Head of Risk Strategy Our Life and Pensions client is looking for a highly skilled Head of Risk Strategy to join their team for a 3 months initial contract: Essential Senior leader in the Financial Services sector with deep understanding of the life and pensions sector. Experienced in developing and executing enterprise-risk strategies that have a pragmatic application to the strategic objectives of the firm, its business plan and operating model Have strong familiarity with the regulatory requirements affecting risk management in life and pensions. Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge at Board and Executive level. Commercially astute with a strategic forward-thinking mindset that supports our vision to grow, optimise and enhance the Group. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a track record of building strong internal networks. If interested, please submit your CV Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/07/2025
Project-based
Head of Risk Strategy Our Life and Pensions client is looking for a highly skilled Head of Risk Strategy to join their team for a 3 months initial contract: Essential Senior leader in the Financial Services sector with deep understanding of the life and pensions sector. Experienced in developing and executing enterprise-risk strategies that have a pragmatic application to the strategic objectives of the firm, its business plan and operating model Have strong familiarity with the regulatory requirements affecting risk management in life and pensions. Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge at Board and Executive level. Commercially astute with a strategic forward-thinking mindset that supports our vision to grow, optimise and enhance the Group. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a track record of building strong internal networks. If interested, please submit your CV Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
OpenLink Developer (C#) - Inside IR35 Contract - Commodities Trading A technology consulting firm specialising in Financial Services is looking for a Senior Java/C# Developer to support a global trading tools team for a global bank. You will work closely with fellow developers and business analysts to enhance the exiting Openlink platform and expand integration's with the global commodities application stack. It is essential, this individual has strong experience developing on OpenLink platforms (CTRM/ETRM) and is knows Scripting in JVS/AVS for Open Components Location: 3 days per week to London Day rate: 700-800 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months rolling Requirements: Advanced proficiency in C# and the ability to write supportable, readable C# code is essential Strong experience with OpenLink including greenfield implementation/version upgrades (Minimum 7 years) Strong technical experience in Scripting in AVS/JVS and OpenComponents Must have experience in commodities and products implementation across multiple product classes (ie, Metal, Oil, Gas, and Power) Strong understanding of Connex Gateway, External pricing models Desirable experience with commodities regulations/compliance reporting Please get in touch with an up-to-date CV to get a conversation rolling. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/07/2025
Project-based
OpenLink Developer (C#) - Inside IR35 Contract - Commodities Trading A technology consulting firm specialising in Financial Services is looking for a Senior Java/C# Developer to support a global trading tools team for a global bank. You will work closely with fellow developers and business analysts to enhance the exiting Openlink platform and expand integration's with the global commodities application stack. It is essential, this individual has strong experience developing on OpenLink platforms (CTRM/ETRM) and is knows Scripting in JVS/AVS for Open Components Location: 3 days per week to London Day rate: 700-800 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months rolling Requirements: Advanced proficiency in C# and the ability to write supportable, readable C# code is essential Strong experience with OpenLink including greenfield implementation/version upgrades (Minimum 7 years) Strong technical experience in Scripting in AVS/JVS and OpenComponents Must have experience in commodities and products implementation across multiple product classes (ie, Metal, Oil, Gas, and Power) Strong understanding of Connex Gateway, External pricing models Desirable experience with commodities regulations/compliance reporting Please get in touch with an up-to-date CV to get a conversation rolling. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Role This is a Senior role in the team and as the subject matter expert, you will be responsible for investment manager research, selection and investment performance oversight as well as delivery of investment projects with key financial objectives in the Policyholder Investment Office. Key Responsibilities Managing Internal and External Stakeholders Assist Head of Manager Research and Selection in liaising with external investment management partners in implementing the policyholder investment strategy Foster and nurture existing Asset Management Partnerships Working with the Sustainability team, developing and evolving our framework and coordinating with our Asset Managers to embed sustainability requirements into mandates Working with wider Policyholder Investment Office sub-teams such as the Portfolio Management Team, Investment Strategy, Investment Solutions team and Phoenix Unit Trust Managers (PUTM) to maintain manager adherence to investment management agreements Working with the operational due diligence, Asset Management Operations, Compliance and Line 2, as required Manager Selection Research and Review Process Working with and supporting Portfolio Managers and the Portfolio Management in delivering financial risk return objectives for the policyholder portfolio Document existing selection and oversight frameworks and improve processes and controls to ensure robustness in the Target Operating Model of the team; bring in industry best practice and knowledge for enhancing frameworks and processes Engaging with existing Asset Management partners to build strong relationships, to support delivery of investment strategy and reporting of investment performance, as well as adherence to operational requirements Leading Manager Investment performance quarterly and annual reviews, both from a sustainability perspective but also from a broader oversight perspective. Ensuring the assessment and write up of these meetings is completed in line with the required schedules and compliance requirements Contributing to the manager selection process as it relates to investment and sustainability aspects, and more broadly as specific RFP requires Compiling and coordinating updates on asset management partners to local, enterprise and board governance Leading and Managing Key Projects by interfacing with stakeholders outside of the Policyholder Investment Office, as it relates to Investment Managers, including those within Pensions & Savings, Finance, Compliance, Investment Operations, Risk and Audit as part of the review, search and selection processes What we're looking for: Minimum Requirements (Essential) Experience Significant industry experience(7-10 years), ability to operate autonomously Understanding of the insurance market, complexities of new asset classes and sustainability Demonstrated experience and understanding of how to manage complex relationships across multiple external stakeholder groups, as well as internal stakeholders; Actuarial, Finance, Operations and Risk. Knowledge and experience across investment markets, investment strategy and portfolio management and performance measurement, across multiple asset classes with a focus on equities Broad understanding of legal, tax and regulatory environment, as it applies to Asset Management Qualifications CFA/MBA (desirable, but not essential) Personal Attributes Acts on own initiative, with strong sense of ownership, contributes new ideas, able to make logical decisions and formulate judgements Ability to communicate effectively, build key relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders Proactively keeps abreast with market trends to develop holistic financial thinking Strong relation management skills We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/07/2025
Full time
The Role This is a Senior role in the team and as the subject matter expert, you will be responsible for investment manager research, selection and investment performance oversight as well as delivery of investment projects with key financial objectives in the Policyholder Investment Office. Key Responsibilities Managing Internal and External Stakeholders Assist Head of Manager Research and Selection in liaising with external investment management partners in implementing the policyholder investment strategy Foster and nurture existing Asset Management Partnerships Working with the Sustainability team, developing and evolving our framework and coordinating with our Asset Managers to embed sustainability requirements into mandates Working with wider Policyholder Investment Office sub-teams such as the Portfolio Management Team, Investment Strategy, Investment Solutions team and Phoenix Unit Trust Managers (PUTM) to maintain manager adherence to investment management agreements Working with the operational due diligence, Asset Management Operations, Compliance and Line 2, as required Manager Selection Research and Review Process Working with and supporting Portfolio Managers and the Portfolio Management in delivering financial risk return objectives for the policyholder portfolio Document existing selection and oversight frameworks and improve processes and controls to ensure robustness in the Target Operating Model of the team; bring in industry best practice and knowledge for enhancing frameworks and processes Engaging with existing Asset Management partners to build strong relationships, to support delivery of investment strategy and reporting of investment performance, as well as adherence to operational requirements Leading Manager Investment performance quarterly and annual reviews, both from a sustainability perspective but also from a broader oversight perspective. Ensuring the assessment and write up of these meetings is completed in line with the required schedules and compliance requirements Contributing to the manager selection process as it relates to investment and sustainability aspects, and more broadly as specific RFP requires Compiling and coordinating updates on asset management partners to local, enterprise and board governance Leading and Managing Key Projects by interfacing with stakeholders outside of the Policyholder Investment Office, as it relates to Investment Managers, including those within Pensions & Savings, Finance, Compliance, Investment Operations, Risk and Audit as part of the review, search and selection processes What we're looking for: Minimum Requirements (Essential) Experience Significant industry experience(7-10 years), ability to operate autonomously Understanding of the insurance market, complexities of new asset classes and sustainability Demonstrated experience and understanding of how to manage complex relationships across multiple external stakeholder groups, as well as internal stakeholders; Actuarial, Finance, Operations and Risk. Knowledge and experience across investment markets, investment strategy and portfolio management and performance measurement, across multiple asset classes with a focus on equities Broad understanding of legal, tax and regulatory environment, as it applies to Asset Management Qualifications CFA/MBA (desirable, but not essential) Personal Attributes Acts on own initiative, with strong sense of ownership, contributes new ideas, able to make logical decisions and formulate judgements Ability to communicate effectively, build key relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders Proactively keeps abreast with market trends to develop holistic financial thinking Strong relation management skills We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Harvey Nash are delighted to be partnered with a national public sector body to recruit a key piece of their new technology function. It is an exciting time to join this organisation, with the opportunity to help shape its services for years to come. The role is Hybrid working, with an office presence in Leeds City Centre required twice a week. Role Summary: We are seeking a Senior Power Platform & Dynamics 365 Developer to lead and manage a centralised Microsoft Dynamics, Power Apps, and automation services. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining low-code and automation solutions across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and delivery of automated workflows using Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Act as SME and escalation point for technical queries across business and change teams. Maintain a centralised catalogue of automation assets and technical documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with strategic and architectural goals. Promote low-code adoption through knowledge sharing and best practices. Contribute to technical governance, design assurance, and technology roadmaps. Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance business efficiency. Key Skills & Experience: Expert in Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform development, including accreditation. Strong problem-solving and business analysis skills. Experience with process modelling tools (eg, EA Sparx, BizzDesign). Proven ability to influence stakeholders and guide development teams. Understanding of change management and financial services processes. Desirable knowledge of Workday Configuration. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
01/07/2025
Full time
Harvey Nash are delighted to be partnered with a national public sector body to recruit a key piece of their new technology function. It is an exciting time to join this organisation, with the opportunity to help shape its services for years to come. The role is Hybrid working, with an office presence in Leeds City Centre required twice a week. Role Summary: We are seeking a Senior Power Platform & Dynamics 365 Developer to lead and manage a centralised Microsoft Dynamics, Power Apps, and automation services. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining low-code and automation solutions across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and delivery of automated workflows using Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Act as SME and escalation point for technical queries across business and change teams. Maintain a centralised catalogue of automation assets and technical documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with strategic and architectural goals. Promote low-code adoption through knowledge sharing and best practices. Contribute to technical governance, design assurance, and technology roadmaps. Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance business efficiency. Key Skills & Experience: Expert in Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform development, including accreditation. Strong problem-solving and business analysis skills. Experience with process modelling tools (eg, EA Sparx, BizzDesign). Proven ability to influence stakeholders and guide development teams. Understanding of change management and financial services processes. Desirable knowledge of Workday Configuration. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Job Title: Finance Analyst Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 3 days in-office per week, occasional travel to Hams Lane site) Day Rate: Up to 450 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance and infrastructure delivery? Our client, a leading organisation in the energy sector, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. This is a hybrid role based in Warwick, with occasional site visits to Hams Lane, offering a unique opportunity to support high-profile construction and infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage board packs for senior stakeholders and project governance meetings. Perform cost tracking, forecasting, and risk analysis using Excel-based models. Support project finance activities under NEC construction contracts. Maintain and update cost opportunity registers and financial change requests. Collaborate with project teams to validate and challenge financial data. Update Project Management Board (PMB) slides with cost insights and trends. Assist with RAID-aligned cost reporting and resource model management. Skills and Experience: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis and presentation. Experience in financial analysis, cost reporting, or project finance. Ability to manage and interpret financial data in a project environment. Familiarity with NEC contracts is advantageous but not essential. Strong analytical skills to assess forecast cost risks and trends Competence in updating cost models and analysing cost workstream trends This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, supporting project delivery, and contributing to financial governance in a dynamic environment. The team is open to candidates from both finance and construction cost backgrounds, offering flexibility and development opportunities. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
01/07/2025
Project-based
Job Title: Finance Analyst Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 3 days in-office per week, occasional travel to Hams Lane site) Day Rate: Up to 450 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance and infrastructure delivery? Our client, a leading organisation in the energy sector, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. This is a hybrid role based in Warwick, with occasional site visits to Hams Lane, offering a unique opportunity to support high-profile construction and infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage board packs for senior stakeholders and project governance meetings. Perform cost tracking, forecasting, and risk analysis using Excel-based models. Support project finance activities under NEC construction contracts. Maintain and update cost opportunity registers and financial change requests. Collaborate with project teams to validate and challenge financial data. Update Project Management Board (PMB) slides with cost insights and trends. Assist with RAID-aligned cost reporting and resource model management. Skills and Experience: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis and presentation. Experience in financial analysis, cost reporting, or project finance. Ability to manage and interpret financial data in a project environment. Familiarity with NEC contracts is advantageous but not essential. Strong analytical skills to assess forecast cost risks and trends Competence in updating cost models and analysing cost workstream trends This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, supporting project delivery, and contributing to financial governance in a dynamic environment. The team is open to candidates from both finance and construction cost backgrounds, offering flexibility and development opportunities. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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.
26/06/2025
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.
26/06/2025
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.
Wireless Network Engineer Location: Greenford, Middlesex (Office-Based) Travel: Approximately 40% across EMEA Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent A leading professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer to join their delivery team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about enterprise networking, enjoys working in dynamic environments, and is confident delivering customer-facing projects across the UK and wider EMEA region. About the Role You will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of wireless and wired network infrastructure for a range of enterprise customers, primarily across the Financial Services, Retail, and Legal sectors. The position is based at the Greenford office with regular travel (approx. 40%) depending on project needs. Some weeks may require travel within the UK or multiple countries in EMEA-flexibility is key. Key Responsibilities Perform wireless site surveys, RF analysis, and heat mapping (primarily using Ekahau). Design and implement tailored wired and wireless network solutions. Configure and manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and VPNs. Troubleshoot wireless performance issues, interference, and roaming challenges. Implement wireless security protocols such as WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, and network segmentation. Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated solutions. Participate in pre-sales activities, including scoping and client consultations. Document technical configurations, network designs, and resolution procedures. Essential Requirements 3-5+ years of hands-on wireless networking experience. Wireless CCNP certification is required. Experience with enterprise wireless vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki, Mist, Arista, etc.). Strong understanding of RF principles, wireless security, and enterprise network architecture. Proficiency in VLANs, routing (OSPF/BGP), DHCP, DNS, and IP Addressing. Background in working with or for a VAR, MSP, or systems integrator. Proven experience in customer-facing engineering roles. Desirable Skills Additional certifications such as CWNA, CWDP, or CCNP Enterprise. Familiarity with secure wireless authentication models (eg 802.1X, RADIUS). Knowledge of Scripting and automation tools (eg Python, Ansible). Experience with network monitoring platforms like SolarWinds. What's on Offer Exposure to a wide range of enterprise clients and technologies. Career progression opportunities into senior and design-focused roles. Annual training and development budget to support technical growth. Supportive, values-led working culture focused on trust and integrity. Involvement in both independent and team-based project delivery. Additional Information This is an office-based role in Greenford. Travel across EMEA is a regular requirement based on project demands. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel freely within EMEA.
26/06/2025
Full time
Wireless Network Engineer Location: Greenford, Middlesex (Office-Based) Travel: Approximately 40% across EMEA Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent A leading professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer to join their delivery team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about enterprise networking, enjoys working in dynamic environments, and is confident delivering customer-facing projects across the UK and wider EMEA region. About the Role You will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of wireless and wired network infrastructure for a range of enterprise customers, primarily across the Financial Services, Retail, and Legal sectors. The position is based at the Greenford office with regular travel (approx. 40%) depending on project needs. Some weeks may require travel within the UK or multiple countries in EMEA-flexibility is key. Key Responsibilities Perform wireless site surveys, RF analysis, and heat mapping (primarily using Ekahau). Design and implement tailored wired and wireless network solutions. Configure and manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and VPNs. Troubleshoot wireless performance issues, interference, and roaming challenges. Implement wireless security protocols such as WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, and network segmentation. Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated solutions. Participate in pre-sales activities, including scoping and client consultations. Document technical configurations, network designs, and resolution procedures. Essential Requirements 3-5+ years of hands-on wireless networking experience. Wireless CCNP certification is required. Experience with enterprise wireless vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki, Mist, Arista, etc.). Strong understanding of RF principles, wireless security, and enterprise network architecture. Proficiency in VLANs, routing (OSPF/BGP), DHCP, DNS, and IP Addressing. Background in working with or for a VAR, MSP, or systems integrator. Proven experience in customer-facing engineering roles. Desirable Skills Additional certifications such as CWNA, CWDP, or CCNP Enterprise. Familiarity with secure wireless authentication models (eg 802.1X, RADIUS). Knowledge of Scripting and automation tools (eg Python, Ansible). Experience with network monitoring platforms like SolarWinds. What's on Offer Exposure to a wide range of enterprise clients and technologies. Career progression opportunities into senior and design-focused roles. Annual training and development budget to support technical growth. Supportive, values-led working culture focused on trust and integrity. Involvement in both independent and team-based project delivery. Additional Information This is an office-based role in Greenford. Travel across EMEA is a regular requirement based on project demands. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel freely within EMEA.
IT Finance Partner - My client are looking for an IT Finance Partner to join this client during some very exciting transformation programmes, You will play a pivotal role in optimising technology spend across the business. This is a high-impact role that will work closely with the IT function, procurement, stakeholders and wider business units to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve budgetary control, and enhance the return on IT investments. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, experience working within or alongside IT departments, and a track record of driving measurable financial improvements. Key Responsibilities Partner with the IT leadership team to develop and implement cost-saving strategies across the IT estate. Analyse and challenge IT budgets, forecasts, and spend plans, ensuring value for money and alignment with business priorities. Identify and drive efficiencies in software licensing, vendor management, infrastructure, cloud services, and IT project spend. Monitor and report on IT spend, providing detailed variance analysis and actionable insights. Lead initiatives to rationalise IT assets, contracts, and services. Develop financial KPIs and dashboards for IT performance and spend tracking. Collaborate with procurement to negotiate favourable terms with technology vendors and suppliers. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support for IT-related projects and initiatives. Skills and Experience Proven experience in a finance business partner role, ideally supporting IT or technology functions. Strong analytical and commercial skills with a keen eye for identifying savings and efficiency opportunities. Experience with IT cost structures including cloud, SaaS, hardware, software licensing, and managed services. Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and challenge decisions constructively. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and change-driven environment.
26/06/2025
Full time
IT Finance Partner - My client are looking for an IT Finance Partner to join this client during some very exciting transformation programmes, You will play a pivotal role in optimising technology spend across the business. This is a high-impact role that will work closely with the IT function, procurement, stakeholders and wider business units to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve budgetary control, and enhance the return on IT investments. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, experience working within or alongside IT departments, and a track record of driving measurable financial improvements. Key Responsibilities Partner with the IT leadership team to develop and implement cost-saving strategies across the IT estate. Analyse and challenge IT budgets, forecasts, and spend plans, ensuring value for money and alignment with business priorities. Identify and drive efficiencies in software licensing, vendor management, infrastructure, cloud services, and IT project spend. Monitor and report on IT spend, providing detailed variance analysis and actionable insights. Lead initiatives to rationalise IT assets, contracts, and services. Develop financial KPIs and dashboards for IT performance and spend tracking. Collaborate with procurement to negotiate favourable terms with technology vendors and suppliers. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support for IT-related projects and initiatives. Skills and Experience Proven experience in a finance business partner role, ideally supporting IT or technology functions. Strong analytical and commercial skills with a keen eye for identifying savings and efficiency opportunities. Experience with IT cost structures including cloud, SaaS, hardware, software licensing, and managed services. Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and challenge decisions constructively. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and change-driven environment.
