IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley Vacancies for Experienced Hires Background Welcome to the IBM Client Innovation Centre UK, which is a wholly owned and new subsidiary of IBM. In 2013, IBM opened 3 centres in Europe - France (Lille), Germany (Magdeburg) and Netherlands (Groningen). IBM Client Innovation Centre UK opened early 2015 and is located in Leicester in the East Midlands (Head Office). IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is one of three brand new satellite centres delivering new project activity in the UK, the other two are based in Hursley (near Winchester) and Preston. As part of IBM s globally integrated capability network, the centres have been created to deliver an industry-leading range of innovative technology services and provide deep technical and industry expertise to local IBM clients across public and private sectors. The rise of Big Data, analytics, cloud and mobile technologies is changing the way companies work and interact with their customers. To meet this increasing demand for flexible software capabilities that harness the benefits of these new technologies, the Centres provide high value application development, application maintenance and systems integration services for a range of leading businesses. For our employees, the centres have the opportunity of an entrepreneurial start-up, but with the support of the world's largest IT and consulting services company. The work environment is fast paced and dynamic, buzzing with innovation and invention. Here, people co-operate and learn from each other in an open and collaborative culture. The Centres offer a unique experience for talented and ambitious graduates and professionals who are keen to build their skills fast. It s a place for people with real enthusiasm and a passion for IT. People who are always prepared to challenge and ask questions. People who want to explore what s possible. At IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley, we are hiring for IBM clients in the Thames Valley and we expect our recruits to work flexibly at IBM nominated client locations along the M4. We are seeking experienced hires with the following areas of expertise for upcoming project roles: 1. Test Lead - REF-TV-TL2 2. Test Manager - REF-TV-TM2 3. Test Analysts - REF-TV-TA2 4. Junior Developer - REF-TV-JD2 5. Senior Developer - REF-TV-SD2 If you are applying as a recent graduate (have graduated within the last 18 months), please refer to our listing of graduate vacancies.
Start date and salary New starters are recruited on a monthly basis. Salaries range from 28,013 to 60,774 and are dependent on the applicant s area of expertise as well as the breadth and depth of experience. About the posts These posts are offered as 23 month fixed term role. All applicants must hold a UK work permit or visa valid for a two year period prior to applying. How candidates apply Send a CV and a separate cover letter (in Word) explaining in not more than 400 words how you meet the criteria, as well as outlining current salary and notice period to: recruitment-tvcic@uk.ibm.com Please include the job quoted in the email subject heading and cover letter. Note that applications should only go to one UK CIC (not multiple CICs) given the assessment process is broadly the same (except for roles / nature of the technical interview). How candidates are assessed Candidates will need to complete an online test and screening call and if successful, attend an assessment centre (run monthly). Once candidates pass the assessment centre and all pre-hiring checks have been done, offers will be extended.
Job title and Test Lead - REF-TV-TL2 Salary range 39,785 to 42,728 Job description Experience IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is looking for talented, experienced Test Leads to work within our dynamic and rapidly expanding test team. Testing will follow standard methodologies and procedures for a range of solutions including front- and back-office enterprise, mobile apps and web based Projects will vary in nature between: development, maintenance and support; and involve working on implementations, upgrades, releases and patches of software packages, as well as bespoke Candidates will ideally have a degree (classification 2:2 or above). IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is seeking individuals to work on projects in the following areas: Functional and Non-functional testing including Planning, Preparation and Test Execution for System Test; Integration Test; User acceptance; Regression; Performance; Operational Acceptance testing; Application Security. We are also looking for individuals who have experience of Automation, Device and Digital testing, using a variety of test tools and techniques, as well as test management. Candidates will have a proven track record delivering testing concepts and methods, including integration, system, user acceptance, and regression testing, and awareness of system environments, browsers and technologies and or any other of the aforementioned aspects of test. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, along with finely tuned analytical and problem solving skills, a clear client focus, and will demonstrate their ability to: Help in analysis of client specifications and definition of test strategy, test plans and test cases Configure test environments and execute automated and manual tests Carry out functional, scale, performance and stress tests Ensure software is fit for purpose through defect and vulnerability detection Manage and maintain test results, defects and resolutions Support development and implementation across the software pipeline (SDLC) Candidates will also display: An excellent attention to detail and a desire to deliver quality products Drive and enthusiasm.
Job title and Test Manager - REF-TV-TM2 Salary range 45,671 to 48,614 Job description IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is looking for talented, experienced Test Managers to work within our dynamic and rapidly expanding test team. Testing will follow standard methodologies and procedures for a range of solutions including front- and back-office enterprise, mobile apps and web based Projects will vary in nature between: development, maintenance and support; and involve working on implementations, upgrades, releases and patches of software packages, as well as bespoke Experience Candidates will ideally have a degree (classification 2:2 or above). IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is seeking individuals to work on projects in the following areas: test execution; user acceptance; regression; load and performance; operations acceptance testing; automation and mobile testing as well as test management. Candidates will have a proven track record delivering testing concepts and methods, including integration, system, user acceptance, and regression testing, and awareness of system environments, browsers and technologies and or any other of the aforementioned aspects of test. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, along with finely tuned analytical and problem solving skills, a clear client focus, and will demonstrate their ability to: Help in analysis of client specifications and definition of test strategy, test plans and test cases Configure test environments and execute automated and manual tests Carry out functional, scale, performance and stress tests Ensure software is fit for purpose through defect and vulnerability detection Manage and maintain test results, defects and resolutions Support development and implementation across the software pipeline (SDLC) Candidates will also display: An excellent attention to detail and a desire to deliver quality products Drive and enthusiasm.
Job title and Test Analysts - REF-TV-TA2 Salary range 28,013 to 36,842 Job description IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is looking for talented, experienced Test Analysts to work within our dynamic and rapidly expanding test team. Testing will follow standard methodologies and procedures for a range of solutions including front- and back-office enterprise, mobile apps and web based Projects will vary in nature between: development, maintenance and support; and involve working on implementations, upgrades, releases and patches of software packages, as well as bespoke Experience Candidates will ideally have a degree (classification 2:2 or above). IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is seeking individuals to work on projects in the following areas: test execution; user acceptance; regression; load and performance; operations acceptance testing; automation and mobile testing as well as test management. Candidates will have a proven track record delivering testing concepts and methods, including integration, system, user acceptance, and regression testing, and awareness of system environments, browsers and technologies and or any other of the aforementioned aspects of test. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, along with finely tuned analytical and problem solving skills, a clear client focus, and will demonstrate their ability to: Help in analysis of client specifications and definition of test strategy, test plans and test cases Configure test environments and execute automated and manual tests Carry out functional, scale, performance and stress tests Ensure software is fit for purpose through defect and vulnerability detection Manage and maintain test results, defects and resolutions Support development and implementation across the software pipeline (SDLC) Candidates will also display: An excellent attention to detail and a desire to deliver quality products Drive and enthusiasm.
Job title and Junior Developer - REF-TV-JD2 Salary range 28,013 to 36,842 Job description Experience IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is looking for individuals to work within a dynamic software developer role (Java, Web or Mobile applications) and join our rapidly expanding team of Developers. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and gain exposure to different industries and client platforms. The role involves development of innovative software for use in diverse business sectors, including finance and the public sector. Development will be for specific systems or a range of computer platforms and mobile devices for Linux and Microsoft environments. The role includes participation in design, build, test, deployment and support using object oriented programming languages and tools to deliver a range of solutions for front and back office enterprise, mobile apps and web based Candidates will have proven knowledge and a track record of application of more than one of the following: Visual Studio C#.Net, JAVA (J2SE), TFS, Sencha Touch, Android Studio, xcode amongst other languages. Candidate should have worked on the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Model View Controller (MVC) architecture. As well as having excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills and a clear client focus, ideal candidates will demonstrate their ability to: Help in analysis of client specifications Build software from high level design packages (use cases, business rules, wireframes, component model, service specifications) Adapt software and react to change / defects Read, understand and implement project process, coding guidelines and standards Write / modify code as per the coding standards, guidelines and peer review comments Read, understand and implement project coding self-assessment checklists Read, understand and prepare / update requirements clarification tracker Prepare unit test cases, unit integration test cases, system integration test cases, test data and test stubs (where applicable) Peer review unit test cases, unit integration test cases, system integration test cases, test fata and test stubs (where applicable) Execute unit test cases, unit integration test cases, system integration test cases, test data and test stubs (where applicable) Component test software to verify correctness Perform review of component integration testing, unit testing and code review. Prepare / update requirement traceability matrix Support testing and implementation across the software pipeline (SDLC) Candidates will also demonstrate: Mentor and coach others so as to share knowledge Drive and enthusiasm Build trust Communicate effectively Drive for results Focus on service
Job title and Senior Developer - REF-TV-SD2 Salary range 39,785 to 48,614 Job description IBM Client Innovation Centre Thames Valley is looking for individuals to work within a dynamic software developer role (Java, Web or Mobile applications) and join our rapidly expanding team of Developers. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and gain exposure to different industries and client platforms. The role involves development of innovative software for use in diverse business sectors, including finance and the public sector. Development will be for specific systems or a range of computer platforms and mobile devices for Linux and Microsoft environments. The role includes participation in design, build, test, deployment and support using object oriented programming languages and tools to deliver a range of solutions for front and back office enterprise, mobile apps and web based Candidates will have proven knowledge and a track record of application of more than one of Experience the following: Sencha Touch, Android Studio, Development experience on xcode, Build tools(ant&python), unit testing (with automation), Visual Studio TFS, Java (J2SE/J2EE), Databases (Oracle, SQL), Unix, IDEs (Eclipse), HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, C#.Net, amongst other languages. As well as having excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills and a clear client focus, ideal candidates will demonstrate their ability to: Lead in analysis of client specifications Build software from high level design packages (use cases, business rules, wireframes, component model, service specifications) Adapt software and react to change / defects Read, understand, implement and govern project process, coding guidelines and standards Write / modify code as per the coding standards, guidelines and peer review comments Author and maintain appropriate coding standards, guidelines and peer review processes Read, understand and implement project coding self-assessment checklists Read, understand and prepare / update requirements clarification tracker Prepare unit test cases, unit integration test cases, system integration test cases, test data and test stubs (where applicable) Peer review unit test cases, unit integration test cases, system integration test cases, test fata and test stubs (where applicable) Execute unit test cases, unit integration test cases, system integration test cases, test data and test stubs (where applicable) Component test software to verify correctness Perform review of component integration testing, unit testing and code review. Prepare / update requirement traceability matrix Support testing and implementation across the software pipeline (SDLC) Accountable for all technical delivery of the projects delivered within the scope of team / domain as assigned Responsible for technically guiding the team within the scope of project / domain as assigned Perform scoping and impact assessment estimations for the scope identified & prepare low level design Assist the PM / Domain Manager sequence the activities identified as a part of scope for delivery Accountable for the delivery of services provided under the statement of work that includes Application Development, Maintenance Support, SL3 & Client Services Perform line management to the delivery teams by working closely with the Project Managers, Program Managers, Domain Leads & Support Manager Accountable for the quality of deliverables provided by the DBT team
Escalation point for significant issues raised Risk & Issue Management for Delivery of deliverables by IBM DBT Team Candidates will also display: Mentor and coach others so as to share knowledge Drive and enthusiasm Build trust Communicate effectively Drive for results Focus on service