Senior Technical Java and C# .net Software Developer (IT)

You must have at least 5 to 7 years proven track record of developing software with Java and C# .net framework coupled with SQL Server.

Ability to own and drive forward Omni channel technical solutions and technical architecture from an IT perspective (with direction from Head of IM, Consumer & Brands)

o Ownership of FM Digital Technical architecture including the ongoing review of overall FM Omni technical design, structure and future-fit. Project lead on any future re-platforming for FM.com.

o To be the technology lead managing the ?day to day? from a technical perspective

o Ensure all technical solutions are best-in-class, future-proofed and align to the wider DBIM vision / strategy (e.g. liaise with wider IM on Security, release processes etc)

§ For example for the FM global single customer view project, the role would provide all technical advice on architecture, user stories, technical specs and DB IM sign-offs

Technical lead for all 3rd party solution providers: a) Salesforce b) Booking Bug c) Shopify.

Ensure that all OmniChannel products are working together/integrated as needed to allow single consumer tracking and global database.

o Technical lead for China Retail Salesforce integration / WeChatify / Social CRM

o Data Management Platform (DMP) technical lead

o B2B FMJ / FMD Management CRM (India) technical lead to work with DBIM to ensure that project is delivered + technical specification.

o Salesforce Service and Marketing Cloud technical lead to take technical ownership for the delivery of new projects / enhancements

o Technical leader to create technical architecture documentation, listing the technical stack of the FM.com suite of applications (front and back end).

o Technical Leader to highlight components at security, warranty, support, IM policy risk.

o Technical Leader to prepare a plan for short and long term to alleviate / eradicate highlighted risks of the technical stacks.

o Alignment of FM Omnichannel technical projects / scope to ensure business, cost and technology efficiencies in conjunction with China and US technical leads

· Lead development efforts and deliverables on complex solutions within an Agile framework

· Provide strong oversight and ownership of coding efforts, and technical solutions

· Contribute to the development of system components as needed

· Accountable for solving for all technical aspects and delivery

· Serve as an escalation point for technical impediments

· Accountable for the articulation of the solutions, to various levels

· Delegate structured assignments and monitor the progress

· Develop and ensure development standards and practices are adhered to by the development team, i.e. DevOps, coding, code management, and documentation

· Provide solutions based on strong technical acumen and technical currency in a variety of technologies

· Exposure to Mobile and Cloud application platforms

· Ensure the technical activities are aligned with approved architectural designs.

· Create technical and strategy documents to articulate the solutions and guide implementations as needed to meet requirements.

· Develop strong technical application and product knowledge across the Omni channel portfolio.

· Challenge our technology partners and vendors to derive maximum value.

· Evaluate vendor solutions and work with vendors as necessary

· Provide guidance to onshore, offshore, and near shore development service providers as necessary

· Provide strong retail business acumen, and customer focus.

· Provide governance for troubleshooting complex system issues as necessary

· Develop or contribute to business cases, roadmaps and proposals which may include presentations to senior management.

· Collaboration with Business, Technical, and Security Architects, to manage risk identification and risk mitigation tactics associated with the designs.

· 5+ years of senior technical lead.

· 5+ years of strong hands-on experience as a developer working on JAVA or .NET Framework standards and technologies - C#.NET, ASP.NET, AngularJS, SQLServer, Web Services, Cloud Platforms, AJAX, JQUERY, XML/JSON, HTML, CSS

· Retail / digital technology experience is essential

· Experience in SalesForce Service and Marketing Clouds

· Safety Knowledge:

· Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety

This is a 6 month contract assignment based in the London.

Rate is negotiable and will be in the range £450 to £500 per day.