I am looking for a Software Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams. As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance. You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams' adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage. Primary Responsibilities Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analysing trends, patterns and best practices for software Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability Actively talent manage your team providing career planning & performance improvement activities when needed Qualifications 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development Experience managing capitalized software processes Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analysing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation Proficient in API design, development & production operation Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions Considers best-practice' standards, as well as departmental policies and procedures
30/04/2025
Full time
I am looking for a Software Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams. As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance. You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams' adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage. Primary Responsibilities Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analysing trends, patterns and best practices for software Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability Actively talent manage your team providing career planning & performance improvement activities when needed Qualifications 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development Experience managing capitalized software processes Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analysing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation Proficient in API design, development & production operation Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions Considers best-practice' standards, as well as departmental policies and procedures
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Firm is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Hosting Services Engineer with strong Azure experience. Candidate will be the IT Infrastructure team's cloud SME. Candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud tools/technologies The Sr. Cloud Engineer reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS, and a strong understanding of Azure security best practices. Proficiency in creating and managing ARM and Bicep templates and supporting DevOps teams is essential. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to meet our business needs. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates. Develop skill set across three domains (Infrastructure, Containers, and Networking) to better support the client. Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes. Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services. Implement and manage Azure PaaS and IaaS solution, including on-premises server, storage, and database systems, among others. Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on project, improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes. Communicate effectively and appropriately with both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years professional experience with multiple cloud platforms and technologies, including PaaS and IaaS. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to DevOps teams. Extensive experience with ARM/Bicep templates and Azure security best practices. Experience with distributed computing, complex architecture design, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with managed Kubernetes services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps. Skilled in creating and managing Azure hub and spoke networks, using Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), Route Tables (UDRs), applying Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute circuits. Proven experience with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates through Azure DevOps (or similar toolset), including use of Git, work items, branching, pull requests, and pipelines. Experience with monitoring, optimizing cloud resources, and creating custom Azure Policies. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in AI/Data-related project support with DevOps teams. Demonstrated experience with Security and IT Governance, including federated Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA, as well as Cloud Access Security Broker tools, to govern secure access to resources. Familiarity with other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Other public cloud experience (AWS, Google, etc.). Azure VMware Solution (AVS) experience.
29/04/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Firm is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Hosting Services Engineer with strong Azure experience. Candidate will be the IT Infrastructure team's cloud SME. Candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud tools/technologies The Sr. Cloud Engineer reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS, and a strong understanding of Azure security best practices. Proficiency in creating and managing ARM and Bicep templates and supporting DevOps teams is essential. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to meet our business needs. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates. Develop skill set across three domains (Infrastructure, Containers, and Networking) to better support the client. Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes. Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services. Implement and manage Azure PaaS and IaaS solution, including on-premises server, storage, and database systems, among others. Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on project, improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes. Communicate effectively and appropriately with both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years professional experience with multiple cloud platforms and technologies, including PaaS and IaaS. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to DevOps teams. Extensive experience with ARM/Bicep templates and Azure security best practices. Experience with distributed computing, complex architecture design, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with managed Kubernetes services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps. Skilled in creating and managing Azure hub and spoke networks, using Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), Route Tables (UDRs), applying Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute circuits. Proven experience with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates through Azure DevOps (or similar toolset), including use of Git, work items, branching, pull requests, and pipelines. Experience with monitoring, optimizing cloud resources, and creating custom Azure Policies. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in AI/Data-related project support with DevOps teams. Demonstrated experience with Security and IT Governance, including federated Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA, as well as Cloud Access Security Broker tools, to govern secure access to resources. Familiarity with other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Other public cloud experience (AWS, Google, etc.). Azure VMware Solution (AVS) experience.
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 Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned 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. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
29/04/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned 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. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned 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. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
29/04/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned 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. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
Are you a skilled Back End developer with leadership experience looking for your next challenge? Lynx are seeking an experienced Tech Lead/Lead Node.js Developer to join our clients dynamic, fast-growing digital experience agency. You'll be leading a team of developers in creating high-performance, scalable Back End solutions for an impressive portfolio of enterprise clients. Role Overview: In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge Node.js applications and APIs. As a key player in their team, you'll guide development processes, ensure robust architecture, and drive best practices for performance, security, and scalability. You'll also collaborate with a cross-functional team of Front End developers, product managers, and DevOps professionals to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Node.js applications and APIs. Architect microservices and serverless solutions for high-performance applications. Manage and mentor a team of developers, ensuring code quality through reviews and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Front End, DevOps, product management) to deliver seamless solutions. Optimise application performance, scalability, and security. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Back End technologies. Manage technical documentation and maintain high coding standards. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of Back End development experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Must be degree educated with an IT/tech based degree with a minimum 2:1 grade Strong expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets. Proficiency in database management (SQL & NoSQL - eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing. Excellent problem-solving skills and proven leadership abilities.
29/04/2025
Full time
Are you a skilled Back End developer with leadership experience looking for your next challenge? Lynx are seeking an experienced Tech Lead/Lead Node.js Developer to join our clients dynamic, fast-growing digital experience agency. You'll be leading a team of developers in creating high-performance, scalable Back End solutions for an impressive portfolio of enterprise clients. Role Overview: In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge Node.js applications and APIs. As a key player in their team, you'll guide development processes, ensure robust architecture, and drive best practices for performance, security, and scalability. You'll also collaborate with a cross-functional team of Front End developers, product managers, and DevOps professionals to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Node.js applications and APIs. Architect microservices and serverless solutions for high-performance applications. Manage and mentor a team of developers, ensuring code quality through reviews and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Front End, DevOps, product management) to deliver seamless solutions. Optimise application performance, scalability, and security. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Back End technologies. Manage technical documentation and maintain high coding standards. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of Back End development experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Must be degree educated with an IT/tech based degree with a minimum 2:1 grade Strong expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets. Proficiency in database management (SQL & NoSQL - eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing. Excellent problem-solving skills and proven leadership abilities.
*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 Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
28/04/2025
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 Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
*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 Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
28/04/2025
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 Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Oak Brook, Illinois
.*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent, Full time role* .*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with both .NET and Java experience. Candidate will play a key part in designing, developing, and optimizing a connected product ecosystem, working on cutting-edge IoT solutions, cloud services, and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and integration across our platform. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, cloud computing and IoT protocols, along with a passion for building next-generation smart access technologies. Responsibilities: Work using Agile methodologies such as Scrum to develop Middleware Serve as primary point person and scrum team representative for interactions with product owner, Front End, Middleware, DeVos, and firmware functional teams Participate in technical assessment, scoping and management of changes to the code-base on new business requirements, product enhancements and other change requests Analyze requirements, collaborate with architects and senior engineers to produce thoughtful software designs of moderate scope and complexity Maintain domain specific software knowledge of key software application features, frameworks, or components in Middleware Lead and contribute to technical discussions in community of practice, design review, pull request, or other technical meeting forums Collaborate with other Chamberlain domain experts, such as infrastructure, database, and Front End, as the team develops features and platform enhancements Lead offshore teams to design and develop features, and burn down technical debt Ensure adherence to coding standards and other best practices to create reusable code Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers to increase software capability of the Middleware development team. Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job-related experience 5+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum is required Experience in creating technical documentation is required Experience with Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, AWS, SQL, Visual Studio Experience with GIT, No SQL databases, messaging systems, Distributed Architecture. Experience in creating technical documentation Thorough understanding of OOP, SOLID, RESTful services, dependency injection and cloud development Ability to work well with others and provide clear direction to a development team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) tools, frameworks and deployment processes is required Ability to interface with Product Owners and Scrum Masters for ticket/issue management Ability to lead junior and senior engineers on projects Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and self-diagnose issues in software development Working experience in a cloud platform Azure or AWS is must to have.
25/04/2025
Full time
.*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent, Full time role* .*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with both .NET and Java experience. Candidate will play a key part in designing, developing, and optimizing a connected product ecosystem, working on cutting-edge IoT solutions, cloud services, and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and integration across our platform. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, cloud computing and IoT protocols, along with a passion for building next-generation smart access technologies. Responsibilities: Work using Agile methodologies such as Scrum to develop Middleware Serve as primary point person and scrum team representative for interactions with product owner, Front End, Middleware, DeVos, and firmware functional teams Participate in technical assessment, scoping and management of changes to the code-base on new business requirements, product enhancements and other change requests Analyze requirements, collaborate with architects and senior engineers to produce thoughtful software designs of moderate scope and complexity Maintain domain specific software knowledge of key software application features, frameworks, or components in Middleware Lead and contribute to technical discussions in community of practice, design review, pull request, or other technical meeting forums Collaborate with other Chamberlain domain experts, such as infrastructure, database, and Front End, as the team develops features and platform enhancements Lead offshore teams to design and develop features, and burn down technical debt Ensure adherence to coding standards and other best practices to create reusable code Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers to increase software capability of the Middleware development team. Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job-related experience 5+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum is required Experience in creating technical documentation is required Experience with Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, AWS, SQL, Visual Studio Experience with GIT, No SQL databases, messaging systems, Distributed Architecture. Experience in creating technical documentation Thorough understanding of OOP, SOLID, RESTful services, dependency injection and cloud development Ability to work well with others and provide clear direction to a development team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) tools, frameworks and deployment processes is required Ability to interface with Product Owners and Scrum Masters for ticket/issue management Ability to lead junior and senior engineers on projects Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and self-diagnose issues in software development Working experience in a cloud platform Azure or AWS is must to have.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior IBM MQ Middleware Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support of our critical IBM MQ messaging infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of the MQ environment, supporting business applications, and actively participating in strategic initiatives such as cloud migration, containerization, and system modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and project managers. Qualifications: Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus). Familiarity with other messaging technologies like Kafka. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments. IBM MQ, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Docker Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
25/04/2025
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior IBM MQ Middleware Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support of our critical IBM MQ messaging infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of the MQ environment, supporting business applications, and actively participating in strategic initiatives such as cloud migration, containerization, and system modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and project managers. Qualifications: Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus). Familiarity with other messaging technologies like Kafka. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments. IBM MQ, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Docker Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior IBM MQ Middleware Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support of our critical IBM MQ messaging infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of the MQ environment, supporting business applications, and actively participating in strategic initiatives such as cloud migration, containerization, and system modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and project managers. Qualifications: Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus). Familiarity with other messaging technologies like Kafka. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments. IBM MQ, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Docker Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
25/04/2025
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior IBM MQ Middleware Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support of our critical IBM MQ messaging infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of the MQ environment, supporting business applications, and actively participating in strategic initiatives such as cloud migration, containerization, and system modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and project managers. Qualifications: Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus). Familiarity with other messaging technologies like Kafka. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments. IBM MQ, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Docker Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
