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 Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
03/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
03/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Sr. .NET Product Engineer. This engineer will be doing full stack custom application development. They will work with .Net, C#, MVC, Javascript, jQuery, HTML 5, etc. Responsibilities: The Sr .NET Product Engineer I is responsible for delivering custom business solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. The individual will drive the design and development of user interfaces, business objectives and overall infrastructure. Analyze, design, configure, develop and implement intermediate-level solutions to meet business needs and objectives. Provide Level 3 support. Investigates operational or systematic problems and provides resolution using intermediate analytical skills and tools as necessary. Prepare project proposals and develop project plans. May lead small projects. Maintain up-to-date awareness of current and future directions of business industry and associated technologies. Investigate and document present procedures as liaison with user departments. May develop and maintain application security, design and documentation according to legal compliance requirements. Qualifications & Requirements A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in mechanical, computer, or electrical engineering discipline. 8 plus years of software development experience with 6 plus years of web-based software development in .NET technologies (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Docker, MVC, SQL Server). Prior experience developing MSOffice add-Ins in Word, Outlook and Excel Prior experience with ASP.NET MVC (versions 4 and up), .NET Core, WCF, Restful services, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5/CSS3, React, responsive design, and Dependency Injection frameworks are desired. Experience with ORM with different tools such as Entity Framework and LINQ. Experience working with container-based solutions Experience with continuous integration with Azure DevOps, Git (or similar). Should have strong understanding of SOA, TDD, SOLID principles, and systems architecture concepts. Must be familiar with agile or other iterative development methodologies. Technologies/Software Must understand Microsoft Windows Operating system architecture Must understand Microsoft Windows Office System Ability to participate in all aspects of application SDLC including Agile methodologies Must have experience the Microsoft Visual Studio and ADO Must participate in daily team scrums and code reviews Must understand Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Visual Studio 2019/2021 Azure DevOps .NET Framework, .NET Core, Rest API services, WCF Services C#, VB.NET, JQuery, JavaScript, Typescript, React, LINQ, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap SQL Server, PostgreSQL Docker MVC Framework Entity Framework Knowledge of SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) and N-Tier Architecture.
03/05/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Sr. .NET Product Engineer. This engineer will be doing full stack custom application development. They will work with .Net, C#, MVC, Javascript, jQuery, HTML 5, etc. Responsibilities: The Sr .NET Product Engineer I is responsible for delivering custom business solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. The individual will drive the design and development of user interfaces, business objectives and overall infrastructure. Analyze, design, configure, develop and implement intermediate-level solutions to meet business needs and objectives. Provide Level 3 support. Investigates operational or systematic problems and provides resolution using intermediate analytical skills and tools as necessary. Prepare project proposals and develop project plans. May lead small projects. Maintain up-to-date awareness of current and future directions of business industry and associated technologies. Investigate and document present procedures as liaison with user departments. May develop and maintain application security, design and documentation according to legal compliance requirements. Qualifications & Requirements A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in mechanical, computer, or electrical engineering discipline. 8 plus years of software development experience with 6 plus years of web-based software development in .NET technologies (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Docker, MVC, SQL Server). Prior experience developing MSOffice add-Ins in Word, Outlook and Excel Prior experience with ASP.NET MVC (versions 4 and up), .NET Core, WCF, Restful services, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5/CSS3, React, responsive design, and Dependency Injection frameworks are desired. Experience with ORM with different tools such as Entity Framework and LINQ. Experience working with container-based solutions Experience with continuous integration with Azure DevOps, Git (or similar). Should have strong understanding of SOA, TDD, SOLID principles, and systems architecture concepts. Must be familiar with agile or other iterative development methodologies. Technologies/Software Must understand Microsoft Windows Operating system architecture Must understand Microsoft Windows Office System Ability to participate in all aspects of application SDLC including Agile methodologies Must have experience the Microsoft Visual Studio and ADO Must participate in daily team scrums and code reviews Must understand Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Visual Studio 2019/2021 Azure DevOps .NET Framework, .NET Core, Rest API services, WCF Services C#, VB.NET, JQuery, JavaScript, Typescript, React, LINQ, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap SQL Server, PostgreSQL Docker MVC Framework Entity Framework Knowledge of SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) and N-Tier Architecture.
NO SPONSORSHIP Senior Product Engineer II - C# Salary: $140k to $170k plus bonus Location: Chicago, IL 3 days in office 2 days remote Looking for a candidate with 10+ years C# Fullstack Development to develop custom applications legal, finance, HR, risk etc., You will be responsible for delivering custom business solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. You will perform analysis, design and implementation of solutions. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's Degree 8 plus years of software development experience with 6 plus years of web-based software development in .NET technologies (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Docker, MVC, SQL Server). Experience developing MSOffice add-Ins in Word, Outlook and Excel Experience with ASP.NET MVC (versions 4 and up), .NET Core, WCF, Restful services, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5/CSS3, React, responsive design, and Dependency Injection frameworks are desired. Experience working with container-based solutions Experience with continuous integration with Azure DevOps, Git (or similar). Experience in a law firm or global professional services environment preferred. Technologies/Software Core Technologies Must understand Microsoft Windows Operating system architecture Must understand Microsoft Windows Office System Ability to participate in all aspects of application SDLC including Agile methodologies Must have experience the Microsoft Visual Studio and ADO Must participate in daily team scrums and code reviews Must understand Microsoft SQL Server
03/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Senior Product Engineer II - C# Salary: $140k to $170k plus bonus Location: Chicago, IL 3 days in office 2 days remote Looking for a candidate with 10+ years C# Fullstack Development to develop custom applications legal, finance, HR, risk etc., You will be responsible for delivering custom business solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. You will perform analysis, design and implementation of solutions. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's Degree 8 plus years of software development experience with 6 plus years of web-based software development in .NET technologies (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Docker, MVC, SQL Server). Experience developing MSOffice add-Ins in Word, Outlook and Excel Experience with ASP.NET MVC (versions 4 and up), .NET Core, WCF, Restful services, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5/CSS3, React, responsive design, and Dependency Injection frameworks are desired. Experience working with container-based solutions Experience with continuous integration with Azure DevOps, Git (or similar). Experience in a law firm or global professional services environment preferred. Technologies/Software Core Technologies Must understand Microsoft Windows Operating system architecture Must understand Microsoft Windows Office System Ability to participate in all aspects of application SDLC including Agile methodologies Must have experience the Microsoft Visual Studio and ADO Must participate in daily team scrums and code reviews Must understand Microsoft SQL Server
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
03/05/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office This role is a hybrid position and can be based in either their Dorking (Surrey) or Basingstoke (Hampshire) offices with the expectation of being in the office 4 - 6 times per month. The overall package is worth around £80-85k. A leading financial services company are recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take a lead position within their infrastructure team: - with a requirement to be a senior technical engineer and lead by example. - a core element of this role is having the ability to affect technical change in their environment. - this can be as simple as leading new migrations, implementing new software or leading the support of their new Azure Cloud environment. - but you need to have the ability to articulate this and demonstrate what you have done and bring to the table. An understanding or appreciation of Azure and DevOps, is an advantage, but not essential as they are slowly moving their environment over to an infrastructure that supports Azure, although this will only be a small percentage of their estate and they have a hybrid on-prem/cloud (potentially around 20%) model. This is a great role working in a team where career progression is actively encouraged. Ideally you will possess core skills within Wintel/VMware technologies, have a DevOps appreciation and understanding, but this is definitely not a DevOps role. Any knowledge of Nutanix or the willingness to learn it as a new technology is well received and the ability to take on new technology and role with it is important. The primary day to day work for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus will consist of: Individuals in the Senior Infrastructure Engineer position are responsible for designing system and infrastructure architectures spanning the whole range of hardware and software technologies in their designated field, using approved system engineering practices. They will develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logical and technical IT architecture. They will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organisation, from strategic decision making to project level planning. They will gain organisational commitment for all high-level Infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. They will work closely with decision makers throughout the organisation to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective information processing and communication technologies. They will benchmark, analyse, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the relevant IT Infrastructure and IT systems. They will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve complex systems/software/networking/infrastructure applications and infrastructure issues. They are responsible for planning, designing and analysing the organisations operating system(s), storage management, agents/instrumentation, systems management, security, network, web administration, database management, automation, and application technical stacks. Additionally, this position may require working knowledge of multiple computing/networking platforms (including physical, virtual, and cloud,) while ensuring high levels of data quality and availability. They are also responsible for capacity planning, backup and restore process design, performance analysis, and developing data disaster recovery plans. Principal Duties and Responsibilities for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps role: Designs, builds and deploys solutions across the relevant infrastructure technologies, including Humanas Azure tenant. Designs automation of infrastructure as a service and capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web sites, data services, IoT, etc. Leads technical deployments that involve multiple IT teams and stakeholders. Develops and enhances the orchestration and automation of cloud enablement tools. Designs a highly scalable and redundant physical or virtual infrastructure to support the companys future growth. Provides innovative suggestions for complex implementation solutions. Creates documentation and implementation plans to allow support teams to build and manage the relevant environment. Develops and manages an infrastructure capacity plan. Required Skillset for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus position: Possess significantly developed hands-on technical expertise in multiple key operating systems or subsystem areas. Have some experience in creating as well as using Scripting and other tools to automate routine tasks - Ability to automate manual tasks using Scripting languages (eg Shell, python, Perl, bash). Drive resolution of technical problems in a methodical and professional manner. Effectively summarise and clearly communicate software/hardware problems involving multiple support teams. Some Azure/Cloud exposure, with a DevOps understanding. Demonstrable related work experience (Wintel, VMWare) any experience with Nutanix Converged technologies, including Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor or AHV. Windows OS Configuring & troubleshooting 2016, 2019 and 2022 (nice to have). VMware Virtualisation 6.5+. AD/DNS/GPO configuration. ITIL Framework grounding (Incident, Change, etc). Any Scripting knowledge is an advantage. Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office This role is a hybrid position and can be based in either their Dorking (Surrey) or Basingstoke (Hampshire) offices with the expectation of being in the office 4 - 6 times per month. The overall package is worth around £80-85k. A leading financial services company are recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take a lead position within their infrastructure team: - with a requirement to be a senior technical engineer and lead by example. - a core element of this role is having the ability to affect technical change in their environment. - this can be as simple as leading new migrations, implementing new software or leading the support of their new Azure Cloud environment. - but you need to have the ability to articulate this and demonstrate what you have done and bring to the table. An understanding or appreciation of Azure and DevOps, is an advantage, but not essential as they are slowly moving their environment over to an infrastructure that supports Azure, although this will only be a small percentage of their estate and they have a hybrid on-prem/cloud (potentially around 20%) model. This is a great role working in a team where career progression is actively encouraged. Ideally you will possess core skills within Wintel/VMware technologies, have a DevOps appreciation and understanding, but this is definitely not a DevOps role. Any knowledge of Nutanix or the willingness to learn it as a new technology is well received and the ability to take on new technology and role with it is important. The primary day to day work for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus will consist of: Individuals in the Senior Infrastructure Engineer position are responsible for designing system and infrastructure architectures spanning the whole range of hardware and software technologies in their designated field, using approved system engineering practices. They will develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logical and technical IT architecture. They will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organisation, from strategic decision making to project level planning. They will gain organisational commitment for all high-level Infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. They will work closely with decision makers throughout the organisation to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective information processing and communication technologies. They will benchmark, analyse, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the relevant IT Infrastructure and IT systems. They will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve complex systems/software/networking/infrastructure applications and infrastructure issues. They are responsible for planning, designing and analysing the organisations operating system(s), storage management, agents/instrumentation, systems management, security, network, web administration, database management, automation, and application technical stacks. Additionally, this position may require working knowledge of multiple computing/networking platforms (including physical, virtual, and cloud,) while ensuring high levels of data quality and availability. They are also responsible for capacity planning, backup and restore process design, performance analysis, and developing data disaster recovery plans. Principal Duties and Responsibilities for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps role: Designs, builds and deploys solutions across the relevant infrastructure technologies, including Humanas Azure tenant. Designs automation of infrastructure as a service and capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web sites, data services, IoT, etc. Leads technical deployments that involve multiple IT teams and stakeholders. Develops and enhances the orchestration and automation of cloud enablement tools. Designs a highly scalable and redundant physical or virtual infrastructure to support the companys future growth. Provides innovative suggestions for complex implementation solutions. Creates documentation and implementation plans to allow support teams to build and manage the relevant environment. Develops and manages an infrastructure capacity plan. Required Skillset for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus position: Possess significantly developed hands-on technical expertise in multiple key operating systems or subsystem areas. Have some experience in creating as well as using Scripting and other tools to automate routine tasks - Ability to automate manual tasks using Scripting languages (eg Shell, python, Perl, bash). Drive resolution of technical problems in a methodical and professional manner. Effectively summarise and clearly communicate software/hardware problems involving multiple support teams. Some Azure/Cloud exposure, with a DevOps understanding. Demonstrable related work experience (Wintel, VMWare) any experience with Nutanix Converged technologies, including Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor or AHV. Windows OS Configuring & troubleshooting 2016, 2019 and 2022 (nice to have). VMware Virtualisation 6.5+. AD/DNS/GPO configuration. ITIL Framework grounding (Incident, Change, etc). Any Scripting knowledge is an advantage. Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
03/05/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
03/05/2024
Full time
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, Europe and Australia. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: WAF Engineer: DevOps Automation (F5 Focused) Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Sheffield Duration: Until 30/11/24 Role Description: F5 WAF Engineer - in-depth knowledge of F5 BIG-IP and NGNIX+WAF(Not F5 Platform/network) As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3 Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases.
03/05/2024
Project-based
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, Europe and Australia. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: WAF Engineer: DevOps Automation (F5 Focused) Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Sheffield Duration: Until 30/11/24 Role Description: F5 WAF Engineer - in-depth knowledge of F5 BIG-IP and NGNIX+WAF(Not F5 Platform/network) As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3 Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases.
OLE Description: F5 WAF Engineer - in-depth knowledge of F5 BIG-IP and NGNIX+WAF(Not F5 Platform/network) As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3 Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases
03/05/2024
Project-based
OLE Description: F5 WAF Engineer - in-depth knowledge of F5 BIG-IP and NGNIX+WAF(Not F5 Platform/network) As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3 Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases
*3 days working from London office* Manage the Cyber Test and Validation process, Support Cyber Risk Assessment and drive Cyber Assurance programme across the bank through: Conduct cyber assessment of projects helping to drive adoption of application and infrastructure security controls and best practices. Advise on leading edge engineering to protect the bank's network from security risks related to web, mobile, web services, and Client Server architectures. Conduct risk reviews of 3rd party systems and applications to assess the standard and proprietary application security controls used by the application (eg authentication, authorization, input validation, output sanitization, error handling, application resilience) against bank policies and standards. Work with different teams in various jurisdictions where specific technology and cybersecurity regulations create requirements that are not directly supported by our global framework. Drive implementation of security controls in various platforms by working with technology infrastructure teams. Demonstrate deep understanding, passion and thought leadership for Information and Cybersecurity and its impact of new technologies, services and solutions. Investigate, coordinate and address Information and Cybersecurity incidents Act as liaison for global team in coordinating collection and preservation of forensic evidence in support of security event investigation. Analyse potential infrastructure security incidents to determine if incident qualifies as a legitimate security breach. Collaborate with stakeholders to continually operate and improve a world-class cyber program by providing input into the uplift of sensory tools, detection tuning, and access to data sources to increase detection effectiveness. Convey complicated technical analysis to management via investigation synopses, graphical depictions of attacks, and comprehensive presentations. Act as a liaison to stakeholders, including those outside of the technology team(s), during security investigations and incidents Respond to regulatory requests regarding security incidents, as well as the relevant protective and detective security measures. Report the status of ongoing incidents, as well as the follow-up actions for resolved incidents to management Support Compliance, regulatory, or litigation related investigations by coordinating e-discovery, evidence collection and other such activities. Communicating status and risks in a succinct, direct and open manner for proper issue management life cycle tracking. Drafting responses to requests for information from regulators in the jurisdictions in which the bank operates Coordinating engagements with regulators, including periodic reporting, preparation of presentations and written deliverables Conducting analysis to identify potential gaps and issues from ongoing changes of regulatory requirement of relevance to the bank's business and risk environments Preparing presentations and written products on regulatory trends and issues to inform leadership decisions Coordinating with counterparts in other jurisdictions and regional stakeholders (eg Legal, Compliance, Preferred Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 10+ years of experience with a mix of Cybersecurity, Systems, Infrastructure, Network, and Cloud experience. Broad technical security skills in multiple technology areas such as applications deployments, endpoints, data, infrastructure, cloud, DNS, PKI, Email, OS (Windows, MAC,.NIX), SDN, encryption, forensics, authentication, Firewalls, proxies, identity and access control, BC/DR, remote access, and cryptography. Extensive experience in architecting and engineering complex security solutions utilizing and interpreting models to implement company policies, standards globally. Familiarity with techniques/methodologies such as "Attack and Defensive" methods, Threat Hunting, Threat modelling, Reverse engineering, Vulnerability Management, Data modelling, Evaluation of security products/services, Metrics development, etc. Proficiency and experience in automation and Scripting using Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Demonstrated experience with utilizing and migrating to one or more cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, and AWS. Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud, and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus. Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, CRISC, GIAC, Azure and AWS equivalent) preferred. Ability to synthesize data, conceptualize and get to the root cause of processes that created the risk. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced IT environment. Good understanding of COBIT and ITIL processes including change, incident and problem management. Experience in Financial Services is a nice to have but not mandatory. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing
03/05/2024
Full time
*3 days working from London office* Manage the Cyber Test and Validation process, Support Cyber Risk Assessment and drive Cyber Assurance programme across the bank through: Conduct cyber assessment of projects helping to drive adoption of application and infrastructure security controls and best practices. Advise on leading edge engineering to protect the bank's network from security risks related to web, mobile, web services, and Client Server architectures. Conduct risk reviews of 3rd party systems and applications to assess the standard and proprietary application security controls used by the application (eg authentication, authorization, input validation, output sanitization, error handling, application resilience) against bank policies and standards. Work with different teams in various jurisdictions where specific technology and cybersecurity regulations create requirements that are not directly supported by our global framework. Drive implementation of security controls in various platforms by working with technology infrastructure teams. Demonstrate deep understanding, passion and thought leadership for Information and Cybersecurity and its impact of new technologies, services and solutions. Investigate, coordinate and address Information and Cybersecurity incidents Act as liaison for global team in coordinating collection and preservation of forensic evidence in support of security event investigation. Analyse potential infrastructure security incidents to determine if incident qualifies as a legitimate security breach. Collaborate with stakeholders to continually operate and improve a world-class cyber program by providing input into the uplift of sensory tools, detection tuning, and access to data sources to increase detection effectiveness. Convey complicated technical analysis to management via investigation synopses, graphical depictions of attacks, and comprehensive presentations. Act as a liaison to stakeholders, including those outside of the technology team(s), during security investigations and incidents Respond to regulatory requests regarding security incidents, as well as the relevant protective and detective security measures. Report the status of ongoing incidents, as well as the follow-up actions for resolved incidents to management Support Compliance, regulatory, or litigation related investigations by coordinating e-discovery, evidence collection and other such activities. Communicating status and risks in a succinct, direct and open manner for proper issue management life cycle tracking. Drafting responses to requests for information from regulators in the jurisdictions in which the bank operates Coordinating engagements with regulators, including periodic reporting, preparation of presentations and written deliverables Conducting analysis to identify potential gaps and issues from ongoing changes of regulatory requirement of relevance to the bank's business and risk environments Preparing presentations and written products on regulatory trends and issues to inform leadership decisions Coordinating with counterparts in other jurisdictions and regional stakeholders (eg Legal, Compliance, Preferred Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 10+ years of experience with a mix of Cybersecurity, Systems, Infrastructure, Network, and Cloud experience. Broad technical security skills in multiple technology areas such as applications deployments, endpoints, data, infrastructure, cloud, DNS, PKI, Email, OS (Windows, MAC,.NIX), SDN, encryption, forensics, authentication, Firewalls, proxies, identity and access control, BC/DR, remote access, and cryptography. Extensive experience in architecting and engineering complex security solutions utilizing and interpreting models to implement company policies, standards globally. Familiarity with techniques/methodologies such as "Attack and Defensive" methods, Threat Hunting, Threat modelling, Reverse engineering, Vulnerability Management, Data modelling, Evaluation of security products/services, Metrics development, etc. Proficiency and experience in automation and Scripting using Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Demonstrated experience with utilizing and migrating to one or more cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, and AWS. Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud, and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus. Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, CRISC, GIAC, Azure and AWS equivalent) preferred. Ability to synthesize data, conceptualize and get to the root cause of processes that created the risk. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced IT environment. Good understanding of COBIT and ITIL processes including change, incident and problem management. Experience in Financial Services is a nice to have but not mandatory. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
03/05/2024
Full time
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Research Software Engineer Xcede have partnered with a Global Manufacturer who are currently searching for a Research Software Engineer to join their forward-thinking team engaged in applied research on decentralisation technologies, including Web3, Metaverse, Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence. This is an opportunity to explore challenges within emerging technologies, applying deep programming language skills to real world problems. We are looking for a passionate and driven software engineer who is happy to learn multiple technologies or already considers them self a polyglot programmer. The candidate is expected to employ their expertise to identify suitable technology options and iterate towards solutions for complex problems through coding a series of PoC (proof of concept) applications. This role requires strong communication skills, with stakeholder management being a key requirement. The role is based in Reading with a maximum allowance of 50% work from home. What will you do: * Hands-on development work within the Decentralization Research group, under the supervision of senior researchers. * Engage with the broader interdisciplinary team to develop and integrate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) within their respective research domains. * Take ownership of work packages related to PoC and application development, utilizing a variety of programming languages, APIs, and application development frameworks across diverse hardware platforms. * Communicating complex technology concepts and results to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. * Researching wider technical and economic situation and actively proposing projects/PoCs and activities to senior management (bottom-up approach). * Travel within the UK (and EU) to attend conferences, suppliers, workshops, and seminars What we would like to see: * University degree in a related field eg Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or an equiv. science or analytical discipline. * Demonstrable experience in R&D or strong development experience in technology, quantitative finance or opensource software community. * Proven fundamental knowledge in programming languages like Rust, Swift, Haskell, Go etc. * Experience that includes any of Web, Mobile, Cloud and similar application development frameworks and tools. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to document simple narratives to explain complex issues/systems and be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. * Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. *This role DOES NOT provide sponsorship* If you are interested, please apply below or email (see below)
03/05/2024
Full time
Research Software Engineer Xcede have partnered with a Global Manufacturer who are currently searching for a Research Software Engineer to join their forward-thinking team engaged in applied research on decentralisation technologies, including Web3, Metaverse, Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence. This is an opportunity to explore challenges within emerging technologies, applying deep programming language skills to real world problems. We are looking for a passionate and driven software engineer who is happy to learn multiple technologies or already considers them self a polyglot programmer. The candidate is expected to employ their expertise to identify suitable technology options and iterate towards solutions for complex problems through coding a series of PoC (proof of concept) applications. This role requires strong communication skills, with stakeholder management being a key requirement. The role is based in Reading with a maximum allowance of 50% work from home. What will you do: * Hands-on development work within the Decentralization Research group, under the supervision of senior researchers. * Engage with the broader interdisciplinary team to develop and integrate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) within their respective research domains. * Take ownership of work packages related to PoC and application development, utilizing a variety of programming languages, APIs, and application development frameworks across diverse hardware platforms. * Communicating complex technology concepts and results to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. * Researching wider technical and economic situation and actively proposing projects/PoCs and activities to senior management (bottom-up approach). * Travel within the UK (and EU) to attend conferences, suppliers, workshops, and seminars What we would like to see: * University degree in a related field eg Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or an equiv. science or analytical discipline. * Demonstrable experience in R&D or strong development experience in technology, quantitative finance or opensource software community. * Proven fundamental knowledge in programming languages like Rust, Swift, Haskell, Go etc. * Experience that includes any of Web, Mobile, Cloud and similar application development frameworks and tools. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to document simple narratives to explain complex issues/systems and be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. * Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. *This role DOES NOT provide sponsorship* If you are interested, please apply below or email (see below)
Role: Informatica MDM Platform Lead Duration: 6 months initial Rate: £700 - £750p/d IR35 Status: Inside Location: Hybrid - remote with 2 days a week West London We are currently partnering with a global supply chain and logistics company who are embarking on an ambitious data strategy programme of work to uplift their data capabilities, improving how and when their people use data, and becoming more data-driven as an organisation. This role is focused on building the Informatica toolset capabilities through the technical development of the platform and supporting the development of Master Data Management (MDM) solutions. Responsibilities: Develop a Roadmap for the development of the Informatica Toolset based on desired capabilities. Act as Technical Lead for Data projects leveraging Informatica product stack. Define overall Informatica data architecture leveraging CDI, Data Quality & Data Governance concepts. Lead the physical design of the MDM solutions that integrates and matches key data sources in a manner that aligns to company vision. Lead & mentor team of Informatica developers (internal and external) to meet committed project timelines. Ensure Informatica meets the non-functional requirements as a productionised platform. Support the Data Management Lead in development and deployment of MDM solutions. Support the adoption of the MDM platforms by assisting in the creation of training and other educational material. Design, develop, modify, configure & debug Informatica workflows. Employ comprehensive unit testing process to ensure the delivery meets the business requirements without compromising performance. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Debug, tune, and optimize code for optimal performance. Development and implementation of a Informatica platform strategy. Enabling, Informatica (CDGC), as a data governance tool, to drive data democratisation Development, maintenance, and enhancement of Informatica Mappings, Workflows, and processes Ensure MDM and more widely Data Engineering goals and objectives are met. Experience: Experience of working for a global firm Must have led at least two end-to-end projects using Informatica technology stack with team size of more than three developers. At least 5 years of experience in a technical Informatica strategy or delivery role. Worked in an Agile environment. Knowledge of master data management. Implementation of data management projects. Experience in DevOps Please apply with an updated CV for consideration.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Informatica MDM Platform Lead Duration: 6 months initial Rate: £700 - £750p/d IR35 Status: Inside Location: Hybrid - remote with 2 days a week West London We are currently partnering with a global supply chain and logistics company who are embarking on an ambitious data strategy programme of work to uplift their data capabilities, improving how and when their people use data, and becoming more data-driven as an organisation. This role is focused on building the Informatica toolset capabilities through the technical development of the platform and supporting the development of Master Data Management (MDM) solutions. Responsibilities: Develop a Roadmap for the development of the Informatica Toolset based on desired capabilities. Act as Technical Lead for Data projects leveraging Informatica product stack. Define overall Informatica data architecture leveraging CDI, Data Quality & Data Governance concepts. Lead the physical design of the MDM solutions that integrates and matches key data sources in a manner that aligns to company vision. Lead & mentor team of Informatica developers (internal and external) to meet committed project timelines. Ensure Informatica meets the non-functional requirements as a productionised platform. Support the Data Management Lead in development and deployment of MDM solutions. Support the adoption of the MDM platforms by assisting in the creation of training and other educational material. Design, develop, modify, configure & debug Informatica workflows. Employ comprehensive unit testing process to ensure the delivery meets the business requirements without compromising performance. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Debug, tune, and optimize code for optimal performance. Development and implementation of a Informatica platform strategy. Enabling, Informatica (CDGC), as a data governance tool, to drive data democratisation Development, maintenance, and enhancement of Informatica Mappings, Workflows, and processes Ensure MDM and more widely Data Engineering goals and objectives are met. Experience: Experience of working for a global firm Must have led at least two end-to-end projects using Informatica technology stack with team size of more than three developers. At least 5 years of experience in a technical Informatica strategy or delivery role. Worked in an Agile environment. Knowledge of master data management. Implementation of data management projects. Experience in DevOps Please apply with an updated CV for consideration.
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
03/05/2024
Project-based
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
Senior Systems Engineer - Inside IR35 - DOORS - Integration - Software Systems - Hybrid - 2 days WFH This role applies systems engineering processes and skills to systematically convert customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Responsible for systems planning, system and lower level requirements development, system design, analyses and trade studies, hardware/software design oversight, system integration, system level test oversight, and subcontractor technical oversight. Provide input and support for project risk management activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Requirements analysis, capture and decomposition on large integration projects. This will naturally involve customer engagement/workshops and provide/manage compliancy status with all internal/external stakeholders Technical leadership and responsibility in the analysis and design of cost-effective system solutions, to agreed timescales and budgets and to a high standard of engineering Create, analyses and document solutions traceable to the customer, business and solution requirements in accordance with processes and system engineering methodologies. This involves generating system architecture designs, functional designs, interfaces specifications, statements of work, integration and test strategies and any relevant systems engineering artefacts Lead the integration, verification, validation, and qualification planning and definition activities, and lead and participate in those activities as required Produce detailed Systems Engineering estimates and technical specifications (SOW) for proposals and budgeting purposes Provide input regarding systems engineering tasks to project planners and plans Work collaboratively with other management and engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met Prepare and present systems proposals to customers and provide technical support to sales and marketing activity Report to management on Systems Engineering performance against specification, budget, timescale and quality requirements, to identify deviations from plan and carry out corrective action Evaluate design, development and integration executed by subcontractors against requirements Participate in formal meetings with customers and subcontractors and to travel to customers' sites to perform or supervise activities Keep up to date on the latest developments in systems engineering, computers, microprocessors, communications systems and software techniques relevant to the company's operation Develop and promote quality engineering practices in the department and support Systems Engineering process improvement projects and promotion of quality engineering practices in the department Train, coach and mentor less-experienced members of the department in order to foster their career development Travel domestically or internationally as required to meet the needs of any given project Comply with values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them. Minimum Job Requirements: Skills knowledge and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in: o requirements analysis preferably using a formal requirements management tool o system definition, design and control o solution integration, verification and validation o systems engineering methodologies Proven track record of providing technical expertise on complex integration projects Stakeholder/customer management experience Aware of software development best practice and able to apply standards and procedures effectively Ability to create high quality documentation and presentation skills Desirable: Experience in ticketing and automated fare collection, or similar applications involving large networks of unattended/passenger-operated devices Demonstrable knowledge of implementing the certification requirements of systems and devices in accordance to Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards Experience of requirements management, ideally using the DOORS product Tool driven system design using UML and Enterprise Architect or another structured methodology Implementation and deployment knowledge from Windows and UNIX environments Knowledge of financial and regulatory practices within business. Education and qualifications Essential: Engineering Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience Demonstrable and solid experience as a system engineer on complex integration projects Desirable: Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience INCOSE certification ITIL certification
03/05/2024
Project-based
Senior Systems Engineer - Inside IR35 - DOORS - Integration - Software Systems - Hybrid - 2 days WFH This role applies systems engineering processes and skills to systematically convert customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Responsible for systems planning, system and lower level requirements development, system design, analyses and trade studies, hardware/software design oversight, system integration, system level test oversight, and subcontractor technical oversight. Provide input and support for project risk management activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Requirements analysis, capture and decomposition on large integration projects. This will naturally involve customer engagement/workshops and provide/manage compliancy status with all internal/external stakeholders Technical leadership and responsibility in the analysis and design of cost-effective system solutions, to agreed timescales and budgets and to a high standard of engineering Create, analyses and document solutions traceable to the customer, business and solution requirements in accordance with processes and system engineering methodologies. This involves generating system architecture designs, functional designs, interfaces specifications, statements of work, integration and test strategies and any relevant systems engineering artefacts Lead the integration, verification, validation, and qualification planning and definition activities, and lead and participate in those activities as required Produce detailed Systems Engineering estimates and technical specifications (SOW) for proposals and budgeting purposes Provide input regarding systems engineering tasks to project planners and plans Work collaboratively with other management and engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met Prepare and present systems proposals to customers and provide technical support to sales and marketing activity Report to management on Systems Engineering performance against specification, budget, timescale and quality requirements, to identify deviations from plan and carry out corrective action Evaluate design, development and integration executed by subcontractors against requirements Participate in formal meetings with customers and subcontractors and to travel to customers' sites to perform or supervise activities Keep up to date on the latest developments in systems engineering, computers, microprocessors, communications systems and software techniques relevant to the company's operation Develop and promote quality engineering practices in the department and support Systems Engineering process improvement projects and promotion of quality engineering practices in the department Train, coach and mentor less-experienced members of the department in order to foster their career development Travel domestically or internationally as required to meet the needs of any given project Comply with values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them. Minimum Job Requirements: Skills knowledge and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in: o requirements analysis preferably using a formal requirements management tool o system definition, design and control o solution integration, verification and validation o systems engineering methodologies Proven track record of providing technical expertise on complex integration projects Stakeholder/customer management experience Aware of software development best practice and able to apply standards and procedures effectively Ability to create high quality documentation and presentation skills Desirable: Experience in ticketing and automated fare collection, or similar applications involving large networks of unattended/passenger-operated devices Demonstrable knowledge of implementing the certification requirements of systems and devices in accordance to Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards Experience of requirements management, ideally using the DOORS product Tool driven system design using UML and Enterprise Architect or another structured methodology Implementation and deployment knowledge from Windows and UNIX environments Knowledge of financial and regulatory practices within business. Education and qualifications Essential: Engineering Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience Demonstrable and solid experience as a system engineer on complex integration projects Desirable: Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience INCOSE certification ITIL certification
Role: Scala Developer Location: Osterley, UK Duration: 6 months (With possible extension) Hybrid work option: Yes (2-3 days from office, if requested later candidate should be flexible to work Full time from office) Years of exp required: 5+ years Job details: Real Time data processing and RESTful microservices in Scala (Typelevel stack, Kafka, Cassandra, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS). Good working knowledge of Akka HTTP and Akka Streams is required to support existing services. Looking into how our personalisation services can evolve with machine learning. Having the freedom to self-organise as part of a cross functional agile team. Refining the team's processes to continuously integrate and working towards a deliverable application. Championing best practices such as Pair Programming and TDD in order to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. Growing our engineering culture which is focussed on DevOps and GitOps principles. How will you be doing this? Work in a motivated team, empowered to meet ambitious goals. Collaborate on technical choices, architecture, tools and processes. Review code and give feedback to ensure that the highest standards are maintained. Actively improve overall software quality.
03/05/2024
Role: Scala Developer Location: Osterley, UK Duration: 6 months (With possible extension) Hybrid work option: Yes (2-3 days from office, if requested later candidate should be flexible to work Full time from office) Years of exp required: 5+ years Job details: Real Time data processing and RESTful microservices in Scala (Typelevel stack, Kafka, Cassandra, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS). Good working knowledge of Akka HTTP and Akka Streams is required to support existing services. Looking into how our personalisation services can evolve with machine learning. Having the freedom to self-organise as part of a cross functional agile team. Refining the team's processes to continuously integrate and working towards a deliverable application. Championing best practices such as Pair Programming and TDD in order to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. Growing our engineering culture which is focussed on DevOps and GitOps principles. How will you be doing this? Work in a motivated team, empowered to meet ambitious goals. Collaborate on technical choices, architecture, tools and processes. Review code and give feedback to ensure that the highest standards are maintained. Actively improve overall software quality.
Network engineer Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits BGP networks & Pop locations, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN Global leader in Content delivery networks Spectrum IT has partnered with a global leader in Content delivery networks. With a global network of over 2800 PoPs and more than 20 years of technology expertise, their goal is to ensure that users have the best experience while providing a secure network that fosters the development of the Internet. As part of their continued growth and expansion in the EMEA region they need a network engineer to join their London team. As a network engineer cooperatively manage and support hundreds POP network with dozens of ISPs across the globe, including, but not limited to, POP build out and redesign, BGP optimization, ISP coordination, and daily operations. The must have skills/experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a similar technical discipline Strong experience in administering a large-scale, highly distributed service network for 24x7 production, preferably for revenue generation and not enterprise support Strong hands-on experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a BGP network Strong knowledge of Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, etc.) Strong experience with layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching Experience with Ethernet troubleshooting tools and methods A strong detail orientated approach Strong communication skills Beneficial but not essential skills/experience: Bi-Lingual with high level of English and mandarin skills A self-starter who can work with independence and little supervision CCNA qualification or any similar networking qualifications To apply or hear more about this role, please contact (see below) or call. Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
03/05/2024
Full time
Network engineer Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits BGP networks & Pop locations, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN Global leader in Content delivery networks Spectrum IT has partnered with a global leader in Content delivery networks. With a global network of over 2800 PoPs and more than 20 years of technology expertise, their goal is to ensure that users have the best experience while providing a secure network that fosters the development of the Internet. As part of their continued growth and expansion in the EMEA region they need a network engineer to join their London team. As a network engineer cooperatively manage and support hundreds POP network with dozens of ISPs across the globe, including, but not limited to, POP build out and redesign, BGP optimization, ISP coordination, and daily operations. The must have skills/experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a similar technical discipline Strong experience in administering a large-scale, highly distributed service network for 24x7 production, preferably for revenue generation and not enterprise support Strong hands-on experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a BGP network Strong knowledge of Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, etc.) Strong experience with layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching Experience with Ethernet troubleshooting tools and methods A strong detail orientated approach Strong communication skills Beneficial but not essential skills/experience: Bi-Lingual with high level of English and mandarin skills A self-starter who can work with independence and little supervision CCNA qualification or any similar networking qualifications To apply or hear more about this role, please contact (see below) or call. Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: Senior Golang, Kotlin Developer Location: Osterley, UK Duration: 6 months (Possible extension) Hybrid work option: Minimum 3 days/week from office What you'll do: Create and deliver large-scale software engineering tooling, for the Global OTT platforms. Contribute to the software and infrastructure design of our team's purpose-built platforms. Write resilient code that will be continuously tested, deployed and run at scale in the cloud, on-premise and across a wide range of streaming devices. Be part of a self-organising Agile team. Actively improve overall software quality whilst also helping fellow team members Contribute to the team's technical direction and the improvement of its tools and processes. Update and improve data monitoring and alerting solutions in the department while contributing to the security of our client applications. What you'll bring: Strong experience working across the stack in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js or similar technologies such as Kotlin and Go Someone who can help upskill the team on Kotlin and Go will be a plus. Good understanding of development best practices such as pair programming, TDD, continuous integration and continuous delivery Good understanding of/experience with CI tools (Jenkins, Concourse) and testing frameworks Good understanding and working experience with alerting and monitoring KPIs through creation of dashboards for the applications developed. Industry experience working with Proof-of-Concept projects as well as with AWS or similar cloud technologies, building, deploying, and managing virtual resources. Ability and enthusiasm to push for new improvements across the code base and influence/learn from a large community of developers. Experience working closely with DevOps and SREs Driven to work with new technologies and designing solutions with the team from the ground up using effective communication skills that encourage collaboration and teamwork.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Job title: Senior Golang, Kotlin Developer Location: Osterley, UK Duration: 6 months (Possible extension) Hybrid work option: Minimum 3 days/week from office What you'll do: Create and deliver large-scale software engineering tooling, for the Global OTT platforms. Contribute to the software and infrastructure design of our team's purpose-built platforms. Write resilient code that will be continuously tested, deployed and run at scale in the cloud, on-premise and across a wide range of streaming devices. Be part of a self-organising Agile team. Actively improve overall software quality whilst also helping fellow team members Contribute to the team's technical direction and the improvement of its tools and processes. Update and improve data monitoring and alerting solutions in the department while contributing to the security of our client applications. What you'll bring: Strong experience working across the stack in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js or similar technologies such as Kotlin and Go Someone who can help upskill the team on Kotlin and Go will be a plus. Good understanding of development best practices such as pair programming, TDD, continuous integration and continuous delivery Good understanding of/experience with CI tools (Jenkins, Concourse) and testing frameworks Good understanding and working experience with alerting and monitoring KPIs through creation of dashboards for the applications developed. Industry experience working with Proof-of-Concept projects as well as with AWS or similar cloud technologies, building, deploying, and managing virtual resources. Ability and enthusiasm to push for new improvements across the code base and influence/learn from a large community of developers. Experience working closely with DevOps and SREs Driven to work with new technologies and designing solutions with the team from the ground up using effective communication skills that encourage collaboration and teamwork.
Engineering Manager/Platform Lead You will be joining Platforms team within Enterprise Digital and be responsible for one or two squads whose goal is to make life for the development teams in other parts of the business easier by providing a set of low friction, fully managed cloud capabilities and abstracting these complexities away from the developer - allowing them to focus on code and not infrastructure. Your squads will focus on building IAC (Infrastructure as Code) using non-traditional tools such as Pulumi and implementing capabilities that allow developers to develop and deploy to the cloud faster and securely. And as a hands-on Engineering Manager, your code will lead by example and your teams will look up to you for strategic and technical leadership. You will be a confident solutions designer, able to communicate complex ideas clearly at various levels of the organization and skilled in working with multi-skilled teams to come up with workable solutions You will be a great collaborator working with your counterparts and other Engineering Managers within other Platform teams to ensure that our cloud capabilities are first class and provide the best experience to developers each day. You and your teams will also collaborate closely with engineering teams across the tribes -understanding their requirements and building out capabilities to support it. What you will be doing Lead, grow and hire a team of engineers that develop best-in-breed tooling and IAC capabilities that allow developers to go from idea to production in 12 minutes or less Create and Lead strategy for a roadmap that caters to the needs of the business and developers. Remove manual implementation from workflows and look to automate as much as possible. Provide mentorship and career support for the members of your teams - maximising their potential. Agile champion for your teams, taking pride in a metrics-based organisation that looks to continually improve itself. Skills A fast learner - Our work within Platforms is varied and we work across the full developer life cycle. Passion for automation with a reluctance for manual implementation 4+ years of experience in building software products in Typescript. Java is a bonus. 2+ years of experience in a team leadership position where you were responsible for career growth and mentorship of team members. An appreciation for working in the cloud and an understanding of cloud principles. We will provide opportunities for AWS training, but bonus points for already having that experience. 3+ years of experience with agile systems development methodologies 3+ years' experience with cloud computing on AWS. Bonus is experience with DevOps tools, process and culture. Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 10% on target bonus Life Assurance Pension scheme
03/05/2024
Full time
Engineering Manager/Platform Lead You will be joining Platforms team within Enterprise Digital and be responsible for one or two squads whose goal is to make life for the development teams in other parts of the business easier by providing a set of low friction, fully managed cloud capabilities and abstracting these complexities away from the developer - allowing them to focus on code and not infrastructure. Your squads will focus on building IAC (Infrastructure as Code) using non-traditional tools such as Pulumi and implementing capabilities that allow developers to develop and deploy to the cloud faster and securely. And as a hands-on Engineering Manager, your code will lead by example and your teams will look up to you for strategic and technical leadership. You will be a confident solutions designer, able to communicate complex ideas clearly at various levels of the organization and skilled in working with multi-skilled teams to come up with workable solutions You will be a great collaborator working with your counterparts and other Engineering Managers within other Platform teams to ensure that our cloud capabilities are first class and provide the best experience to developers each day. You and your teams will also collaborate closely with engineering teams across the tribes -understanding their requirements and building out capabilities to support it. What you will be doing Lead, grow and hire a team of engineers that develop best-in-breed tooling and IAC capabilities that allow developers to go from idea to production in 12 minutes or less Create and Lead strategy for a roadmap that caters to the needs of the business and developers. Remove manual implementation from workflows and look to automate as much as possible. Provide mentorship and career support for the members of your teams - maximising their potential. Agile champion for your teams, taking pride in a metrics-based organisation that looks to continually improve itself. Skills A fast learner - Our work within Platforms is varied and we work across the full developer life cycle. Passion for automation with a reluctance for manual implementation 4+ years of experience in building software products in Typescript. Java is a bonus. 2+ years of experience in a team leadership position where you were responsible for career growth and mentorship of team members. An appreciation for working in the cloud and an understanding of cloud principles. We will provide opportunities for AWS training, but bonus points for already having that experience. 3+ years of experience with agile systems development methodologies 3+ years' experience with cloud computing on AWS. Bonus is experience with DevOps tools, process and culture. Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 10% on target bonus Life Assurance Pension scheme