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.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (eg Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to £68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
03/05/2024
Full time
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (eg Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to £68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Technical Writer - Banking/remote Are you a passionate and confident Technical Writer ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring an Technical Writer to join us on a PAYE contract basis and work on a project we are delivering for a Tier 1 Bank. We are seeking a Technical Writer to join the bank's Cybersecurity Education and Awareness team to design and deliver clear and effective documentation and communications across several projects of varying complexity. The ideal candidate has proficiency in a technical field such as cybersecurity, software development, or engineering, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and translate complex processes and information into accurate, engaging, and digestible content. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Technical Writer to create an effective and impactful: Technical documentation, User manuals/guidelines, Brochures, Documentation packs, Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and teams to understand projects and their impact. Gather information from subject matter experts to create accurate, accessible, and engaging content to brand and communication guidelines. Create reusable, easy to maintain templates across a range of documentation and content types, including Intranet portals, product catalogues, and presentations. Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required skills and qualifications: Must: Minimum of 3 years of experience as technical writer. Must: Excellent spoken and written English with a keen eye for detail. Must: Rapidly grasp complex processes and translate them into accurate and simple content. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Functional understanding of designing and writing for neurodiverse audiences. A flexible, enthusiastic, and accessible team member, calm under pressure, keen to share knowledge, introduce ideas, and assist the team when needed. Good to have skillsets: Use of a project and task management tool such as JIRA or Understanding of process and workflow optimisation. A certification in technical writing. Functional understanding of CSS and HTML, and a development language such as JavaScript. Functional understanding of project, software, UI/UX, and documentation development life cycles. Strong project, prioritisation, and stakeholder management across concurrent projects. Remote working. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Technical Writer - Banking/remote Are you a passionate and confident Technical Writer ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring an Technical Writer to join us on a PAYE contract basis and work on a project we are delivering for a Tier 1 Bank. We are seeking a Technical Writer to join the bank's Cybersecurity Education and Awareness team to design and deliver clear and effective documentation and communications across several projects of varying complexity. The ideal candidate has proficiency in a technical field such as cybersecurity, software development, or engineering, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and translate complex processes and information into accurate, engaging, and digestible content. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Technical Writer to create an effective and impactful: Technical documentation, User manuals/guidelines, Brochures, Documentation packs, Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and teams to understand projects and their impact. Gather information from subject matter experts to create accurate, accessible, and engaging content to brand and communication guidelines. Create reusable, easy to maintain templates across a range of documentation and content types, including Intranet portals, product catalogues, and presentations. Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required skills and qualifications: Must: Minimum of 3 years of experience as technical writer. Must: Excellent spoken and written English with a keen eye for detail. Must: Rapidly grasp complex processes and translate them into accurate and simple content. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Functional understanding of designing and writing for neurodiverse audiences. A flexible, enthusiastic, and accessible team member, calm under pressure, keen to share knowledge, introduce ideas, and assist the team when needed. Good to have skillsets: Use of a project and task management tool such as JIRA or Understanding of process and workflow optimisation. A certification in technical writing. Functional understanding of CSS and HTML, and a development language such as JavaScript. Functional understanding of project, software, UI/UX, and documentation development life cycles. Strong project, prioritisation, and stakeholder management across concurrent projects. Remote working. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
We are seeking an experienced senior configuration analyst. From a service perspective, the team are responsible for maintaining and supporting the Bank's SWIFT product estate which underpin critical financial services. The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM Key areas of responsibility are: Technical Display an ability to provide technical leadership for the development and support of SWIFT services Use their technical and business experience to support production and UAT financial messaging systems. Provide daily support of operational Live and UAT financial messaging systems; monitoring performance and ensure full and rapid problem resolution. Provide out of hours support, including bank holidays Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to FMS guidelines and standards. Coordinate operational activity for a set of systems/services. This will include (but is not limited to) failover and backup tests, pen test response/remediation, audit actions, risk and threat registers and security reviews. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to incidents, requests and problems (as defined by ITIL) Triage calls as they arrive, making initial assessments around impact and urgency to derive priority Proactively manage major/significant IT incidents. Service Improvement Proactively seek out system improvements that result in a reduction in support calls Implement process changes that improve the service delivered to the business Identify improvements that result in increased team performance against Technology's SLA Empower first line colleagues and the business to be able to resolve incidents and requests earlier in the life cycle Team Working Engage with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally Ensure team standards and processes are adhered to Proactively contribute and update system/process documentation Consistently demonstrate bank values in day to day work, namely being: collaborative, inclusive, empowering, decisive and open Adopt the Service First culture If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
02/05/2024
Project-based
We are seeking an experienced senior configuration analyst. From a service perspective, the team are responsible for maintaining and supporting the Bank's SWIFT product estate which underpin critical financial services. The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM Key areas of responsibility are: Technical Display an ability to provide technical leadership for the development and support of SWIFT services Use their technical and business experience to support production and UAT financial messaging systems. Provide daily support of operational Live and UAT financial messaging systems; monitoring performance and ensure full and rapid problem resolution. Provide out of hours support, including bank holidays Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to FMS guidelines and standards. Coordinate operational activity for a set of systems/services. This will include (but is not limited to) failover and backup tests, pen test response/remediation, audit actions, risk and threat registers and security reviews. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to incidents, requests and problems (as defined by ITIL) Triage calls as they arrive, making initial assessments around impact and urgency to derive priority Proactively manage major/significant IT incidents. Service Improvement Proactively seek out system improvements that result in a reduction in support calls Implement process changes that improve the service delivered to the business Identify improvements that result in increased team performance against Technology's SLA Empower first line colleagues and the business to be able to resolve incidents and requests earlier in the life cycle Team Working Engage with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally Ensure team standards and processes are adhered to Proactively contribute and update system/process documentation Consistently demonstrate bank values in day to day work, namely being: collaborative, inclusive, empowering, decisive and open Adopt the Service First culture If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
We are seeking an Senior Configuration Analyst with extensive previous experience of configuring and supporting SWIFT products. You will be expected to provide out of hours support, including Bank holidays Key accountabilities: Provide technical leadership for the development and support of SWIFT services Use your technical and business experience to support the organisation's production and UAT financial messaging systems. Provide daily support of the operational Live and UAT financial messaging systems; monitoring performance and ensure full and rapid problem resolution. Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to guidelines and standards. Coordinate operational activity for a set of systems/services. This will include (but is not limited to) failover and backup tests, pen test response/remediation, audit actions, risk and threat registers and security reviews. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to incidents, requests and problems (as defined by ITIL) Triage calls as they arrive, making initial assessments around impact and urgency to derive priority Proactively manage major/significant IT incidents. Proactively seek out system improvements that result in a reduction in support calls Empower first line colleagues and the business to be able to resolve incidents and requests earlier in the life cycle The ideal candidate will have demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products: Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM Transaction Delivery Agent Key requirements: An ability to engage confidently and effectively with senior stakeholders, both business and technical Strong analytical skills including the ability to translate requirements into a low level technical design Strong technical aptitude with the ability to pick up new technologies quickly Strong problem solving skills The ability to create concise, informative technical documentation The ability to work well under pressure The ability to identify and escalate risks in the interests of protecting Live service/systems Good interpersonal communication skills with an ability to interpret and present information to a variety of recipients. Desirable technical experience: SWIFT Alliance Access SWIFT Security Officer and O2M IBM MQ Client If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the Guaranteed Interview' scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the equivalent PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
02/05/2024
Project-based
We are seeking an Senior Configuration Analyst with extensive previous experience of configuring and supporting SWIFT products. You will be expected to provide out of hours support, including Bank holidays Key accountabilities: Provide technical leadership for the development and support of SWIFT services Use your technical and business experience to support the organisation's production and UAT financial messaging systems. Provide daily support of the operational Live and UAT financial messaging systems; monitoring performance and ensure full and rapid problem resolution. Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to guidelines and standards. Coordinate operational activity for a set of systems/services. This will include (but is not limited to) failover and backup tests, pen test response/remediation, audit actions, risk and threat registers and security reviews. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to incidents, requests and problems (as defined by ITIL) Triage calls as they arrive, making initial assessments around impact and urgency to derive priority Proactively manage major/significant IT incidents. Proactively seek out system improvements that result in a reduction in support calls Empower first line colleagues and the business to be able to resolve incidents and requests earlier in the life cycle The ideal candidate will have demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products: Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM Transaction Delivery Agent Key requirements: An ability to engage confidently and effectively with senior stakeholders, both business and technical Strong analytical skills including the ability to translate requirements into a low level technical design Strong technical aptitude with the ability to pick up new technologies quickly Strong problem solving skills The ability to create concise, informative technical documentation The ability to work well under pressure The ability to identify and escalate risks in the interests of protecting Live service/systems Good interpersonal communication skills with an ability to interpret and present information to a variety of recipients. Desirable technical experience: SWIFT Alliance Access SWIFT Security Officer and O2M IBM MQ Client If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the Guaranteed Interview' scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the equivalent PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Role: Senior Swift Configuration Analyst Location : London (3 days/week on site) IR35: Inside Rate: £1000/day (Umbrella) MAX Duration: 6 months Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible for DV) Demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM We are seeking an experienced senior configuration analyst to join the Financial Messaging Services team (FMS) within the Digital Platforms division of Technology. FMS support and configure third party applications and hardware, primarily products provided by SWIFT. The successful candidate should have extensive previous experience of configuring and supporting SWIFT products. Detailed Description of the Role: We are seeking an experienced senior configuration analyst to join the Financial Messaging Services team. From a service perspective, the team are responsible for maintaining and supporting SWIFT product estate which underpin critical financial services within the Banking, Payments and Financial Resilience directorate. Key areas of responsibility are: Technical Display an ability to provide technical leadership for the development and support of SWIFT services Use their technical and business experience to support production and UAT financial messaging systems. Provide daily support of the operational Live and UAT financial messaging systems; monitoring performance and ensure full and rapid problem resolution. Provide out of hours support, including Bank holidays Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to FMS guidelines and standards. Coordinate operational activity for a set of systems/services. This will include (but is not limited to) failover and backup tests, pen test response/remediation, audit actions, risk and threat registers and security reviews. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to incidents, requests and problems (as defined by ITIL) Triage calls as they arrive, making initial assessments around impact and urgency to derive priority Proactively manage major/significant IT incidents. Service Improvement Proactively seek out system improvements that result in a reduction in support calls Implement process changes that improve the service delivered to the business Identify improvements that result in increased team performance against Technology's SLA Empower first line colleagues and the business to be able to resolve incidents and requests earlier in the life cycle The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM Transaction Delivery Agent Demonstrable technical experience with the following products SWIFT Alliance Access SWIFT Security Officer and O2M IBM MQ Client Both Windows and Linux operating systems Security Clearance: SC - CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Senior Swift Configuration Analyst Location : London (3 days/week on site) IR35: Inside Rate: £1000/day (Umbrella) MAX Duration: 6 months Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible for DV) Demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM We are seeking an experienced senior configuration analyst to join the Financial Messaging Services team (FMS) within the Digital Platforms division of Technology. FMS support and configure third party applications and hardware, primarily products provided by SWIFT. The successful candidate should have extensive previous experience of configuring and supporting SWIFT products. Detailed Description of the Role: We are seeking an experienced senior configuration analyst to join the Financial Messaging Services team. From a service perspective, the team are responsible for maintaining and supporting SWIFT product estate which underpin critical financial services within the Banking, Payments and Financial Resilience directorate. Key areas of responsibility are: Technical Display an ability to provide technical leadership for the development and support of SWIFT services Use their technical and business experience to support production and UAT financial messaging systems. Provide daily support of the operational Live and UAT financial messaging systems; monitoring performance and ensure full and rapid problem resolution. Provide out of hours support, including Bank holidays Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to FMS guidelines and standards. Coordinate operational activity for a set of systems/services. This will include (but is not limited to) failover and backup tests, pen test response/remediation, audit actions, risk and threat registers and security reviews. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to incidents, requests and problems (as defined by ITIL) Triage calls as they arrive, making initial assessments around impact and urgency to derive priority Proactively manage major/significant IT incidents. Service Improvement Proactively seek out system improvements that result in a reduction in support calls Implement process changes that improve the service delivered to the business Identify improvements that result in increased team performance against Technology's SLA Empower first line colleagues and the business to be able to resolve incidents and requests earlier in the life cycle The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrable specialist experience of the following SWIFT products Alliance Connect Alliance Gateway Alliance Web Platform SWIFT Alliance Messaging Hub HSM Transaction Delivery Agent Demonstrable technical experience with the following products SWIFT Alliance Access SWIFT Security Officer and O2M IBM MQ Client Both Windows and Linux operating systems Security Clearance: SC - CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources.
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Craigavon, County Armagh
I am working with a dynamic and innovative company who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Developer to join their team. If you have a passion for creating high-quality software and enjoy collaborating with a talented group of professionals, we'd love to hear from you! As a Senior Software Developer, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying innovative software products. Your responsibilities will include: Team Leadership: Mentor and manage junior developers, providing technical guidance and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems using industry best practices and standards. Translate requirements into technical specifications and write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software quality and reliability. Code Reviews and Trends: Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to team members. Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in software development. Customer Interaction: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand client requirements. Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with customers and provide ongoing support. Flexibility and Site Visits: Adapt to a rapidly developing office environment and work flexibly. Occasionally, site visits may be required for system installation and commissioning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or) related field. Proficiency in programming languages (C#) Strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects. Collaborative and supportive team environment. If you're passionate about software development and ready to contribute to our success, apply today! If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
01/05/2024
Full time
I am working with a dynamic and innovative company who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Developer to join their team. If you have a passion for creating high-quality software and enjoy collaborating with a talented group of professionals, we'd love to hear from you! As a Senior Software Developer, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying innovative software products. Your responsibilities will include: Team Leadership: Mentor and manage junior developers, providing technical guidance and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems using industry best practices and standards. Translate requirements into technical specifications and write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software quality and reliability. Code Reviews and Trends: Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to team members. Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in software development. Customer Interaction: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand client requirements. Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with customers and provide ongoing support. Flexibility and Site Visits: Adapt to a rapidly developing office environment and work flexibly. Occasionally, site visits may be required for system installation and commissioning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or) related field. Proficiency in programming languages (C#) Strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects. Collaborative and supportive team environment. If you're passionate about software development and ready to contribute to our success, apply today! If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Adecco are working with a Medical Device company focused on rapid growth over the next two years. Our client, a supplier of Class I Medical Devices, is looking for a permanent QARA Specialist to join the team. With a heavier focus on RA, this is a role that will allow you to work on a variety of tasks throughout your career. Based in Northampton, the client is happy to allow hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. There are two main projects to focus on initially: Creating technical files for the company's products, collaborating with external regulatory consultants for gap analysis and review. Managing and reporting on complaints, conducting thorough investigations, and ensuring timely resolution. Working for a smaller organisation like this, it's important you are used to a busy manufacturing environment, with the ability to explain complicated QARA processes in simple terms to the wider business. You will work closely with the QARA Manager, and your role will grow as the company continue to expand their product portfolio. Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV and I will be in touch.
30/04/2024
Full time
Adecco are working with a Medical Device company focused on rapid growth over the next two years. Our client, a supplier of Class I Medical Devices, is looking for a permanent QARA Specialist to join the team. With a heavier focus on RA, this is a role that will allow you to work on a variety of tasks throughout your career. Based in Northampton, the client is happy to allow hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. There are two main projects to focus on initially: Creating technical files for the company's products, collaborating with external regulatory consultants for gap analysis and review. Managing and reporting on complaints, conducting thorough investigations, and ensuring timely resolution. Working for a smaller organisation like this, it's important you are used to a busy manufacturing environment, with the ability to explain complicated QARA processes in simple terms to the wider business. You will work closely with the QARA Manager, and your role will grow as the company continue to expand their product portfolio. Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV and I will be in touch.
Your new company You will be working for a forward-thinking organisation within the higher education sector. Your new role We are seeking a Lead SITS Developer to provide technical development and configuration of the student information systems, currently based on Tribal SITS and Maytas. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, estimating, and executing systems development work to time, budget, and quality targets. Key Responsibilities: Lead systems analysis/development activities. Management of software life cycle development environments. Software configuration and upgrades. Application user support. Management of technical team(s) Key Deliverables: Lead systems analysis/development activities Plan and drive student systems development projects in support of our corporate strategy and IT objectives and plans. Select, adopt and adapt appropriate system development methods, tools, and techniques. Facilitate availability and optimum utilisation of resources. Manage technical progress of development projects and report on progression. Contribute to the product roadmaps, used to communicate future development activity. What you'll need to succeed In addition to the above: You will line manage three experienced Student Systems Analysts/Developers and be expected to take the role of Technical Lead in university strategic projects. Manage the System Maintenance Backlog Good knowledge of API technology and be able to design/developer interfaces between cloud and on-premise systems. Have Server Side understanding and knowledge (not deep infrastructure knowledge) JavaScript, BootStrap, PowerShell, Java, SQL, HTML5, MD Dynamics and SITS SRL knowledge Be familiar with upgrades and monthly updates for on-premise SITS:Vision system and will be the Lead on SITS:Vision annual double version upgrade Have deep knowledge and experience of best practice development of SITS:Vision system What you'll get in return A fantastic opportunity to take on an important and valued role within a well-structured, valuable team. You will also earn a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000pa + benefits whilst allowed to work remotely. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
30/04/2024
Full time
Your new company You will be working for a forward-thinking organisation within the higher education sector. Your new role We are seeking a Lead SITS Developer to provide technical development and configuration of the student information systems, currently based on Tribal SITS and Maytas. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, estimating, and executing systems development work to time, budget, and quality targets. Key Responsibilities: Lead systems analysis/development activities. Management of software life cycle development environments. Software configuration and upgrades. Application user support. Management of technical team(s) Key Deliverables: Lead systems analysis/development activities Plan and drive student systems development projects in support of our corporate strategy and IT objectives and plans. Select, adopt and adapt appropriate system development methods, tools, and techniques. Facilitate availability and optimum utilisation of resources. Manage technical progress of development projects and report on progression. Contribute to the product roadmaps, used to communicate future development activity. What you'll need to succeed In addition to the above: You will line manage three experienced Student Systems Analysts/Developers and be expected to take the role of Technical Lead in university strategic projects. Manage the System Maintenance Backlog Good knowledge of API technology and be able to design/developer interfaces between cloud and on-premise systems. Have Server Side understanding and knowledge (not deep infrastructure knowledge) JavaScript, BootStrap, PowerShell, Java, SQL, HTML5, MD Dynamics and SITS SRL knowledge Be familiar with upgrades and monthly updates for on-premise SITS:Vision system and will be the Lead on SITS:Vision annual double version upgrade Have deep knowledge and experience of best practice development of SITS:Vision system What you'll get in return A fantastic opportunity to take on an important and valued role within a well-structured, valuable team. You will also earn a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000pa + benefits whilst allowed to work remotely. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Position: Senior Design Engineer Pay rate: £50 p/h inside IR35. location: Filton, Bristol Role Type: 12-Month Contract with Extension Position: Hybrid IO Associates seeks a Senior Design Engineer for the Filton site. Join a global aerospace leader specializing in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, defense, and space sectors. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team shaping the future of aviation and space systems. Responsibilities Ensure that the structural design meets airworthiness standards and product requirements while aligning with designated Design Quality Assurance Criteria. Lead technical studies, trades, and investigations to deliver technical solutions according to relevant design methods and procedures. Support the identification, management, and timely delivery of changes through Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 Closure of Mods, emphasizing adherence to cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Provide design leadership to both Internal and External designers, focusing on Lean Engineering improvements such as 'Right First Time' and Lead Time Reduction, essential for meeting design requirements within program constraints. Skills Required Your responsibilities include decision-making and influencing within a complex stakeholder and customer network to ensure successful right-first-time deliveries and meeting all planned milestones. Collaborate with and influence technical experts and specialists to achieve optimal technical and business solutions. Demonstrate a strong track record in advancing new technologies, executing Design to Cost projects, and initiating strategic technology initiatives. Proficiency in design toolsets like CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Solings, and PASS is necessary, along with holding Design Authorisation Signatory authority. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth. Please apply or get in touch with Munish
29/04/2024
Project-based
Position: Senior Design Engineer Pay rate: £50 p/h inside IR35. location: Filton, Bristol Role Type: 12-Month Contract with Extension Position: Hybrid IO Associates seeks a Senior Design Engineer for the Filton site. Join a global aerospace leader specializing in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, defense, and space sectors. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team shaping the future of aviation and space systems. Responsibilities Ensure that the structural design meets airworthiness standards and product requirements while aligning with designated Design Quality Assurance Criteria. Lead technical studies, trades, and investigations to deliver technical solutions according to relevant design methods and procedures. Support the identification, management, and timely delivery of changes through Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 Closure of Mods, emphasizing adherence to cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Provide design leadership to both Internal and External designers, focusing on Lean Engineering improvements such as 'Right First Time' and Lead Time Reduction, essential for meeting design requirements within program constraints. Skills Required Your responsibilities include decision-making and influencing within a complex stakeholder and customer network to ensure successful right-first-time deliveries and meeting all planned milestones. Collaborate with and influence technical experts and specialists to achieve optimal technical and business solutions. Demonstrate a strong track record in advancing new technologies, executing Design to Cost projects, and initiating strategic technology initiatives. Proficiency in design toolsets like CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Solings, and PASS is necessary, along with holding Design Authorisation Signatory authority. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth. Please apply or get in touch with Munish