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This is a hybrid position for a Service Provider handling the SAP AMS for a Manufacturing company globally. They are looking for candidates with strong SAP FICO and S/4 Hana (AMS) support experience and who is willing to work from onsite in Oxfordshire for 4 days per week. The tasks are: Implementation and Configuration: Design, configure, and implement SAP FICO modules based on business requirements.Customize solutions for General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), and Profit Center Accounting (PCA). Business Process Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.Recommend process improvements and SAP best practices. Support and Maintenance: Provide day-to-day support for SAP FICO-related issues and incidents.Perform root cause analysis and resolve system issues. Integration and Enhancements: Ensure seamless integration between FICO and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP).Work on enhancements, upgrades, and the implementation of new functionalities. Testing and Documentation: Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).Prepare comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications and user manuals. Training and Support: Conduct end-user training sessions to ensure effective use of SAP FICO solutions.Provide post-implementation support to ensure system stability.
Principal Systems Engineer Salary: £50,786 - £67,422 Contract: 18 month fixed term Location: London - Hybrid Annual Leave: 30 Days + Excellent Benefits Closing date: 9th April 2025 Be Part of the Future of Rail The railway in Britain is undergoing its most significant transformation in a generation, and Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is at the heart of this change. With the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), we are driving a new era of simpler, smarter, and more accessible ticketing, revolutionising how millions of people travel. Our Digital Ticketing Services (DTS) division leads industry-wide transformation in ticketing and payments, working to simplify rail travel through digital solutions. We collaborate with train operators, regulators, and technology providers to modernise ticketing, contactless travel, and retailing. DTS delivers programs and projects that improve ticketing systems, enhance customer experience, and ensure seamless integration across the rail industry. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our dynamic DTS Engineering team, working on one of our most ambitious projects - ITSO on Mobile. This national initiative will revolutionise how passengers use smartcards and mobile devices to travel, opening up new ways to access rail services through contactless technology. As Principal Systems Engineer, you'll lead on the technical design and implementation of this programme, ensuring quality engineering practices are applied throughout. You'll be a key player in shaping the future of smart ticketing on the railway - a visible, meaningful improvement for millions of travellers. Key Responsibilities Lead on systems engineering for a high-impact mobile ticketing programme, contributing to architectural design, requirements analysis, and integration planning.Act as the subject matter expert on smartcard systems, influencing technical design decisions and helping shape national rail ticketing standards.Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, tools, and processes to ensure efficient delivery.Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and delivery partners to develop robust, scalable designs.Communicate technical requirements to a wide range of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.Mentor other engineers and contribute to building a high-performing, collaborative team culture. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who blends technical leadership with a strong understanding of customer needs and user experience. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, translating complex requirements into clear technical solutions while keeping the end-user front of mind. Confident in both written and verbal communication, you're able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. You're also someone who enjoys supporting others - from mentoring colleagues to leading one-to-ones - and you'll play an active role in creating a collaborative and forward-thinking team culture. Essential Skills & Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.Extensive experience working on ITSO Smartcard ticketing and related technologies in public transport.Strong understanding of RSPS3002 and national rail ticketing standards.Experience delivering complex IT integrations, with a focus on mobile technologies (iOS and Android).Proficient in reviewing RESTful APIs and web service integrations using JSON.Proven track record of leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.Skilled in defining data models, data mapping and flows. Why Work for RDG? We offer a highly competitive package, including:75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.30 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)Season ticket loan for commuting costs.Enhanced family leave - 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.Pension scheme - up to 11.58% employer contribution.Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care.Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes. Career Development & Progression This is more than just a job - it's a chance to shape the future of digital travel. As Principal Systems Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge mobile and smartcard technology and play a key role in delivering national infrastructure. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the rail industry and government, with the opportunity to grow into senior leadership or technical architecture roles. Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail If you are interested in joining RDG as a Principal Systems Engineer and contributing to the future of digital ticketing, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply now to start your application and be part of a team that is leading digital innovation in the rail industry. Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Job title: Marine Systems Senior Engineer Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Use expertise to provide advice and guidance of own discipline to stakeholders within project or team Act as a focal point for discipline specific tasks ensuring best practices are adopted, ensuring overall compliance to Engineering processes and standards Provides design assurance and governance to a team or technical standards, evaluate and contribute to design change proposals Have experience in supporting defect resolution through active problem-solving skills, liaising with team members and other stakeholders to generate appropriate solutions Participate in verification/validation activities such to manage risk and demonstrate compliance Your skills and experiences: Essential: Core Mechanical Engineering skills and experience Experience with Mechanical Systems Knowledge of Platform and Auxiliary systems including, HVAC, Fuel Firefighting Systems, Water Systems - Fresh, Chilled, Grey and, Gas Systems, Intake and Exhaust Systems Lub Oil and Hydraulics Desirable: Marine, Naval or Warship experience desirable Degree or equivalent and or experience mechanical background IEng or able to Work towards professional registration Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Warship Support team: Marine Systems Senior Engineer will undertake a defined range of engineering activities in line with the extant CSM Work Breakdown Structure, the CSM Business Processes and relevant BAES Business Management Processes/Procedures. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the design intent and safety of platform and auxiliary systems and to collate the assurance evidence of this for the respective WAA while working under the definitive engineering authority of the appropriate Class Lead Engineer (CLE). As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-RB1 #LI-Hybrid
Job title: Systems Integration Engineer Location: Warton (Lancashire) or Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £47683 - £52426 - (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you'll be doing: As a Systems Integration Engineer you will use your engineering knowledge and experience to propose and develop solutions to problems throughout our product development cycle. This is a key role, bringing components and systems together to form a System of Systems. You will lead the integration of engineering across all aspects of Air platforms & products, covering all stages in the engineering lifecycle - from concept to delivery, managing the maturity of our engineering solutions as they develop, taking any corrective action required and ensuring high standards and good engineering governance. You can specialise in areas such as System Architecting, System Design, Configuration Control, Requirements Management or Qualification. Your skills and experiences: Degree educated in a STEM discipline or HND/HNC with sound experience of the Engineering Lifecycle Evidence based experience in an engineering integration environment. (Applicants encouraged from Aerospace, Automotive, Rail and Nuclear Industries) Experience of Model Based Engineering approaches and the supporting methods and toolsets. (Teamcenter PLM, DOORs, CAMEO, MATLAB, ANSYS) Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Good communication skills across all levels of an organisation Self-starter and pro-active but with the ability to work effectively in a team Accreditation to the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE), or equivalent body / institute, is desirable but not essential. The Systems Integration : Would you like to play a key role in the Aerospace and Defence sector? We currently have multiple vacancies for Systems Integration Engineers, at multiple sites in the UK. These opportunities for Systems Integration Engineers will complement our highly skilled and growing teams, working on cutting edge defence projects. These roles will give you a career in Engineering Integration, giving you a fantastic opportunity to build on your solid engineering experience and to develop your career. Our Systems Integration Engineers manage complex engineering projects through all stages in their lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Career progression and development is encouraged within the team and the wider business. Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. . #LI-AP1 #LI-hybrid
Job title: Senior Systems Engineer - Modelling Location: Coventry We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable dependant on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Apply Model based Systems Engineering subject matter expertise and domain experience to through the formalised application of modelling to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification and validation activities Understanding and modelling the customer and user needs of the product system and how this will influence and impact design activities, technical and operational performance Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the model and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Integrate these models to other models of the submarine platform Report the programme status for engineering activities, identify problem areas and implement recovery plans. This will include the management of any consequent change embodiment activities Lead the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems Share your knowledge and experience to lead and, develop others in MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry and the correct recognition of the context of their work within the overall product an academic basis underpinning the discipline Experience of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations Desirable: Experience working with a Systems Engineering modelling tool such as: Enterprise Architect (EA) Experience working with a Systems modelling language such as SysML Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Coventry Systems Engineering team: To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid #LI-NP1
Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Coventry We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Responsible for process and governance advice and support across engineering in all phases of the engineering lifecycle Deliver appropriate technical solutions against functional and business requirements and regulations both for process development, communication and maintenance as well as for governable activities within engineering Provide engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) adherence for all deliverables, and relevant input to project LCM activities Provide specialist technical input, review and support into projects beyond immediate scope Leverage process and governance experience and knowledge in both the tactical and strategic development of other engineers and relevant members of other supporting functions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards Knowledge of the engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) Expertise of governance process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry Desirable: STEM related degree or previous experience in submarines, nuclear or other highly regulated environment Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Coventry Systems Engineering team: You will be responsible for, or provide input, in the form of technical knowledge, process and governance advice and support across engineering and engineering supporting team in all phases of the engineering lifecycle. To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid #LI-NP1
Job title: Senior Requirements and Acceptance Engineer Location: Coventry We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable dependant on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Support Requirements and Acceptance activities to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones and undertake work in accordance with company, safety, environmental, contractual and local business processes, standards, procedures and documentation Support describing good quality system requirements (and the way those requirements validate the stakeholder needs) and acceptance criteria Support logging the system validation evidence, and stakeholder acceptance Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems Provide technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities Your skills and experiences: Essential: STEM related degree or previous experience within an Aerospace/Automotive/Defence/Telecommunications/Nuclear environment Knowledge of Systems Engineering - Requirements and Acceptance process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations Desirable: Experience of a requirements management tool such as DOORS Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Coventry Systems Engineering team: To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. The Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements and Acceptance) shall have a good understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards. They will work with appropriate supervision and support to develop an understanding of the customer and user needs of the system and how they will influence and impact Requirements and Acceptance activities. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 31st March 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid #LI-NP1
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Collaborate with the central whole-boat Systems Engineering team to understand programme direction and processes Follow guidance to support the delivery team in effectively implementing programme standards as required Use modelling scenarios to aid in managing and developing requirements Support the creation and refinement of requirements and acceptance criteria Act as a liaison between the engineering team and the broader programme team to ensure alignment and effective communication Your skills and experiences: Bachelors degree in engineering (STEM subject preferred) or significant experience in a related role/field Proven operational experience in Systems Engineering Background in requirements management Familiarity with governance and processes in high-hazard industries Effective communicator with strong computer literacy Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Delivery team: This role serves as an excellent career springboard, allowing you to build technical expertise while developing mentoring and leadership skills. There are opportunities to initiate and lead projects, as well as coordinate across the programme, providing exposure to the full lifecycle of the vessel. Additionally, you'll expand your professional network across the entire Submarines programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid
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The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.
The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.
It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:
When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.
To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.
There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.
For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:
Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.
To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.
The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).
The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:
ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.
IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.
The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.
However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.
Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.
In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.
Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.
For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.
Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.
As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.
End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.
If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.
The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.
While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.
IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.
To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs
The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.
Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.
Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.
During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.
Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:
A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.
They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:
Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.
They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.
Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.
Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.
Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.
They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.
A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.
IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.
They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.
IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:
A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.
To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.
They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.
A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.
This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:
A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).
An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.
These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.
AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.
This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.
Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.
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The IT market is booming, and job opportunities are multiplying. However, to quickly find the job suited to your profile, skills, and goals, certain steps are essential.
The CV is the first "contact" a recruiter has with you. It is almost indispensable for all candidates seeking a salaried position.
A "traditional" CV can work, but make sure to highlight your IT skills, including:
Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.
For a freelancer, the CV is completely different since it aims not to obtain a job, but to sell a service...
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The IT field is constantly evolving. The skills in demand change with the popularity of programming languages, the emergence of new technologies, the growing shortage of profiles in certain sectors, etc.
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