Nokwanda Khanyile

Data EngineerDuration: Initial 6 monthsLocation:  Remote Rate: £200 - £250 Outside IR35This role focuses on accelerating the development of the Data Platform by contributing to the cross-functional engineering teams within the Wealth business unit. The primary responsibilities involve technical development, ensuring the quality of data solutions, and collaborating with team members.As part of the engineering team, you will work with engineering team leads, solution architects, software engineers, quality engineers, and product members to contribute to the design, development, delivery, and operation of UK Wealth data products.Strong knowledge and recent experience in many of the following data technologies andmethodologies:Data Architecture Principles: Data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes (knowledge Debezium advantageous), data modelling, and data governance.Programming Languages: Python (for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting), SQL (for database interaction and data querying), Pyspark, Kafka and potentially Java or Scala for big data processing.Database Technologies: Experience with relational databases like MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB).Data Intelligence Platforms: Working knowledge of enterprise DI platforms, specificallyDatabricks, including Data ingestion, streaming, transformation, data integration patterns and tools.Data Integration and Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines using tools and frameworks designed for efficient data movement and transformation.Cloud Data Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services for data engineering, such as AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue).Data Testing and Quality: Implementing data quality checks, data validation, and unit testing for data pipelines to ensure data accuracy and reliability.Scripting and Automation: Using Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate data-related tasks and workflows.Version Control: Proficient with Git and GitHub for managing code and data-related configurations.Build and CI/CD for Data: Understanding and applying CI/CD principles for data pipelines and deployments, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.Data Security: Awareness of data security practices, including access control, data encryption and compliance with data privacy regulations.Data for AI products/solutions: Knowledge of the use of AI in the context of data. Practicalexperience of AI and AI tooling is beneficial but not required.Key CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAnalytical thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving and solutionsFlexible in approach and mindset to adapt to changing priorities and requirementsAbility to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own time appropriatelyAble to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment to achieve team goals and objectives

URGENT HIRE : Full stack Engineer 37871Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Galway - 3 weeks working from homeRate: €350 - €400 per dayThe Expertise We’re Looking For: Knack for writing clean, testable, readable, and easily maintainable code • Experience with middleware Java stack, messaging technologies and web containers such as Spring Boot • Experience with client side tech stack: HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Angular and NGRX • Experience working in an Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery tools. • Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a scalable application • Passionate about engineering excellence with a strong understanding of object-orientated programming. The Purpose of Your Role: You will actively contribute to the code base while actively collaborating with multi discipline team members and customers. You’ll use your critical thinking skills to translate storyboards and use cases into applications that give Fidelity a strategic edge. The Skills You Bring:You can write thin client and service layer code with equal proficiency, quality and passion.You can deliver maintainable, extensible, reusable and performant solutionsYou understand how to operate in an Agile environment and understand how to deliver using an Acceptance Test-Driven development (ATDD) approachYou identify bottlenecks and bugs, and work to solve themYou are committed to collaborative problem solving and communicationYou know legacy monolithic architecture and how to convert to a micro service based architecture.The Value You DeliverYou will lead design and implementation of software solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements and that are aligned to the program’s strategic directionYou will lead application design efforts, participate in design reviews and code reviewsFully engaging in product quality plan efforts, including test case development, design and code reviews and regression testing.Contribute to enhancing engineering practice in the areas of ATDD and CI/CD.Engaging in working with global team of developers in leading best practices for software engineering.

Hiring ASAP - Instructional Designer / Content Designer Start Date: ASAPDuration: Initial 3 monthsLocation: Merrion Road, Elm Park, Dublin: 3 days per weekPay rate: €300 – €400 per day Role PurposeOur team has an exciting opportunity available for an Instructional Designer / Content Designer / Learning Content Developer (or similar) to join the BSI Learning Team at Novartis, International.The ideal candidate should have a background and experience in developing learning curricula and materials across a variety of formats (i.e., print, online, and assessments) – preferably within a large matrixed organization.Within a globally distributed consulting team, the right candidate will be expected to collaborate on projects with SMEs and Key Stakeholders. Working with these groups, they will need to surface, analyse, and implement learning needs, goals, objectives, outcomes, assessment criteria and methods.The candidate will need to be knowledgeable in learning theory and experienced in the application of learning models and processes (e.g., ADDIE, VARK, etc.). They will also need to recognize how and when to be pragmatic and flexible in the design and delivery of learning solutions in the context of large change initiatives and/or workforce transformation processes. Major AccountabilitiesLead and act as first point of contact for all project related Instructional Design (ID) targets, objectives, tasks, and activities.Support other project leadership roles in the wider management of resources, targets, objectives, and tasks.Coordinate with SMEs, key stakeholders, and the wider team to surface the business needs/problems; identify resulting learning needs, learning participants’ profiles, and any learning evaluation / assessment methods and criteria to implement as part of any subsequent learning solutions.Work with the SMEs, Key Stakeholders, and wider team to coordinate the learning solution design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.Lead and work in partnership with Multimedia Developers / Graphic Designers and AI Agents in the design and development of storyboards, simulations, e-learning, and other types of learning content/resources.Lead and work in partnership with training delivery experts (e.g., coaches / facilitators) in the development of in-room training, live-online training, physical and printable learning content/resources.Drive best practices and process improvements within learning projects and across the wider team and organization.Ensure real / case studies are embedded in training resources and programs (for example, commercial operations field force interactions, decision-making sciences, data insights and analytics, etc.).Education / Experience3 years Instructional/Content Design experience (with/within a similar type of large matrixed style organization).Otherwise, 5 years Instructional/Content Design experience.Proven experience working remotely and in on-site locations is crucial.Experienced at conducting learning needs analysis and implementing subsequent learning solutions and methods of assessment.Thorough experience designing and implementing online and printable learning resources.Excellent communication skills.Experience in performing quality reviews and quality checks.Experience in designing and implementing online learning assessments.Thorough experience with learning tools, applications, and standards, for example, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Word), HTML, SCORM, and VLEs/LMSs.3 – 5 Must Haves / Skills / Area of Expertise:Lead and act as first point of contact for all project related Instructional Design targets, objectives, tasks, and activities.Lead in the design and development of storyboards, simulations, e-learning, and other types of learning content/resources.5 years Instructional/Content Design experience in a large matrix organisation

Hiring! Senior Software Engineer in Test - 37963Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Dublin - 3 weeks working from homeRate: €400 - €450 per day The Expertise we’re looking for5 years Software Quality Engineering experience.Multi-stack engineer with knowledge in a breadth of development technologies and test automation frameworks (Java/J2EE, jUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, Serenity, JavaScript/Angular, Spring, Web Services, REST, HTTP, Playwrite)Experience with continuous integration practices and automated deployment tools.Strong JIRA & XRAY knowledgeDevelopment experience in Java/Java Spring Boot is a plus The Skills you will bringYou understand all aspects of testing (unit testing, acceptance testing, etc.).You can learn large software systems end-to-end quicklyYou have excellent written and oral communication skills.You are collaborative in your approach, actively contributing to how work gets completed.You are passionate about Test Driven Development, developing robust software, writing testable and maintainable codeYou are self-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic and results-orientedYou have a keen attention to detail and want to solve hard problems, not just detect themThe Purpose of your roleAs part of a scrum team, you will actively participate in the development process through designing, writing and maintaining application features and automated tests including unit tests, functional tests and end-to-end regression testsYou will contribute to the QA automation strategy for our client-facing applications, to enable rapid delivery of key customer features.Use your knowledge of development and testability knowledge to architect better software design, promote proper software engineering and bug prevention strategies which is both scalable and maintainableSupport the team in designing reliable, portable, accurate and credible tests, and in integrating them into CI/CD pipelinesParticipate in development using Java, JavaScript/Angular and Webservices/HTTPCollaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production healthEnable the team in designing and developing automation harnesses using Serenity w/ Cucumber and REST.Participate in application code and test code reviews with rest of the Scrum team The Value you will deliverDrive a culture of quality.Influence the broader team in quality engineering behaviours and practices.Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at a given time.

Hiring! Senior Software Engineer in Test - 37963Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Dublin - 3 weeks working from homeRate: €400 - €450 per day The Expertise we’re looking for5 years Software Quality Engineering experience.Multi-stack engineer with knowledge in a breadth of development technologies and test automation frameworks (Java/J2EE, jUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, Serenity, JavaScript/Angular, Spring, Web Services, REST, HTTP, Playwrite)Experience with continuous integration practices and automated deployment tools.Strong JIRA & XRAY knowledgeDevelopment experience in Java/Java Spring Boot is a plus The Skills you will bringYou understand all aspects of testing (unit testing, acceptance testing, etc.).You can learn large software systems end-to-end quicklyYou have excellent written and oral communication skills.You are collaborative in your approach, actively contributing to how work gets completed.You are passionate about Test Driven Development, developing robust software, writing testable and maintainable codeYou are self-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic and results-orientedYou have a keen attention to detail and want to solve hard problems, not just detect themThe Purpose of your roleAs part of a scrum team, you will actively participate in the development process through designing, writing and maintaining application features and automated tests including unit tests, functional tests and end-to-end regression testsYou will contribute to the QA automation strategy for our client-facing applications, to enable rapid delivery of key customer features.Use your knowledge of development and testability knowledge to architect better software design, promote proper software engineering and bug prevention strategies which is both scalable and maintainableSupport the team in designing reliable, portable, accurate and credible tests, and in integrating them into CI/CD pipelinesParticipate in development using Java, JavaScript/Angular and Webservices/HTTPCollaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production healthEnable the team in designing and developing automation harnesses using Serenity w/ Cucumber and REST.Participate in application code and test code reviews with rest of the Scrum team The Value you will deliverDrive a culture of quality.Influence the broader team in quality engineering behaviours and practices.Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at a given time.

Hiring ASAP - Instructional Designer / Content Designer Start Date: ASAPDuration: Initial 3 monthsLocation: Merrion Road, Elm Park, Dublin: 3 days per weekPay rate: €300 – €400 per day Role PurposeOur team has an exciting opportunity available for an Instructional Designer / Content Designer / Learning Content Developer (or similar) to join the BSI Learning Team at Novartis, International.The ideal candidate should have a background and experience in developing learning curricula and materials across a variety of formats (i.e., print, online, and assessments) – preferably within a large matrixed organization.Within a globally distributed consulting team, the right candidate will be expected to collaborate on projects with SMEs and Key Stakeholders. Working with these groups, they will need to surface, analyse, and implement learning needs, goals, objectives, outcomes, assessment criteria and methods.The candidate will need to be knowledgeable in learning theory and experienced in the application of learning models and processes (e.g., ADDIE, VARK, etc.). They will also need to recognize how and when to be pragmatic and flexible in the design and delivery of learning solutions in the context of large change initiatives and/or workforce transformation processes. Major AccountabilitiesLead and act as first point of contact for all project related Instructional Design (ID) targets, objectives, tasks, and activities.Support other project leadership roles in the wider management of resources, targets, objectives, and tasks.Coordinate with SMEs, key stakeholders, and the wider team to surface the business needs/problems; identify resulting learning needs, learning participants’ profiles, and any learning evaluation / assessment methods and criteria to implement as part of any subsequent learning solutions.Work with the SMEs, Key Stakeholders, and wider team to coordinate the learning solution design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.Lead and work in partnership with Multimedia Developers / Graphic Designers and AI Agents in the design and development of storyboards, simulations, e-learning, and other types of learning content/resources.Lead and work in partnership with training delivery experts (e.g., coaches / facilitators) in the development of in-room training, live-online training, physical and printable learning content/resources.Drive best practices and process improvements within learning projects and across the wider team and organization.Ensure real / case studies are embedded in training resources and programs (for example, commercial operations field force interactions, decision-making sciences, data insights and analytics, etc.).Education / Experience3 years Instructional/Content Design experience (with/within a similar type of large matrixed style organization).Otherwise, 5 years Instructional/Content Design experience.Proven experience working remotely and in on-site locations is crucial.Experienced at conducting learning needs analysis and implementing subsequent learning solutions and methods of assessment.Thorough experience designing and implementing online and printable learning resources.Excellent communication skills.Experience in performing quality reviews and quality checks.Experience in designing and implementing online learning assessments.Thorough experience with learning tools, applications, and standards, for example, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Word), HTML, SCORM, and VLEs/LMSs.3 – 5 Must Haves / Skills / Area of Expertise:Lead and act as first point of contact for all project related Instructional Design targets, objectives, tasks, and activities.Lead in the design and development of storyboards, simulations, e-learning, and other types of learning content/resources.5 years Instructional/Content Design experience in a large matrix organisation

Data EngineerDuration: Initial 6 monthsLocation:  Remote Rate: £500 - £600 Outside IR35This role focuses on accelerating the development of the Data Platform by contributing to the cross-functional engineering teams within the Wealth business unit. The primary responsibilities involve technical development, ensuring the quality of data solutions, and collaborating with team members.As part of the engineering team, you will work with engineering team leads, solution architects, software engineers, quality engineers, and product members to contribute to the design, development, delivery, and operation of UK Wealth data products.Strong knowledge and recent experience in many of the following data technologies andmethodologies:Data Architecture Principles: Data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes (knowledge Debezium advantageous), data modelling, and data governance.Programming Languages: Python (for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting), SQL (for database interaction and data querying), Pyspark, Kafka and potentially Java or Scala for big data processing.Database Technologies: Experience with relational databases like MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB).Data Intelligence Platforms: Working knowledge of enterprise DI platforms, specificallyDatabricks, including Data ingestion, streaming, transformation, data integration patterns and tools.Data Integration and Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines using tools and frameworks designed for efficient data movement and transformation.Cloud Data Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services for data engineering, such as AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue).Data Testing and Quality: Implementing data quality checks, data validation, and unit testing for data pipelines to ensure data accuracy and reliability.Scripting and Automation: Using Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate data-related tasks and workflows.Version Control: Proficient with Git and GitHub for managing code and data-related configurations.Build and CI/CD for Data: Understanding and applying CI/CD principles for data pipelines and deployments, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.Data Security: Awareness of data security practices, including access control, data encryption and compliance with data privacy regulations.Data for AI products/solutions: Knowledge of the use of AI in the context of data. Practicalexperience of AI and AI tooling is beneficial but not required.Key CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAnalytical thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving and solutionsFlexible in approach and mindset to adapt to changing priorities and requirementsAbility to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own time appropriatelyAble to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment to achieve team goals and objectives

Data EngineerDuration: Initial 6 monthsLocation:  Remote Rate: £500 - £600 Outside IR35This role focuses on accelerating the development of the Data Platform by contributing to the cross-functional engineering teams within the Wealth business unit. The primary responsibilities involve technical development, ensuring the quality of data solutions, and collaborating with team members.As part of the engineering team, you will work with engineering team leads, solution architects, software engineers, quality engineers, and product members to contribute to the design, development, delivery, and operation of UK Wealth data products.Strong knowledge and recent experience in many of the following data technologies andmethodologies:Data Architecture Principles: Data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes (knowledge Debezium advantageous), data modelling, and data governance.Programming Languages: Python (for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting), SQL (for database interaction and data querying), Pyspark, Kafka and potentially Java or Scala for big data processing.Database Technologies: Experience with relational databases like MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB).Data Intelligence Platforms: Working knowledge of enterprise DI platforms, specificallyDatabricks, including Data ingestion, streaming, transformation, data integration patterns and tools.Data Integration and Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines using tools and frameworks designed for efficient data movement and transformation.Cloud Data Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services for data engineering, such as AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue).Data Testing and Quality: Implementing data quality checks, data validation, and unit testing for data pipelines to ensure data accuracy and reliability.Scripting and Automation: Using Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate data-related tasks and workflows.Version Control: Proficient with Git and GitHub for managing code and data-related configurations.Build and CI/CD for Data: Understanding and applying CI/CD principles for data pipelines and deployments, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.Data Security: Awareness of data security practices, including access control, data encryption and compliance with data privacy regulations.Data for AI products/solutions: Knowledge of the use of AI in the context of data. Practicalexperience of AI and AI tooling is beneficial but not required.Key CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAnalytical thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving and solutionsFlexible in approach and mindset to adapt to changing priorities and requirementsAbility to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own time appropriatelyAble to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment to achieve team goals and objectives