AIS Developer (12-month FTC)

Discover an exceptional opportunity for a talented Azure Integration Services Developer to join our innovative Integration team here at Penguin, on a 12-month FTC.

At this pivotal moment, we are consolidating and migrating our on-premise middleware solutions to cutting-edge Azure Integration Services. If you are passionate about driving transformation and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge Azure-based integration solutions.

• Integrate and manage APIs seamlessly across the technology landscape.

• Create and maintain robust processes, services, and comprehensive technical documentation.

• Ensure all solutions are secure, well-maintained, and compliant with internal governance standards.

What you will bring

Essential criteria:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and AZ-204 certification.

• Possess extensive experience with Azure technologies and a strong background in developing, designing, and implementing complex integration solutions.

• Expertise in Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, Function Apps, and Event Grid.

• In-depth knowledge of best practices within the Azure platform and a comprehensive understanding of software development life cycles.

• Full knowledge of the Microsoft development stack, including C#, .NET Framework, Visual Studio, TFS, and SQL Server.

• Maintain excellent attention to detail and apply a logical approach to solving technical problems that impact delivery.

Preferred criteria:

• Excel at building relationships with stakeholders across the business and within our Technology department.

• Demonstrate the ability to understand pain points and devise solutions, leading to deep technical knowledge of the platforms used and contributing to our development roadmap and best practices.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing tasks to deliver project workstreams, manage BAU activities, and respond to incidents.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV by 11:59pm on Monday 20th January.

• Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

• We anticipate a two-stage interview process which may include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process.

Salary

£55,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.

What you can expect from us

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

Our benefits include:

• Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance

• Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks

• Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books

For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect a few days a month in our offices in London and Colchester. We are happy to discuss this hybrid working arrangement with you throughout your recruitment process.

About Penguin

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

The recruitment process

You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW11 7BW 

Job ID: 276525