Technical Business Analyst - HR Processes/Systems Integration - Banking - London - URGENT CONTRACT

TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST - HR PROCESSES/SYSTEMS INTEGRATION - BANKING - LONDON - URGENT CONTRACT

PTS' Client, a Leading Global Bank have the URGENT requirement for an experienced TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST with considerable HR PROCESS and SYSTEMS ANALYSIS and INTEGRATION experience.

The bank are currently using three systems for their HR Function, and are looking to streamline and potentially integrate these, so ideally you will have worked on similar projects in the Banking industry, possessing excellent Data Feed Integration and Repository knowledge.

Technically, you will have very good experience with RDBMS (namely Oracle and SQL Server), preferably with recent exposure to Peoplesoft and OBIEE on the .NET platform.

Naturally you're very strong with Business Process Modelling and Workflow Processes, and it will be distinctly advantageous if you have good Data Modelling experience on a recent Banking Data Warehousing project. The rate for this role is £350-£450/day, dependent on experience.

Interviews are being scheduled as soon as the right calibre of candidates have been resourced, so if this is you please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@pts-consulting.co.uk - 0207 539 6310 - at your earliest opportunity with a Covering Letter detailing your specific relevant skills and experiences. Thank You.

Automation Tester - Call Centre Systems -Livingston - £45-£50K

Automation Tester - Call Centre Systems -Livingston - £45-£50K

PTS Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a major blue-chip organisation that is also a well-known household name. This is a chance to be part of a growing team, making sure every customer has a fantastic experience.

The Test Team  use HP Performance Centre and IXIA and is currently developing a dedicated Technical Test function to handle all aspects of test automation as well as other technical test areas that may arise.

 You will have a key role defining the Customer Telephony Automation Test Strategy, designing and implementing a working automation solution for the Customer Telephony Department, delivering automated test solutions based on software development principle..

Essential

·         A strong academic background

·         Experience of test automation architectures

·         Proven track record in developing test automation frameworks

·         Experience of programming/scripting languages (C/C++, vbScript, Perl, Java, Tcl etc).

·         Working with HP/Mercury toolset, features and additional capabilities

·         Liaising with Third Part Vendors and Solution Providers

Desired

·         Experience in telephony platforms, call centre or other telephony environment

·         Working with Contact Centre development technologies and business systems

·         Non-functional testing using HP/Mercury Quality Center and either Quick Test Pro or WinRunner. Other Test Automation Test tools will be considered

This is prestigious role, with a hi-profile client. The successful candiate will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package rarely matched within the industry. You MUST send me your latest CV and salary expectations IMMEDIATELY for consideration. The client is looking to move quickly on this so do not delay.

To apply or to discuss further please mail me at paul.watson@pts-consulting.co.uk or call me on 0131 202 1741.

Technical Business Analyst - IT Support Strategy (Off-Shoring) - Investment Banking - London - CONTRACT

TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST - IT SUPPORT STRATEGY (OFF-SHORING) - INVESTMENT BANKING - LONDON - CONTRACT

PTS' Client, a leading Global Investment Bank URGENTLY require the skills of an experienced TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST (c.5 years minimum), who has considerable experience with OFF-SHORING the IT SUPPORT FUNCTION.

You'll be responsible for creating feasibility documents for their Functional, Non-Functional and IT requirements, including Servers, Storage, Support (On-site and Remote) and Applications Development Teams. Needless to say, your documentation and report writing skills are exemplary.

You'll be liaising closely with Technical Architects and Development Teams to define the Technical Design, so an in-depth technical knowledge of Infrastructure and Systems Management and/or Applications Development is essential, as is a thorough understanding of Investment Banking/Management Industry. The rate is negotiable, c.£300-£400/day.

If this is you, please send me your Word CV with a short Covering Letter to Robin.Pettitt@pts-consulting.co.uk , [+44 (0) 207 539 6310] detailing your relevant skills and experience at your earliest convenience. Thank You.

Project Manager - CONTRACT

PTS are looking for a Project Manager to work as part of our team  for an investment bank in Edinburgh. Please note that you must be based in or around Edinburgh. Candidate must have a track record of working within specific technology areas of: - Networks/converged technologies - Infrastructure (environmental aspects of comms rooms - cabinets, cabling, electric, cooling) – and have managed the roll out of complex change programmes. The role will have a European context working with sites across the major EU countries.  The candidate needs to be very methodical in tracking and reporting activities on a site by site basis and be able to look ahead to what needs doing next week, next month, etc. The candidate must be comfortable being responsible for and managing reasonably high volumes of sites through multiple stages.


 Responsibilities: - Owner of end to end remediation plan by site - Management of delivery of works packages - Arrange site access for remediation surveys with either individual sites or business unit representatives - Site specific escalations - Site specific issue ownership - Business unit working group attendance - Weekly business unit reporting - Day to day business unit and site engagement - Remediation works job allocation and tracking - Weekly progress reporting - RAID management. The candidate should preferably be available immediately and be willing to work in Edinburgh. Please note that commuting travelling expense will not be covered. 


To apply please send your CV and a short précis of your relevant experience. Please note that the role is subject to references prior to any offer. PTS is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, religion, colour, age, nationality, ethnic/national origin or disability. 


Please contact me for more details via email at kirsty.aitken@pts-consulting.co.uk or by phone 07961 565652

HP Service Manager Developer- contract-investment bank

HP Service Developer
PTS are currently looking for a HP Service Manager who has implemented HP before. The candidate will be working for a large investment bank in London on a 3 months rolling contract and will be responsible for taking business requirements and configuring or tailoring HP Service Manager 9.2 to meet those requirements.

The role will work closely with the technical team, data team and the business analysts.

Must have:
Creative thinker and solutions orientated10+ Years broad IT experience
4+ years experience in large implementations of HP Service Centre/Manager (version 7 onwards)
Configuration and development experience of Incident, Service Request, Problem and Change. Knowledge of Service Manager Installation.
Knowledge of functionality provided by OOTB system.
Ability to work with both a UK and off shore team.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills

Technical SkillsMandatory
- Experience in most of the following Service Management Products:
Service Manager 7/9.x
SM SD Module
SM IM/PM Modules
SM Service Catalog Module
SM ESS
SM SLM Module
SM Request Module
SM KM Module
SM Change Module
SM Config Mgmt Module
RAD Coding
Knowledge of the following O/S
Windows
Linux
"PTS is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, religion, colour, age, nationality, ethnic/national origin or disability."

Please contact Anandi ASAP on 020 7539 6213- anandi.luscher@pts-consulting .co.uk

Technical Management Consultants - Immediate Start - City of London - PERMANENT

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - URGENT - CITY of LONDON - PERMANENT (£60-70k Negotiable)

This years masterpiece is near completion. The structure, bold and confident. The appeal, broad and inviting. 

Certain aspects challenging, certain angles new, though the rewards are to behold.

This is not your regular TMC role. PTS need two unique individuals with a passion for creative strategy definition, who aren't afraid to bend the rules.

You'll need considerable political savvy, be highly commercially astute, with full consultancy life-cycle experience. Energy and enthusiasm are a pre-requisite coupled with strong team mentor/management skills.

You will be an SME or Technical Expert in your chosen field, and preferably come from a Financial, Legal or Media background.
 

The ideal candidate will probably come from one of the Big Four Consultancies, a Boutique Consultancy, a Technical Consultant position within a Blue Chip Organisation, or possibly an IT Manager/IT Director looking to move into a more Consultancy based role. 

Please send me your Word CV with a Covering Letter to robin.pettitt@pts-consulting.co.uk (+44 (0) 207 539 6310) detailing your specific skills and experiences. CVs are being reviewed and interviews arranged on an ongoing basis, so please respond at your earliest convenience with a covering letter detailing why we should invite you in.

 

Unix / Linux System Administrator / Investment Banking / London / Contract

Unix / Linux System Administrator / Investment Banking / London / Contract

PTS is currently seeking for a strong Unix or Linux SA to join one of it’s clients in the City of London.  Our client is a financial power house throughout the globe and will certainly enhance a candidate’s CV with its name alone.

The successful candidate will come from a top tier investment bank and meet the criteria below. Please do not apply if you are not currently involved in the Investment banking sector.  Candidates

Requirements

-          Highly technical SA (strong “all rounder”)

-          Expert knowledge of Solaris/Linux

-          Expert knowledge of Veritas product suite

-          Strong storage management skills

-          Strong scripting skills – Perl,Shell etc

-          Good team player with excellent written and oral communication skills

-          Ability to work under pressure and multi-task to meet strict project deadlines

-          Exposure to Oracle Exadata technology desirable

-          Exposure to Low Latency trading technology desirable

For more information please contact me on 02075396219 or email me at brian.sanchez@pts-consulting.co.uk 

PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.

Technical Support Engineer - 2nd/3rd Line - City of London - Independent Consultancy - PERMANENT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER - 2ND/3RD LINE - GLOBAL CONSULTANCY - CITY of LONDON BASED - PERMANENT

This Exclusive, Dynamic Role is working both internally for PTS Consulting, an Independent, Expanding Global Consultancy and externally for our blue chip Clients. Our areas of specialty include Data Centres, Corporate Relocations, Professional Services, Managed Services and Resourcing.

The technical environment is dictated by our clients, so a broad ranging skill set is preferred. You will have excellent:

• MS Server 2000/3/8 with AD,
• Exchange 2000/3/7/10 (incl. config.),
• Windows 2000/2003 Professional/XP/Vista
• Office 2000/XP/2003/7
• VMWare (Server & Workstation)
• Citrix Deployment/Management
• LANs/WANs/SANs

You will hopefully be a specialist in one Technical area (ie Voice/Market Data/Cisco Networking/Audio/Visual/Infrastructure) or Market (eg Financial/Media/Legal), and are looking to progress either into a Team Leader or SME.

There is training and career progression offered at PTS, as we are Investors in People, so if you are a team-player with excellent client-facing communication skills and are looking to grow technically on exciting cutting-edge projects, send your Word CV with Covering Letter to robin.pettitt@pts-consulting.co.uk (+44 (0) 207 539 6310) immediately as interviews are ongoing. Thank You.

Perl Developer - Unix environment - Top Investment Bank - London - Contract until the end of year

Perl Developer - Unix environment - Top Investment Bank - London - Contract until the end of year There is a fantastic opportunity for a solid Perl developer to join one of the world's leading banks. You will be involved in a business critical project. You will be working on a Unix environment running Apache and Tomcat Servers. You should have good administration skills in these Servers as well as testing (planning, documentation and execution) For more information please apply today. 


For immediate information please contact Brian Sanchez on 0207 539 6219 or email me on brian.sanchez@pts-consulting.co.uk


PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.

Web Developer JavaScript /.NET – Permanent - Aberdeen

Web Developer JavaScript /.NET – Permanent- Aberdeen – Attractive salary

PTS’ client, a leading supplier into the oil and gas sector in Aberdeen, is looking for an experienced customer focused Web Developer to join their team. You will have at least 5 years experience in technical development of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ASP.NET (C#), and SQL Server.

Essential

·         Expert in developing with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML

·         Extensive experience in ASP.NET (C#) Web Development

·         Extensive experience developing with SQL Server

Desired

·         SharePoint

·         Degree qualified

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key part in the development of some exciting cutting edge products. The client can offer an immediate start for the right candidate so please send me your CV now along with a brief cover letter detailing your current situation and salary expectations.

For further information on this vacancy or to apply please e-mail me at paul.watson@pts-consulting.co.uk or give me a call on 0131 202 1741

Application Support Engineer – Permanent - Aberdeen

Application Support Engineer – Permanent - Aberdeen – Attractive salary

PTS’ client, a leading supplier into the oil and gas sector in Aberdeen, is looking for an Application Support Engineer to join their team.This is a customer facing role therefore good communication skills are essential.  You should have at least one year's commercial experience and have an enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn new skills. 

Essential

·         Application Support experience

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Customer focused 

·         Experience of .NET (asp.net)

·         Experience of XML, Web Services/SOAP, Oracle and SQLServer databases

While the core role is application support, you will also provide technical backup to the sales functions as well as carrying out user training and support to the software development team. If you like the idea of working in a small team and being involved in all aspects of software support and delivery then please send me your latest CV and a brief cover letter detailing you current situation and salary expectations.

For further information about this job or to apply please e-mail me at paul.watson@pts-consulting.co.uk or call me on 0131 202 1741.

Senior Application Architect – ITSM platforms – Global Bank – London - Contract

Senior Application Architect – ITSM platforms – Global Bank – London

PTS is currently seeking a architect to help them redesign and launch one of their clients Service Management Platforms. The successful candidate would have worked on a least one major similar project be it Service-Now or HP Service Centre Manager

Your role will involve

·          acting as a bridge between the technical domain architects and solution architects and other subject matter experts to ensure that the technology infrastructure meets project/business goals, such as flexibility, complexity reduction, cost reduction and quick delivery.
Maintain close working relationships and interfaces with the Programme, Product and Delivery Management Teams.

·          Design the future-state Application Architectures and create the necessary output: standards and guidelines.
Build road maps to define how application/s will support current and future business processes, accommodate mergers and acquisitions, and/or centralize versions.

·          Play a leading role in the definition, implementation and evolution of the Service Management Architecture Framework and associated Methodology and Toolset.

  

For immediate consideration please contact me 0207 539 6219 or email me your CV to brian.sanchez@pts-consulting.co.uk

PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.