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Global business with an exciting new digital hub. Progressive and adaptable technology exposure spread across multiple stacks. High-level creative solutions for global organisations and household names.An internationally renowned digital technology giant has landed in Bristol and is looking for a number of DevOps Engineers to join their outstanding team. With plans to grow to 200 in the next 2 years, this opportunity will offer excellent scope for progression and a great chance to pick up a range of modern and emerging technology. What skills you’ll need Significant cloud technology experience, preferably with Amazon Web Services (AWS) but will also consider Google Cloud, Azure or Digital Ocean.  Proven knowledge of CI/CD (Jenkins, Bamboo, CircleCI, TeamCity etc.) and containerisation, ideally with Docker/Kubernetes.  Excellent understanding of various configuration, build and automation tools such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt, Selenium, Terraform etc.  A passion for infrastructure-as-code would be advantageous.  Linux/Windows system administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash).  Experience of building, maintaining, monitoring & scaling web/cloud based platforms.  Knowledge of at least one server-side language would be beneficial.  Background in an Agile/Scrum environment.If you’re well-versed with some of the above but feel like you’d have a lot to learn, I’d still love to hear from you. The business is considering applicants with different backgrounds and technology experience; training and development is at the heart of their approach.What you’ll be doingJoining a team of 3 with scope for rapid growth, you’ll take responsibility for the build and delivery of various technical platforms across the company’s client base. This is a multi-disciplinary role with a primary focus on infrastructure and environment management, with the expectation that you will embed yourself into the wider team to act as an advocate for DevOps practices across any particular project/programme. You will be involved in regular release and deployments, constantly liaising with the Developers, Testers and Business Analysts to ensure that all systems are built to be maintainable and able to handle frequent change.  No day is the same in this role, offering plenty of variety, exposure to a broad range of progressive technologies and an innovative team to collaborate with.  What you’ll get in return for your talentsAn incredible opportunity to work for a Times Top 50 Employer offering a competitive salary with outstanding long term progression, training and development, access to courses and conferences alongside a formidable benefits package.  You can expect generous holidays (25 days) a discretionary bonus, healthy pension (matched up to 8%) and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your preferences!  This is a fantastic chance to be a key part of a growing technology team in stunning new offices designed to hold regular tech meetups, show and tells and drive innovation through their work,What’s next?To hear more about this great opportunity, send your CV to Joe or give us a call to find out more. 

Brand new roles in high-growth Business Analysis function for globally successful brand.  Support the global rollout of a new eCommerce platform in to multiple markets around the world. Join the new and growing Bristol digital hub for the company. With ambitious go-live targets internationally for 2019, these will be fast-paced, busy and exciting opportunities in a thriving organisation. What youll be doingYoull be working in a high-performing team of BAs on a high-profile re-platforming programme as the organisation simultaneously rolls-out a brand new eCommerce platform (Hybris & AEM) as well as CRM platform (Salesforce Service Cloud) across European markets over the course of 2019. As a BA in this team, this will see you managing international stakeholders, understanding their individual requirements as they relate to the roll-outs, conducting detailed workshops to elicit requirements, turning these in to technical specifications and working with internal technical and Agile delivery teams to get these projects delivered. In terms of the nature of the projects, these will fall in to a number of categories across their eCommerce platform - think  the transactional functionality of the website, onsite search capability, navigation enhancements - and range from reasonably minor amendments through to more significant web builds. As part of the programme roll-out and re-platforming work, you will be working with a 3rd technology consultancy who are the implementation partner to ensure that the company retains expert knowledge of Hybris and AEM long after the 3rd party has completed their work. Youll be working as an Agile BA with the Agile development team to deliver the improvements in functionality required for your stakeholders.What experience youll need The big thing here is as much exposure to and knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Hybris as possible.  Any exposure to Salesforce, or specifically Salesforce Service Cloud would also set you apart.  Whilst you have end to end BA skills across requirements gathering, business and process modelling and data anlaysis - you are really a Digital BA at heart. You will have demonstrable track record working within eCommerce - this doesnt need to be Retail specifically, providing that youve exposure to large-scale transactional website projects.  Experience of working in an Agile environment - and seeing this working well.  In an ideal world, youll have exposure to global roll-outs or international market implementations of new platforms and technologies.  Your stakeholder management skills will, of course, be exceptional.  Youll have the ability to perform well in a demanding, fast-paced and dynamic environment - which will come hand in hand with your resilience.What youll get in return for your talentsWith the Digital/eCommerce and Hybris/AEM skills being the priority, were looking to be flexible on the level here - so the salary range depending on the level of experience that you bring. On top of this will be generous benefits including bonus, private medical, decent pension and more. Youll also be working for an innovative tech brand that youll be proud to be driving forward.Whats next? These are urgent roles, please get in touch with Fran with a CV now to run through the full details.

Opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join a FTSE 250 organisation. Work on business critical projects including a platform migration, HR system implementation and upgrading and adding new functionalities to existing internal systems. Offices in the heart of Bristol, easily commutable from Bath, Cardiff, Newport, Chippenham, Cheltenham and Swindon. Were working with a FTSE 250 organisation within the Agile Project Team in the vibrant Bristol head office. We're looking for a dynamic candidate that is currently a Business Analyst that can work autonomously, a quick learner who has the ambition to grow into Senior in the near future. What you'll be doingWere recruiting for an experienced Business Analyst to join a busy Agile Delivery Team. Reporting into a Senior Business Analyst, youll be working closely with the Product Owners gathering project requirements, looking at current processes.You will be working across a variety of business change projects including implementing a new HR system, moving from their current platform to Kentico, and upgrading and adding new features and functionalities into existing online booking systems. You will be reviewing current processes, data integration and system dependencies, using the data and translating into user journeys, wireframes, system flows, and process maps.  What skills you'll need You will currently be a Business Analyst with a good grounding of experience gained. Experience in an Agile environment would be ideal, or Waterfall will suffice. Previous experience working on digital website and app related projects, with an understanding of different CMS (content management systems). You will have strong communication skills, able to manage stakeholders effectively and build strong relationships internally as you'll be working in cross-functional teams. Experience working with internal systems and external channels i.e. websites. Platform migration isn't essential but any knowledge/ experience in this area will take you far in this role. What you'll get in returnIn return you will receive a competitive salary in the region of £30k - £40k dependent on experience, an annual bonus and a customised training programme to ensure you're on track to hit your career aspirations and grow within the role. This company have great retention and certainly know how to look after their employees!What to do nextIf this sounds like an opportunity you would like to be considered for then please get in touch with Fran at ADLIB with your CV today.

Progressive, fun and ambitious tech business in central Bath. Rapidly expanding business - excellent progression, conferences, training etc. Working with the best tech around – Node.js and React.A world leading specialist focused around active lifestyle and sport, is expanding across nearly all teams and they are looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join the team. It’s a relaxed environment with a lot of effort put into keeping a strong work / life balance and so employee happiness is high across the business.What skills you’ll be needing They’re looking for someone who is capable of writing applications in JavaScript (Node.js and React) or PHP applications using modern frameworks such as Laravel. You will be experienced in designing, building and consuming RESTful APIs. Ideally you will have been using GIT as your source control. You will be owning the process throughout the project pipeline, from the initial phases through to production. Desirably you will have experience with Ruby, Java or Python. You may have knowledge of automation tools and CI processes such as CircleCI and Jenkins but it’s not essential.What you’ll be doingYou will be working in a multi-disciplined and highly capable development team, designing and building web applications. These applications that you design should coincide with their current infrastructure and products to provide performant services, feeding data pipelines and even new solutions. A key part of your role will be expanding your technical knowledge and you’ll be supported in learning new languages/frameworks. It’s a highly collaborative environment and so you'll not only be working closely with the rest of the development team but also the Product Owners.What you’ll get in return for your talentsOne of the best parts about working here is the environment. Whilst everyone is committed and hardworking, they want you to enjoy working there and more importantly, keep a life outside the office! You’ll be based in a great office based in the centre of Bath which is great for a lunch time wander. You’ll be provided with the best kit, a generous salary, great holiday entitlement, company bike rides each summer during office hours, free lunch every month before pay day and even a free birthday pizza lunch out!!What's nextSound great? Send in your CV NOW to Callum or call in for a chat.

Work with DevOps on an AR platform. Modern stack: Java 8, Linux, Node, Bash, Docker, AWS, Cucumber, NoSQL. Great office space and people, free on-site parking.An innovative, high tech business in Bristol with 30 people is looking to take on a back-end developer (with DevOps experience) to come in and own the development in that area. It will mainly been maintaining the current systems with the view to build them something new and exciting. You’ll be working with a great team in a great space with some inspiring modern-age entrepreneurs.  What experience you’ll need You will have worked with Java 8. Considerable industry experience working in various sectors would be ideal. Good working knowledge of web services and building RESTful APIs. Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB), and SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL). Good OS level understanding for server deployment – Linux, bash, python/Ruby. Cloud infra knowledge (preferably AWS). Working knowledge of Docker. Experience with JavaScript libraries would be advantageous. Ideally a good understanding to software testing, bug tracking, event logging, including BDD (e.g. Cucumber). CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo etc.). Ability to take ownership of development and hit the ground running. Any experience with robots would be a great little bonus to have.What you’ll be doingMainly using some of the latest Java versions you will be working on their current back-end systems with some of the latest and most modern technologies. This will include a variety of DevOps work with Docker and some use of continuous integration and deployment using opensource software such as Jenkins. They have an AR platform with a range of possible web products they wish to integrate and grow, so whilst working on the current platform of which will be more ‘maintenance’ you will have the chance to create something new and exciting. You’ll be bringing your meticulous engineering skills to work closely with the CTO in order to prepare this company for their next exciting journey this year.What you’ll get in return for your talentsAs a contractor you won’t be entitled to all the standard company benefits, but along with your market day rate for 3 months (with the possible extension) you will have the chance to work with one of the South West’s most exciting and upcoming businesses who have signed exclusive agreements with Apple and have an amazing pipeline for 2019. It’s a great office space, lots to get involved with when the work isn’t going on, you can park on-site and reap all the softer benefits of working for this company, such as the team socials, free tea & coffee, and the chance to learn some new skills.What’s next?Like the sound of this one? Send in your CV to George or feel free to get in touch on 0117 926 9530 or [email protected]

Work in a company with lots of AR and robotics. Work with React, Redux, ES6, Webpack, git, grunt, babel, AWS. Great office space and people, free on-site parking.An innovative, high tech business in Bristol with 30 people is looking to take on a Front-End Developer to come in and own the front-end UI and code-base. It will mainly been maintaining what’s in place making some changes here and there, but there will be view to build them something new and exciting. You’ll be working with a great team in a great space with some inspiring modern-age entrepreneurs.  What experience you’ll need You will have worked with JavaScript frameworks (ideally React). Redux is highly desirable. Considerable industry experience working in various sectors would be ideal. Experience with HTML5 is a must. You’ll be familiar with technologies/version control such as webpack, grunt, git, babel etc. Object prototyping. Any DevOps knowledge would go a long way – Docker, Jenkins, Bamboo etc. Agile experience. The ability to come up with new ideas and work collaboratively with other teams. Any back-end experience would be a bonus but definitely not essential.What you’ll be doingWorking closely with the web designer and digital designer (along with the back-end developer) you will be the driving force behind the conceptual changes they aim to bring to the web front. You’ll be tasked with defining, implementing and maintaining React components, manage state reducers and actions, integrating with their back-end as well as 3rd party developers. You will be asked to produce some html/jsx and some scss rules along the way. The components will reflect rich semantics and must be reusable and maintainable. It is important as a contractor that you create clean code, there will be permanent people inheriting what you leave behind, it’s critical you show your great work and have a real attention to detail.What you’ll get in return for your talentsAs a contractor you won’t be entitled to all the standard company benefits, but along with your market day rate for 3 months (with the possible extension) you will have the chance to work with one of the South West’s most exciting and upcoming businesses who have signed exclusive agreements with Apple and have an amazing pipeline for 2019. It’s a great office space, lots to get involved with when the work isn’t going on, you can park on-site and reap all the softer benefits of working for this company, such as the team socials, free tea & coffee, and the chance to learn some new skills.What’s next?Like the sound of this one? Send in your CV to George or feel free to get in touch on 0117 926 9530 or [email protected]

Application & web based solutions that create real business benefit. Work with some of the largest technology businesses in the world. Flexible working, R&D led business, on-site parking, gym & café.A leading developer of advanced technology solutions is looking for a Technical Architect to work on new and existing projects from their Bristol or Chippenham offices. They work predominantly with blue-chip and public sector organisations across some seriously exciting sectors such as environment, space, government and marine. As a Technical Architect you will be contributing to a range of exciting new and existing projects from applications used for planetary exploration, navigation software used by the RNLI & naval fleets, or newsroom & media management systems. You will be on hand to provide technical expertise to team members and customers, occasionally travelling to client site to offer support and see your work first hand.What skills you’ll need Experience designing & implementing large-scale applications or web solutions. Previous experience of software development, preferably with Java. Understanding of design and modelling techniques such as UML. Familiarity with web application development, integration and testing such as JSF, Spring. An understanding of software standards like ISO9001 & ISO 20000:1. Strong knowledge of multi-tier client-server architecture. An understanding of security policies, virtualisation strategies & sub-capacity licensing would be a bonus. Knowledge of middleware architectures (i.e. ESB & SOA) and enterprise databases such as SQL-Server & Oracle would be highly desirable. An understanding of project management, Quality Assurance or cloud hosting models would also be beneficial.What you’ll be doingAs a Technical Architect you will contribute to a variety of exciting new and existing projects, providing direction and leadership to all aspects of application architecture, infrastructure and application design. You will take full responsibility of the overall system architecture, eliciting business requirements and selecting the appropriate design standards, methods and tools to ensure technical solutions are deliverable against business needs. You will be able to effectively estimate the cost and implementation timescales for certain IT solutions, including the potential impact these will have on customers, such as licensing costs, the phasing out of legacy systems and training etc., to guide the selection of solutions for specific projects. Further, you will contribute to bids and pre-sales support, providing your technical expertise to team members and customers, occasionally visiting customer site to offer support and see the real world application of your work.What you’ll get in return for your talentsNot only will you get to work on some tech-leading projects in some seriously exciting sectors you will be entitled to 25 days holiday rising by 1 each year. Also on offer is flexible working hours, on-site parking, a generous pension contribution, private health, life assurance, income protection, SIP, Childcare Vouchers along with an on-site gym and café. You will have the opportunity for training and to pick up new skills. What’s nextWant to know more? Send in your CV now to Ellen (01179 269 530). 

Rare PPC management position in a busy digital team. Established, fast-growing agency in London. Brilliant culture and career growth opportunities.While well-established, this agency is still experiencing a fast rate of growth off the back of some exciting new accounts and existing account growth. Paid media is an integral part of their offering and they are looking for some passionate people to join the team and work across their biddable media. There are two positions available, a more senior PPC Manager role and a senior Paid Media Executive position. The Paid Media role will be mostly focussing on PPC, but knwledge of other channels such as Paid social is a real plus.Working on multiple client accounts, which include a mixture of paid search, shopping and display, you'll work with clients to achieve their desired objectives, within a busy digital marketing department.What youll be doingReporting into the Head of Paid Media, you will be working on PPC across a variety of different client accounts. This is a very cooperative role, requiring good relationships with clients and colleagues alike to ensure client needs are being considered cross-departmentally.You will be responsible for the creation and implementation of PPC strategy and the setting of campaign KPIs. You will build, analyse, optimise and report on campaigns across Adwords and Bing Paid Search, Good display (including remarketing and YouTube) and Google Shopping.Working across multiple clients and campaigns you will work proactively to deliver client campaigns on time and on budget.Whether youre an experienced PPC executive looking for your next step, or a seasoned PPC manager looking to move into a supportive and cooperative agency, this could be a really great opportunity for you.What experience youll need Experience working within PPC/biddable media. Experience working autonomously on PPC campaigns with great results. Strong commercial awareness with a results driven approach to working. Great analytics skills including a solid understanding of attribution. Ability to build and develop strong relationships . Paid Social a real plus. A positive, hardworking and entrepreneurial attitude with excellent time management skills .What youll get in return for your talentsThere is a competitive salary of up to £40k on offer for the PPC Manager position and Up to £30k for the Paid Media position. Please still get in touch if your experience is well aligned but expectations are a little higher, as there could be some flexibility here. Other benefits include but are not limited to, generous holiday allowance, free breakfast & early finish on Friday, cycle to work scheme and medical insurance.What next?Please get in touch with Marlie to hear more about this role.

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Work for a fantastic international, integrated agency in the heart of Bristol.  Shape, drive and deliver astute strategic and multichannel communications plans. Iconic international clients from FMCG, automotive, FS, leisure and retail.We are working with a well known international Marketing Agency to find a superstar Senior Marketing Planner to join them on a permanent basis to lead on initiatives and client projects across all elements and work with a broad range of accounts and planning dimensions. If you are an experienced planner with the ability to get under the skin of the consumer, bring insight to life and report back on market and consumer issues, then this may be the exciting new challenge that you have been waiting for. What you'll be doing As a Senior Planner, you'll be highly skilled in combining market data, qualitative research and product knowledge in a way that will enable the creative team to produce stunning marketing ideas. Working closely with the Planning Director you'll develop insight and strategic recommendations to address current issues, maximise opportunities and create communication plans to deliver campaign objectives. You'll also translate audience insight and knowledge into clear concise creative briefs, review campaign performance and present recommendations.You'll be great with figures, consumer behaviour and brand, you'll enjoy carrying out research and writing creative briefs, to managing large scale projects, leading strategic support to the client services team and presenting articulate thinking to clients and colleagues. You'll be expected to inspire, train and lead junior planners, whilst demonstrating an ability to integrate seamlessly with account and creative teams. What experience you'll need  You'll have a few years agency planning experience under your belt: this will need to include experience or brand/ rebrand and integrated communications. You'll have a natural ability to think strategically, be an analytical and logical thinker. You'll be working as a Junior Planner, Mid-Wight Planner or Senior Comms Planner at a marketing, creative or communications agency at the moment.  You'll be highly commercial, articulate and engaging.  Youll be able to own strategic conversations with clients, run brand workshops and come up with compelling positioning ideas.What you'll get in return for your experience You'll get to work for a very successful international marketing agency in the centre of Bristol. You'll be part of a large team and surrounded by extreme talent.  You'll get to work with clients across a range of sectors and be supported with personal development and growth. You'll be in a great place to build on your planning career and receive a generous benefits package to reflect your skills and experience.  What nextPlease apply by getting in touch with your CV and calling for a chat to discuss the role in more detail.