Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: London Hybrid Salary + bonus dependent on experience Join a hugely successful Travel Tech org, that's completely replatforming to allow implementation of advancements in AI amongst other technical innovations. AND you can work anywhere in the world for 8 weeks a year Role: As a Principal Engineer, you will drive the platform using APIs. You will be leading from a technical standpoint, making architectural decisions and ensuring best practice (to develop best in industry products). This is a hands-on role, where you'll be designing, coding, and solving the toughest technical challenges. With a modern cloud-native stack and the freedom to approach problems with fresh thinking, you'll be working at the cutting edge - embedding AI, automation, and best-in-class engineering practices into everything we build. Tech stack focused on: Node, Typescript. GraphQL, Kubernetes, amongst a host of others (Kotlin, Go, Python) built on AWS. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Own the technical strategy for your pillar, guiding multiple squads towards high-quality, scalable, and well-architected solutions. Hands-On Architecture & Development - Lead the design and development of complex, high-scale systems. This means writing real code, building proof-of-concepts, and diving into problem-solving. Engineering Consistency - Ensure teams within your initiative follow engineering best practices, write clean and maintainable code, and maintain high standards in security, performance, and observability. Mentorship & Coaching - Support and upskill Lead Engineers and squad engineers, helping them grow into their full potential. Modern Software Practices - Champion SOLID principles, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices, ensuring deployments are fast, safe, and seamless. Observability & Performance - Help teams build highly observable systems using DataDog and other tools, making sure we can see and fix issues before they impact users. Collaboration - Work closely with Product Managers, Senior Product Directors, Delivery Managers, and Engineering Managers to ensure our technical approach aligns with business needs. Infrastructure & Deployment - Be comfortable working with GitHub Actions, Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS to ensure our systems are resilient and scalable. AI & Future Tech - We want to push the boundaries of AI-driven development - if you have ideas on how to embed AI into our engineering processes, you'll have the space to explore them. Based in central London, near London Bridge, and operate a hybrid model of 2x a week in the office. Salary: dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Apply now for more details We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
02/04/2025
Full time
Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: London Hybrid Salary + bonus dependent on experience Join a hugely successful Travel Tech org, that's completely replatforming to allow implementation of advancements in AI amongst other technical innovations. AND you can work anywhere in the world for 8 weeks a year Role: As a Principal Engineer, you will drive the platform using APIs. You will be leading from a technical standpoint, making architectural decisions and ensuring best practice (to develop best in industry products). This is a hands-on role, where you'll be designing, coding, and solving the toughest technical challenges. With a modern cloud-native stack and the freedom to approach problems with fresh thinking, you'll be working at the cutting edge - embedding AI, automation, and best-in-class engineering practices into everything we build. Tech stack focused on: Node, Typescript. GraphQL, Kubernetes, amongst a host of others (Kotlin, Go, Python) built on AWS. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Own the technical strategy for your pillar, guiding multiple squads towards high-quality, scalable, and well-architected solutions. Hands-On Architecture & Development - Lead the design and development of complex, high-scale systems. This means writing real code, building proof-of-concepts, and diving into problem-solving. Engineering Consistency - Ensure teams within your initiative follow engineering best practices, write clean and maintainable code, and maintain high standards in security, performance, and observability. Mentorship & Coaching - Support and upskill Lead Engineers and squad engineers, helping them grow into their full potential. Modern Software Practices - Champion SOLID principles, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices, ensuring deployments are fast, safe, and seamless. Observability & Performance - Help teams build highly observable systems using DataDog and other tools, making sure we can see and fix issues before they impact users. Collaboration - Work closely with Product Managers, Senior Product Directors, Delivery Managers, and Engineering Managers to ensure our technical approach aligns with business needs. Infrastructure & Deployment - Be comfortable working with GitHub Actions, Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS to ensure our systems are resilient and scalable. AI & Future Tech - We want to push the boundaries of AI-driven development - if you have ideas on how to embed AI into our engineering processes, you'll have the space to explore them. Based in central London, near London Bridge, and operate a hybrid model of 2x a week in the office. Salary: dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Apply now for more details We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
IT Support Team Leader Derby Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) IT Support Team Leader needed for a permanent position in Derby. Start ideally April/May 2025. A chance to join an established IT Management Services provider (MSP) looking for a hands on IT Team Leader to manage a small team of IT Support Engineers. Must be willing to participate in the 'on-call' team shift rota - typically one Saturday per month. Working from the Derby office 4 days/week with the option to work 1 day/week remotely from home (WFH): Leading, mentoring + coaching a small team of 1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineers. Supporting a range of customer IT environments including: IT infrastructure, MS 365, Windows, Servers, Desktops, Storage, Networks, Data, Switches, Routers, Telephony, Applications, SaaS/PaaS/laaS, Printers, Linux, Cloud (AWS/Azure). Trouble-shooting, diagnosing + resolving IT incidents and more complex IT tickets escalated from 1st/2nd Line Support Engineers. Ensuring consistently high standards of customer satisfaction + delivering to agreed service levels (SLAs). Supporting IT projects including installations, upgrades + migrations. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence + have your own vehicle. Any experience of working for IT Managed Service Providers or IT Support businesses would be helpful. An IT Certification would be advantageous: MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, ITIL, ITSM, CompTIA. Benefits: £35-40k Salary (DOE) + 24 Days Holiday + BHs + day off on your Birthday + Hybrid (1 day/week WFH) + Overtime/On-Call Pay (x1.5T) + Health Care + Pension + Training & Career Development + More.
02/04/2025
Full time
IT Support Team Leader Derby Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) IT Support Team Leader needed for a permanent position in Derby. Start ideally April/May 2025. A chance to join an established IT Management Services provider (MSP) looking for a hands on IT Team Leader to manage a small team of IT Support Engineers. Must be willing to participate in the 'on-call' team shift rota - typically one Saturday per month. Working from the Derby office 4 days/week with the option to work 1 day/week remotely from home (WFH): Leading, mentoring + coaching a small team of 1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineers. Supporting a range of customer IT environments including: IT infrastructure, MS 365, Windows, Servers, Desktops, Storage, Networks, Data, Switches, Routers, Telephony, Applications, SaaS/PaaS/laaS, Printers, Linux, Cloud (AWS/Azure). Trouble-shooting, diagnosing + resolving IT incidents and more complex IT tickets escalated from 1st/2nd Line Support Engineers. Ensuring consistently high standards of customer satisfaction + delivering to agreed service levels (SLAs). Supporting IT projects including installations, upgrades + migrations. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence + have your own vehicle. Any experience of working for IT Managed Service Providers or IT Support businesses would be helpful. An IT Certification would be advantageous: MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, ITIL, ITSM, CompTIA. Benefits: £35-40k Salary (DOE) + 24 Days Holiday + BHs + day off on your Birthday + Hybrid (1 day/week WFH) + Overtime/On-Call Pay (x1.5T) + Health Care + Pension + Training & Career Development + More.
Virtualisation Support Engineer (VMware Specialist) Location: Basingstoke, UK (with occasional travel to London) Salary: £55k - £60k + 10% DV Bonus + Bonus About the Opportunity: We are recruiting for a major global IT services company known for managing secure and complex infrastructure for key clients. They are seeking a dedicated Virtualisation Support Engineer to join their expert infrastructure support team, focusing specifically on their extensive VMware environments. This role offers a superb opportunity to specialise and deepen your expertise in cutting-edge VMware technologies (including vSphere, vCenter, and vRealize), working within a structured support model alongside 3rd Line and Engineering teams to resolve advanced technical challenges. You will receive relevant training on the specific established systems. Clearance: Due to the nature of the end client you will need to be DV Cleared or able to achieve DV Clearance. The Role: As a Virtualisation Support Engineer, you will be a senior technical resource (acting at a 4th Line level) responsible for the advanced support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the core virtualisation platform. Your primary focus will be on VMware vSphere, vCenter, and vRealize components, ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of the virtual infrastructure supporting a high-profile user community. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level (4th Line) technical support focused on the VMware virtualisation infrastructure (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, vRealize). Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance, configuration, and availability issues within the VMware stack. Administer, manage, and maintain VMware vCenter Server and ESXi hosts. Support and troubleshoot components of the VMware vRealize Suite (eg, vROps, vRA). Monitor virtualisation platform health, performance, and capacity, recommending improvements. Collaborate with 3rd Line support, Engineering teams, storage, and network teams to resolve cross-functional issues impacting the virtual environment. Assist with patching, upgrades, and life cycle management of the VMware infrastructure. Utilise PowerShell/PowerCLI Scripting for automation, reporting, and administration tasks within the VMware environment. Support underlying infrastructure components essential for the virtualisation platform (eg, Windows Server, AD, DNS). Maintain high availability and resilience features within the VMware environment (HA, DRS, Clustering). Essential Skills & Experience: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience supporting and administering VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi) in large-scale deployments. Proven experience managing and troubleshooting VMware vCenter Server. Experience working with components of the VMware vRealize Suite (eg, vROps for monitoring/performance, vRA for automation). Solid understanding of core virtualisation concepts, including storage (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and networking (vSwitches/dvSwitches) within a vSphere context. Experience with VMware High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and vMotion. Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting, ideally with PowerCLI for VMware administration. Good understanding of supporting technologies: Microsoft Windows Server (essential for vCenter/related services), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP. Experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues methodically. Familiarity with incident management processes and tools. Desirable Skills & Knowledge: Relevant VMware certifications (eg, VCP-DCV). Experience with other virtualisation or cloud platforms (Hyper-V, Azure, AWS). Knowledge of Citrix technologies (PVS/MCS, StoreFront) running on VMware. Experience with blade server infrastructure (eg, HP BladeSystem). Familiarity with backup solutions integrated with VMware (eg, Veeam). Understanding of security hardening principles within a VMware environment. Experience with automation/configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet). Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). What's On Offer: An opportunity to specialise in VMware technologies within a complex, secure environment at a leading global company. A collaborative team focused on technical excellence. Specific training provided on established systems and processes. A company culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. This organisation is a committed Disability Confident employer and offers guaranteed interviews to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. This is a full-time, permanent position based primarily in Basingstoke.
02/04/2025
Full time
Virtualisation Support Engineer (VMware Specialist) Location: Basingstoke, UK (with occasional travel to London) Salary: £55k - £60k + 10% DV Bonus + Bonus About the Opportunity: We are recruiting for a major global IT services company known for managing secure and complex infrastructure for key clients. They are seeking a dedicated Virtualisation Support Engineer to join their expert infrastructure support team, focusing specifically on their extensive VMware environments. This role offers a superb opportunity to specialise and deepen your expertise in cutting-edge VMware technologies (including vSphere, vCenter, and vRealize), working within a structured support model alongside 3rd Line and Engineering teams to resolve advanced technical challenges. You will receive relevant training on the specific established systems. Clearance: Due to the nature of the end client you will need to be DV Cleared or able to achieve DV Clearance. The Role: As a Virtualisation Support Engineer, you will be a senior technical resource (acting at a 4th Line level) responsible for the advanced support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the core virtualisation platform. Your primary focus will be on VMware vSphere, vCenter, and vRealize components, ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of the virtual infrastructure supporting a high-profile user community. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level (4th Line) technical support focused on the VMware virtualisation infrastructure (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, vRealize). Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance, configuration, and availability issues within the VMware stack. Administer, manage, and maintain VMware vCenter Server and ESXi hosts. Support and troubleshoot components of the VMware vRealize Suite (eg, vROps, vRA). Monitor virtualisation platform health, performance, and capacity, recommending improvements. Collaborate with 3rd Line support, Engineering teams, storage, and network teams to resolve cross-functional issues impacting the virtual environment. Assist with patching, upgrades, and life cycle management of the VMware infrastructure. Utilise PowerShell/PowerCLI Scripting for automation, reporting, and administration tasks within the VMware environment. Support underlying infrastructure components essential for the virtualisation platform (eg, Windows Server, AD, DNS). Maintain high availability and resilience features within the VMware environment (HA, DRS, Clustering). Essential Skills & Experience: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience supporting and administering VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi) in large-scale deployments. Proven experience managing and troubleshooting VMware vCenter Server. Experience working with components of the VMware vRealize Suite (eg, vROps for monitoring/performance, vRA for automation). Solid understanding of core virtualisation concepts, including storage (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and networking (vSwitches/dvSwitches) within a vSphere context. Experience with VMware High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and vMotion. Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting, ideally with PowerCLI for VMware administration. Good understanding of supporting technologies: Microsoft Windows Server (essential for vCenter/related services), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP. Experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues methodically. Familiarity with incident management processes and tools. Desirable Skills & Knowledge: Relevant VMware certifications (eg, VCP-DCV). Experience with other virtualisation or cloud platforms (Hyper-V, Azure, AWS). Knowledge of Citrix technologies (PVS/MCS, StoreFront) running on VMware. Experience with blade server infrastructure (eg, HP BladeSystem). Familiarity with backup solutions integrated with VMware (eg, Veeam). Understanding of security hardening principles within a VMware environment. Experience with automation/configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet). Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). What's On Offer: An opportunity to specialise in VMware technologies within a complex, secure environment at a leading global company. A collaborative team focused on technical excellence. Specific training provided on established systems and processes. A company culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. This organisation is a committed Disability Confident employer and offers guaranteed interviews to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. This is a full-time, permanent position based primarily in Basingstoke.
Proactive Appointments
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst 5 days onsite - Police Security Clearance checks required We are seeking a skilled Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst for our client in Kingston upon Thames. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to manage and monitor an Azure-based SaaS solution, ensuring system reliability and an exceptional customer experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in Real Time issue detection, incident escalation, and long-term trend analysis. Key Responsibilities Monitoring & Incident Detection Manage Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for performance tracking. Configure automated alerts for App Service, SQL Database, and Blob Storage . Implement synthetic monitoring to proactively detect issues. Data Analysis & Reporting Build long-term historical reports beyond Azure's default retention period. Analyze performance logs to identify recurring issues. Provide insights into system downtime, trends, and customer impact . Automation & Continuous Improvement Develop scripts and queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL), PowerShell, or Python . Implement automated remediation workflows where applicable. Suggest architecture enhancements based on performance data analysis. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with engineering, DevOps, and customer support teams for rapid incident resolution. Document best practices for monitoring, alerting, and reporting . Assist in setting up a customer-facing status page for improved transparency. Required Skills & Experience Essential: 3+ years' experience in cloud monitoring, data analysis, or DevOps support . Expertise in Microsoft Azure services (App Service, SQL Database, Blob Storage, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics). Strong proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) . Hands-on experience with automation Scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Azure Functions). Proven experience in setting up automated alerts, managing dashboards, and generating reports to improve system reliability and customer satisfaction. Desirable: Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, Azure Sentinel). Relevant Azure certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) If you have a passion for cloud monitoring, automation, and data-driven insights , apply now to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team! Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
02/04/2025
Full time
Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst 5 days onsite - Police Security Clearance checks required We are seeking a skilled Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst for our client in Kingston upon Thames. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to manage and monitor an Azure-based SaaS solution, ensuring system reliability and an exceptional customer experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in Real Time issue detection, incident escalation, and long-term trend analysis. Key Responsibilities Monitoring & Incident Detection Manage Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for performance tracking. Configure automated alerts for App Service, SQL Database, and Blob Storage . Implement synthetic monitoring to proactively detect issues. Data Analysis & Reporting Build long-term historical reports beyond Azure's default retention period. Analyze performance logs to identify recurring issues. Provide insights into system downtime, trends, and customer impact . Automation & Continuous Improvement Develop scripts and queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL), PowerShell, or Python . Implement automated remediation workflows where applicable. Suggest architecture enhancements based on performance data analysis. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with engineering, DevOps, and customer support teams for rapid incident resolution. Document best practices for monitoring, alerting, and reporting . Assist in setting up a customer-facing status page for improved transparency. Required Skills & Experience Essential: 3+ years' experience in cloud monitoring, data analysis, or DevOps support . Expertise in Microsoft Azure services (App Service, SQL Database, Blob Storage, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics). Strong proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) . Hands-on experience with automation Scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Azure Functions). Proven experience in setting up automated alerts, managing dashboards, and generating reports to improve system reliability and customer satisfaction. Desirable: Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, Azure Sentinel). Relevant Azure certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) If you have a passion for cloud monitoring, automation, and data-driven insights , apply now to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team! Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Security Engineer-Forgerock Knutsford (Hybrid Working) ASAP until end of September initially £500p/d via Umbrella Role Brief: 5+ years experience in Hands-on configuration, deployment and running ForgeRock COTS based IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) with Embedded security gates, HTTP Header Signing, Access Token encryption, and Data at rest encryption approaches. Hands-on configuration and integration with HSM and CSM tools, and certificate life cycle management, eg rotation, revocation, etc. Automating security workflows using GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI and Chef. 10+ years experience in executing penetration testing, hands-on coding in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, Python. PKI based self-sovereign Identity experience is a plus Primary Skills- Expertise in CIAM, ForgeRock stack (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) with certification or proof of completion of ForgeRock Deep-Dive 4xx training courses. Identifying, mitigating, and communicating security risks to executive leadership. Partnering with engineering, product, and CISO teams to embed security by design to the DevSecOps life cycle. Proactively defending against evolving cyber threats. Secondary Skills- Cloud Security: deep knowledge of AWS security controls, policies and automation, CLI tools. Role based and attribute based access control approaches, protocols and tools, PKI, HSMs, cryptographic protocols, and secure key life cycle management. Advanced threat modelling, SOC operations, and forensic analysis. Securing microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps integrations. Vulnerability scanning, tools, approaches, vulnerability patching and vendor management for security. Penetration testing approaches and tools, preparing, supporting, and managing penetration testing.
02/04/2025
Project-based
Security Engineer-Forgerock Knutsford (Hybrid Working) ASAP until end of September initially £500p/d via Umbrella Role Brief: 5+ years experience in Hands-on configuration, deployment and running ForgeRock COTS based IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) with Embedded security gates, HTTP Header Signing, Access Token encryption, and Data at rest encryption approaches. Hands-on configuration and integration with HSM and CSM tools, and certificate life cycle management, eg rotation, revocation, etc. Automating security workflows using GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI and Chef. 10+ years experience in executing penetration testing, hands-on coding in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, Python. PKI based self-sovereign Identity experience is a plus Primary Skills- Expertise in CIAM, ForgeRock stack (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) with certification or proof of completion of ForgeRock Deep-Dive 4xx training courses. Identifying, mitigating, and communicating security risks to executive leadership. Partnering with engineering, product, and CISO teams to embed security by design to the DevSecOps life cycle. Proactively defending against evolving cyber threats. Secondary Skills- Cloud Security: deep knowledge of AWS security controls, policies and automation, CLI tools. Role based and attribute based access control approaches, protocols and tools, PKI, HSMs, cryptographic protocols, and secure key life cycle management. Advanced threat modelling, SOC operations, and forensic analysis. Securing microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps integrations. Vulnerability scanning, tools, approaches, vulnerability patching and vendor management for security. Penetration testing approaches and tools, preparing, supporting, and managing penetration testing.
Proactive Appointments
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Cloud Support Engineer - 3rd Line 5 days onsite - Police Security Clearance checks required We are seeking an experienced Cloud Support Engineer - 3rd Line for a prestigious organisation in Kingston upon Thames. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and support Azure cloud deployments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. Role Purpose Manage and support cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure operations. Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve escalated issues related to customer and application environments. Develop and maintain tools, scripts, and automation to improve operational efficiency. Provide advanced technical support, ensuring timely resolution of complex incidents and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as a third-line Support Engineer for escalated issues, resolving complex technical problems. Investigate and resolve issues related to application functionality, data discrepancies, and cloud infrastructure . Proactive Monitoring Continuously monitor cloud resources ( CPU, memory, storage ) to identify potential issues before they impact customers. Implement alerts and dashboards to track system health and performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights . Scripting & Development Write and maintain SQL scripts to extract, analyse, and rectify data within databases. Develop C# scripts/tools to automate tasks, gather application insights, and assist in troubleshooting. Cloud Management Oversee Azure deployments , ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost optimisation. Manage resource usage limits and proactively adjust configurations to maintain performance. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with development, first-line, and second-line support teams to ensure smooth issue resolution. Document processes, fixes, and tools for internal use and knowledge sharing. Essential skills : Proven experience in a third-line support or similar role, managing and troubleshooting cloud-hosted solutions. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure , including monitoring tools, resource management, and cost optimisation. Advanced SQL skills for writing, debugging, and optimising queries. Proficiency with C# for troubleshooting application code, debugging issues, and working with developers. Solid understanding of application troubleshooting , including database and infrastructure-related issues. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Experience supporting a B2B Azure Cloud environment . Desirable skills: Experience with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or Terraform. Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) or hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of ITIL practices for incident, problem, and change management. Cloud Support Engineer - 3rd Line Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
02/04/2025
Full time
Cloud Support Engineer - 3rd Line 5 days onsite - Police Security Clearance checks required We are seeking an experienced Cloud Support Engineer - 3rd Line for a prestigious organisation in Kingston upon Thames. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and support Azure cloud deployments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. Role Purpose Manage and support cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure operations. Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve escalated issues related to customer and application environments. Develop and maintain tools, scripts, and automation to improve operational efficiency. Provide advanced technical support, ensuring timely resolution of complex incidents and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as a third-line Support Engineer for escalated issues, resolving complex technical problems. Investigate and resolve issues related to application functionality, data discrepancies, and cloud infrastructure . Proactive Monitoring Continuously monitor cloud resources ( CPU, memory, storage ) to identify potential issues before they impact customers. Implement alerts and dashboards to track system health and performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights . Scripting & Development Write and maintain SQL scripts to extract, analyse, and rectify data within databases. Develop C# scripts/tools to automate tasks, gather application insights, and assist in troubleshooting. Cloud Management Oversee Azure deployments , ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost optimisation. Manage resource usage limits and proactively adjust configurations to maintain performance. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with development, first-line, and second-line support teams to ensure smooth issue resolution. Document processes, fixes, and tools for internal use and knowledge sharing. Essential skills : Proven experience in a third-line support or similar role, managing and troubleshooting cloud-hosted solutions. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure , including monitoring tools, resource management, and cost optimisation. Advanced SQL skills for writing, debugging, and optimising queries. Proficiency with C# for troubleshooting application code, debugging issues, and working with developers. Solid understanding of application troubleshooting , including database and infrastructure-related issues. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Experience supporting a B2B Azure Cloud environment . Desirable skills: Experience with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or Terraform. Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) or hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of ITIL practices for incident, problem, and change management. Cloud Support Engineer - 3rd Line Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Full-Stack Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Python programming TypeScript Some ability with the cloud- AWS, Azure or GCP Knowledge of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities) TDD Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Buy-side - asset management/investment management/hedge funds React Ag-Grid Role: Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 4 that is dedicated to building Fixed Income risk, securitized products in particular, analytics tools. This team are working with Python, React, Ag-Grid, Redux, TypeScript and AWS to deliver this suite that is expanding. The role will be heavily project based. You will be working with very senior developers of a very high standard. You must have experience in Python, TypeScript and the cloud. You will also have some understanding of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities). If you are familiar with securitized products such as ABS, MBS and CLO, this would be advantageous but is not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Duration: 12 - 24 months Rate: £650-900/day
02/04/2025
Project-based
Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Full-Stack Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Python programming TypeScript Some ability with the cloud- AWS, Azure or GCP Knowledge of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities) TDD Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Buy-side - asset management/investment management/hedge funds React Ag-Grid Role: Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 4 that is dedicated to building Fixed Income risk, securitized products in particular, analytics tools. This team are working with Python, React, Ag-Grid, Redux, TypeScript and AWS to deliver this suite that is expanding. The role will be heavily project based. You will be working with very senior developers of a very high standard. You must have experience in Python, TypeScript and the cloud. You will also have some understanding of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities). If you are familiar with securitized products such as ABS, MBS and CLO, this would be advantageous but is not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Duration: 12 - 24 months Rate: £650-900/day
Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Full-Stack Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Python programming TypeScript Some ability with the cloud- AWS, Azure or GCP Knowledge of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities) TDD Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Buy-side - asset management/investment management/hedge funds React Ag-Grid Role: Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 4 that is dedicated to building Fixed Income risk, securitized products in particular, analytics tools. This team are working with Python, React, Ag-Grid, Redux, TypeScript and AWS to deliver this suite that is expanding. The role will be heavily project based. You will be working with very senior developers of a very high standard. You must have experience in Python, TypeScript and the cloud. You will also have some understanding of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities) If you are familiar with securitized products such as ABS, MBS and CLO, this would be advantageous but is not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Salary: £110k - £145k + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension
02/04/2025
Full time
Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Full-Stack Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Python programming TypeScript Some ability with the cloud- AWS, Azure or GCP Knowledge of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities) TDD Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Buy-side - asset management/investment management/hedge funds React Ag-Grid Role: Full Stack Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript TypeScript React Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular Agile AWS GCP Azure Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Full Stack Full-Stack Fullstack Risk Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 4 that is dedicated to building Fixed Income risk, securitized products in particular, analytics tools. This team are working with Python, React, Ag-Grid, Redux, TypeScript and AWS to deliver this suite that is expanding. The role will be heavily project based. You will be working with very senior developers of a very high standard. You must have experience in Python, TypeScript and the cloud. You will also have some understanding of financial markets/trading (equities, Fixed Income, FX or commodities) If you are familiar with securitized products such as ABS, MBS and CLO, this would be advantageous but is not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Salary: £110k - £145k + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension
Conexus are currently partnered with a global pharmaceutical client, that are searching for a Senior BI Engineer, with strong experience with Databricks, to join them on a permanent basis near Zurich. As a Senior BI Engineer, you'll take the lead on exciting BI implementation projects, shaping the new BI planning and reporting platform using the latest technologies. You'll work closely with business and IT teams, analysing requirements, designing sustainable solutions, and delivering real value to the company. Key Responsibilities: Lead BI implementation projects across multiple business units. Develop & optimise the new BI platform using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business needs into smart BI solutions. Design robust, scalable BI solutions that drive real business impact. Take ownership & be a thought leader in the BI space. Your Experience: 7-8+ years of Business Intelligence experience. Strong hands-on expertise in cloud-based Lakehouse solutions (Databricks Proficiency in Python (SQL knowledge is a plus). Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP BW (ABAP is a plus). Analytical mindset & results-driven approach. Fluent in English If this position is of interest, please respond with your latest CV in English
02/04/2025
Full time
Conexus are currently partnered with a global pharmaceutical client, that are searching for a Senior BI Engineer, with strong experience with Databricks, to join them on a permanent basis near Zurich. As a Senior BI Engineer, you'll take the lead on exciting BI implementation projects, shaping the new BI planning and reporting platform using the latest technologies. You'll work closely with business and IT teams, analysing requirements, designing sustainable solutions, and delivering real value to the company. Key Responsibilities: Lead BI implementation projects across multiple business units. Develop & optimise the new BI platform using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business needs into smart BI solutions. Design robust, scalable BI solutions that drive real business impact. Take ownership & be a thought leader in the BI space. Your Experience: 7-8+ years of Business Intelligence experience. Strong hands-on expertise in cloud-based Lakehouse solutions (Databricks Proficiency in Python (SQL knowledge is a plus). Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP BW (ABAP is a plus). Analytical mindset & results-driven approach. Fluent in English If this position is of interest, please respond with your latest CV in English
Location: Hybrid/Onsite - Leuven - Belgium Full-time | Financial Sector | Senior-Level About the Role: Are you a seasoned .NET developer with a passion for clean CI/CD pipelines, modern cloud tooling, and enterprise-grade engineering? our client is looking for a Senior .NET Software Engineer to join our .NET Competence Center, helping them evolve and optimise their software factory setup using Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise Cloud, and Azure PaaS services. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role where you'll build, maintain, and support reusable components, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure tools that power over 100 internal applications across the financial clients diverse domains - from insurance to asset management. What You'll Do: Own and manage the CI/CD ecosystem across Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions Develop and maintain build & release pipelines for .NET applications Maintain and enhance Visual Studio templates, reference apps, and shared assets Collaborate with development teams and the public cloud team on secure, scalable architecture Maintain comprehensive internal documentation in Confluence Act as a technical mentor and go-to expert for .NET DevOps practices Must-Have: Solid experience with .NET 8+, C#, SQL Server, REST APIs, Clean Architecture Deep knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD design Fluent in Git, YAML, NuGet, Npm Hands-on with Azure PaaS: App Service, Functions, Storage, KeyVault, AAD, etc. Infrastructure-as-Code skills using BICEP or ARM templates Strong documentation and communication skills (Dutch & English) Nice-to-Have: Certifications: AZ-204, AZ-400 Familiarity with SonarQube, Nexus, or Mend Experience in SAFe Agile environments Background in the financial or highly regulated sectors Please apply!
02/04/2025
Project-based
Location: Hybrid/Onsite - Leuven - Belgium Full-time | Financial Sector | Senior-Level About the Role: Are you a seasoned .NET developer with a passion for clean CI/CD pipelines, modern cloud tooling, and enterprise-grade engineering? our client is looking for a Senior .NET Software Engineer to join our .NET Competence Center, helping them evolve and optimise their software factory setup using Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise Cloud, and Azure PaaS services. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role where you'll build, maintain, and support reusable components, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure tools that power over 100 internal applications across the financial clients diverse domains - from insurance to asset management. What You'll Do: Own and manage the CI/CD ecosystem across Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions Develop and maintain build & release pipelines for .NET applications Maintain and enhance Visual Studio templates, reference apps, and shared assets Collaborate with development teams and the public cloud team on secure, scalable architecture Maintain comprehensive internal documentation in Confluence Act as a technical mentor and go-to expert for .NET DevOps practices Must-Have: Solid experience with .NET 8+, C#, SQL Server, REST APIs, Clean Architecture Deep knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD design Fluent in Git, YAML, NuGet, Npm Hands-on with Azure PaaS: App Service, Functions, Storage, KeyVault, AAD, etc. Infrastructure-as-Code skills using BICEP or ARM templates Strong documentation and communication skills (Dutch & English) Nice-to-Have: Certifications: AZ-204, AZ-400 Familiarity with SonarQube, Nexus, or Mend Experience in SAFe Agile environments Background in the financial or highly regulated sectors Please apply!
Senior Engineer - Front End Development London Based Up to £105k base plus benefits Tech Stack: Typescript, HTML, CSS, AWS (Or any other Cloud platform), GraphQL, React or Svelte (Ideally) Front End frameworks A Senior Engineer is required by an innovative Fintech company based in London that has developed an AI platform serving the global financial markets industry. The role is to lead the Front End Development and will join the small team of exceptional full stack developers working on the application and associated platforms based out of their London offices. This is a great opportunity to join this company in a crucial phase of their growth and assist in the development of the product. In return they will offer a starting base salary of up to £105K plus benefits. Front End Engineering Lead - Web Application development - London
02/04/2025
Full time
Senior Engineer - Front End Development London Based Up to £105k base plus benefits Tech Stack: Typescript, HTML, CSS, AWS (Or any other Cloud platform), GraphQL, React or Svelte (Ideally) Front End frameworks A Senior Engineer is required by an innovative Fintech company based in London that has developed an AI platform serving the global financial markets industry. The role is to lead the Front End Development and will join the small team of exceptional full stack developers working on the application and associated platforms based out of their London offices. This is a great opportunity to join this company in a crucial phase of their growth and assist in the development of the product. In return they will offer a starting base salary of up to £105K plus benefits. Front End Engineering Lead - Web Application development - London
IT Infrastructure Support Engineer Redhill, Surrey Candidates must be eligible to obtain DV Clearance c£45,000 per year 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Bonus, Pension, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, etc. The Opportunity: My client are a communications company and they are currently looking for an IT Infrastructure Technician on a permanent basis. In this role, you will provide day to day hands on technical support and management of the internal Corporate and Customer managed IT Infrastructure and projects. You will also carry out applicable tasks as requested by the IT Operations Manager as specified in the System Administration section of the Security Organisation document. Skills and Experience: Build/Maintain/Support the physical and virtual environment (VMWare), network storage, backup and recovery systems in their core networks. Build/Maintain/Support corporate IT infrastructure for my clients global HQ as well as remote offices and customers, ensuring seamless integration and operation. Ensure that all server builds and networks (both Corporate and Customer) are configured in accordance with the Corporate/Customer IT Security policy and accreditation standards, as well as the management and support of the security infrastructure. Maintain software compliance for all server operating systems, server applications and client licences, recording purchases and usage details including regular audits. Monitor usage/performance ensuring Servers/services are working correctly and efficiently. Management of the email infrastructure including Exchange, cloud continuity services, SPAM filtering and mobile device management (MDM). Ensure compliance with the department's change control process and procedures Follow departmental change control process and procedures. HND/Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline OR at least 10 years applicable experience working in a demanding environment within a busy 100+ user network including remote sites/users. Basic Linux knowledge highly desirable. In-depth understanding of core Windows OS administration skills, Active Directory management inc. Group Policies, user/group management, PowerShell. In-depth knowledge of maintaining server hardware and storage hardware (NAS, SAN). In-depth understanding of IT Security (anti-virus, hard drive encryption, client hardening and authentication). Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Redhill, Surrey and their ongoing growth plans
02/04/2025
Full time
IT Infrastructure Support Engineer Redhill, Surrey Candidates must be eligible to obtain DV Clearance c£45,000 per year 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Bonus, Pension, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, etc. The Opportunity: My client are a communications company and they are currently looking for an IT Infrastructure Technician on a permanent basis. In this role, you will provide day to day hands on technical support and management of the internal Corporate and Customer managed IT Infrastructure and projects. You will also carry out applicable tasks as requested by the IT Operations Manager as specified in the System Administration section of the Security Organisation document. Skills and Experience: Build/Maintain/Support the physical and virtual environment (VMWare), network storage, backup and recovery systems in their core networks. Build/Maintain/Support corporate IT infrastructure for my clients global HQ as well as remote offices and customers, ensuring seamless integration and operation. Ensure that all server builds and networks (both Corporate and Customer) are configured in accordance with the Corporate/Customer IT Security policy and accreditation standards, as well as the management and support of the security infrastructure. Maintain software compliance for all server operating systems, server applications and client licences, recording purchases and usage details including regular audits. Monitor usage/performance ensuring Servers/services are working correctly and efficiently. Management of the email infrastructure including Exchange, cloud continuity services, SPAM filtering and mobile device management (MDM). Ensure compliance with the department's change control process and procedures Follow departmental change control process and procedures. HND/Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline OR at least 10 years applicable experience working in a demanding environment within a busy 100+ user network including remote sites/users. Basic Linux knowledge highly desirable. In-depth understanding of core Windows OS administration skills, Active Directory management inc. Group Policies, user/group management, PowerShell. In-depth knowledge of maintaining server hardware and storage hardware (NAS, SAN). In-depth understanding of IT Security (anti-virus, hard drive encryption, client hardening and authentication). Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Redhill, Surrey and their ongoing growth plans
EU candidates only. Required Skills: Lead SAP and technical implementation team across SAP and Middleware applications. Strong leadership, architecture and technical hands-on skills mandatory. Key technologies required: -SAP S4, MDG, VIM, DM. Strong SAP and LogicApps integration skills. Experience with SAP integration to PMS (Primavera) Experience with SAP integration to engineering (SmartPlanetFoundation) Experience with SAP integration to procurement systems (Coupa) Strong integration skills with Azure LogicApps/API/functions, SAP PI, MII, CPI and Biztalk Experience with Azure cloud Experience in SAP RISE and S4 upgrade
02/04/2025
Project-based
EU candidates only. Required Skills: Lead SAP and technical implementation team across SAP and Middleware applications. Strong leadership, architecture and technical hands-on skills mandatory. Key technologies required: -SAP S4, MDG, VIM, DM. Strong SAP and LogicApps integration skills. Experience with SAP integration to PMS (Primavera) Experience with SAP integration to engineering (SmartPlanetFoundation) Experience with SAP integration to procurement systems (Coupa) Strong integration skills with Azure LogicApps/API/functions, SAP PI, MII, CPI and Biztalk Experience with Azure cloud Experience in SAP RISE and S4 upgrade
SAP Application Support Engineer Location: Surrey | Employment Type: Full-Time Are you an SAP professional with a passion for problem-solving and system optimisation? We're looking for an experienced SAP Application Support Engineer to join our team as we complete the rollout of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and move into long-term support and innovation. This is a key role in ensuring the ERP platform runs smoothly, users are supported effectively, and the system evolves in line with business needs and best practices. What You'll Be Doing: Provide day-to-day support for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, addressing both functional and technical user issues. Act as the first and second line of support, handling access, configuration, and troubleshooting queries. Monitor system health and performance, ensuring uptime and reliability. Maintain thorough documentation of system processes, changes, and best practices. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure integrated, efficient ERP operations. Promote the adoption of SAP Best Practices to reduce complexity and technical debt. Assist in communicating new SAP releases and process optimisation opportunities. Support additional business applications as part of the wider IT service delivery team. What We're Looking For: Experience in SAP S/4HANA support or administration (Public Cloud preferred). Strong understanding of ERP system architecture, user support, and issue resolution. Confident working with system monitoring tools and managing incidents effectively. Clear communicator with both technical and business stakeholders. Self-starter able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Detail-oriented and committed to documentation and process improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your SAP career in a supportive, forward-thinking tech environment where you'll make a real impact.
02/04/2025
Full time
SAP Application Support Engineer Location: Surrey | Employment Type: Full-Time Are you an SAP professional with a passion for problem-solving and system optimisation? We're looking for an experienced SAP Application Support Engineer to join our team as we complete the rollout of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and move into long-term support and innovation. This is a key role in ensuring the ERP platform runs smoothly, users are supported effectively, and the system evolves in line with business needs and best practices. What You'll Be Doing: Provide day-to-day support for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, addressing both functional and technical user issues. Act as the first and second line of support, handling access, configuration, and troubleshooting queries. Monitor system health and performance, ensuring uptime and reliability. Maintain thorough documentation of system processes, changes, and best practices. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure integrated, efficient ERP operations. Promote the adoption of SAP Best Practices to reduce complexity and technical debt. Assist in communicating new SAP releases and process optimisation opportunities. Support additional business applications as part of the wider IT service delivery team. What We're Looking For: Experience in SAP S/4HANA support or administration (Public Cloud preferred). Strong understanding of ERP system architecture, user support, and issue resolution. Confident working with system monitoring tools and managing incidents effectively. Clear communicator with both technical and business stakeholders. Self-starter able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Detail-oriented and committed to documentation and process improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your SAP career in a supportive, forward-thinking tech environment where you'll make a real impact.
Cloud and Infrastructure Manager Location: Based x2 days from either of the following offices Cambridge, Chelmsford, Norwich or Ipswich 1 day per week required to travel to Ipswich- expenses paid Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Region: East Anglia-based preferred Sector: Law Firm The Role Our legal client are seeking an experienced Cloud and Infrastructure Manager to lead a team of two engineers in managing, optimising, and transitioning cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of IT, you'll ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals while driving strategic improvements. You will be involved in a variety of Azure projects, so an end-end understanding of the product will be essential. Based x2 days from either of the following offices Cambridge, Chelmsford, Norwich or Ipswich with 1 day per week required travel to Ipswich office- expenses paid. Key Responsibilities: Lead cloud/infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance. Manage team performance and provide technical guidance. Align IT infrastructure with business objectives and future growth. Optimise system reliability and troubleshoot issues. Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with IT teams on new technologies and initiatives. About You: 5+ years in senior infrastructure roles with strong Azure experience. Leadership skills with a proven track record of team and project management. Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. What Is On Offer: Hybrid working model with flexibility. Starting at 25 days holiday (increasing with service). Private healthcare, profit share, performance bonuses, and more. Enhanced parental leave, gym memberships, and electric car scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a focus on career growth, innovation, and inclusivity. Apply today!
02/04/2025
Full time
Cloud and Infrastructure Manager Location: Based x2 days from either of the following offices Cambridge, Chelmsford, Norwich or Ipswich 1 day per week required to travel to Ipswich- expenses paid Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Region: East Anglia-based preferred Sector: Law Firm The Role Our legal client are seeking an experienced Cloud and Infrastructure Manager to lead a team of two engineers in managing, optimising, and transitioning cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of IT, you'll ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals while driving strategic improvements. You will be involved in a variety of Azure projects, so an end-end understanding of the product will be essential. Based x2 days from either of the following offices Cambridge, Chelmsford, Norwich or Ipswich with 1 day per week required travel to Ipswich office- expenses paid. Key Responsibilities: Lead cloud/infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance. Manage team performance and provide technical guidance. Align IT infrastructure with business objectives and future growth. Optimise system reliability and troubleshoot issues. Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with IT teams on new technologies and initiatives. About You: 5+ years in senior infrastructure roles with strong Azure experience. Leadership skills with a proven track record of team and project management. Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. What Is On Offer: Hybrid working model with flexibility. Starting at 25 days holiday (increasing with service). Private healthcare, profit share, performance bonuses, and more. Enhanced parental leave, gym memberships, and electric car scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a focus on career growth, innovation, and inclusivity. Apply today!
Senior Data Scientist (Biostats Engineering) - Remote (RL7733) Job Title - Senior Data Scientist (Biostats Engineering) Location - Remote Ref - RL7733 Salary - Competitive The Client We are partnering with a design-led data, software, and cloud company specializing in AI and advanced analytics. They design, build, and operate data- and AI-driven solutions, products, and experiences on Azure, enabling their business customers to tackle challenges and seize opportunities with greater efficiency and certainty. The Candidate We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with extensive expertise in: Best practices for R package development Model development and deployment on Databricks Collaboration using version control systems Additional knowledge of data architecture and cloud infrastructure is highly desirable The Role You will work with one of our global biopharma clients, developing high-quality R packages and providing consultancy on Biostatistics model development. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and optimizing code Integrating existing modelling code into packages Designing and implementing end-to-end modelling and deployment processes on Databricks Focusing on delivering high-impact solutions that exceed customer expectations Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality R packages Provide consultancy on Biostatistics model development and deployment best practices Review and optimize code, integrating existing modelling code into packages Design and implement end-to-end modelling and deployment processes on Databricks Support and collaborate with adjacent teams (eg, product and IT teams) to integrate modelling solutions Continuously innovate with the team and customer, utilizing modern tools to enhance model development and deployment Skills & Experience A successful candidate will demonstrate: A background or work experience in biostatistics or a related field Strong proficiency in R programming and R package development Experience in statistical model deployment and end-to-end MLOps (preferred) Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably Databricks and Azure Experience with Shiny development (preferred) Ability to work with customer stakeholders to understand business processes and workflows, designing solutions to optimize and automate them DevOps experience and familiarity with software release processes Familiarity with Agile delivery methods To apply for this Senior Data Scientist permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
02/04/2025
Full time
Senior Data Scientist (Biostats Engineering) - Remote (RL7733) Job Title - Senior Data Scientist (Biostats Engineering) Location - Remote Ref - RL7733 Salary - Competitive The Client We are partnering with a design-led data, software, and cloud company specializing in AI and advanced analytics. They design, build, and operate data- and AI-driven solutions, products, and experiences on Azure, enabling their business customers to tackle challenges and seize opportunities with greater efficiency and certainty. The Candidate We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with extensive expertise in: Best practices for R package development Model development and deployment on Databricks Collaboration using version control systems Additional knowledge of data architecture and cloud infrastructure is highly desirable The Role You will work with one of our global biopharma clients, developing high-quality R packages and providing consultancy on Biostatistics model development. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and optimizing code Integrating existing modelling code into packages Designing and implementing end-to-end modelling and deployment processes on Databricks Focusing on delivering high-impact solutions that exceed customer expectations Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality R packages Provide consultancy on Biostatistics model development and deployment best practices Review and optimize code, integrating existing modelling code into packages Design and implement end-to-end modelling and deployment processes on Databricks Support and collaborate with adjacent teams (eg, product and IT teams) to integrate modelling solutions Continuously innovate with the team and customer, utilizing modern tools to enhance model development and deployment Skills & Experience A successful candidate will demonstrate: A background or work experience in biostatistics or a related field Strong proficiency in R programming and R package development Experience in statistical model deployment and end-to-end MLOps (preferred) Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably Databricks and Azure Experience with Shiny development (preferred) Ability to work with customer stakeholders to understand business processes and workflows, designing solutions to optimize and automate them DevOps experience and familiarity with software release processes Familiarity with Agile delivery methods To apply for this Senior Data Scientist permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
We are looking for a Java Developer Engineer for a client project in Strasbourg. Location: 80%on-site work in Strasbourg (client office), and 20% off-site. Start date: Immediately Duration: 1 year; possible extensions Preliminary Requirements: Candidate should be citizen of member states of the European Union (EU nationality), and should be able to get their criminal record, should accept security clearance process. Task description: In charge of the deployment of an institutional application in the customer datacenter. Job requirements: University degree (master or equivalent) in Computer Science/Security & Resource Management Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience Extensive experience of Java with Springboot Extensive experience of Kafka Good knowledge of ElasticSearch or Solr or Lucene Good knowledge of JPA Experience in building cloud native applications Very good English speaking & writing skills Experience and willingness of working in an international/multicultural environment infeurope is a Luxembourg-based IT service provider, designing, developing and managing multilingual information and documentary systems in many application areas and business sectors. For more than 40 years we have delivered IT systems and solutions.
02/04/2025
Project-based
We are looking for a Java Developer Engineer for a client project in Strasbourg. Location: 80%on-site work in Strasbourg (client office), and 20% off-site. Start date: Immediately Duration: 1 year; possible extensions Preliminary Requirements: Candidate should be citizen of member states of the European Union (EU nationality), and should be able to get their criminal record, should accept security clearance process. Task description: In charge of the deployment of an institutional application in the customer datacenter. Job requirements: University degree (master or equivalent) in Computer Science/Security & Resource Management Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience Extensive experience of Java with Springboot Extensive experience of Kafka Good knowledge of ElasticSearch or Solr or Lucene Good knowledge of JPA Experience in building cloud native applications Very good English speaking & writing skills Experience and willingness of working in an international/multicultural environment infeurope is a Luxembourg-based IT service provider, designing, developing and managing multilingual information and documentary systems in many application areas and business sectors. For more than 40 years we have delivered IT systems and solutions.
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead Middleware Engineer with Apigee and OpenShift experience. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production Legacy and container-based environments. Candidate will provide technical expertise to Middleware staff, as well as manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as Middleware on multiple operating system platforms. Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools. Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible Provide performance tuning of components and services Design disaster recovery solutions for Middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives Resolve configuration related problems Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments. Assist production support and development staff in debugging Middleware application defects. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to Middleware products Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects. Properly secure Middleware technologies Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection. Manage day to day activities of the Middleware staff when called upon to do so. Management of Vulnerabilities, SORT's, Password rotations and Certificate renewals. Qualifications: Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision Flexibility to be on call as per team' schedule Good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate accountability and Transparency Ability to collaborate, cross train and maintain healthy team environment Technical Skills: Expert understanding of: Proxy/Reverse Proxy-oriented Middleware (tools such as Apigee, Nginx, Apache in containers is a must) Systems administration and change management practices J2EE application services in containers and Legacy systems Message-oriented Middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ) Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Scripting and coding Network technologies CI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation) Cloud native applications Technologies used to support microservices (like RKE) File transfer protocols including SFTP Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience with Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 supporting Middleware technologies Cloud certification a plus.
02/04/2025
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead Middleware Engineer with Apigee and OpenShift experience. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production Legacy and container-based environments. Candidate will provide technical expertise to Middleware staff, as well as manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as Middleware on multiple operating system platforms. Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools. Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible Provide performance tuning of components and services Design disaster recovery solutions for Middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives Resolve configuration related problems Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments. Assist production support and development staff in debugging Middleware application defects. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to Middleware products Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects. Properly secure Middleware technologies Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection. Manage day to day activities of the Middleware staff when called upon to do so. Management of Vulnerabilities, SORT's, Password rotations and Certificate renewals. Qualifications: Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision Flexibility to be on call as per team' schedule Good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate accountability and Transparency Ability to collaborate, cross train and maintain healthy team environment Technical Skills: Expert understanding of: Proxy/Reverse Proxy-oriented Middleware (tools such as Apigee, Nginx, Apache in containers is a must) Systems administration and change management practices J2EE application services in containers and Legacy systems Message-oriented Middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ) Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Scripting and coding Network technologies CI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation) Cloud native applications Technologies used to support microservices (like RKE) File transfer protocols including SFTP Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience with Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 supporting Middleware technologies Cloud certification a plus.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Firm is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Hosting Services Engineer with strong Azure experience. Candidate will be the IT Infrastructure team's cloud SME. Candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud tools/technologies The Sr. Cloud Engineer reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS, and a strong understanding of Azure security best practices. Proficiency in creating and managing ARM and Bicep templates and supporting DevOps teams is essential. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to meet our business needs. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates. Develop skill set across three domains (Infrastructure, Containers, and Networking) to better support the client. Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes. Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services. Implement and manage Azure PaaS and IaaS solution, including on-premises server, storage, and database systems, among others. Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on project, improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes. Communicate effectively and appropriately with both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years professional experience with multiple cloud platforms and technologies, including PaaS and IaaS. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to DevOps teams. Extensive experience with ARM/Bicep templates and Azure security best practices. Experience with distributed computing, complex architecture design, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with managed Kubernetes services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps. Skilled in creating and managing Azure hub and spoke networks, using Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), Route Tables (UDRs), applying Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute circuits. Proven experience with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates through Azure DevOps (or similar toolset), including use of Git, work items, branching, pull requests, and pipelines. Experience with monitoring, optimizing cloud resources, and creating custom Azure Policies. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in AI/Data-related project support with DevOps teams. Demonstrated experience with Security and IT Governance, including federated Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA, as well as Cloud Access Security Broker tools, to govern secure access to resources. Familiarity with other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Other public cloud experience (AWS, Google, etc.). Azure VMware Solution (AVS) experience.
01/04/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Firm is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Hosting Services Engineer with strong Azure experience. Candidate will be the IT Infrastructure team's cloud SME. Candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud tools/technologies The Sr. Cloud Engineer reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS, and a strong understanding of Azure security best practices. Proficiency in creating and managing ARM and Bicep templates and supporting DevOps teams is essential. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to meet our business needs. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates. Develop skill set across three domains (Infrastructure, Containers, and Networking) to better support the client. Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes. Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services. Implement and manage Azure PaaS and IaaS solution, including on-premises server, storage, and database systems, among others. Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on project, improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes. Communicate effectively and appropriately with both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years professional experience with multiple cloud platforms and technologies, including PaaS and IaaS. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to DevOps teams. Extensive experience with ARM/Bicep templates and Azure security best practices. Experience with distributed computing, complex architecture design, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with managed Kubernetes services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps. Skilled in creating and managing Azure hub and spoke networks, using Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), Route Tables (UDRs), applying Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute circuits. Proven experience with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates through Azure DevOps (or similar toolset), including use of Git, work items, branching, pull requests, and pipelines. Experience with monitoring, optimizing cloud resources, and creating custom Azure Policies. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in AI/Data-related project support with DevOps teams. Demonstrated experience with Security and IT Governance, including federated Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA, as well as Cloud Access Security Broker tools, to govern secure access to resources. Familiarity with other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Other public cloud experience (AWS, Google, etc.). Azure VMware Solution (AVS) experience.
Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering Middleware SALARY: $150k - 170k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL Open to h1b transfer, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Looking for a candidate that is strong in Middleware integration Proxy/reverse Proxy. Oriented Middleware working with apigee, nginx, Apache in containers a must. system administration j2ee application services in containers message Kafka MQ cicd strong ansible terraform cloud formation sftp pki infrastructure multi platform unix linux windows aws Provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production Legacy and container-based environments. Responsibilities: Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as Middleware on multiple operating system platforms. Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools. Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible Provide performance tuning of components and services Design disaster recovery solutions for Middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives Resolve configuration related problems Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments. Assist production support and development staff in debugging Middleware application defects. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to Middleware products Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects. Properly secure Middleware technologies Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection. Manage day to day activities of the Middleware staff when called upon to do so. Management of Vulnerabilities, SORT's, Password rotations and Certificate renewals Qualifications: Expert understanding of: Proxy/Reverse Proxy-oriented Middleware (tools such as Apigee, Nginx, Apache in containers is a must) Systems administration and change management practices J2EE application services in containers and Legacy systems Message-oriented Middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ) Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Scripting and coding Network technologies CI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation) Cloud native applications Technologies used to support microservices (like RKE) File transfer protocols including SFTP Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience with Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 supporting Middleware technologies
01/04/2025
Full time
Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering Middleware SALARY: $150k - 170k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL Open to h1b transfer, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Looking for a candidate that is strong in Middleware integration Proxy/reverse Proxy. Oriented Middleware working with apigee, nginx, Apache in containers a must. system administration j2ee application services in containers message Kafka MQ cicd strong ansible terraform cloud formation sftp pki infrastructure multi platform unix linux windows aws Provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production Legacy and container-based environments. Responsibilities: Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as Middleware on multiple operating system platforms. Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools. Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible Provide performance tuning of components and services Design disaster recovery solutions for Middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives Resolve configuration related problems Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments. Assist production support and development staff in debugging Middleware application defects. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to Middleware products Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects. Properly secure Middleware technologies Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection. Manage day to day activities of the Middleware staff when called upon to do so. Management of Vulnerabilities, SORT's, Password rotations and Certificate renewals Qualifications: Expert understanding of: Proxy/Reverse Proxy-oriented Middleware (tools such as Apigee, Nginx, Apache in containers is a must) Systems administration and change management practices J2EE application services in containers and Legacy systems Message-oriented Middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ) Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Scripting and coding Network technologies CI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation) Cloud native applications Technologies used to support microservices (like RKE) File transfer protocols including SFTP Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience with Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 supporting Middleware technologies