that the United Kingdom could start to lose its place, if Brexit causes new barriers such additional tariffs and regulations. For international investors, the UK has many distinct advantages compared to other European countries, in terms of language and logistical systems. But, they may migrate to an EU region if regulations there are more lenient and overall costs are lower. For the moment, it’s hard to give a definite answer about the effect of Brexit on UK and global tech industries. It won’t be easy to draw the right conclusion, due to the significant amount of hyperbole currently in the media. Contact IDPP If you want to learn more about the latest trends in AI or how cloud computing and the cloud infrastructure can help your business become more efficient and effective by increasing productivity, contact IDPP today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.
The biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade isn’t what many people would think and that’s because it is something that many of us use every day without even thinking. It isn’t our smartphones, in fact, it isn’t a piece of hardware at all. No, the biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade is actually cloud technology. At some point, almost every person that works on or around computer systems has uploaded something to the cloud. Many of us routinely upload and download information to the cloud every day and do so without issue. That is because the cloud platforms that are available to us do what they are supposed to do without fail. Cloud technology is easy to use and easy to understand making it one of the most important tech breakthroughs and one that is here to stay. But what about the future of cloud technology? Can it get any better than it is and what will cloud technology growth look like? Let’s take a closer look at the future growth of cloud technology and see what changes will affect us the most. The Growth Of Cloud Technology More Users- cloud technology is already being used by businesses all over the world, but we will see that number double as more enterprises will adopt cloud applications, platforms and services. Increased Spending- we will see an increase in cloud computing spending by more than 6 times the rate of IT spending with almost 50% of IT spending being cloud related. Increased Growth In Cloud Solutions- with the expected increase in cloud computing growth through 2020, we will also see an increase in the growth of cloud computing solutions including: Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Function as a service (FaaS) Backend as a service (BaaS) Increase In Cloud Storage Capacity- currently, global cloud storage is just under 400 EB (Exabyte) and that number is expected to increase causing cloud storage capacity to grow to well over 1.1 ZB (Zettabyte) by 2020. Increase In Server-Less Cloud Computing- server-less technology which enables developers to build and run application services without managing any server or infrastructure is expected to grow meaning we will see a growing trend towards Server-less Cloud Computing. This will improve both efficiency and ease of use. Contact The IT Experts At IDPP To learn more about cloud computing and how it can make your IT or telecom related computing faster and more efficient, contact the IT experts at IDPP today! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Tech Giants Investing in London Offices Despite Brexit Uncertainty Taking opportunity where others are reacting with melodramatic panic, tech giants Facebook and Google continue to see London as a pivotal location in Europe’s map for the future. While continental European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin reach out to attract start-ups and SMEs in preparation for the UK’s official departure in March, Facebook have opened a new 600,000 square foot office in King’s Cross. With space for 6,000 workers to nearly triple its current workforce of 2,300, the new building is a statement signalling a strong investment strategy from one of the largest global technology companies. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s managing director for Northern Europe stated recently: “The UK is one of the best places in the world to be a technology company and we’re investing here for the long term.” Now a few minutes’ walk from Google’s impressive new London complex, Facebook is one of many firms gearing up for a bright London future. Not to be left behind, IDPP is opening new office doors too! With a company-wide revitalisation, we are expanding and improving our services from new premises in Westminster. Benefitting from an ideal location, and more spacious environment, we are all looking forward to a new chapter in our company life. The office move also sees us launch a major website upgrade. With seamless integration between our site and our candidate and client databases, we now offer a modern portal bringing you the latest opportunities and regular industry news. All spruced up with a nifty blue paint job! For all your IT related recruitment requirements, you need go no further than IDPP! Join Facebook, Google and us in looking to the future of London-based worldwide technology opportunities.
Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message LinkedIn’s InMail messaging system is one of the easiest to use and least misunderstood tools for recruiters from practically every industry and every country in the world. InMail messages are essentially private messages that enable LinkedIn users to contact other LinkedIn users without the need for an introduction or contact information. Recruiters can sent InMails directly from the search results in Recruiter. Now that we understand what InMails are, let’s take a look at some ways that we can improve our InMail skills and write more effective LinkedIn InMails. Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message Make a Good Introduction- one thing that many recruiters often forget in their InMails is to introduce themselves. Think of an InMail as a social interaction and, just as you would in person, introduce yourself and tell them why you are messaging them. Get the reader’s attention- in the subject line, you have an opportunity to grab the receiver’s attention and entice them to open the message. Use keywords that will get results. Remember the goal of your InMail- your goal is to strike up a conversation with a potential and that’s it. Try to keep your InMails focused and direct, that way your message will be clearly understood and effective. Be personable- let your personality show through in your InMail. Show them that you are approachable and that they are speaking to a human, not a bot. Don’t try to be overly funny in your LinkedIn InMails as this could come off as sounding like you aren’t serious about your job or about offering them a job. Personalise Your InMail Message- your InMail should be as personal as possible so your potential candidate doesn’t feel as if the message is cold and generic. One tip to make this possible is to include something unique about the candidate in the message that you found on their profile page. Close Strong- instead of ending your InMail with “Let me know if you are interested”, close with something much stronger and more presumptive. Your goal is to get a response and you want to avoid leaving the conversation open at the end. Close with something like “Are you available to take a call today at (insert time here)” and you will find that you will get much better results and more responses from potential candidates. To learn more about becoming a more effective recruiter, contact IDPP, the UK’s leading IT and Telecoms recruitment recruiting agency today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
5 Ways To Prepare For YOUR next Job Interview One of the most stressful parts of any job search is the interview. No matter how qualified you are, or how much experience you have, if you mess up the interview, you won’t get the job. If you have an upcoming interview for your dream job and you want to be prepared, keep reading and let our recruiting experts show you the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview. Here are 5 ways to prepare yourself for an interview: Dress for the position. Find out what the dress code is at the company you are applying to and emulate that when you arrive for your interview. This way, the hiring manager can imagine you in the position since you are already dressed the part. Do not, however, underdress for your interview. If the position you are applying for is more labour intensive, wear business casual attire to the interview. Know where you are going. Knowing what floor and in what room the interview is being held is important, especially if you are running late and arriving with very little time to spare. Research both the company and the position. A couple of days before your interview, do some research on the company you are applying to. Also research the position you are applying for. This can be a big help during the interview as you will already know a little about the company including things like: what they do, what they sell, who the president or CEO is and what your specific job position requires. With this information, you can tailor your responses to the interviewer’s questions. Don’t forget to bring your resume. Do not forget to bring an updated copy of your resume to your job interview. In fact, bring a couple of copies of your resume to be safe. Practice some basic interview questions. Find a friend, your spouse, or your roommate and do a practice interview. Have them ask you some basic questions about your resume and the company or position you are applying for. Be prepared for your next job interview and remember to be as calm and relaxed as possible. This will help you say the right things, answer the questions properly and you might even land your dream job! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Settling in with GDPR The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) caused the world to tremor at the end of May this year, with dozens of emails hitting inboxes letting everyone know the new policy while requesting, nay begging, users to give their permission for data to be used. At IDPP we saw the quake close to its epicentre. With clients in IT, IT Security and Telecoms stretching across Europe and the world, and a slew of data specialists called in to make sure regulations were adhered to and policies updated, we were at the forefront of GDPR-related activity. A month or two in, and the GDPR dust has settled, leaving behind a more refined internet, where users feel just that little bit more looked after. It’s a good thing and one we are fully behind. For us, it led to one more major update - a brand new website. Recruitment websites are hardly big news, but as the first port of call for both our clients and our candidates, we’re keen to make sure we’re always keeping up-to-date with the technology and updating our content to match. Our database of jobs seamlessly integrates with the new front end to bring you the very best in IT related jobs worldwide, and whether you are a prospective candidate looking for an exhilarating new contract or a partner client, we have dedicated space for you. As 2018 solidifies itself as the year that made data secure, we’re looking forward to a second half of the year as successful as the first - for us, our clients and the first-class professional candidates we serve.
IDPP has more than 20 years’ experience supplying experienced project and business change management professionals across the complete “Project, Programme and Service Management” skillset. We resource from a large qualified talent pool of contract, interim and permanent candidates to fulfil assignments across most market sectors and international regions. We have the advantage of having an in-house associate project and service management community to deliver client requirements and support our recruitment activities in this key market. Our Associate community also provides options for clients to engage senior Interim project managers on a flexible basis, e.g. less than 5 days per week, to suit the specific demands of the project. We supply: – Programme Directors Programme Managers Project Managers Portfolio Managers Business Change Managers PMO Managers PMO Analysts Project Risk Managers Project Planners Service Delivery Managers (ITIL) Want to know more? Contact Us!
The National Infrastructure Commission has published a final report into 5G and telecommunication technology. This document states that the UK has the potential to become a world leader in the 5G deployment and take early advantage of the potential applications of 5G services. Mobile connectivity is already part of our lives. At work, in social life, on travel. The world is connected. The technology market has historically provided this rapid growth, but now more than ever, the UK government wants to take that step forward by investing in 5G. In the report, the UK Government affirms: “Government must ensure the UK is 5G ready: Key Rail Routes: The railway network must rapidly improve connectivity. This is best delivered by a trackside network. Government should provide a plan by 2017, and the infrastructure should be in place on key routes by 2025. Major Roads: Our motorways must have mobile networks fit for the future. The infrastructure should be in place by 2025. Towns and Cities: Local Authorities and LEPs should work with network providers to develop approaches that enable the deployment of the tens of thousands of small cells we expect to need in our urban centres.” Chair of the National Infrastructure, Commission Lord Adonis said: “5G is the future – ultra-fast, and ultra-reliable it has the potential to change our lives and our economy in ways we cannot even imagine today. But the UK is currently languishing in the digital slow lane” Britain is 54th in the world for 4G coverage, and the typical user can only access 4G barely half the time. Our 4G network is worse than Romania and Albania, Panama and Peru. Our roads and railways can feel like digital deserts and even our city centres are plagued by not spots where connectivity is impossible. That isn’t just frustrating, it is increasingly holding British business back as more and more of our economy requires a connected workforce.” 5G offers us a chance to start again and get ahead. If government acts now we can ensure our major transport networks and urban centres are 5G ready in time to give British industry every chance to lead the world in exploiting its applications.” But none of this will matter unless we bring our mobile network up to speed. The existing system does not provide the level of coverage we will need in our connected future. We need a new universal service obligation which ensures that the mobile essentials – like text, talk and data – are available to us wherever we need them.” From connected vehicles to the internet of things, 5G will support a whole new way of communicating and doing business. The UK must not be left behind.” What we do know is: the greater the connectivity, the greater the growth and development of our society. By being at the front of this initiative, the UK is not only investing in future technological growth, but in the wider development of a connected society, looking to outpace all other countries in the area of digital technology and mobility.
Based on a recent survey, most technology business leaders in the United Kingdom are in favour of staying in the European Unions, with only 15 percent supporting Brexit. Most argue that staying in EU makes the UK tech industry more attractive to a global market as well as international investment. Brexit is causing a great deal of concern about export/import licensing for a wide range of sensitive technology project. Brexit could also create more red tape, instead of cutting it. EU Compliance However, Brexit supporters said that the UK market is already quite self-sufficient and closed to minimise any negative effect. Unlike many European countries, the UK has never been closely integrated to EU, in terms of currency and geography. Even so, the UK tech industry needs to continue to be compliant with EU standards and rules to maintain lateral business relationships across borders. IT Recruitment There are more than two million EU immigrants in the United Kingdom working in IT, engineering and construction positions. Brexit could create obstacles recruiting multinational and multilingual talents, who may provide unique skills not commonly available in the UK. This could be a problem for tech companies that are reliant on exporting and importing goods. Changing Regulatory Landscape UK tech vendors and resellers that offer services to EU countries will need to continue working in a more stringent regulatory environment, compared to the current one in the UK. These companies need to maintain policies that meet the legislation in various EU countries. Start-ups in the UK could also find it difficult to navigate and adapt to the changing regulatory landscape in the European Union. International Investors Another important question is what International companies will do, if the UK officially leaves the European Union. It is certain that the United Kingdom could start to lose its place, if Brexit causes new barriers such additional tariffs and regulations. For international investors, the UK has many distinct advantages compared to other European countries, in terms of language and logistical systems. But, they may migrate to an EU region if regulations there are more lenient and overall costs are lower. For the moment, it’s hard to give a definite answer about the effect of Brexit on UK and global tech industries. It won’t be easy to draw the right conclusion, due to the significant amount of hyperbole currently in the media. Contact IDPP If you want to learn more about the latest trends in AI or how cloud computing and the cloud infrastructure can help your business become more efficient and effective by increasing productivity, contact IDPP today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.
On May 25th, 2018 the GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, went into effect and changed the way many companies and organisations in the UK and throughout the EU do business. While many businesses were prepared for GDPR, others, including some recruiting agencies, weren’t quite as prepared and had a difficult time understanding the new regulation and how it affected them. Those who were prepared for the GDPR and that were well informed, saw the positive changes it could make. There were still some who didn’t understand the purpose of the GDPR so we will start there and explain just what the GDPR is all about. The Purpose of GDPR Many people know the GDPR as a data protection regulation, but it is really about protecting the rights of the people. Since data privacy is a human rights issue, the purpose of the GDPR is to enforce those privacy rights and give people more control over their personal data. The GDPR provides information on some very specific rights, especially those which recruitment agencies should be aware of. These include the Right to Transparency and the Right to Access. What Responsibilities do Recruitment Agencies Have? While much of the regulation is standardised for companies and organisations in all industries, there are some responsibilities that recruitment agencies should focus on and comply with. These include: Keeping all data up-to-date and deleting it when no longer needed. Must show a legal basis for processing any customer or client data. Monitor for data breaches and report any that occur within 72 hours. Take technical measures to protect data including security precautions to prevent any possible breaches of data. Take organisational measures to protect data. This can include creating organisational policies and ensuring that training programs are in place which can guarantee that proper data protocol is being followed. The GDPR also requires some tangible tasks be completed to comply with the regulation and recruitment agencies should do the following. These are taken directly from the GDPR website to ensure accuracy and clarity. “Audit: Assess the risks that you create for others in processing their data: candidates, clients, and employees” “Action: Mitigate the risks that you create for others in processing their data: safeguarding, training, and data cleansing.” “Document: Be able to demonstrate the steps you took. Documentation is very important.” While the GDPR is not trying to make your job more difficult, it is trying to protect the personal data of those who are entrusted to your agency. By complying with the regulation and showing that you do value and protect your clients’ personal data, you should be successful in maintaining complete compliance with the GDPR. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Based on a recent survey, most technology business leaders in the United Kingdom are in favour of staying in the European Unions, with only 15 percent supporting Brexit. Most argue that staying in EU makes the UK tech industry more attractive to a global market as well as international investment. Brexit is causing a great deal of concern about export/import licensing for a wide range of sensitive technology project. Brexit could also create more red tape, instead of cutting it. EU Compliance However, Brexit supporters said that the UK market is already quite self-sufficient and closed to minimise any negative effect. Unlike many European countries, the UK has never been closely integrated to EU, in terms of currency and geography. Even so, the UK tech industry needs to continue to be compliant with EU standards and rules to maintain lateral business relationships across borders. IT Recruitment There are more than two million EU immigrants in the United Kingdom working in IT, engineering and construction positions. Brexit could create obstacles recruiting multinational and multilingual talents, who may provide unique skills not commonly available in the UK. This could be a problem for tech companies that are reliant on exporting and importing goods. Changing Regulatory Landscape UK tech vendors and resellers that offer services to EU countries will need to continue working in a more stringent regulatory environment, compared to the current one in the UK. These companies need to maintain policies that meet the legislation in various EU countries. Start-ups in the UK could also find it difficult to navigate and adapt to the changing regulatory landscape in the European Union. International Investors Another important question is what International companies will do, if the UK officially leaves the European Union. It is certain that the United Kingdom could start to lose its place, if Brexit causes new barriers such additional tariffs and regulations. For international investors, the UK has many distinct advantages compared to other European countries, in terms of language and logistical systems. But, they may migrate to an EU region if regulations there are more lenient and overall costs are lower. For the moment, it’s hard to give a definite answer about the effect of Brexit on UK and global tech industries. It won’t be easy to draw the right conclusion, due to the significant amount of hyperbole currently in the media. Contact IDPP If you want to learn more about the latest trends in AI or how cloud computing and the cloud infrastructure can help your business become more efficient and effective by increasing productivity, contact IDPP today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.
The biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade isn’t what many people would think and that’s because it is something that many of us use every day without even thinking. It isn’t our smartphones, in fact, it isn’t a piece of hardware at all. No, the biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade is actually cloud technology. At some point, almost every person that works on or around computer systems has uploaded something to the cloud. Many of us routinely upload and download information to the cloud every day and do so without issue. That is because the cloud platforms that are available to us do what they are supposed to do without fail. Cloud technology is easy to use and easy to understand making it one of the most important tech breakthroughs and one that is here to stay. But what about the future of cloud technology? Can it get any better than it is and what will cloud technology growth look like? Let’s take a closer look at the future growth of cloud technology and see what changes will affect us the most. The Growth Of Cloud Technology More Users- cloud technology is already being used by businesses all over the world, but we will see that number double as more enterprises will adopt cloud applications, platforms and services. Increased Spending- we will see an increase in cloud computing spending by more than 6 times the rate of IT spending with almost 50% of IT spending being cloud related. Increased Growth In Cloud Solutions- with the expected increase in cloud computing growth through 2020, we will also see an increase in the growth of cloud computing solutions including: Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Function as a service (FaaS) Backend as a service (BaaS) Increase In Cloud Storage Capacity- currently, global cloud storage is just under 400 EB (Exabyte) and that number is expected to increase causing cloud storage capacity to grow to well over 1.1 ZB (Zettabyte) by 2020. Increase In Server-Less Cloud Computing- server-less technology which enables developers to build and run application services without managing any server or infrastructure is expected to grow meaning we will see a growing trend towards Server-less Cloud Computing. This will improve both efficiency and ease of use. Contact The IT Experts At IDPP To learn more about cloud computing and how it can make your IT or telecom related computing faster and more efficient, contact the IT experts at IDPP today! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Tech Giants Investing in London Offices Despite Brexit Uncertainty Taking opportunity where others are reacting with melodramatic panic, tech giants Facebook and Google continue to see London as a pivotal location in Europe’s map for the future. While continental European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin reach out to attract start-ups and SMEs in preparation for the UK’s official departure in March, Facebook have opened a new 600,000 square foot office in King’s Cross. With space for 6,000 workers to nearly triple its current workforce of 2,300, the new building is a statement signalling a strong investment strategy from one of the largest global technology companies. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s managing director for Northern Europe stated recently: “The UK is one of the best places in the world to be a technology company and we’re investing here for the long term.” Now a few minutes’ walk from Google’s impressive new London complex, Facebook is one of many firms gearing up for a bright London future. Not to be left behind, IDPP is opening new office doors too! With a company-wide revitalisation, we are expanding and improving our services from new premises in Westminster. Benefitting from an ideal location, and more spacious environment, we are all looking forward to a new chapter in our company life. The office move also sees us launch a major website upgrade. With seamless integration between our site and our candidate and client databases, we now offer a modern portal bringing you the latest opportunities and regular industry news. All spruced up with a nifty blue paint job! For all your IT related recruitment requirements, you need go no further than IDPP! Join Facebook, Google and us in looking to the future of London-based worldwide technology opportunities.
Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message LinkedIn’s InMail messaging system is one of the easiest to use and least misunderstood tools for recruiters from practically every industry and every country in the world. InMail messages are essentially private messages that enable LinkedIn users to contact other LinkedIn users without the need for an introduction or contact information. Recruiters can sent InMails directly from the search results in Recruiter. Now that we understand what InMails are, let’s take a look at some ways that we can improve our InMail skills and write more effective LinkedIn InMails. Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message Make a Good Introduction- one thing that many recruiters often forget in their InMails is to introduce themselves. Think of an InMail as a social interaction and, just as you would in person, introduce yourself and tell them why you are messaging them. Get the reader’s attention- in the subject line, you have an opportunity to grab the receiver’s attention and entice them to open the message. Use keywords that will get results. Remember the goal of your InMail- your goal is to strike up a conversation with a potential and that’s it. Try to keep your InMails focused and direct, that way your message will be clearly understood and effective. Be personable- let your personality show through in your InMail. Show them that you are approachable and that they are speaking to a human, not a bot. Don’t try to be overly funny in your LinkedIn InMails as this could come off as sounding like you aren’t serious about your job or about offering them a job. Personalise Your InMail Message- your InMail should be as personal as possible so your potential candidate doesn’t feel as if the message is cold and generic. One tip to make this possible is to include something unique about the candidate in the message that you found on their profile page. Close Strong- instead of ending your InMail with “Let me know if you are interested”, close with something much stronger and more presumptive. Your goal is to get a response and you want to avoid leaving the conversation open at the end. Close with something like “Are you available to take a call today at (insert time here)” and you will find that you will get much better results and more responses from potential candidates. To learn more about becoming a more effective recruiter, contact IDPP, the UK’s leading IT and Telecoms recruitment recruiting agency today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
5 Ways To Prepare For YOUR next Job Interview One of the most stressful parts of any job search is the interview. No matter how qualified you are, or how much experience you have, if you mess up the interview, you won’t get the job. If you have an upcoming interview for your dream job and you want to be prepared, keep reading and let our recruiting experts show you the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview. Here are 5 ways to prepare yourself for an interview: Dress for the position. Find out what the dress code is at the company you are applying to and emulate that when you arrive for your interview. This way, the hiring manager can imagine you in the position since you are already dressed the part. Do not, however, underdress for your interview. If the position you are applying for is more labour intensive, wear business casual attire to the interview. Know where you are going. Knowing what floor and in what room the interview is being held is important, especially if you are running late and arriving with very little time to spare. Research both the company and the position. A couple of days before your interview, do some research on the company you are applying to. Also research the position you are applying for. This can be a big help during the interview as you will already know a little about the company including things like: what they do, what they sell, who the president or CEO is and what your specific job position requires. With this information, you can tailor your responses to the interviewer’s questions. Don’t forget to bring your resume. Do not forget to bring an updated copy of your resume to your job interview. In fact, bring a couple of copies of your resume to be safe. Practice some basic interview questions. Find a friend, your spouse, or your roommate and do a practice interview. Have them ask you some basic questions about your resume and the company or position you are applying for. Be prepared for your next job interview and remember to be as calm and relaxed as possible. This will help you say the right things, answer the questions properly and you might even land your dream job! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Settling in with GDPR The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) caused the world to tremor at the end of May this year, with dozens of emails hitting inboxes letting everyone know the new policy while requesting, nay begging, users to give their permission for data to be used. At IDPP we saw the quake close to its epicentre. With clients in IT, IT Security and Telecoms stretching across Europe and the world, and a slew of data specialists called in to make sure regulations were adhered to and policies updated, we were at the forefront of GDPR-related activity. A month or two in, and the GDPR dust has settled, leaving behind a more refined internet, where users feel just that little bit more looked after. It’s a good thing and one we are fully behind. For us, it led to one more major update - a brand new website. Recruitment websites are hardly big news, but as the first port of call for both our clients and our candidates, we’re keen to make sure we’re always keeping up-to-date with the technology and updating our content to match. Our database of jobs seamlessly integrates with the new front end to bring you the very best in IT related jobs worldwide, and whether you are a prospective candidate looking for an exhilarating new contract or a partner client, we have dedicated space for you. As 2018 solidifies itself as the year that made data secure, we’re looking forward to a second half of the year as successful as the first - for us, our clients and the first-class professional candidates we serve.
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The National Infrastructure Commission has published a final report into 5G and telecommunication technology. This document states that the UK has the potential to become a world leader in the 5G deployment and take early advantage of the potential applications of 5G services. Mobile connectivity is already part of our lives. At work, in social life, on travel. The world is connected. The technology market has historically provided this rapid growth, but now more than ever, the UK government wants to take that step forward by investing in 5G. In the report, the UK Government affirms: “Government must ensure the UK is 5G ready: Key Rail Routes: The railway network must rapidly improve connectivity. This is best delivered by a trackside network. Government should provide a plan by 2017, and the infrastructure should be in place on key routes by 2025. Major Roads: Our motorways must have mobile networks fit for the future. The infrastructure should be in place by 2025. Towns and Cities: Local Authorities and LEPs should work with network providers to develop approaches that enable the deployment of the tens of thousands of small cells we expect to need in our urban centres.” Chair of the National Infrastructure, Commission Lord Adonis said: “5G is the future – ultra-fast, and ultra-reliable it has the potential to change our lives and our economy in ways we cannot even imagine today. But the UK is currently languishing in the digital slow lane” Britain is 54th in the world for 4G coverage, and the typical user can only access 4G barely half the time. Our 4G network is worse than Romania and Albania, Panama and Peru. Our roads and railways can feel like digital deserts and even our city centres are plagued by not spots where connectivity is impossible. That isn’t just frustrating, it is increasingly holding British business back as more and more of our economy requires a connected workforce.” 5G offers us a chance to start again and get ahead. If government acts now we can ensure our major transport networks and urban centres are 5G ready in time to give British industry every chance to lead the world in exploiting its applications.” But none of this will matter unless we bring our mobile network up to speed. The existing system does not provide the level of coverage we will need in our connected future. We need a new universal service obligation which ensures that the mobile essentials – like text, talk and data – are available to us wherever we need them.” From connected vehicles to the internet of things, 5G will support a whole new way of communicating and doing business. The UK must not be left behind.” What we do know is: the greater the connectivity, the greater the growth and development of our society. By being at the front of this initiative, the UK is not only investing in future technological growth, but in the wider development of a connected society, looking to outpace all other countries in the area of digital technology and mobility.
On May 25th, 2018 the GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, went into effect and changed the way many companies and organisations in the UK and throughout the EU do business. While many businesses were prepared for GDPR, others, including some recruiting agencies, weren’t quite as prepared and had a difficult time understanding the new regulation and how it affected them. Those who were prepared for the GDPR and that were well informed, saw the positive changes it could make. There were still some who didn’t understand the purpose of the GDPR so we will start there and explain just what the GDPR is all about. The Purpose of GDPR Many people know the GDPR as a data protection regulation, but it is really about protecting the rights of the people. Since data privacy is a human rights issue, the purpose of the GDPR is to enforce those privacy rights and give people more control over their personal data. The GDPR provides information on some very specific rights, especially those which recruitment agencies should be aware of. These include the Right to Transparency and the Right to Access. What Responsibilities do Recruitment Agencies Have? While much of the regulation is standardised for companies and organisations in all industries, there are some responsibilities that recruitment agencies should focus on and comply with. These include: Keeping all data up-to-date and deleting it when no longer needed. Must show a legal basis for processing any customer or client data. Monitor for data breaches and report any that occur within 72 hours. Take technical measures to protect data including security precautions to prevent any possible breaches of data. Take organisational measures to protect data. This can include creating organisational policies and ensuring that training programs are in place which can guarantee that proper data protocol is being followed. The GDPR also requires some tangible tasks be completed to comply with the regulation and recruitment agencies should do the following. These are taken directly from the GDPR website to ensure accuracy and clarity. “Audit: Assess the risks that you create for others in processing their data: candidates, clients, and employees” “Action: Mitigate the risks that you create for others in processing their data: safeguarding, training, and data cleansing.” “Document: Be able to demonstrate the steps you took. Documentation is very important.” While the GDPR is not trying to make your job more difficult, it is trying to protect the personal data of those who are entrusted to your agency. By complying with the regulation and showing that you do value and protect your clients’ personal data, you should be successful in maintaining complete compliance with the GDPR. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
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