Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Risk Management Software Engineering. Candidate will be responsible for functions within Quantitative Risk Management for developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Provide hands-on technical leadership and active coordination of tasks and priorities. Provide guidance and support for the team and reporting for the management. Qualifications: Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Risk Management Software Engineering. Candidate will be responsible for functions within Quantitative Risk Management for developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Provide hands-on technical leadership and active coordination of tasks and priorities. Provide guidance and support for the team and reporting for the management. Qualifications: Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
16/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
16/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
IT Systems Manager/Administrator holds the primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure, guaranteeing that all systems function reliably, securely, and are regularly updated. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role is senior within the IT team, expected to exhibit leadership qualities, proactively troubleshoot issues, effectively communicate with team members, and set exemplary working standards. Establishing strong relationships with all members of the community is essential for maintaining a positive perception of IT services. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is crucial, and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in this area. With prior experience as a Senior IT Technician or Network Manager, the IT Systems Manager should be adept at providing second/third line technical support. Key Responsibilities: Oversight of network infrastructure, Servers, workstations, and software management Administration of filtered Internet connectivity and remote connections across sites Management of Wi-Fi provision across various VLANs Administration of Microsoft 365 tenancy Maintenance of telephony systems Coordination with third-party IT service providers Management of backup systems and implementation of disaster contingencies Identification, planning, and costing of future developments and upgrades to the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets Preparation of annual IT spending budgets within agreed limits Supervision of the creation and implementation of designated IT policies Exploration and integration of emerging AI technologies in an educational setting Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
16/05/2024
Full time
IT Systems Manager/Administrator holds the primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure, guaranteeing that all systems function reliably, securely, and are regularly updated. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role is senior within the IT team, expected to exhibit leadership qualities, proactively troubleshoot issues, effectively communicate with team members, and set exemplary working standards. Establishing strong relationships with all members of the community is essential for maintaining a positive perception of IT services. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is crucial, and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in this area. With prior experience as a Senior IT Technician or Network Manager, the IT Systems Manager should be adept at providing second/third line technical support. Key Responsibilities: Oversight of network infrastructure, Servers, workstations, and software management Administration of filtered Internet connectivity and remote connections across sites Management of Wi-Fi provision across various VLANs Administration of Microsoft 365 tenancy Maintenance of telephony systems Coordination with third-party IT service providers Management of backup systems and implementation of disaster contingencies Identification, planning, and costing of future developments and upgrades to the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets Preparation of annual IT spending budgets within agreed limits Supervision of the creation and implementation of designated IT policies Exploration and integration of emerging AI technologies in an educational setting Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
Service Asset and Configuration Management Analyst - Working with a dynamic financial organisation in the heart of the city, whilst not essential any previous Financial/Banking experience would be highly beneficial and will have at least 2+ years previous experience in a Business Systems Analyst/IT Business Analysts role. As a Service Asset and Configuration Management Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB) within the Atlassian platform as well as the source systems. You will collaborate with various teams, to manage and optimize our CMDB, enhancing our overall IT service management capabilities. You should possess excellent communication and team working skills and have confidence working on your own initiative. The role also involves making suggestions and improvements to processes and tooling, ensuring all processes are documented and followed and working with several data sources to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. You will have experience in process ownership, complex service delivery, and IT asset management. Strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail are also key to success in this role. Responsibilities: CMDB Configuration: Maintain and configure the CMDB schema to align with the company's IT infrastructure, services, and assets. Use Discovery to automatically discover and map the IT infrastructure assets. Managing user access. Data Integrity: Continuously monitor and improve data quality, accuracy, and consistency within the CMDB as well as the source systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Change Management: Oversee the CMDB in the context of change management, ensuring that changes to configuration items (CIs) are well-documented and approved, and that the CMDB is updated accordingly. CI Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships between CIs, ensuring the CMDB accurately reflects the interdependencies of IT components and business services using service mapping. Data Enrichment: Collaborate with various teams to enrich CMDB data with relevant information, such as technical specifications, vendor details, and ownership information. Audit and Compliance: Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with ITIL best practices and industry standards for CMDB management. Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports and provide insights to support decision-making, resource allocation, and improvement initiatives based on CMDB data. Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to CMDB processes, standards, and procedures. Collaboration: Work closely with Technology teams to understand their CMDB needs. Competencies A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment. Demonstrates curiosity Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others. Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness Skills and Experience Experience working within IT in an Asset Management capacity. Experience administering and managing a CMDB (Configuration Management Database) to monitor and manage the asset life cycle of devices including provisioning repairing and decommissioning to ensure efficient and effective best use of assets. Experience with Atlassian highly desirable ITIL 3 or 4 Foundation Knowledge of inventory systems (ie Lansweeper, Crowd Strike) Background in IT asset and configuration management. 4Experience with IT service management tools and platforms. Knowledge in working with either Asset Management and/or Configuration Management processes and systems or ITIL processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.
16/05/2024
Full time
Service Asset and Configuration Management Analyst - Working with a dynamic financial organisation in the heart of the city, whilst not essential any previous Financial/Banking experience would be highly beneficial and will have at least 2+ years previous experience in a Business Systems Analyst/IT Business Analysts role. As a Service Asset and Configuration Management Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB) within the Atlassian platform as well as the source systems. You will collaborate with various teams, to manage and optimize our CMDB, enhancing our overall IT service management capabilities. You should possess excellent communication and team working skills and have confidence working on your own initiative. The role also involves making suggestions and improvements to processes and tooling, ensuring all processes are documented and followed and working with several data sources to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. You will have experience in process ownership, complex service delivery, and IT asset management. Strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail are also key to success in this role. Responsibilities: CMDB Configuration: Maintain and configure the CMDB schema to align with the company's IT infrastructure, services, and assets. Use Discovery to automatically discover and map the IT infrastructure assets. Managing user access. Data Integrity: Continuously monitor and improve data quality, accuracy, and consistency within the CMDB as well as the source systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Change Management: Oversee the CMDB in the context of change management, ensuring that changes to configuration items (CIs) are well-documented and approved, and that the CMDB is updated accordingly. CI Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships between CIs, ensuring the CMDB accurately reflects the interdependencies of IT components and business services using service mapping. Data Enrichment: Collaborate with various teams to enrich CMDB data with relevant information, such as technical specifications, vendor details, and ownership information. Audit and Compliance: Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with ITIL best practices and industry standards for CMDB management. Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports and provide insights to support decision-making, resource allocation, and improvement initiatives based on CMDB data. Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to CMDB processes, standards, and procedures. Collaboration: Work closely with Technology teams to understand their CMDB needs. Competencies A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment. Demonstrates curiosity Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others. Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness Skills and Experience Experience working within IT in an Asset Management capacity. Experience administering and managing a CMDB (Configuration Management Database) to monitor and manage the asset life cycle of devices including provisioning repairing and decommissioning to ensure efficient and effective best use of assets. Experience with Atlassian highly desirable ITIL 3 or 4 Foundation Knowledge of inventory systems (ie Lansweeper, Crowd Strike) Background in IT asset and configuration management. 4Experience with IT service management tools and platforms. Knowledge in working with either Asset Management and/or Configuration Management processes and systems or ITIL processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.
Network Architect Farnborough and Corsham - 3/4 days a week onsite 4 Months £650 Umbrella Requires Active SC Clearance Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Virtual Network Solution Design Architect/Subject Matter Expert (SME) with experience of designing and building NSX-T services for workload domains within the VMware Software Defined Datacentres (SDDC) This would include the deployment of NSX Global Manager nodes to support NSX Federation across VMware Cloud Foundation instances. - Experience of NSX Edge virtual appliance deployment by using SDDC Manager, Deployment and life cycle management by using SDDC Manager workflows and NSX Manager with Automated password management using SDDC Manager. - Experience of vSphere HA recovery used across availability zones. - Experience of Uplink Policy Design - Experience of working with restraints of Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Security Requirements - Design experience within a Cloud-native environment and providing solutions which are affordable, good value and meet security and other relevant standards relating to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) - Architect required to create HLD, LLD and Build Scripts: Cisco NXOS underlay (not ACI) for which requirements are for a NSXT overlay. Virtual Network Microsegmentation, Integration with SDWAN, Network Packet Capture and Inspection. - Conduct testing and reporting result All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
16/05/2024
Project-based
Network Architect Farnborough and Corsham - 3/4 days a week onsite 4 Months £650 Umbrella Requires Active SC Clearance Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Virtual Network Solution Design Architect/Subject Matter Expert (SME) with experience of designing and building NSX-T services for workload domains within the VMware Software Defined Datacentres (SDDC) This would include the deployment of NSX Global Manager nodes to support NSX Federation across VMware Cloud Foundation instances. - Experience of NSX Edge virtual appliance deployment by using SDDC Manager, Deployment and life cycle management by using SDDC Manager workflows and NSX Manager with Automated password management using SDDC Manager. - Experience of vSphere HA recovery used across availability zones. - Experience of Uplink Policy Design - Experience of working with restraints of Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Security Requirements - Design experience within a Cloud-native environment and providing solutions which are affordable, good value and meet security and other relevant standards relating to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) - Architect required to create HLD, LLD and Build Scripts: Cisco NXOS underlay (not ACI) for which requirements are for a NSXT overlay. Virtual Network Microsegmentation, Integration with SDWAN, Network Packet Capture and Inspection. - Conduct testing and reporting result All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Cloud Infrastructure Architect Azure Landing Zone experience Birmingham, West Midlands Azure Infrastructure Architect £100,000 plus bonus and benefits Other Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect; Cloud Infrastructure Manager; Azure Infrastructure Specialist. Ideally people that have Azure Solutions Architect Certification or Azure Network Administrator Certification etc Must have Azure Landing zone experience Must have security/Firewalls experience IT Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design Lead role - MUST HAVE team leadership or management experience and qualities TOP TIER financial services firm in Birmingham looking.
16/05/2024
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Architect Azure Landing Zone experience Birmingham, West Midlands Azure Infrastructure Architect £100,000 plus bonus and benefits Other Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect; Cloud Infrastructure Manager; Azure Infrastructure Specialist. Ideally people that have Azure Solutions Architect Certification or Azure Network Administrator Certification etc Must have Azure Landing zone experience Must have security/Firewalls experience IT Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design Lead role - MUST HAVE team leadership or management experience and qualities TOP TIER financial services firm in Birmingham looking.
Title: Cyber Security Team Lead Location: Leeds - Hybrid Salary: Up to £80,000 Reports: 3 direct experienced reports and a graduate Requirements: Azure Security experience - Designing and implementing solutions Our client is currently seeking a Cyber Security Team Lead to join their security function in a newly created role. As a Cyber Security Team Leader, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and availability of our clients' data, while providing leadership and support to the Cyber Security Team. Purpose of the Role The primary responsibility of the Cyber Security Team Lead is to provide leadership in maintaining the integrity and availability of our client's data and serve as the interface for cyber security throughout the IT Department. You will be responsible for ensuring a secure infrastructure for the company's data and customers by utilising your leadership skills, analytical capabilities, and advanced knowledge in cyber security. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Cyber Security Team, including defining and managing rotas, proactive quality review of team activities, and adherence to processes and procedures. Confidently deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required. Create and manage the Security cloud migration process, identifying and resolving gaps through experience. Actively manage complaints and escalations, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become complaints/escalations. Develop, manage, and maintain the security of the firm's IT services, including patching, resolving vulnerabilities, and system hardening. Create and update security support documentation, including processes and procedures. Collaborate with the IT Department in implementing and maintaining security measures across the infrastructure. Act as the escalation point for security incidents, ensuring prompt incident management and response. Manage forensic investigations and reporting, engaging third-party specialists when required.s. Key Requirements Proven track record in leading a technical security team. Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and implementing Azure security technologies. Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM, Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, authentication systems, and log management. Strong knowledge of security approaches, including risk analysis, attack vectors, cryptography, and cyber security incident response best practices. If the above role sounds like the right step in your career then please get in touch for some more information.
16/05/2024
Full time
Title: Cyber Security Team Lead Location: Leeds - Hybrid Salary: Up to £80,000 Reports: 3 direct experienced reports and a graduate Requirements: Azure Security experience - Designing and implementing solutions Our client is currently seeking a Cyber Security Team Lead to join their security function in a newly created role. As a Cyber Security Team Leader, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and availability of our clients' data, while providing leadership and support to the Cyber Security Team. Purpose of the Role The primary responsibility of the Cyber Security Team Lead is to provide leadership in maintaining the integrity and availability of our client's data and serve as the interface for cyber security throughout the IT Department. You will be responsible for ensuring a secure infrastructure for the company's data and customers by utilising your leadership skills, analytical capabilities, and advanced knowledge in cyber security. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Cyber Security Team, including defining and managing rotas, proactive quality review of team activities, and adherence to processes and procedures. Confidently deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required. Create and manage the Security cloud migration process, identifying and resolving gaps through experience. Actively manage complaints and escalations, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become complaints/escalations. Develop, manage, and maintain the security of the firm's IT services, including patching, resolving vulnerabilities, and system hardening. Create and update security support documentation, including processes and procedures. Collaborate with the IT Department in implementing and maintaining security measures across the infrastructure. Act as the escalation point for security incidents, ensuring prompt incident management and response. Manage forensic investigations and reporting, engaging third-party specialists when required.s. Key Requirements Proven track record in leading a technical security team. Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and implementing Azure security technologies. Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM, Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, authentication systems, and log management. Strong knowledge of security approaches, including risk analysis, attack vectors, cryptography, and cyber security incident response best practices. If the above role sounds like the right step in your career then please get in touch for some more information.
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
16/05/2024
Full time
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Appian Administrator/Developer Work Location: Zurich, Hybrid 3-4 days per week in office Contract duration: 12 months contract + extendable Great opportunity for a Appian Administrator to join a fast-growing company based in the Zurich. The Appian BPM Application Administrator serves as the primary technical authority for Appian application operations and is responsible for managing all Appian related application deployments, administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support activities. This position will include a high degree of interaction with business and operations units to understand the functional needs of the users of the system as well as the various technology teams, which are responsible for integration points with the solutions. Technical Skills: Required Experience Hands on 3+ experience on Appian Upgrades and hotfix installations. Establishes and maintains user accounts, assigns file permissions and establishes password and account policies. Installs, upgrades, configures, tests, maintains and supports operating system software in a production environment. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Review's performance logs and monitors system performance. Troubleshoots and resolves system hardware, software and communications problems; creates Shell programs and utility scripts; performs configurations and adjustments to enhance database file capacity; performs automated and manual backup and restore processes. Installs, configures, and tests software packages. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values. Performs and/or oversees daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Performs and/or oversees daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. Provides team leadership and technical guidance to less experienced systems administrators. Configure Data Source, system properties and Deploy Application for new region setup. Coordinate with the application and database team to identify deployment failure reason and act according to the finding. Coordinate with business stakeholders on Appian related issues. Work with Appian support to manage Appian tickets. Manage/Plan Appian environment upgrades/license renewals. Manage/co-ordinate the Appian Release(application) Deployments Knowledge in Clustering EJB objects, Scalability and Reliability, JDBC connections and JMS connections. Good knowledge with change and incident management process
16/05/2024
Project-based
Appian Administrator/Developer Work Location: Zurich, Hybrid 3-4 days per week in office Contract duration: 12 months contract + extendable Great opportunity for a Appian Administrator to join a fast-growing company based in the Zurich. The Appian BPM Application Administrator serves as the primary technical authority for Appian application operations and is responsible for managing all Appian related application deployments, administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support activities. This position will include a high degree of interaction with business and operations units to understand the functional needs of the users of the system as well as the various technology teams, which are responsible for integration points with the solutions. Technical Skills: Required Experience Hands on 3+ experience on Appian Upgrades and hotfix installations. Establishes and maintains user accounts, assigns file permissions and establishes password and account policies. Installs, upgrades, configures, tests, maintains and supports operating system software in a production environment. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Review's performance logs and monitors system performance. Troubleshoots and resolves system hardware, software and communications problems; creates Shell programs and utility scripts; performs configurations and adjustments to enhance database file capacity; performs automated and manual backup and restore processes. Installs, configures, and tests software packages. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values. Performs and/or oversees daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Performs and/or oversees daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. Provides team leadership and technical guidance to less experienced systems administrators. Configure Data Source, system properties and Deploy Application for new region setup. Coordinate with the application and database team to identify deployment failure reason and act according to the finding. Coordinate with business stakeholders on Appian related issues. Work with Appian support to manage Appian tickets. Manage/Plan Appian environment upgrades/license renewals. Manage/co-ordinate the Appian Release(application) Deployments Knowledge in Clustering EJB objects, Scalability and Reliability, JDBC connections and JMS connections. Good knowledge with change and incident management process
Global Data Quality & Data Management Specialist Preferred start date: end of May/early June End date/period: 4 months + option to extend Hybrid working - 2/3 days in Eindhoven per week Our client enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for Embedded applications, our client is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,500 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.29 billion in 2023. Our client has initiated its digital transformation in 2021, with a strategic investment in modernizing its digital infrastructure. One of the key pillars of its Digital Transformation is Enterprise Data, which resulted mid-2023 in the set-up of a Central Data Office, headed by a CDO. This newly formed team aims at maximizing the power of data, analytics, AI and ML, to enable making informed decisions, to improve our customers and employee experience, operational efficiency as well of growth. The Central Data Office team is structured around key areas of capabilities, such as Data Analytics Portfolio, Data Platforms, Data Architecture, Data Literacy and Data Governance. We are looking for a Global Data Quality Specialist, to complement their Data Governance team. The Data Quality Specialist will be ensuring adherence to our client's enterprise data governance framework for data practices, policies, standards and data quality improvement, both at a technical and functional level. Your key responsibilities : . Engage with internal stakeholders of our data domains, supporting implementation of the overall enterprise data quality roadmap . Help establish the roles and responsibilities as well as principles related to Data Quality in our data domains, ensuring accountability for the development of data stewardship and data assets of our client . Facilitate the development and implementation of high Data Quality standards to ensure reliability, consistency, and completeness, in close collaboration with Data Governance: definition of business rules, use of corporate tools, development of data quality dashboards, adoption of policies and best practices, applied at raw data (including data profiling) as well as data products . Help implement detailed data quality knowledge to key stakeholders including data stewards, owners and sometimes even Project Owners at a higher level. Securing consistency and effectiveness by using workflow, processes (issues management: identification and resolution, escalation process), life cycle management . Help establish data quality metrics, monitor frequently, ensure adoption to quality requirements, coordinate improvement plans Your team: You will report to the Data Governance, Literacy & Change management Manager. Together, you will make critical contribution to the implementation of the Data Strategy and Digital Transformation journey at our client. The team offers high level of energy and passion, open collaboration environment and opportunities to learn from each other for personal growth. Your profile: * Have Master degree in Data management/Analytics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or related field, and 5-10 years of experience in the industry or a service company in close relation with Data Quality and Data Management in a Data Mesh environment * Strong understanding of data governance & data management practices, with demonstrated experience in implementing Data Quality in federated data domains * Knowledge and understanding of data and technological landscape (DTAP) of transactional systems, data management, processes and data analytics consumption * Knowledge of data quality related frameworks, best practices, privacy, regulatory requirements (such as SOX or GDPR) and emerging technologies such as AI/ML and Generative AI * Strong communication skills used to drive change & guide data (quality) stewardship * Demonstrate interpersonal capacities to collaborate and relate openly with diverse groups of international stakeholders across organizations * With strong attention to detail and accuracy, you are reliable, accountable, a curious and persistent team player, proactive, structured, with drive and autonomy. Your hands-on mentality help you achieve results together with your project team * Have a strong drive to work out loud while gaining control and governing of your data landscape * Be able to seamlessly explain various Data Quality Dimensions and provide easy examples to get stakeholders to adopt and make swift steps forward in consistent scorecard * At least 1 year of experience with Informatica IDQ and/or CDQ in an enterprise environment * Experience with Enterprise Data Governance Solutions such as Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog, Axon, Collibra, Alation or others * Agile/SCRUM Project management (including Jira tool) would be a plus * Experience within the Semiconductor industry as a nice-to-have
16/05/2024
Project-based
Global Data Quality & Data Management Specialist Preferred start date: end of May/early June End date/period: 4 months + option to extend Hybrid working - 2/3 days in Eindhoven per week Our client enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for Embedded applications, our client is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,500 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.29 billion in 2023. Our client has initiated its digital transformation in 2021, with a strategic investment in modernizing its digital infrastructure. One of the key pillars of its Digital Transformation is Enterprise Data, which resulted mid-2023 in the set-up of a Central Data Office, headed by a CDO. This newly formed team aims at maximizing the power of data, analytics, AI and ML, to enable making informed decisions, to improve our customers and employee experience, operational efficiency as well of growth. The Central Data Office team is structured around key areas of capabilities, such as Data Analytics Portfolio, Data Platforms, Data Architecture, Data Literacy and Data Governance. We are looking for a Global Data Quality Specialist, to complement their Data Governance team. The Data Quality Specialist will be ensuring adherence to our client's enterprise data governance framework for data practices, policies, standards and data quality improvement, both at a technical and functional level. Your key responsibilities : . Engage with internal stakeholders of our data domains, supporting implementation of the overall enterprise data quality roadmap . Help establish the roles and responsibilities as well as principles related to Data Quality in our data domains, ensuring accountability for the development of data stewardship and data assets of our client . Facilitate the development and implementation of high Data Quality standards to ensure reliability, consistency, and completeness, in close collaboration with Data Governance: definition of business rules, use of corporate tools, development of data quality dashboards, adoption of policies and best practices, applied at raw data (including data profiling) as well as data products . Help implement detailed data quality knowledge to key stakeholders including data stewards, owners and sometimes even Project Owners at a higher level. Securing consistency and effectiveness by using workflow, processes (issues management: identification and resolution, escalation process), life cycle management . Help establish data quality metrics, monitor frequently, ensure adoption to quality requirements, coordinate improvement plans Your team: You will report to the Data Governance, Literacy & Change management Manager. Together, you will make critical contribution to the implementation of the Data Strategy and Digital Transformation journey at our client. The team offers high level of energy and passion, open collaboration environment and opportunities to learn from each other for personal growth. Your profile: * Have Master degree in Data management/Analytics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or related field, and 5-10 years of experience in the industry or a service company in close relation with Data Quality and Data Management in a Data Mesh environment * Strong understanding of data governance & data management practices, with demonstrated experience in implementing Data Quality in federated data domains * Knowledge and understanding of data and technological landscape (DTAP) of transactional systems, data management, processes and data analytics consumption * Knowledge of data quality related frameworks, best practices, privacy, regulatory requirements (such as SOX or GDPR) and emerging technologies such as AI/ML and Generative AI * Strong communication skills used to drive change & guide data (quality) stewardship * Demonstrate interpersonal capacities to collaborate and relate openly with diverse groups of international stakeholders across organizations * With strong attention to detail and accuracy, you are reliable, accountable, a curious and persistent team player, proactive, structured, with drive and autonomy. Your hands-on mentality help you achieve results together with your project team * Have a strong drive to work out loud while gaining control and governing of your data landscape * Be able to seamlessly explain various Data Quality Dimensions and provide easy examples to get stakeholders to adopt and make swift steps forward in consistent scorecard * At least 1 year of experience with Informatica IDQ and/or CDQ in an enterprise environment * Experience with Enterprise Data Governance Solutions such as Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog, Axon, Collibra, Alation or others * Agile/SCRUM Project management (including Jira tool) would be a plus * Experience within the Semiconductor industry as a nice-to-have
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Portsmouth, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Team Leader to join a blue chip organisation in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This Role will be site based, with occasional shifts based remotely. Due to company SLA's, candidates must live within one hour travel time of Portsmouth. Due to the nature of the end client, there is a requirement for financial background checks Shift patterns - 24x7 cover, average of 38hrs per week. Mixture of 8/9 and 12hr shifts The Infrastructure Team Leader is key to the Service Delivery organization within the client Programme. It is both reactive and proactive. It is a customer facing position in a demanding support organization. The primary role is communication, having the ability to articulate complex problems to the customer in pressure situations, to think clearly and logically and to help resolve problems when they occur. This role is a 24/7 365 role. Key Skills: * Communication both written and verbal * Enterprise Level Infrastructure Understanding/Troubleshooting (Linux, DB2, MQ, Microsoft Windows Server, Network) * Service Level Management (Incident, Problem and Change Management) Operational Responsibilities: * Technical Management. * Coordination of Command Center and Technical Teams for problem determination and recovery * Identify and implement service improvements. * Own and drive all service incidents through to service recovery. * Planning and Implementation of weekend maintenance period tasks * Manage change activity on live services. * Shift lead for Command Center team Additional Responsibilities: * Participate in 24/7 Rotating Shift Pattern * Support end to end Project life cycle by working with project teams to assess, plan, document and implement new solutions/upgrades into the live client Services * Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider Command Center Team and roles * Participate in meetings requiring Technical Lead input for issues, solutions and planning affecting the Command Center and client Services "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
16/05/2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Team Leader to join a blue chip organisation in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This Role will be site based, with occasional shifts based remotely. Due to company SLA's, candidates must live within one hour travel time of Portsmouth. Due to the nature of the end client, there is a requirement for financial background checks Shift patterns - 24x7 cover, average of 38hrs per week. Mixture of 8/9 and 12hr shifts The Infrastructure Team Leader is key to the Service Delivery organization within the client Programme. It is both reactive and proactive. It is a customer facing position in a demanding support organization. The primary role is communication, having the ability to articulate complex problems to the customer in pressure situations, to think clearly and logically and to help resolve problems when they occur. This role is a 24/7 365 role. Key Skills: * Communication both written and verbal * Enterprise Level Infrastructure Understanding/Troubleshooting (Linux, DB2, MQ, Microsoft Windows Server, Network) * Service Level Management (Incident, Problem and Change Management) Operational Responsibilities: * Technical Management. * Coordination of Command Center and Technical Teams for problem determination and recovery * Identify and implement service improvements. * Own and drive all service incidents through to service recovery. * Planning and Implementation of weekend maintenance period tasks * Manage change activity on live services. * Shift lead for Command Center team Additional Responsibilities: * Participate in 24/7 Rotating Shift Pattern * Support end to end Project life cycle by working with project teams to assess, plan, document and implement new solutions/upgrades into the live client Services * Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider Command Center Team and roles * Participate in meetings requiring Technical Lead input for issues, solutions and planning affecting the Command Center and client Services "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
15/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Job Description Role Overview: SHIFT PATTERNS 3 DAYS 8AM-4PM 2 DAYS 12PM -8PM We're seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.
15/05/2024
Full time
Job Description Role Overview: SHIFT PATTERNS 3 DAYS 8AM-4PM 2 DAYS 12PM -8PM We're seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.
Senior Software Engineers with a background in software development using C#/.NET are required by this major client, who is creating a new start up engineering capability in their Leeds offices, where you will provide best in class technical solutions on all three major Public Clouds to a wide range of major Public Sector organisations. As a result of the work that they do, this client requires applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements. In order to secure one of these Lead Software Engineer roles you must come from a Software Development background and still be technically hands on with coding/Scripting. You will also have good experience in client/stakeholder management, team leadership and organisational skills as well as being able to demonstrate the following experience: Be a subject matter expert in full stack C#/.Net Core. Hands on experience Front End technologies, such as React or Angular. Demonstrable experience mentoring and quality checking the work of junior engineers whilst building distributed systems and secure products at scale. Have an understanding of design practices, system architecture and conducting code reviews. Experience using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc) Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices best practices. Extensive experience with CI/CD tooling (Github Actions, CircleCI etc) Experience building infrastructure testing within the pipeline for automated deployments Knowledge of Database systems and models This is an opportunity for significant growth, but with a start-up feel and mentality. In this role you will have the chance to build and be part of a new concept. This client is creating an onshore engineering team to gain access to a new segment of the technology market where there is opportunity for significant growth. They are looking for people to help establish the culture and ways of working of the team so we are well placed to make the most of this opportunity. We need help in curating and evolving this culture over time as it's the most important element to the business. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
15/05/2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineers with a background in software development using C#/.NET are required by this major client, who is creating a new start up engineering capability in their Leeds offices, where you will provide best in class technical solutions on all three major Public Clouds to a wide range of major Public Sector organisations. As a result of the work that they do, this client requires applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements. In order to secure one of these Lead Software Engineer roles you must come from a Software Development background and still be technically hands on with coding/Scripting. You will also have good experience in client/stakeholder management, team leadership and organisational skills as well as being able to demonstrate the following experience: Be a subject matter expert in full stack C#/.Net Core. Hands on experience Front End technologies, such as React or Angular. Demonstrable experience mentoring and quality checking the work of junior engineers whilst building distributed systems and secure products at scale. Have an understanding of design practices, system architecture and conducting code reviews. Experience using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc) Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices best practices. Extensive experience with CI/CD tooling (Github Actions, CircleCI etc) Experience building infrastructure testing within the pipeline for automated deployments Knowledge of Database systems and models This is an opportunity for significant growth, but with a start-up feel and mentality. In this role you will have the chance to build and be part of a new concept. This client is creating an onshore engineering team to gain access to a new segment of the technology market where there is opportunity for significant growth. They are looking for people to help establish the culture and ways of working of the team so we are well placed to make the most of this opportunity. We need help in curating and evolving this culture over time as it's the most important element to the business. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
15/05/2024
Full time
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Cloud IT Solutions Technical Consultant - Service Desk Consultant Permanent - Chippenham Onsite/Hybrid Working £45,000 - £60,000 Must Drive - Happy to Travel as needed. You will be an experienced Technical Consultant with a methodical approach to problem-solving who has an enthusiastic "can do" attitude. You have ambition and a growth mindset so you will be keen to learn, progress and are willing to study to become an exceptional IT professional. MAIN DUTIES * Architect, Design, and Implement Modern Cloud IT Solutions * Completion of Infrastructure, Cyber Risk and Microsoft 365 Adoption Consultancy * Escalation Technical Resource for Project Engineers * Work as part of our dedicated Projects Team away from the Service Desk * Support and guide our customers on their Technical Roadmap * Work with the Projects Administrator to ensure projects are a success * Assist the commercial team with technical roadmaps and presales consultancy ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * At least 4 years' experience progressing through a service desk 1st/2nd/3rd line to Technical Consultant * Microsoft Azure (Migration, Deployment and Management of services) * Microsoft 365 including Modern Endpoint Management and Security * Hyper-V/VMware in both on-premises and hybrid deployments * Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Firewalls, port forwarding and NAT etc.) * Comfortable communicating at all levels including Management, Senior Leadership Team and Board/Directors * Design and implementation of technical roadmaps, from start to finish. QUALIFICATIONS * Desirable Microsoft Certifications (MS-100/101, AZ-104, MS-500) * Desirable Security Certifications (Security+, CEH) WHAT WE OFFER People & Culture is the heartbeat. We believe success is built from within and is why we are incredibly proud of our team, our working environment and our fun, friendly and inclusive office culture. We live by our values. It is a fast paced, energetic and fun environment to be in. As an employee we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best in your field of work. * Unlimited holiday * Performance and salary reviews * Enrolment into the Academy, aimed on your training and development needs with time available to complete during working hours * Access to online courses, work related plus more, all at your fingertips * Auto Enrolment pension scheme * Staff and Customer referral scheme * Great working atmosphere and balanced work environment - we are high performance and we take good care of each other * Employee socials and events run by our Social Committee * Lots of cake and fruit * And of course, you get to work for a fast-growing, modern, market leader like us! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic company offering a great culture and the chance to build a successful career. NOTES 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri, due to the nature of the job some occasional work at weekends and outside of normal hours may be required. Travel to customer sites may be required so the ability to travel as and when required is essential. This role requires a DBS and BPSS check as well as you to obtain SC clearance (fully funded). "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
15/05/2024
Full time
Cloud IT Solutions Technical Consultant - Service Desk Consultant Permanent - Chippenham Onsite/Hybrid Working £45,000 - £60,000 Must Drive - Happy to Travel as needed. You will be an experienced Technical Consultant with a methodical approach to problem-solving who has an enthusiastic "can do" attitude. You have ambition and a growth mindset so you will be keen to learn, progress and are willing to study to become an exceptional IT professional. MAIN DUTIES * Architect, Design, and Implement Modern Cloud IT Solutions * Completion of Infrastructure, Cyber Risk and Microsoft 365 Adoption Consultancy * Escalation Technical Resource for Project Engineers * Work as part of our dedicated Projects Team away from the Service Desk * Support and guide our customers on their Technical Roadmap * Work with the Projects Administrator to ensure projects are a success * Assist the commercial team with technical roadmaps and presales consultancy ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * At least 4 years' experience progressing through a service desk 1st/2nd/3rd line to Technical Consultant * Microsoft Azure (Migration, Deployment and Management of services) * Microsoft 365 including Modern Endpoint Management and Security * Hyper-V/VMware in both on-premises and hybrid deployments * Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Firewalls, port forwarding and NAT etc.) * Comfortable communicating at all levels including Management, Senior Leadership Team and Board/Directors * Design and implementation of technical roadmaps, from start to finish. QUALIFICATIONS * Desirable Microsoft Certifications (MS-100/101, AZ-104, MS-500) * Desirable Security Certifications (Security+, CEH) WHAT WE OFFER People & Culture is the heartbeat. We believe success is built from within and is why we are incredibly proud of our team, our working environment and our fun, friendly and inclusive office culture. We live by our values. It is a fast paced, energetic and fun environment to be in. As an employee we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best in your field of work. * Unlimited holiday * Performance and salary reviews * Enrolment into the Academy, aimed on your training and development needs with time available to complete during working hours * Access to online courses, work related plus more, all at your fingertips * Auto Enrolment pension scheme * Staff and Customer referral scheme * Great working atmosphere and balanced work environment - we are high performance and we take good care of each other * Employee socials and events run by our Social Committee * Lots of cake and fruit * And of course, you get to work for a fast-growing, modern, market leader like us! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic company offering a great culture and the chance to build a successful career. NOTES 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri, due to the nature of the job some occasional work at weekends and outside of normal hours may be required. Travel to customer sites may be required so the ability to travel as and when required is essential. This role requires a DBS and BPSS check as well as you to obtain SC clearance (fully funded). "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
14/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred