Endeavour Recruitment have an excellent permanent opportunity for a Software Engineer with Embedded software experience to join our client based in Chertsey.

Candidates applying for this role must be eligible for Security Clearance. 

This work may include assisting and mentoring junior engineers as appropriate.

The selected Software Engineer will be involved in the following deliverable tasks:

• Software design, development, and review (from concept to final product) for a range of systems from small embedded single processors through to multi-processor networked systems.
• Work with system and hardware engineers to implement software solutions that may include software-hardware and software-firmware interfaces.
• Work to detailed technical requirements through all phases of design, integration, and testing.
• Communicate effectively with other team members within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Generate clear and concise technical documentation as required, both for internal company use and as part of a deliverable customer documentation pack.
• Provide technical input to decisions on the suitability of software design solutions.
• Liaise and co-operate with the Project Managers and Software Design Lead to resolve technical, project or resource problems and conflict.
• Supporting the research and development of products within the Company, improving engineering quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Participate in project reviews and support presentations at relevant Design Review Meetings.
• Support to the Business Development team, provide input to technical proposals when required, and be able to handle sensitive information in the course of your work.

Essential skills and experience:

• At least 5 years professional experience as software engineer
• Knowledge and experience of software design and development, particularly using UML-based design specification and implementation in at least one of the key software languages; C, C++, C#, and Java.
• Yocto Linux experience or Linux device driver experience.
• GUI; HCI
• Knowledge and experience of structured software design methodologies.
• Degree-level education in a related engineering discipline.
• Military background in defence would be highly desirable.
• Interest in professional development or working towards Chartered status would be desirable.
• A high level of both verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-site team.
• Innovative and creative thinking.
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative enterprise with other companies, including short periods of detached duty where necessary

Send your CV or get in touch for further details

Endeavour has an opportunity for a Collibra Architect to join our mobility sector client based in Amsterdam.

The role can be hybrid or remote, but you must be willing to travel at the onsite as and when needed.

As a Callibra Architect, you will be responsible for:

-Strategizing, architecting and designing various Collibra Data Catalog for Client’s data management program

-Developing and implementing Collibra Data Catalog and Business Analysis as required.

The selected Callibra Architect will have demonstrable experience with the following:

• Good hands-on experience in Collibra DG of tools such as Collibra DGC, Collibra DQ etc.
• Collaborating with business and data stewards to design data catalog solution for various domains
• Good understanding & hands on experience in data architecture, design , development, monitoring, debugging & performance tuning for Collibra products
• Must have experience in all stages of project life cycle such as : Development, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting issues.
• Exposure to end to end Data Governance programs.
• Good exposure to Data Cataloguing, Data Classification, Data Profiling, Data modeling.
• Project migrations to/from various environments to Collibra.
• Good understanding and hands on experience on workflow (out of the box & custom) development, lineage establishment (business and technical), data marketplaces etc.
• Experience in automating refresh of data lineage in Collibra when out of the box functionality is not available
• Experience in integrating Collibra with other tools like Denodo, Power BI, Tableau, Trillium and etc .
• Good knowledge of SQL scripts
• Knowledge of java/python can be big add on.
• Good to have hands-on experience on Edge way of working in Collibra
• Develop, implement, and ensure best practices and standards for data governance.
• Mentor developers and designers on data governance best practices and standards.
• Perform design and code reviews for the projects to ensure alignment with best practices and standards
• Excellent communication/presentation skill
• Dutch speaking

Send us your CV ASAP or get in touch for further details

Calling for a seasoned Business Analyst with strong testing skills to join a global and reputable organisation, headquartered in beautiful Geneva.

This role is onsite, and therefore, only Swiss or EU citizens who are willing to work in our client’s location can be considered for this project.

The Business Analyst will be part of a project which is aimed at continuing the ongoing development of a common IT platform which connects multiple IT platforms of client’s fee-paying services.

Your role:

The Business Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the design, implementation and

monitoring of Portal program features, designing and implementing business test cases, provide

customer support as well as assisting Program Manager and Project Managers for the project

execution, and carrying out other specialized activities to effectively support the work of the

program initiatives.

The Business Analyst works under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager of the Portal

Customer Experience project.

Skills and experience required:

• Business analyst with strong background in testing.

• Expert knowledge and experience in using tools to model test cases.

• Testing skills: JUnit, SonarQube, Selenium, Katalon

• Formal training in recognized business analysis techniques, reinforced with appropriate work experience

• Formal training and extensive experience using the proven frameworks such as SCRUM software development framework (ideally including SCRUM master or product owner certification or equivalent).

• Experience in performing the role of a business analyst in IT software application development projects

• Expert knowledge and experience in using tools to document processes and workflows, such as Use Case Diagrams, Data and Process Flow Diagrams etc.

• Expert knowledge in measuring and tracking delivery of systems as fit for purpose and in accordance with agreed requirements(KPIs, quality measurements & control points)

• Expert knowledge and experience in configuring and using test automation tools.

• Expert knowledge of SDLC and CI/CD best practices.

• Practical experience working in an international diverse environment.

• Confident communicator and team player, with advanced/proficient level written and verbal English communication skills

Please send your CV or get in touch for further details!

IT DATA DEVELOPER

Endeavour has an exciting 6 months’ contract opportunity with a housing sector client based in Coventry. There is flexibility to work fully remotely.

Our client is looking for an experience Data developer to support our client’s team with their current project.

Housing sector software experience would be a strong advantage for this Data Developer role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering on SQL driven ActiveH workflows to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency.
• Delivering data integrations between our client and third-party organisations, including stock transfer with other housing associations.
• Delivering SQL reporting solutions in line with business needs
• Delivering implementation and testing of new software and upgrades.
• Undertaking the role of 3rd line support on problems and queries.
• Promoting adoption of new technologies to simplify processes and solutions.
• Ensuring data security and information governance policies are adhered to throughout the development lifecycle.
• Working with the business to develop and support its reporting requirements, this includes the creation of system generated reports/dashboards
• Subject matter expert in SQL Server technologies (SQL, SSIS, SSRS)
• Subject matter expert in development practices including: Azure Devops, source control (TVFS, GiT), automated unit testing and deployment pipelines.
• Utilising and promoting the use of Azure technologies within business solutions, such as SQL VM’s, Azure SQL databases, Key Vaults, Data Factory, Synapse.

Required skills/experience:

• Experience of Microsoft operating system and applications
• High level of Report Writing tools and practices
• High level of Database Architecture and Design
• High level of SQL Stored Procedures
• High level of SSIS
• High level of SSRS
• High level of Reporting Development Tools
• High level of Database technologies
• High level of software development lifecycle practices utilising a devops CI/CD approach.
• Experience implementing best practices
• Ability to analyse and document complex business processes
• Experience interacting directly with end users for both projects and day to day work
• Prioritise multiple tasks effectively and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience of using Source Control tools

Please get in touch ASAP for further details on an excellent contract opportunity!

Endeavour has a fantastic opportunity for a Document Composition Specialist to join a leading client.

The role can be done remotely or in the office (Wembley).  Remote worker will need to visit the office on occasion when projects or Customers require.

This Document Composition Specialist role will suit part-time or full-time profiles.

The successful Document Composition Specialist will cover the following main duties and tasks:

• Opentext Exstream and other Document Composition systems - analysis, design, development and implementation of new and existing document solutions
• Setup and maintenance of system test date, test release process and procedures
• Setup and maintenance of new customers to use tools – access, approval workflows etc
• Setup and maintenance of DR processes with other subsidiaries relating to document composition.
• Design and maintenance of housekeeping solutions.
• Provide pre-sales support for Sales teams including presentations, demos and Proof of Concept material
• Liaise with internal and external CPMs and technical staff

• Produce pricing estimations and SOWs for customer-based changes

Required skills/knowledge:

• Extremely competent in Opentext Exstream and Document Composition systems and solutions
• Documentation Composition knowledge and solution delivery experience:
  • Post-sort Processing
  • Section Data
  • Dynamic File Import
  • Tables (complex)
  • Statement/document building
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of data processing systems
• Broad knowledge of IT Systems
• Experience in system testing and release processes
• Prince 2 methodology or equivalent

Please get in touch ASAP for further details on this vacancy!

Calling for an EU based Operational Engineer with Java development background.

Contract opportunity for a Telecoms client based in Belgium.

Hybrid remote/onsite work model.

The selected Operations Engineer will be joining the Middleware Architecture team of our client to perform some of the operational tasks directly in relation with the agile team delivery.

You’ll be integrated in an agile team (scrum methodology), with some other developers,

architects, product owner and scrum master.

Your role:

In this team, you will perform the following type of tasks:

• aligning with stakeholders on their requirements

• you’ll participate to the standard agile ceremonies

• you’ll participate to some of the component development

• you’ll develop scripts to automate installation, configuration and deployment

• you’ll closely work with middleware operational team to perform several operation tasks

following their standards and their procedure:

• Daily synch with operational team
• Operational documentation of procedures
• Share of knowledge with operational team
• Setup & deployment of components in different environments
• Configuration of components
• 2nd line support in case of trouble shooting

The successful Operations Engineer will have proven experience with:

• Maven

• shell scripting (eg: bash).

• Good experience of Unix

• Automation (eg: setting up CI/CD pipelines or something equivalent)

• Understanding of IT elements such as DNS, load-balancers

• configuration on Jenkins, Ansible, Rundeck or equivalent

• how to setup & update system environmental variables

• performing technical testing (sanity & stress)

• Java development and Springboot framework

Please apply ASAP or contact us for further info on this exciting contract opportunity!

QA Analyst Required

Our client, an exciting fast growing SaaS company providing business management Software requires a QA Analyst to join the team in Manchester or Cheshire on a permanent basis.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to test work items while adhering to defined specifications within agreed timelines.

The QA Analyst must have the knowledge of the relevant test practices and technologies required to perform their daily tasks, liaising with their colleagues in Development, Support, and other departments to ensure delivery of a complete solution to each problem within agreed timelines.

By fulfilling this the role of QA Analyst and becoming custodians of quality, while following test process.

Skills

All members of the test team are experienced in understanding the principles of testing required in order to assess all pieces of work and create viable test scenarios.

Experience is needed in the following areas:

UI, Exploratory, Regression, API testing
Writing Test Documentation, Acceptance Criteria, BDD
Azure Devops, Azure Test Hub, Postman, SQL Server, Teams
Test Automation
ISTQB/ISEB
Lean Principles - Kanban

You

It is most important that you enjoy your work. Our Development and QA team love what they do and we need like-minded people!

Above all, you must be hard working, with a keen desire to progress. You will have a killer eye for detail and be confident in putting forward ideas to help us solve technical problems & make great improvements to the product.

Ultimately, our aim is to provide you with an environment that is thriving, challenging, flexible and inclusive; in a culture where people are rewarded with new opportunities for their hard work.

Benefits include:

· Competitive Salary

· Medical insurance

· Statutory Pension

· 25 days + bank holidays and your birthday off

· Company outings and events

· Professional development

· Flexible working (by prior arrangement)

If this sounds like you then apply now!

Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst – Banking – Finances

Location: Luxembourg

We have a long-term contract opportunity for a Technical Business Analyst to join our client in January 2022 for a 12-month contract.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Business Analyst who has worked in large financial organisations and has experience in software development within the financial industry.

The tasks/activities will include:

-          Assistance to the business departments in writing business cases.

-          Business analysis of complex projects, this will encompass the following tasks:

• Eliciting requirements,
• Requirements analysis,
• Co-authoring of the business requirements with the business experts,
• Authoring of the functional requirements.

-          Be the interface between the business experts and the IT project managers, solution architects and developers.

-          Assisting the IT developers and IT testers on the business and functional aspects of the projects.

-          Writing conceptual data model, business processes and building the functional architecture of the projects.

-          Eventually participating to the testing activities: writing test strategies, test cases, preparing test data, executing test cases.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business analysis in large (more than 500 employees) financial organisations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development in the finance industry is mandatory.
• Software architecture experience is recommended.
• Testing of IT applications in the financial field.
• Demonstrable knowledge in:
  • Modelling technics and languages: UML and business process modelling.
  • English writing skills (C1 European Level), French is recommended (B2 European Level)

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent new opportunity for a Lead Software Architect to work for a large client in Brussels, Belgium. The duration for this role is initially 6 months and the all-inclusive daily rate for this role is €722 euros.

Required skills and knowledge:

• Must have a university degree or equivalent in experience.
• 3 - 5 years direct experience in system design or software architecture, spanning backend systems, mobile apps and/or IoT. Working knowledge of programming styles and languages is required.
• Functional analysis skills, including gathering of functional and non-functional requirements and functional specifications, analysing their impact and producing supporting documentation.
• Well-versed with documenting complex systems; proficient in modelling languages such as UML or SysML.
• End-to-end software architecture design spanning all layers (including complex, large-scale and distributed systems), using proven styles and patterns where applicable.
• Hands-on experience with SOAP, REST, layered, event-driven and (micro)service architectures.
• Experience with code analysis, complexity and dependency analysis.
• A solid understanding of software security essentials.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, techniques and tools.
• An analytical approach and attitude, with an eye for detail, yet able to maintain the oversight of the overall architecture.
• Experience with agile methods and DevOps.
• Ability to articulate the relationship between business strategy and technology strategy.
• Continuously staying up to date on new technologies, trends and architectural patterns, and evaluating their implications.
• Strong project management skills and high performance ensuring agile delivery of complex solutions complying with high quality standards.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with regulated environments (GxP, HIPAA).
• French and/or Dutch speaking is an asset.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role then please do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent new opportunity for a Network Engineer to work on the network projects and evolution of the test infrastructure for an international financial sector client in La Hulpe, Belgium. This duration of this role is 12 months and the rate is market related.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Expert knowledge of the following:

• English Speaking
• Cisco Hardware/Software
• F5 Hardware/Software
• Juniper Hardware/Software
• Network Design
• Network Testing
• Network Troubleshooting
• Experience In Testing
• Experience In QA

The scope of work is as follows:
Work on the qualification of network projects and evolution of the test infrastructure. 

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role then please do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.