Python Developer Location: Monthly Visit to the London Office Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus Sector: Fintech/Financial Services About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of key financial technology standards and supporting systems. This role will involve working on a conformance suite, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting a technical directory that underpins secure and trusted financial transactions. You'll be involved in maintaining critical software tools, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation and efficiency in financial technology. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain tools used to validate and certify API implementations Provide third-line technical support, resolving complex service desk queries. Process certification requests, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Enhance deployment processes and contribute to tooling improvements. Document and update API specifications and technical standards. Support the development and maintenance of microservices, databases, and security frameworks. Technical Skills & Experience Essential: Strong experience in API development and secure software engineering. Hands-on expertise with: Swagger/OpenAPI JSON Python Docker Security-first development practices (Shift Left approach) Proficiency in GitHub for source control and automation. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Desirable: Experience with Go or Java. Understanding of OAuth2/FAPI for secure authentication. Familiarity with React, Vue.js, Markdown, and Regex. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile workflows. Knowledge of AWS Lambda/ECS and cloud-based architectures. Experience working with PKI and security protocols. Familiarity with Jira & Confluence for issue tracking and documentation. Key Attributes Ability to produce clean, maintainable code. Strong problem-solving skills and technical adaptability. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Passionate about financial technology and delivering innovative solutions.
13/03/2025
Full time
Python Developer Location: Monthly Visit to the London Office Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus Sector: Fintech/Financial Services About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of key financial technology standards and supporting systems. This role will involve working on a conformance suite, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting a technical directory that underpins secure and trusted financial transactions. You'll be involved in maintaining critical software tools, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation and efficiency in financial technology. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain tools used to validate and certify API implementations Provide third-line technical support, resolving complex service desk queries. Process certification requests, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Enhance deployment processes and contribute to tooling improvements. Document and update API specifications and technical standards. Support the development and maintenance of microservices, databases, and security frameworks. Technical Skills & Experience Essential: Strong experience in API development and secure software engineering. Hands-on expertise with: Swagger/OpenAPI JSON Python Docker Security-first development practices (Shift Left approach) Proficiency in GitHub for source control and automation. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Desirable: Experience with Go or Java. Understanding of OAuth2/FAPI for secure authentication. Familiarity with React, Vue.js, Markdown, and Regex. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile workflows. Knowledge of AWS Lambda/ECS and cloud-based architectures. Experience working with PKI and security protocols. Familiarity with Jira & Confluence for issue tracking and documentation. Key Attributes Ability to produce clean, maintainable code. Strong problem-solving skills and technical adaptability. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Passionate about financial technology and delivering innovative solutions.
IT Systems Administrator IT Systems Administrator/IT Manager - 1st - 3rd Line Support, Desktop, Server, Network; Win10/Win11, MS Office, Windows Server 2012 - 2023 AD/GPo/AzureAD, VMWare, MS Office 365, InTune/Endpoint Manager, LAN/Wireless/VPN; MS Dynamics NAV Business Central/365 SAAS. Permanent, East Kent; £35k - £60k (On Expertise/Experience) Global manufacturing company seeks IT Systems Administrator to work in a self-sufficient and hands-on capacity to lead the support and ongoing evolution of the inhouse IT department and related operational systems. Supporting a team in excess of 30 - 50 office based staff along with production line environment you will own all aspects of the IT department and manage them accordingly. This will include the hands-on management and support of all desktop, network and server systems from a 1st - 3rd line perspective as well as all application employed by the organisation. You will have support from both software vendors as well as 3rd party consultancies/MSPs in this endeavour but you will be required to manage both low level (1st line, hardware, user training) issues through to 3rd line support (O365 email, Active Directory management, VMWare, Windows Server Administration and upgrades inc DNS, DHCP etc) and elements of data network support including LAN, VPN and Wireless access. The company employs a range of PCs, Laptops, Mobile Devices as well as on-perm an in-cloud services (O365, VMWare, AzureAD and InTune/Endpoint Manager) including both on-prem and cloud based backup. You will use your experience across Win10/Win11, Windows Server Active Directory/Group Policy and O365 to manage user accounts, profiles and access and provide support and administration as required. Application management will include user access, training and 1st line support along with liaison with software vendors to manage escalated support issues. Some of these systems include the ERP System - MS Dynamics NAV Business Central, the Accountancy System etc. Aside from the hands-on IT systems aspects of the role you will play a pivotal role in the upgrade of the on-prem MS Dynamics NAV Business Central migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS platform in conjunction with a Systems Integration partner over the next 18 months. Once migrated, you will become the SME for this platform enhancing it and configuring modules as required by the business. Any experience with Microsoft Dynamics Nav Business Central (formerly Navision) and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be highly beneficial. We are searching for an IT Systems Administrator/1st & 2nd Line Support Analyst/IT Support/IT Administrator/IT Manager (Hands-on) who is comfortable in a hands-on 1st to 3rd line support role and has solid experience across Desktop, Server and Network technologies. You will be very familiar with Win10/Win11, O365, Windows Server AD/GPo/AzureAD, VMWare, InTune Endpoint Manager LAN/Wireless & VPN technologies and be able to support these (largely) without additional support. You will be familiar with a range of business applications (Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Accountancy, business relevant software such as AutoCAD etc) and be happy to undertake user profile admin, 1st line etc whilst liaising with vendors. Any hands-on experience working on Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems would be highly beneficial, but non-essential. Additionally, you will be confident in your ability to devise IT strategies, manage assets, licensing and relationships and report to senior management teams, creating supporting assets (such as reports, Powerpoint presentations) along the way. Excellent organisational, communication and 3rd party vendor management skills will be essential. You may have been working within manufacturing, engineering, construction, transport, freight, automotive industries OR have been working within an environment where you have been the sole member (or one of two) of staff responsible for a small to mid-sized operational environment (such as a School, Architectural Practice, Chartered Surveyors or Health & Safety Consultancy). This is a unique opportunity which would suit an ambitious and independent individual who has a keen interest in IT but the ability to own and manage an entire IT environment. You will be keen to remain hands-on whilst developing a range of other managerial and project management skills. Stable business environment with competitive salary offered for this type of role. Fully onsite role due to hardware management and support responsibility; flexible working hours available. Due to the company's location you will need your own transport/driving license to access site. The company's location is easily accessible (by Car) from across East Kent - Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury, Hither, Broadstairs, Margate, Ashford, Faversham etc
13/03/2025
Full time
IT Systems Administrator IT Systems Administrator/IT Manager - 1st - 3rd Line Support, Desktop, Server, Network; Win10/Win11, MS Office, Windows Server 2012 - 2023 AD/GPo/AzureAD, VMWare, MS Office 365, InTune/Endpoint Manager, LAN/Wireless/VPN; MS Dynamics NAV Business Central/365 SAAS. Permanent, East Kent; £35k - £60k (On Expertise/Experience) Global manufacturing company seeks IT Systems Administrator to work in a self-sufficient and hands-on capacity to lead the support and ongoing evolution of the inhouse IT department and related operational systems. Supporting a team in excess of 30 - 50 office based staff along with production line environment you will own all aspects of the IT department and manage them accordingly. This will include the hands-on management and support of all desktop, network and server systems from a 1st - 3rd line perspective as well as all application employed by the organisation. You will have support from both software vendors as well as 3rd party consultancies/MSPs in this endeavour but you will be required to manage both low level (1st line, hardware, user training) issues through to 3rd line support (O365 email, Active Directory management, VMWare, Windows Server Administration and upgrades inc DNS, DHCP etc) and elements of data network support including LAN, VPN and Wireless access. The company employs a range of PCs, Laptops, Mobile Devices as well as on-perm an in-cloud services (O365, VMWare, AzureAD and InTune/Endpoint Manager) including both on-prem and cloud based backup. You will use your experience across Win10/Win11, Windows Server Active Directory/Group Policy and O365 to manage user accounts, profiles and access and provide support and administration as required. Application management will include user access, training and 1st line support along with liaison with software vendors to manage escalated support issues. Some of these systems include the ERP System - MS Dynamics NAV Business Central, the Accountancy System etc. Aside from the hands-on IT systems aspects of the role you will play a pivotal role in the upgrade of the on-prem MS Dynamics NAV Business Central migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS platform in conjunction with a Systems Integration partner over the next 18 months. Once migrated, you will become the SME for this platform enhancing it and configuring modules as required by the business. Any experience with Microsoft Dynamics Nav Business Central (formerly Navision) and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be highly beneficial. We are searching for an IT Systems Administrator/1st & 2nd Line Support Analyst/IT Support/IT Administrator/IT Manager (Hands-on) who is comfortable in a hands-on 1st to 3rd line support role and has solid experience across Desktop, Server and Network technologies. You will be very familiar with Win10/Win11, O365, Windows Server AD/GPo/AzureAD, VMWare, InTune Endpoint Manager LAN/Wireless & VPN technologies and be able to support these (largely) without additional support. You will be familiar with a range of business applications (Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Accountancy, business relevant software such as AutoCAD etc) and be happy to undertake user profile admin, 1st line etc whilst liaising with vendors. Any hands-on experience working on Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems would be highly beneficial, but non-essential. Additionally, you will be confident in your ability to devise IT strategies, manage assets, licensing and relationships and report to senior management teams, creating supporting assets (such as reports, Powerpoint presentations) along the way. Excellent organisational, communication and 3rd party vendor management skills will be essential. You may have been working within manufacturing, engineering, construction, transport, freight, automotive industries OR have been working within an environment where you have been the sole member (or one of two) of staff responsible for a small to mid-sized operational environment (such as a School, Architectural Practice, Chartered Surveyors or Health & Safety Consultancy). This is a unique opportunity which would suit an ambitious and independent individual who has a keen interest in IT but the ability to own and manage an entire IT environment. You will be keen to remain hands-on whilst developing a range of other managerial and project management skills. Stable business environment with competitive salary offered for this type of role. Fully onsite role due to hardware management and support responsibility; flexible working hours available. Due to the company's location you will need your own transport/driving license to access site. The company's location is easily accessible (by Car) from across East Kent - Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury, Hither, Broadstairs, Margate, Ashford, Faversham etc
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelor s degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
12/03/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelor s degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelors degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
12/03/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelors degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on Kubernetes containerization and incorporating applications into the containers. This principal will need experience with tools such as Kafka, Terraform, Rancher, Ansible, Java, Python, puppet, chef, etc. Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher
12/03/2025
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on Kubernetes containerization and incorporating applications into the containers. This principal will need experience with tools such as Kafka, Terraform, Rancher, Ansible, Java, Python, puppet, chef, etc. Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher
Principal, Cloud Engineer Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, GitHub, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Responsibilities Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment buildouts, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans
12/03/2025
Full time
Principal, Cloud Engineer Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, GitHub, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Responsibilities Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment buildouts, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on Kubernetes containerization and incorporating applications into the containers. This principal will need experience with tools such as Kafka, Terraform, Rancher, Ansible, Java, Python, puppet, chef, etc. Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher
12/03/2025
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on Kubernetes containerization and incorporating applications into the containers. This principal will need experience with tools such as Kafka, Terraform, Rancher, Ansible, Java, Python, puppet, chef, etc. Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher
Principal, Cloud Engineer Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, GitHub, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Responsibilities Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment buildouts, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans
12/03/2025
Full time
Principal, Cloud Engineer Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, GitHub, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Responsibilities Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment buildouts, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans
Solution Architect Reports To: Lead Architect Overview The Digital Design function manages and defines a conceptual architectural blueprint of digital technology, structure, and operation to achieve and evolve organizational objectives effectively. The team comprises an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architects, and Business Analysts. As a Solution Architect, you will manage architectural principles related to design, implementation, security, and business technologies, ensuring efficiency and efficacy through collaboration with colleagues and team members to design IT solutions. Responsibilities Serve as a technical leader with a deep understanding of business goals, processes, and enterprise architecture to conceptualize and create solution architecture designs that meet business needs and align with existing architectures. Enhance and accelerate projects while ensuring alignment with the standards and reference architectures defined by technical domains and enterprise architects. Collaborate closely with delivery leads, project managers, business analysts, technical architects, and external vendors to deliver the architectural design of technology solutions. Ensure compatibility and alignment of proposed solutions with the digital design enterprise architecture. Review and validate digital delivery and third-party technical designs to ensure alignment with enterprise and solution architecture. Populate and maintain the solution architecture repository to ensure all solution designs are documented. Work in an agile team to incrementally develop the solution and support team members. Identify, manage, and mitigate all technical risks that could impact the directorate and the organization's objectives. Behaviours Co-creating: Collaborates to generate the best ideas and solutions for the organization, its stakeholders, and its staff. Evolving: Focuses on continuous improvement and innovation to create a better future. Aligning: Concentrates on what is in the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders, positively aligning with the overall strategy. Qualifications Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in software engineering, software testing, computer science, or computing infrastructure. TOGAF certification is desirable. Background & Experience Extensive experience in at least two IT disciplines (such as technical architecture, network management, application development, Middleware, information analysis, database management, or operations) in a multitier environment, or significant experience in business analysis or business strategic planning. Experience with public, private, and hybrid cloud environments and design is desirable. Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) - IT Skills & Competencies Strategic Planning (Level 5): Ensures adherence to the strategic management approach and timetables, collates information, and creates reports to support strategy management processes. Develops and communicates plans to drive the strategy forward. Information Governance (Level 5): Understands the implications of internal and external information and makes decisions based on that information, including the need for system changes. Reviews new change proposals and provides specialist advice on information and records management. Consultancy (Level 5): Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis, and resolving problems. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends options, implementing solutions if required. Specialist Advice (Level 5): Maintains recognized expert-level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms, providing definitive and expert advice. Enterprise and Business Architecture (Level 5): Contributes to creating and reviewing a systems capability strategy that meets strategic business requirements, developing models and plans to execute the strategy. Emerging Technology Monitoring (Level 5): Monitors external environments to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, assesses their impacts, and creates reports and technology roadmaps. Solution Architecture (Level 5): Leads the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure, or functional areas, ensuring the correct application of tools, methods, and technical strategies. Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) We are committed to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). This includes achieving greater diversity within our workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We strive for a collaborative and innovative culture that adapts to the changing needs of our clients, with EDI at its core. In this role, you can expect to contribute to and challenge how we address equity disparities, embrace diversity, and become more inclusive. Our shortlisting and interview panels aim to be diverse in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, and socio-economic background. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our digital transformation journey. Apply today to be part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Alternatively send your CV to (see below) and one of the team will be in touch.
11/03/2025
Full time
Solution Architect Reports To: Lead Architect Overview The Digital Design function manages and defines a conceptual architectural blueprint of digital technology, structure, and operation to achieve and evolve organizational objectives effectively. The team comprises an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architects, and Business Analysts. As a Solution Architect, you will manage architectural principles related to design, implementation, security, and business technologies, ensuring efficiency and efficacy through collaboration with colleagues and team members to design IT solutions. Responsibilities Serve as a technical leader with a deep understanding of business goals, processes, and enterprise architecture to conceptualize and create solution architecture designs that meet business needs and align with existing architectures. Enhance and accelerate projects while ensuring alignment with the standards and reference architectures defined by technical domains and enterprise architects. Collaborate closely with delivery leads, project managers, business analysts, technical architects, and external vendors to deliver the architectural design of technology solutions. Ensure compatibility and alignment of proposed solutions with the digital design enterprise architecture. Review and validate digital delivery and third-party technical designs to ensure alignment with enterprise and solution architecture. Populate and maintain the solution architecture repository to ensure all solution designs are documented. Work in an agile team to incrementally develop the solution and support team members. Identify, manage, and mitigate all technical risks that could impact the directorate and the organization's objectives. Behaviours Co-creating: Collaborates to generate the best ideas and solutions for the organization, its stakeholders, and its staff. Evolving: Focuses on continuous improvement and innovation to create a better future. Aligning: Concentrates on what is in the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders, positively aligning with the overall strategy. Qualifications Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in software engineering, software testing, computer science, or computing infrastructure. TOGAF certification is desirable. Background & Experience Extensive experience in at least two IT disciplines (such as technical architecture, network management, application development, Middleware, information analysis, database management, or operations) in a multitier environment, or significant experience in business analysis or business strategic planning. Experience with public, private, and hybrid cloud environments and design is desirable. Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) - IT Skills & Competencies Strategic Planning (Level 5): Ensures adherence to the strategic management approach and timetables, collates information, and creates reports to support strategy management processes. Develops and communicates plans to drive the strategy forward. Information Governance (Level 5): Understands the implications of internal and external information and makes decisions based on that information, including the need for system changes. Reviews new change proposals and provides specialist advice on information and records management. Consultancy (Level 5): Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis, and resolving problems. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends options, implementing solutions if required. Specialist Advice (Level 5): Maintains recognized expert-level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms, providing definitive and expert advice. Enterprise and Business Architecture (Level 5): Contributes to creating and reviewing a systems capability strategy that meets strategic business requirements, developing models and plans to execute the strategy. Emerging Technology Monitoring (Level 5): Monitors external environments to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, assesses their impacts, and creates reports and technology roadmaps. Solution Architecture (Level 5): Leads the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure, or functional areas, ensuring the correct application of tools, methods, and technical strategies. Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) We are committed to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). This includes achieving greater diversity within our workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We strive for a collaborative and innovative culture that adapts to the changing needs of our clients, with EDI at its core. In this role, you can expect to contribute to and challenge how we address equity disparities, embrace diversity, and become more inclusive. Our shortlisting and interview panels aim to be diverse in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, and socio-economic background. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our digital transformation journey. Apply today to be part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Alternatively send your CV to (see below) and one of the team will be in touch.