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Senior Project Manager, Migration, Software, Andover to 80,000 Pro-rata, 6 month fixed term (Hybrid) This is a great role for a Senior Project Manager to join an exciting Software company in a fixed role and to be part of their growth journey. An experienced is required Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of one of the most significant implementations in their portfolio: a large-scale, multi-site rollout of a financial management software for a major institutional customer. This is a fast-paced, high-profile programme delivered through a phased, pilot-then-wave approach, offering immediate ownership of a complex, multi-stakeholder delivery in order to meet critical end-of-life customer timeframes. Responsibilities - Own end-to-end delivery governance for a large-scale, multi-site software implementation, from mobilisation through pilot, wave rollout, hypercare and transition to steady-state support. - Lead a stage-gated delivery lifecycle. - Chair and report into project governance forums, including a joint project board, managing escalation routes from workstream leads. - Own weekly status reporting covering milestones, risks, issues, budget and decisions, and maintain the master delivery plan and critical path. - Maintain a RAID log with clear ownership, mitigations and target dates, escalating appropriately. - Coordinate a blended delivery team spanning technical, data migration, integration, testing, training and support functions located both locally in the UK and in Australia. - Build and sustain strong senior stakeholder relationships on the customer side, and coordinate with third-party and managed service partners where relevant. - Oversee data migration planning and onboarding across a substantial number of operational sites. - Track commercial milestones against the agreed delivery and payment schedule. - Run structured lessons-learned sessions and oversee knowledge transfer at each stage of delivery. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Proven experience delivering complex, multi-site software implementations, ideally in the education, public sector or financial systems space. - Experience with stage-gated or phased delivery methodologies. - Strong stakeholder management, governance and reporting skills, comfortable operating at the project board level. - Experience managing contractual scope, RAID logs, change control processes and multiworkstream delivery teams across multiple time zones. - Familiarity with financial systems, ERP, and/or Fee Management software implementations is an advantage. - Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile PM) desirable. - Possession of HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard, or equivalent, as a minimum (Note if you do not currently hold these clearances, there will be a requirement to attain these upon commencement) . - Available for an immediate start. This is a contract position with an immediate start and an initial duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Web Developer, C#, HTML, CSS, .Net, Wickford, Essex to 48,000 A leading financial services group are requiring a C# Web Developer to work on their financial products and services. The C# Web Developer will be working within a team, supporting the Development Manager in all web development projects. Using their skills in C#, ASP.Net, the Developer will be researching, designing, writing and testing new software and enhancements to existing software. They will also be Improving existing systems by analyzing and identifying areas for modification. Other responsibilities include creating technical specifications, test plans and operational documentation, Consulting clients / colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems Core Skills Required: ASP.NET2 and above 2-3 years C# HTML/CSS/Javascript MS SQL or Oracle. Preferable Skills (not essential): Ajax / Json / Angular Rest / XML Webservices

Senior .Net Developer, C# / VB.Net, API, SQL, NW London to £85K A Back End Developer is required to join this established financial software house based in North London. They work with some of the leading brands in retail and media, offering financial management systems developed in house by their small dynamic team of tech professionals. Due to growth a Senior .Net Back End Developer is required with expertise in Visual Basic .NET, C#, SQL Server, and SAP Business One integration. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in RESTful API development, database optimization, and Azure DevOps pipeline management. Knowledge of API security, CI/CD automation, and Swagger documentation is recommended. Responsibilities - API Development : Build and maintain RESTful APIs in VB.NET and C#, integrating with SQL Server and SAP Business One backend tables - Database Management : Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies to efficiently handle large datasets - Performance Optimization : Monitor and enhance API performance, database query execution, and application scalability - Documentation : Maintain clear and detailed documentation for APIs, database structures and all the back-end infrastructure - Collaboration : Work closely with SAP consultants, frontend developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless system integration - Code Quality : Conduct code reviews, debugging, and error handling to maintain system reliability - Best Practices : Stay up to date with API design standards, database performance tuning, and cloud integration trends What You ll Need - 5+ years of backend development experience - Strong .NET and C# skills for API development and business logic implementation - Expertise in SQL Server, including query optimization, indexing, and stored procedures - Proficiency in RESTful API development, with a strong understanding of error handling, logging, and monitoring - Good understanding of Windows Forms - Experience with Git, version control workflows, and agile development methodologies What Would Be Good to Have - Experience setting up and managing Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD automation - Good familiarity with Swagger for API documentation - SAP Business One or similar accounting system experience - Hands-on experience with SAP backend table integration via APIs - Knowledge of Azure services for API hosting and cloud infrastructure management - Knowledge of web frontend technologies This role is fully office based