Welcome to this week’s edition of Full Stack, our look at some of the interesting things happening in the world of tech.
 
 
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 Being a female programmer: How is it for you
 
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 “All in all, in good companies, men are indeed trying to help women, but sometimes they don't understand, and the best way to understand women in tech is to talk to the women on your team”
 
 
 Blogger Ilona Codes
 <a href="https://dev.to/ilonacodes/being-a-female-programmer-how-is-it-for-you-i7d">
 looks at some of the challenges women in tech still face
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 Women of Silicon Roundabout 2019
 
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 We’re excited by the
 <a href="https://www.women-in-technology.com/agenda">
 lineup at this year’s Women of Silicon Roundabout
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 . We’ll be there both days, so keep an eye out for our team.
 
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 How to customise the new Windows Terminal with Visual Studio Code
 
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 Microsoft’s early version of its new Windows Terminal has been released. Developer Emanuele Bartolesi has published
 <a href="https://dev.to/expertsinside/how-to-customize-the-new-windows-terminal-with-visual-studio-code-56b1">
 this handy guide
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 for how to customise it with Visual Studio Code.
 
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 Git outta here
 
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 <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/56505000/how-do-i-avoid-typing-git-at-the-begining-of-every-git-command">
 An interesting discussion over on Stack Overflow
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 : “How do I avoid typing ‘git’ at the beginning of every Git command?”
 
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 V is for Vaporware
 
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 Blogger Christine Dodrill
 <a href="https://christine.website/blog/v-vaporware-2019-06-23">
 takes a long look at the much-hyped V programming language
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 , which has just had its first alpha release. Is it all it cracked up to be?
 
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 Web standard for secure, passwordless logins finalised
 
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 The
 <a href="https://www.w3.org/">
 World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
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 and the
 <a href="http://fidoalliance.org/">
 Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance
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 recently announced that the
 <a href="https://www.w3.org/TR/webauthn/">
 Web Authentication (WebAuthn)
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 specification is now an official web standard. WebAuthn allows users to log in via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO security keys, with higher security over passwords alone.
 <a href="https://www.infoq.com/news/2019/06/w3c-fido-released-webauthn/">
 Read more here
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Full Stack: Tech news for the week ahead – 24 June 2019

Principal C# Developer (.Net Core API Azure) Reigate to £120kAre you a technologist with C# expertise looking for a new role where you can work on complex and challenging systems with a great deal of autonomy?You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands on role at a global InsurTech business, producing game changing technology.As a Principal C# Developer you'll collaborate and problem solve with a small team of other senior engineers to build the 2nd generation of a highly complex SaaS platform that enables Insurance brokers to automate risk management for commercial clients such as major retailers with multiple assets and insurance needs.There are many technical challenges, you'll work across the full development lifecycle, liaising with senior stakeholders to discover and break down requirements, through to design and development of complex, data driven features and applications, taking ownership and working fairly independently.You'll be working with a modern C# .Net Core tech stack encompassing Azure APIs across the full stack through to Angular on the frontend, there's an emphasis on clean coding and software engineering best practice.Location / WFH:There's a flexible work from home hybrid model, you'll join colleagues in the Reigate office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. Requirements:<ul><li>You have expertise with C# .Net Core backend software development, having worked on large, scalable systems with complexity</li><li>You're an advocate of creating, clean, reusable and maintainable code and have a good knowledge of modern Microsoft software engineering best practices, perhaps you subscribe to MSDN</li><li>You have a good knowledge of Azure, APIs and ideally also have some JavaScript / Angular experience</li><li>You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patters, Algorithms</li><li>You're likely to be degree educated in a relevant STEM discipline</li></ul>What's in it for you:As a Principal C# Developer / Software Engineer you will receive a competitive salary plus a range of perks and benefits:<ul><li>Up to £120k salary plus significant bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days a week remote)</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>25 days holiday (plus buy days and your birthday off)</li><li>Pension, Health Care and Life Assurance</li><li>Training and career development</li><li>Social events and a range of other perks </li></ul>Apply now to find out more about this Principal C# Developer / Software Engineer (C# .Net Core API Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q1NSLkRldkNzaGFycENQbHVzUGx1c01vYmlsZS4yNzQwMy4xMjc5N0BjbGllbnRzZXJ2ZXIuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

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Senior Software Engineer / Developer (C# SQL Quant) St Albans / WFH to £95k+Do you have expertise with C# .Net backend development?You could be progressing your career in a senior hands-on role at a technology driven trading company that invest in Sports betting markets with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line, earning significant bonuses.As a Senior Software Engineer you'll join an Agile development team to improve processes on financial trading desks across Equities, Futures, Commodities and Cryptocurrencies.You'll be designing and developing various internal applications that are crucial to the trading teams' success, recent projects have included pricing US based Options, designing financial stress tests and implementing automated trading systems.You'll be primarily using C# and SQL and as a senior member of the team, working on the most complex and demanding areas of the codebase and actively contributing to team strategy, process improvements, evaluating the technologies used and contributing to system architecture.WFH Policy:You'll join colleagues in St. Albans, Hertfordshire (parking available), with the flexibility to work from home three days a week.Requirements:<ul><li>You have strong C# .Net Core backend development skills</li><li>You have SQL query writing and optimisation skills</li><li>You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms</li><li>You have a good knowledge of mathematics and are highly numerate</li><li>You enjoy collaborating, learning new things and sharing knowledge</li><li>You have experience with quantitative finance or a strong interest and understanding</li></ul>Salary &amp; benefits:As a Senior Software Engineer / Developer you will earn:<ul><li>Competitive salary (to £95k)</li><li>Bonuses</li><li>25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 2 years</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Private Medical</li><li>MSDN subscription</li><li>Discounts for gym membership, travel and cinema</li><li>Sabbatical after 10 years of service</li><li>Flexible working with 3 days remote </li></ul>Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (C# SQL Quant) opportunity.At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q1NSLkRldkNzaGFycENQbHVzUGx1c01vYmlsZS4zNjk1Mi4xMjc5N0BjbGllbnRzZXJ2ZXIuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

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Lead Software Engineer / Developer (Java SpringBoot) Milton Keynes / WFH to £95kAre you a Java technologist? You could be progressing your career, working on a modern Java, microservices tech stack whilst taking a lead role and contributing to technical decisions in a diverse, supportive environment at one of the country's leading PropTech companies that have revolutionised the way we find property for rent and sale.As a Lead Software Engineer you will be working on apps that are used by millions of people on a daily basis. You'll tale a lead role in designing and developing new features and enhancements on core internal systems, collaboratively problem solving as an integral part of a supportive Agile team.There's a modern microservices tech stack encompassing Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Gradle, Hibernate, SQL and Docker amongst others (you don't experience with them all).You'll be encouraged to investigate and recommend emerging technologies and contribute to key design decisions and, as a senior developer help to provide mentoring and technical guidance, promoting best practice.Location / WFH:There's a hybrid work from home policy with two days per week in the Milton Keynes office with free onsite gym, café and parking (you need to be able to drive there). You'll join a friendly, sociable team where respect and collaboration are key.About you:<ul><li>You have strong core Java development experience; you'll be mainly using Java 11 but there is also Java 15 and 17 in the stack</li><li>You have experience with SpringBoot and microservices</li><li>You have mentoring and technical project leadership skills</li><li>You have experience within an eCommerce or other high web traffic environment</li><li>You have a good knowledge of databases e.g. SQL, MySQL, CouchDB</li><li>You're an advocate of Agile methodologies, TDD and software development best practice</li><li>You're familiar with Docker and / or Kubernetes</li><li>You're collaborative with great communication skills, you enjoy being part of a team</li></ul>What's in it for you:As a Lead Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive salary (to £95k) plus a host of benefits including:<ul><li>Pension</li><li>Private healthcare including optical and physio</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity / paternity packages</li><li>Travel loan and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Savings schemes</li><li>Tax free charity donations</li><li>Regular social events</li></ul>Apply now to find out more about this Lead Software Engineer / Developer (Java SpringBoot) opportunity.At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q1NSLkRldkZFT1NKYXZhLjgxODExLjEyNzk3QGNsaWVudHNlcnZlci5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

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Technical Recruiter / Recruitment Consultant Esher to £35kDo you have recruitment experience? Are you seeking a role where you can work hard and effect your own earnings, whilst continually learning and developing your career in a supportive team environment?You could be joining our team at Client Server; a leading technology recruitment consultancy based in Esher, backing onto Sandown racecourse. Our split-desk approach allows us to specialise in finding exceptional candidates for our diverse client base, including technology start-ups, software houses and financial organisations, whilst being supported by our dedicated Advertising and Business Development Teams. We are looking for individuals who: <ul><li>Are keen to progress your career as a tech-focused recruiter and deliver revenue through placements</li><li>Have experience in a Recruitment Consultant / Recruiter position</li><li>Have successful delivery against KPIs</li><li>Can demonstrate your interests, competitiveness and determination</li><li>Have the ability to manage time efficiently</li><li>Have an ethical approach with quality of service in mind</li></ul>Responsibilities as a Technical Recruiter:<ul><li>Consistent delivery of high calibre technologists</li><li>Account management</li><li>Development of existing client relationships</li><li>Ownership of new client accounts</li><li>Grow and expand your own desk</li></ul>What's in it for you:<ul><li>Salary to £35k + uncapped commission scheme</li><li>Up to £12k per annum in personal incentives (on top of commission)</li><li>Share options scheme</li><li>Comprehensive internal and external training scheme</li><li>Full LinkedIn Recruiter seat</li><li>Private medical insurance with Vitality</li><li>Pension</li><li>Gym membership with Colets Health Club</li><li>Monthly Lunch Club</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Monthly company meeting</li><li>Annual Summer and Christmas party</li><li>Business casual dress code and dress-down Fridays</li><li>Beer / Wine fridge </li></ul>As a Technical Recruiter / Recruitment Consultant you will earn a competitive salary (to £35k) plus uncapped commission and benefits. Apply now for a confidential discussion about this Technical Recruiter / Recruitment Consultant opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZXNoZXJyZWMuNDEyNTEuMTI3OTdAY2xpZW50c2VydmVyLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

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DevOps Engineer (AKS Azure Functions) London / WFH to £90kAre you an Azure cloud technologist looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership and set up systems from scratch?You could be progressing your career at a start-up social media platform focussed on the pensions sector with the aim of ensuring that everyone who has a pension receives it in full through better stakeholder collaboration.As a DevOps Engineer you will be integral to the engineering team, assisting in the design,deployment and management of the cloud infrastructure on Azure. Your primary focus will be on containerisation and creating scalable cloud solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable cloud solutions utilising Azure services. You'll be working with a range of Azure tools including AKS for deploying, managing and scaling containerised applications in the cloud, Azure Functions and IaC tools such as Terraform; you'll be developing and maintaining scripts to automate cloud deployments, scaling and managing operations to enhance efficiency, ensuring efficient configuration management for seamless deployment updates and minimal downtime. WFH Policy:You'll join the team in the London office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) with flexibility to work from home on Monday and Friday.Requirements:<ul><li>You have expertise with Azure Cloud Services, with a particular focus on AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps</li><li>You have an advanced knowledge of Docker and containerisation strategies</li><li>You're happy to work independently and collaborative effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>You have a good understanding of scripting and automation technologies such as Azure CLI, PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools</li><li>You have experience of setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines</li><li>You have a good understanding of network fundamentals, storage solutions and database management in a cloud context</li><li>You have strong analysis and problem solving skills</li><li>You have excellent communication and collaboration skills</li></ul>Salary &amp; benefits: As a DevOps Engineer (AKS Azure Functions) you will earn a competitive salary plus benefits including:<ul><li>Salary to £90k</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover</li><li>Pension</li><li>Private Health Insurance </li></ul>Apply now or call to find out more about this DevOps Engineer (AKS Azure Functions) opportunity.At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGV2b3BzLjAxNDcyLjEyNzk3QGNsaWVudHNlcnZlci5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

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