Overview We're working with a well-known tech company in Scotland who are looking for a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join the team. They are one of Scotland's tech success stories that offer a strong, mature, yet ever-evolving tech environment. They're extremely well established but the coming year is promising growth across the data platform team and indeed wider tech teams. The Position As a Lead Data Platform Engineer, you'll be helping the team handle vast amounts of data which constantly pours in. You'll be joining the batch processing team where you'll play a pivotal role in developing products utilized in-house by both Data Engineers and Software Engineers. For your reference, they are currently working with the AWS cloud so experience in this area is highly desirable. These products are set to operate at an enterprise level and must be scalable so there is plenty to keep you occupied and challenged. Alongside hands-on development, you'll be leading a small team which will require some guiding and mentoring. Your involvement will also span the entire life cycle of data architecture, from design to development and deployment. Desirable Skills Proficiency in AWS cloud services. Expertise in either Python or Java programming languages. Experience with API development. Experience in a data-focused position or company Capable of developing data platforms. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead small teams Benefits They offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal growth since you can allocate 10% of your time towards personal projects or skill development. You can explore this with your funded Udemy licence, where you learn new foreign languages, coding languages, whatever it may be, it's your choice. For this position they are offering a salary between £80,000 and £90,000 and their bonus structure is also extremely competitive as is their holiday allowance. They also embrace flexibility, provide adaptable working hours and the option for mostly remote working, you'd be expected to join them in their office about once a month. If it sounds of interest, apply here or get in touch with Daniel from Cathcart Technology.
16/05/2024
Full time
Overview We're working with a well-known tech company in Scotland who are looking for a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join the team. They are one of Scotland's tech success stories that offer a strong, mature, yet ever-evolving tech environment. They're extremely well established but the coming year is promising growth across the data platform team and indeed wider tech teams. The Position As a Lead Data Platform Engineer, you'll be helping the team handle vast amounts of data which constantly pours in. You'll be joining the batch processing team where you'll play a pivotal role in developing products utilized in-house by both Data Engineers and Software Engineers. For your reference, they are currently working with the AWS cloud so experience in this area is highly desirable. These products are set to operate at an enterprise level and must be scalable so there is plenty to keep you occupied and challenged. Alongside hands-on development, you'll be leading a small team which will require some guiding and mentoring. Your involvement will also span the entire life cycle of data architecture, from design to development and deployment. Desirable Skills Proficiency in AWS cloud services. Expertise in either Python or Java programming languages. Experience with API development. Experience in a data-focused position or company Capable of developing data platforms. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead small teams Benefits They offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal growth since you can allocate 10% of your time towards personal projects or skill development. You can explore this with your funded Udemy licence, where you learn new foreign languages, coding languages, whatever it may be, it's your choice. For this position they are offering a salary between £80,000 and £90,000 and their bonus structure is also extremely competitive as is their holiday allowance. They also embrace flexibility, provide adaptable working hours and the option for mostly remote working, you'd be expected to join them in their office about once a month. If it sounds of interest, apply here or get in touch with Daniel from Cathcart Technology.
Platform Engineer vacancy requiring profound API and Streaming platforms knowledge for our Zurich based client in the financial sector . Your tasks: Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance APIs and streaming solutions to support our platform's functionality and scalability requirements Collaborating with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to define API specifications, integration requirements, and streaming protocols Implementing best practices for API design, including versioning, authentication, authorization, and documentation to ensure developer-friendly interfaces Architecting and optimizing microservices-based systems to enable efficient data streaming, Real Time processing, and event-driven architectures Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues related to API integrations, data streaming, and platform performance, and implementing effective solutions Your experience/knowledge: Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go, and experience with API frameworks Experience with streaming technologies like Kafka, Apigee, Apache Flink, or Spark Streaming, and Real Time data processing frameworks Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization and cloud computing platforms Solid understanding of API security best practices, OAuth, JWT, and API gateway technologies Language skills: English - fluent in written and spoken Your soft skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Effective communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Location: Zurich, Switzerland Sector: Financial Start: ASAP Duration: 12MM+ Ref .Nr.: BH21638 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
16/05/2024
Project-based
Platform Engineer vacancy requiring profound API and Streaming platforms knowledge for our Zurich based client in the financial sector . Your tasks: Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance APIs and streaming solutions to support our platform's functionality and scalability requirements Collaborating with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to define API specifications, integration requirements, and streaming protocols Implementing best practices for API design, including versioning, authentication, authorization, and documentation to ensure developer-friendly interfaces Architecting and optimizing microservices-based systems to enable efficient data streaming, Real Time processing, and event-driven architectures Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues related to API integrations, data streaming, and platform performance, and implementing effective solutions Your experience/knowledge: Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go, and experience with API frameworks Experience with streaming technologies like Kafka, Apigee, Apache Flink, or Spark Streaming, and Real Time data processing frameworks Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization and cloud computing platforms Solid understanding of API security best practices, OAuth, JWT, and API gateway technologies Language skills: English - fluent in written and spoken Your soft skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Effective communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Location: Zurich, Switzerland Sector: Financial Start: ASAP Duration: 12MM+ Ref .Nr.: BH21638 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
Role responsibilities: Interacting with project roles as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organisational strategic direction. Advising our customer on the latest technologies and methodologies, designing and implementing innovative approaches to their problems using automation. Understanding security policies and implementing solutions to satisfy security requirements. Designing and implementing solutions which have high availability and are scalable. What you will bring to the team: Enthusiasm for collaboration and excellent communication skills (written and verbal). An interest in keeping up with emerging tools, techniques, and technologies. Effective time management and organisational skills. A flexible and Agile way of working within a fast paced and everchanging environment. Attention to detail with a pragmatic and enthusiastic attitude to work Desirable Skills and Technologies: Experience and knowledge of AWS/Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop. Experience with configuration management tools, eg, Ansible (preferred), Puppet, Chef. Familiar with (or ability to learn easily) the following languages: Python, bash Scripting, React, Go. Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing cloud architecture and technologies in AWS environments. Experience with web application services such as NGINX, Apache, JBoss. Knowledge of OpenShift Containerisation, RHEL 6,7,8, Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring systems eg, ELK, Nagios, New Relic, DataDog, Splunk etc. Working knowledge of digital delivery processes and methodologies. Knowledge of Atlassian Toolset. Knowledge of JavaScript Understanding of Front End technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3. Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming, its quirks and workarounds. Understanding of database schemas and query languages. Knowledge of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines eg, Jenkins, Terraform, Bitbucket, GIT repositories, Concourse, Team City etc. An understanding of how to deploy and configure AWS components to adhere to tight security requirements. Awareness of security identity, access management and authentication using products such as ADFS, SSL/TLS Certs, OIDC, OAUTH2, Keycloak or Redhat SSO
15/05/2024
Full time
Role responsibilities: Interacting with project roles as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organisational strategic direction. Advising our customer on the latest technologies and methodologies, designing and implementing innovative approaches to their problems using automation. Understanding security policies and implementing solutions to satisfy security requirements. Designing and implementing solutions which have high availability and are scalable. What you will bring to the team: Enthusiasm for collaboration and excellent communication skills (written and verbal). An interest in keeping up with emerging tools, techniques, and technologies. Effective time management and organisational skills. A flexible and Agile way of working within a fast paced and everchanging environment. Attention to detail with a pragmatic and enthusiastic attitude to work Desirable Skills and Technologies: Experience and knowledge of AWS/Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop. Experience with configuration management tools, eg, Ansible (preferred), Puppet, Chef. Familiar with (or ability to learn easily) the following languages: Python, bash Scripting, React, Go. Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing cloud architecture and technologies in AWS environments. Experience with web application services such as NGINX, Apache, JBoss. Knowledge of OpenShift Containerisation, RHEL 6,7,8, Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring systems eg, ELK, Nagios, New Relic, DataDog, Splunk etc. Working knowledge of digital delivery processes and methodologies. Knowledge of Atlassian Toolset. Knowledge of JavaScript Understanding of Front End technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3. Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming, its quirks and workarounds. Understanding of database schemas and query languages. Knowledge of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines eg, Jenkins, Terraform, Bitbucket, GIT repositories, Concourse, Team City etc. An understanding of how to deploy and configure AWS components to adhere to tight security requirements. Awareness of security identity, access management and authentication using products such as ADFS, SSL/TLS Certs, OIDC, OAUTH2, Keycloak or Redhat SSO