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*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Manager of ServiceNow Development with strong hands-on experience. Candidate will be responsible for leading the platform team that will work with other teams of software & systems engineers, business systems analysts and application architects who plan, design, develop, test and deploy technology solutions. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives. This individual will be a team player and work well with business, technical and non-technical professionals in a fast pace agile environment. Responsibilities: Manages the delivery of complex projects which may involve multiple systems Provides leadership to solution development teams, and proactively engages with teams to promote process and organizational improvements that enhance overall effectiveness Manages and facilitates technical experts and architects resolve complex technical challenges while also ensuring compliance of various standards around coding, testing, and documenting the systems you develop Guides the transformation of complex business requirements into specifications that will increase understanding of Why & What part of business requirements to the development team Develops short and long-term strategy for delivery of system objectives together with the technical and business product owner(s) and other partners Leads data management and reporting efforts to promote a stable architecture and usable platform A team player who assists the team as required to achieve collective goals & delivery milestones including knowledge-share Manage a development team Qualifications: [Required] 8+ years in implementing various solutions, can offer customers real-world examples and provide best practice solution options [Required] 6+ years of relevant work experience implementing and managing IT, Security and/or GRC solutions [Required] Knowledge of system architecture and data analytics [Required] Excellent oral and written communication skills [Required] Ability to create and present executive level presentations [Required] Curious and adept in developing understanding about technology including industry best practices, platform capabilities, and architecture principles to help drive team productivity [Preferred] Work experience in regulated Financial Services industry [Required] Working knowledge with ServiceNow and familiarity with other cloud-based technology management solutions (eg, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.) [Required] Working knowledge of JavaScript [Required] Knowledge of various IT processes and best practices [Required] Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified System Administrator [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified Application Developer [Preferred] ITIL Certification [Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field [Preferred] Masters degree in Computer Science

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Manager of ServiceNow Development with strong hands-on experience. Candidate will be responsible for leading the platform team that will work with other teams of software & systems engineers, business systems analysts and application architects who plan, design, develop, test and deploy technology solutions. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives. This individual will be a team player and work well with business, technical and non-technical professionals in a fast pace agile environment. Responsibilities: Manages the delivery of complex projects which may involve multiple systems Provides leadership to solution development teams, and proactively engages with teams to promote process and organizational improvements that enhance overall effectiveness Manages and facilitates technical experts and architects resolve complex technical challenges while also ensuring compliance of various standards around coding, testing, and documenting the systems you develop Guides the transformation of complex business requirements into specifications that will increase understanding of Why & What part of business requirements to the development team Develops short and long-term strategy for delivery of system objectives together with the technical and business product owner(s) and other partners Leads data management and reporting efforts to promote a stable architecture and usable platform A team player who assists the team as required to achieve collective goals & delivery milestones including knowledge-share Manage a development team Qualifications: [Required] 8+ years in implementing various solutions, can offer customers real-world examples and provide best practice solution options [Required] 6+ years of relevant work experience implementing and managing IT, Security and/or GRC solutions [Required] Knowledge of system architecture and data analytics [Required] Excellent oral and written communication skills [Required] Ability to create and present executive level presentations [Required] Curious and adept in developing understanding about technology including industry best practices, platform capabilities, and architecture principles to help drive team productivity [Preferred] Work experience in regulated Financial Services industry [Required] Working knowledge with ServiceNow and familiarity with other cloud-based technology management solutions (eg, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.) [Required] Working knowledge of JavaScript [Required] Knowledge of various IT processes and best practices [Required] Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified System Administrator [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified Application Developer [Preferred] ITIL Certification [Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field [Preferred] Masters degree in Computer Science

Software Engineer (AWS, S3, API Gateway, TypeScript) needed for our Fintech Client in Edinburgh, for an initial 3-month contract. Our client is looking for a talented Software Engineer with extensive AWS experience and API Gateway Development experience to join their team on an initial 3-month Contract. The role is Outside IR35 and is hybrid, requiring 1-2 days per week onsite in Edinburgh. If you're available now/at short notice and familiar with innovative FinTech solutions, we're keen to hear from you! Role Overview: As a Software Engineer (AWS, S3, API Gateway, TypeScript), you will play a crucial role in developing/enhancing new services, ensuring high-quality, secure, and fit-for-purpose code that meets business and architectural requirements etc. To be successful, skills & experience should include: Extensive Software Development & API Development experience , ideally with a focus on innovative FinTech Solutions Proficiency in AWS services (Amazon Route 53, CloudFront, API Gateway, S3 ) with the ability to create an API Gateway Additional knowledge/experience with mTLS authentication, OAuth, RESTful API development (Open API, JSON Schema) Strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js Knowledge of serverless computing (AWS Lambda) Experience with relational databases (MySQL on AWS Aurora) etc Desirable skills & experience (that would be helpful but not essential): Any additional knowledge/experience in the likes of Amazon SES, AWS Step Functions, Ant Design, Yarn, Webpack, Puppeteer, Type ORM, FoalTS, GatherContent etc. CI/CD configuration (Azure Pipelines) Experience in the Financial Services/FinTech industry If you're available now/at short notice and seeking a new Contract for 2025, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered for this Contract. We're seeking experienced Contract Software Engineers with the ability to hit the ground running in new organisations, happy to work 1 - 2 days every week in Edinburgh and available to start a new role in January. Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.

Network Operations Analyst * Hours - 5am to 1pm after probation (working from home).* Our client, a globally recognized financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Network Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Global Manager of Network Operations and working closely with the Regional Network Infrastructure Manager, this role offers an exciting opportunity to manage, support, and enhance a complex global network infrastructure environment. The Network Operations Analyst will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, and implementing critical network infrastructure. This includes managing LAN, WAN, Firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networks across the organization's global landscape. Key Responsibilities: Daily Operations: Prioritize and efficiently handle "Keep-The-Lights-On" (KTLO) tasks to ensure seamless network performance. Incident Management: Provide Tier-2 support for incidents and problem tickets, resolving complex issues promptly. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to provide network security guidance and recommendations. System Reliability: Ensure uptime, stability, monitoring, and policy maintenance for supported systems. Documentation: Maintain and update operational, configuration, and knowledge management documentation. Network Implementation: Install and configure new networking equipment following standardized instructions. Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements, collaborating with Engineering and Architecture teams. Business Continuity: Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning, updating network plans accordingly. ITIL Framework: Contribute to change management, audit tracking, and other ITIL processes. On-call Support: Participate in a rotational 24/7 on-call support schedule. Essential Skills & Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in network administration, troubleshooting, and design within complex environments. Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs). Experience with NGFW, SASE, and managing Firewall infrastructure. Proficiency with F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM). Familiarity with SSL VPN solutions (Global Protect, F5 BigIP Edge) and IPSec tunnel troubleshooting. Experience with SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Prisma SD-WAN/Access) and wireless networks (802.11x). Knowledge of automation, monitoring, and reporting tools (eg, SolarWinds, SevOne). Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, SASE) and their integration with on-premises systems. Understanding of converged infrastructures, QoS design, and IP PBX configurations (Avaya, Zoom Phone). Cisco (CCNA, CCNP: Routing & Switching | Security | Voice | Data Center). F5 (Certified Administrator | Certified Technical Specialist). Palo Alto Certified Network Administrator (PCNSA). ForeScout Administration. Network Operations 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

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Java Front End Developer. Candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of business features in the Front End applications, integrating with a variety of upstream data-sources and presenting data through the user interface, all while enriching and advancing the platform. This software must achieve a blend of data-rich presentation, performance, user experience, and the capacity to support the busiest trading days in the world economy with rock-solid reliability. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives. Responsibilities: Contribute to design, technical direction and architecture including collaborating with various teams to build fit for purpose solutions Applies expert knowledge of Java, Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, Angular 2.0 or ReactJS and middle-ware technologies in independently designing and developing key services with a focus on continuous integration and delivery Participates in code reviews, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues and defects as well as assisting with continuous improvement Drives continuous improvement efforts by identifying and championing practical means of reducing time to market while maintaining high quality Must be a willing self-starter, independent and comfortable with a fast paced, dynamic environment A team player who assists the team as required to achieve collective goals & delivery milestones including knowledge-share Embraces and advocates for Agile best practices for software development discipline (be true to Agile Manifesto) Actively participates in creation and review of both business and technical user stories, providing constructive feedback and input on both work effort estimation as well as architecture/design improvements Integrating disparate data from REST and WebSocket services within a cohesive user interface Participating in innovative design and proof of concepts with emerging technologies and solutions Embrace industry best practices like continuous integration, continuous deployment, automated testing, TDD etc Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented Writes unit and integration tests based on chosen DevOps frameworks Performs application and project risk analysis and recommends quality improvements Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required Assist with departmental and new employee training Qualifications: [Required] 7+ years of Front End, User Experience, development [Required] 5+ years of experience in JavaScript skills [Required] 3+ years of experience in React application development [Required] 5+ years of hands-on HTML5/CSS3 experience [Required] Experience with Java and/or Python [Required] Experience with popular Javascript frameworks such as React, Node JS, Vue, Angular 2.0 [Required] Experience of working with websockets, HTTP 1.1 and HTTP/2 [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON RPC [Required] Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand and easily maintainable [Required] Experience with BDD methodologies & automated acceptance testing [Required] 7+ years hands-on experience in Java required, including good understanding of Java fundamentals such as Memory Model, Runtime Environment, Concurrency and Multithreading [Required] Past/Current experience of 3+ years working on a large scale cloud native project (platform: Unix/Linux, Type of Systems: event-driven/transaction processing/high performance computing) as Technical Lead. These experiences should include developing/architecting core libraries or framework used by the platform to support fundamental services like storage, alert notifications, security, etc. [Required] Experience with cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWSs VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc. [Required] Experience with distributed message brokers using Kafka [Required] Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks such as AWS EMR, Hadoop, HDFS, S3, MapReduce, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink etc. [Required] Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph [Required] Working knowledge of DevOps tools. Eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc [Required] Familiarity with monitoring related tools and frameworks like Splunk, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, AppDynamics [Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field [Preferred] Masters degree in Computer Science

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Java Front End Developer. Candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of business features in the Front End applications, integrating with a variety of upstream data-sources and presenting data through the user interface, all while enriching and advancing the platform. This software must achieve a blend of data-rich presentation, performance, user experience, and the capacity to support the busiest trading days in the world economy with rock-solid reliability. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives. Responsibilities: Contribute to design, technical direction and architecture including collaborating with various teams to build fit for purpose solutions Applies expert knowledge of Java, Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, Angular 2.0 or ReactJS and middle-ware technologies in independently designing and developing key services with a focus on continuous integration and delivery Participates in code reviews, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues and defects as well as assisting with continuous improvement Drives continuous improvement efforts by identifying and championing practical means of reducing time to market while maintaining high quality Must be a willing self-starter, independent and comfortable with a fast paced, dynamic environment A team player who assists the team as required to achieve collective goals & delivery milestones including knowledge-share Embraces and advocates for Agile best practices for software development discipline (be true to Agile Manifesto) Actively participates in creation and review of both business and technical user stories, providing constructive feedback and input on both work effort estimation as well as architecture/design improvements Integrating disparate data from REST and WebSocket services within a cohesive user interface Participating in innovative design and proof of concepts with emerging technologies and solutions Embrace industry best practices like continuous integration, continuous deployment, automated testing, TDD etc Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented Writes unit and integration tests based on chosen DevOps frameworks Performs application and project risk analysis and recommends quality improvements Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required Assist with departmental and new employee training Qualifications: [Required] 7+ years of Front End, User Experience, development [Required] 5+ years of experience in JavaScript skills [Required] 3+ years of experience in React application development [Required] 5+ years of hands-on HTML5/CSS3 experience [Required] Experience with Java and/or Python [Required] Experience with popular Javascript frameworks such as React, Node JS, Vue, Angular 2.0 [Required] Experience of working with websockets, HTTP 1.1 and HTTP/2 [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON RPC [Required] Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand and easily maintainable [Required] Experience with BDD methodologies & automated acceptance testing [Required] 7+ years hands-on experience in Java required, including good understanding of Java fundamentals such as Memory Model, Runtime Environment, Concurrency and Multithreading [Required] Past/Current experience of 3+ years working on a large scale cloud native project (platform: Unix/Linux, Type of Systems: event-driven/transaction processing/high performance computing) as Technical Lead. These experiences should include developing/architecting core libraries or framework used by the platform to support fundamental services like storage, alert notifications, security, etc. [Required] Experience with cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWSs VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc. [Required] Experience with distributed message brokers using Kafka [Required] Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks such as AWS EMR, Hadoop, HDFS, S3, MapReduce, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink etc. [Required] Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph [Required] Working knowledge of DevOps tools. Eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc [Required] Familiarity with monitoring related tools and frameworks like Splunk, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, AppDynamics [Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field [Preferred] Masters degree in Computer Science

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Cloud Engineering with strong AWS experience. Candidate will focus on growing and retaining extraordinary engineers and managers, and will develop, mentor, and inspire diverse teams to continue strengthening and scaling our organization. Candidate will be responsible for driving results in our cloud platform, collaborating with engineers and other leaders to build a reliable, scalable, secure technology stack using leading industry practices. Qualifications: 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, with an emphasis on developing key talent and cultivating positive, high-performing cultures. 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with an understanding of large-scale computing solutions (Primarily AWS), including software design and development, database architectures, IP Networking, security, cloud operations, and performance tuning. A people-focused leadership style, with a track record of motivating and inspiring individuals and teams. Masterful communication skills and the ability to convey ideas and information effectively across internal and external groups, at all levels of the organization. An ability to get into the details when necessary to support execution and remove roadblocks that are holding the team back, and the judgment to know when not to. An understanding of the value of inclusivity and diversity and a track record of putting these values into practice. Strong cross functional collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to influence even without total formal authority. Basic understanding of operating systems, including Linux. Deep understanding of AWS services, with a strong focus on platform services and core services. Functional understanding of security, compliance, and controls and their implementation within the cloud. Functional understanding of cloud networking principles, including Firewalls, VPCs, secure gateways and more. Functional understanding of containers, container management, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes and the different components of Kubernetes. Basic understanding of good delivery practices and continual integration and improvement. Agile/Lean background for projects and project delivery. Strong understanding of automation, automation principles, and different aspects of pipelines and automation delivery. Advanced cloud strategic capability and delivery deep understanding. Advanced security segmentation and controls deep understanding. Advanced automation principles and modern cloud design. Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and three years of relevant experience AWS Solution Architect Associate (Required) AWS Solution Architect Professional (Preferred)

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Cloud Engineering with strong AWS experience. Candidate will focus on growing and retaining extraordinary engineers and managers, and will develop, mentor, and inspire diverse teams to continue strengthening and scaling our organization. Candidate will be responsible for driving results in our cloud platform, collaborating with engineers and other leaders to build a reliable, scalable, secure technology stack using leading industry practices. Qualifications: 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, with an emphasis on developing key talent and cultivating positive, high-performing cultures. 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with an understanding of large-scale computing solutions (Primarily AWS), including software design and development, database architectures, IP Networking, security, cloud operations, and performance tuning. A people-focused leadership style, with a track record of motivating and inspiring individuals and teams. Masterful communication skills and the ability to convey ideas and information effectively across internal and external groups, at all levels of the organization. An ability to get into the details when necessary to support execution and remove roadblocks that are holding the team back, and the judgment to know when not to. An understanding of the value of inclusivity and diversity and a track record of putting these values into practice. Strong cross functional collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to influence even without total formal authority. Basic understanding of operating systems, including Linux. Deep understanding of AWS services, with a strong focus on platform services and core services. Functional understanding of security, compliance, and controls and their implementation within the cloud. Functional understanding of cloud networking principles, including Firewalls, VPCs, secure gateways and more. Functional understanding of containers, container management, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes and the different components of Kubernetes. Basic understanding of good delivery practices and continual integration and improvement. Agile/Lean background for projects and project delivery. Strong understanding of automation, automation principles, and different aspects of pipelines and automation delivery. Advanced cloud strategic capability and delivery deep understanding. Advanced security segmentation and controls deep understanding. Advanced automation principles and modern cloud design. Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and three years of relevant experience AWS Solution Architect Associate (Required) AWS Solution Architect Professional (Preferred)

NO SPONSORSHIP Director, Cloud Engineering (AWS) SALARY: $190k - $225k - + bonus LOCATION: Dallas, TX Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Looking for a candidate deep Cloud (AWS preferably and from a financial services company). You will need 5 years of experience leading engineering teams in design and development database architectures. IP Networking security cloud operations performance tuning Linux to focus on platform services core services functional understanding of security and controls and the implementation within cloud cloud networking Firewalls VPCs secure gateways container management Kubernetes BS Degree Qualifications: Required: 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading engineering teams 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with an understanding of large-scale computing solutions (Primarily AWS), including software design and development, database architectures, IP Networking, security, cloud operations, and performance tuning. Basic understanding of operating systems, including Linux. Deep understanding of AWS services, with a strong focus on platform services and core services. Functional understanding of security, compliance, and controls and their implementation within the cloud. Functional understanding of cloud networking principles, including Firewalls, VPCs, secure gateways and more. Functional understanding of containers, container management, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes and the different components of Kubernetes. Basic understanding of good delivery practices and continual integration and improvement. Agile/Lean background for projects and project delivery. Strong understanding of automation, automation principles, and different aspects of pipelines and automation delivery. Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and three years of relevant experience Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solution Architect Associate (Required)

NO SPONSORSHIP Director, Cloud Engineering (AWS) Prescreen questions need to be answered for all submittals. How strong on hybrid Kubernetes multi cluster environments Do you have experience setting up network mesh, service mesh Do you have experience on working on confluent kafka How widely your Kubernetes and Kafka footprint Have you worked on tuning the Kubernetes and Kafka systems  The role is all about Kubernetes, Containerization and Automation They need to be able to incorporate applications into the cloud into Kubernetes They need to come from a highly regulated background Big plus if they have Kafka, Terraform and Ansible They will be managing over 8 people They need to have come up technically and should know what they are doing Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Looking for a candidate with deep Cloud AWS preferably out of a financial services company/You will need 5 years experience leading engineering teams. Design and development database architectures IP Networking security cloud operations performance tuning Linux to focus on platform services core services functional understanding of security and controls and the implementation within cloud cloud networking Firewalls VPCs secure gateways container management Kubernetes BS Degree Qualifications: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Required: 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading engineering teams 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with an understanding of large-scale computing solutions (Primarily AWS), including software design and development, database architectures, IP Networking, security, cloud operations, and performance tuning. Technical Skills: Basic understanding of operating systems, including Linux. Deep understanding of AWS services, with a strong focus on platform services and core services. Functional understanding of security, compliance, and controls and their implementation within the cloud. Functional understanding of cloud networking principles, including Firewalls, VPCs, secure gateways and more. Functional understanding of containers, container management, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes and the different components of Kubernetes. Basic understanding of good delivery practices and continual integration and improvement. Agile/Lean background for projects and project delivery. Strong understanding of automation, automation principles, and different aspects of pipelines and automation delivery. Advanced cloud strategic capability and delivery deep understanding. Advanced security segmentation and controls deep understanding. Advanced automation principles and modern cloud design. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and three years of relevant experience Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solution Architect Associate (Required)

Director, Cloud Engineering Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, with an emphasis on developing key talent and cultivating positive, high-performing cultures. An understanding of the value of inclusivity and diversity and a track record of putting these values into practice. 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with an understanding of large-scale computing solutions (Primarily AWS), including software design and development, database architectures, IP Networking, security, cloud operations, and performance tuning. Financial Services industry experience Experience with the following: Operating systems, including Linux. AWS services, with a strong focus on platform services and core services. Security, compliance, controls and their implementation within the cloud. Cloud networking principles, including Firewalls, VPCs, secure gateways and more. Containers, container management, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes and the different components of Kubernetes. Agile/Lean background for projects and project delivery. Automation, automation principles, and different aspects of pipelines and automation delivery. Certifications AWS Solution Architect Associate (Required) AWS Solution Architect Professional (Preferred) Responsibilities In this role, you will focus on growing and retaining extraordinary engineers and managers; you will develop, mentor, and inspire diverse teams to continue strengthening and scaling our organization. You'll also be responsible for driving results in our cloud platform, collaborating with engineers and other leaders to build a reliable, scalable, secure technology stack using leading industry practices. You'll consistently communicate and deliver to commitments and increase the velocity of our teams by removing roadblocks.

Director, Cloud Engineering Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, with an emphasis on developing key talent and cultivating positive, high-performing cultures. An understanding of the value of inclusivity and diversity and a track record of putting these values into practice. 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with an understanding of large-scale computing solutions (Primarily AWS), including software design and development, database architectures, IP Networking, security, cloud operations, and performance tuning. Financial Services industry experience Experience with the following: Operating systems, including Linux. AWS services, with a strong focus on platform services and core services. Security, compliance, controls and their implementation within the cloud. Cloud networking principles, including Firewalls, VPCs, secure gateways and more. Containers, container management, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes and the different components of Kubernetes. Agile/Lean background for projects and project delivery. Automation, automation principles, and different aspects of pipelines and automation delivery. Certifications AWS Solution Architect Associate (Required) AWS Solution Architect Professional (Preferred) Responsibilities In this role, you will focus on growing and retaining extraordinary engineers and managers; you will develop, mentor, and inspire diverse teams to continue strengthening and scaling our organization. You'll also be responsible for driving results in our cloud platform, collaborating with engineers and other leaders to build a reliable, scalable, secure technology stack using leading industry practices. You'll consistently communicate and deliver to commitments and increase the velocity of our teams by removing roadblocks.

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *NO CONTRACTORS OR CONSULTANTS* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Backend Java Developer. This company needs someone with 7-10 years of experience focused on Back End Java development, Java 11, Kafka, Golang, Multithreading, AWS, etc. They will be working in a Real Time and highly regulated financial environment. Responsibilities: Actively participates in design of highly performing, scalable, secure, reliable and cost optimized solutions. Primary responsibility is application design and development of next gen clearing applications for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment. Thoroughly analyzes requirements, develops, tests, and documents software quality to ensure proper implementation. Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented. Participates in code-reviews based on high engineering standards Writes unit and integration tests based on chosen test frameworks. Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required. Qualifications: BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required. Masters preferred. 7-10 years of experience in building large scale, compute and event-driven solutions. Experience (including internal workings of Java) in Java 11+ is required. Experience with app development in Golang. Experience developing software using Object Oriented Designs, advance patterns (like AOP) and multi-threading is required. Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, IBM MQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. is desirable. Experience with cloud technologies and migrations. Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc. Must be able to write good quality code with 80% or above unit and integration tests coverage. Experience with testing frameworks like Junit, Citrus is desirable. Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph. Experience following Git workflows is required. Familiarity with DevOps tools. Eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.is a plus. Experience with performance optimization, profiling, and memory management.

IT Security Lead Are you an experienced IT Security professional looking for your next challenge? Our prestigious financial services client in the Solihull area is seeking a talented IT Security Lead to join their dynamic team on a hybrid basis . This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, security-focused individual with a strong technical background in Microsoft technologies , including Azure , and a solid understanding of PowerShell Scripting. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on maintenance and administration of security systems, including Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering. Architect, implement, and maintain robust security systems to protect IT infrastructure. Oversee security operations for Windows and.nix operating systems, including public and private cloud hosting. Develop in-house tools and security-related applications/controls as needed. Leverage IT security monitoring tools and SIEM solutions to identify and mitigate risks. Perform vulnerability assessments and network auditing using IT testing tools, including data discovery solutions. Support CI/CD pipelines and maintain code repositories to enhance secure software development practices. Identify areas for improvement, following change control processes and IT governance frameworks. Communicate technical security matters to a non-technical audience effectively. Essential Skills and Experience: Strong expertise with Microsoft technologies , including Azure . Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting and a solid understanding of other programming/Scripting languages (Python, C#, Bash, etc). Practical experience with IT security monitoring tools/SIEM solutions. In-depth understanding of various web-related technologies, protocols, and cloud environments. Demonstrable experience architecting and maintaining security systems. Familiarity with IT/Cyber/Information Security frameworks such as ISO27001, ITIL, and Cobit . Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools. Strong people facilitation skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. Commercial awareness of IT security services and an ability to identify business improvements. What We Are Looking For: A credible and confident communicator who can deliver technical insights to non-technical stakeholders. A proactive problem solver with a passion for securing IT systems. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can demonstrate initiative and leadership. IT Security Lead 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

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications

TRP development role: The role: The customer is implementing a Cyber Recovery solution (to protect against logical corruption incidents such as ransomware) using Dell Storage and backup products. As part of the programme Runbooks are required which describe how the customers important IT services will be recovered, as part of these Runbooks, Kyndryl as the infrastructure provider have been contracted to develop Kyndryl Technical Recovery Plans (TRPs) which document how the Kyndryl managed infrastructure (eg OS/Databases/Middleware) that supports the customer IT services will be restored, recovered, validated and handed over to the customers application support teams. So far we have developed 28 of these plans with another 70 to be developed, so many of the processes are already established. Development of the TRPs involves: discovery using available information (CMDB, DR Plans etc), working with Kyndryl BAU teams to understand and document the recovery, review and approval with Kyndryl and customer stakeholders, participating in desktop walkthrough exercises of the TRPs. Skills required: Experience of producing Runbooks, preferably Recovery/Disaster Recovery type documents. Broad understanding of technical infrastructure - the customer estate contains: Windows/Linux/AIX/Solaris/AS400/Mainframe/VMware/Oracle/DB2/SQL/Exchange - so knowledge and experience around some of these, not to the level of administering systems, but aware of the architecture and concepts. Ability to communicate and work effectively with Kyndryl technical SMEs, and challenge them where required Ability to work on multiple documents simultaneously, good organisational skills Ability to produce high quality documents with good attention to detail, as these documents are extensively reviewed The customer is financial services so pre-employment screening will be required. The project is expected to run until July 2025.

Senior Java Developer - SOAP/REST/Spring Boot/Microservices - Financial Services We're excited to announce an exceptional freelance opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join a prestigious client in the financial services sector. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to innovative projects and build enterprise-grade solutions that power critical banking systems. The role is ideal for a developer with a solid background in banking and extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. As a Senior Java Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining robust financial systems. You'll be responsible for developing and enhancing microservices architectures and creating REST/SOAP APIs to enable seamless data exchange. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet the highest standards of quality, security, and performance. We're seeking a candidate with strong experience in Java development, particularly within the banking or financial services industry. Expertise in Spring Boot, REST/SOAP protocols, and modern integration strategies is essential, as is a deep understanding of financial systems and compliance requirements. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment are critical for success in this role. This is a unique opportunity to work with a market-leading client on exciting and impactful projects. The customer is ideally looking for someone who can be onsite with the team in their Helsinki HQ twice per week. Interviews are being arranged for this week but January starts planned. Please apply today is this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you!