Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflows. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
04/07/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflows. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
A leading Financial Services client in London is undergoing a major data transformation and is hiring a Data Engineering Manager on a permanent basis. The role offers a base of £85,000, strong benefits, and flexible hybrid/remote working. We're looking for a hands-on leader from a forward-thinking, modern data environment with a strong foundation in Data Engineering and experience managing a squad of 4-7 Data Engineers. You'll bring solid SQL skills, cloud expertise (preferably Azure), and familiarity with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, ADF, Python, and GenAI. You'll manage a squad of engineers and play a key role in delivering scalable, modern data solutions as part of a group-wide transformation. Requirements: Proven experience in fast-paced environments working with modern data architectures and tooling; Financial Services experience is a plus. Experience managing Data Engineering teams Strong SQL and cloud skills (Azure preferred) Familiar with modern data tools (eg Snowflake, Databricks, ADF, Python) Track record of building/maintaining robust data pipelines Agile experience Financial Services experience is a bonus If you are an experienced Data Engineering Manager with the required skills, please respond with an up-to-date version of your CV for review.
03/07/2025
Full time
A leading Financial Services client in London is undergoing a major data transformation and is hiring a Data Engineering Manager on a permanent basis. The role offers a base of £85,000, strong benefits, and flexible hybrid/remote working. We're looking for a hands-on leader from a forward-thinking, modern data environment with a strong foundation in Data Engineering and experience managing a squad of 4-7 Data Engineers. You'll bring solid SQL skills, cloud expertise (preferably Azure), and familiarity with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, ADF, Python, and GenAI. You'll manage a squad of engineers and play a key role in delivering scalable, modern data solutions as part of a group-wide transformation. Requirements: Proven experience in fast-paced environments working with modern data architectures and tooling; Financial Services experience is a plus. Experience managing Data Engineering teams Strong SQL and cloud skills (Azure preferred) Familiar with modern data tools (eg Snowflake, Databricks, ADF, Python) Track record of building/maintaining robust data pipelines Agile experience Financial Services experience is a bonus If you are an experienced Data Engineering Manager with the required skills, please respond with an up-to-date version of your CV for review.
Our Leading FX client is looking to grow their team with a Infrastructure Architect to work in their Canary Wharf offices. Strong experience as an infrastructure architect working on-prem Linux/windows experience AWS experience Broad knowledge of networks and security Experience in financial services preferred Please reply ASAP with CV if interested. 2 days a week in office, hybrid setup. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
03/07/2025
Full time
Our Leading FX client is looking to grow their team with a Infrastructure Architect to work in their Canary Wharf offices. Strong experience as an infrastructure architect working on-prem Linux/windows experience AWS experience Broad knowledge of networks and security Experience in financial services preferred Please reply ASAP with CV if interested. 2 days a week in office, hybrid setup. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Permanent VP Level Solution Architect - SDLC - TOGAF - Agile - Cards & Payments - AWS/Azure Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Vice President Expectations Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. To excel in this role, you will need: Proficiency in architecting solutions across disparate technologies to solve complex business challenges, while collaborating with various stakeholder groups and influencing their perspectives on technology-driven innovation. Practical experience with one or more SDLC methodologies with the ability to exhibit deep technical understanding conveyed through crisp solution design artefacts and walkthroughs. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts (both written and verbal) to an extensive and varied set of stakeholders, anticipate objections, and effectively persuade others to adopt the most suitable approach - supported by excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Additional highly valued skills: Application, Infrastructure, or Enterprise Architecture training and certification, such as TOGAF. Extensive experience in system integration, API design, and API management, including architecting enterprise-wide, end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on cloud-based technologies - particularly AWS, though experience with Azure and Google Cloud is also beneficial. Experience in Financial Services or working in a highly regulated environment, particularly within the Cards & Payments domain, as well as familiarity with Scaled Agile frameworks. Permanent role - hybrid working - Manchester based By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
03/07/2025
Full time
Permanent VP Level Solution Architect - SDLC - TOGAF - Agile - Cards & Payments - AWS/Azure Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Vice President Expectations Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. To excel in this role, you will need: Proficiency in architecting solutions across disparate technologies to solve complex business challenges, while collaborating with various stakeholder groups and influencing their perspectives on technology-driven innovation. Practical experience with one or more SDLC methodologies with the ability to exhibit deep technical understanding conveyed through crisp solution design artefacts and walkthroughs. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts (both written and verbal) to an extensive and varied set of stakeholders, anticipate objections, and effectively persuade others to adopt the most suitable approach - supported by excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Additional highly valued skills: Application, Infrastructure, or Enterprise Architecture training and certification, such as TOGAF. Extensive experience in system integration, API design, and API management, including architecting enterprise-wide, end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on cloud-based technologies - particularly AWS, though experience with Azure and Google Cloud is also beneficial. Experience in Financial Services or working in a highly regulated environment, particularly within the Cards & Payments domain, as well as familiarity with Scaled Agile frameworks. Permanent role - hybrid working - Manchester based By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflow Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
03/07/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflow Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Enterprise Monitoring and Observability. Candidate will set clear direction and vision for future monitoring and observability strategy. Identify existing areas for improvement, allocate resources, and work with solution architects to craft appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Ensure systems designs are reflective of our regulatory and compliance goals and support them in an efficient manner Provide mentoring to more junior members of the team Allocate resources to resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Ensure consistent and robust tool installations using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Supervise all direct reports and provide overall direction to the team Mentor managers and staff in their career growth and career plans Oversee performance improvement plans for team members that require improvement to meet expectations Produce regular reporting via metrics, presentations, or other approaches to keep management apprised of technology status Generate technology roadmaps and reasonable milestones to deliver it Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and expertise in Enterprise cloud monitoring solutions, preferably in financial markets. Experience in Splunk, ELK, AppDynamics, ITRS, OTEL or similar is a requirement. Proven ability to lead and motivate colleagues Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
02/07/2025
Full time
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Enterprise Monitoring and Observability. Candidate will set clear direction and vision for future monitoring and observability strategy. Identify existing areas for improvement, allocate resources, and work with solution architects to craft appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Ensure systems designs are reflective of our regulatory and compliance goals and support them in an efficient manner Provide mentoring to more junior members of the team Allocate resources to resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Ensure consistent and robust tool installations using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Supervise all direct reports and provide overall direction to the team Mentor managers and staff in their career growth and career plans Oversee performance improvement plans for team members that require improvement to meet expectations Produce regular reporting via metrics, presentations, or other approaches to keep management apprised of technology status Generate technology roadmaps and reasonable milestones to deliver it Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and expertise in Enterprise cloud monitoring solutions, preferably in financial markets. Experience in Splunk, ELK, AppDynamics, ITRS, OTEL or similar is a requirement. Proven ability to lead and motivate colleagues Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
Your new company Looking to make your mark in AI and automation? Join a growing professional services firm with big ambitions to lead digital transformation in the middle market. This is your chance to play a central role in shaping cutting-edge solutions that redefine how tax and compliance services operate. Your new role As Assistant Manager - AI & Automation, you'll be part of a dynamic Tax Technology team leading the charge on innovation. You'll work on everything from ideation to implementation, with the opportunity to influence national and global operations. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role perfect for someone who sees technology not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for meaningful change. You Will: Designing and implementing AI/automation solutions for complex business needs Expanding capabilities in Agentic Process Automation and AI-driven systems Collaborating across teams to integrate intelligent systems where they add real value Deploying and maintaining secure, scalable AI applications Supporting junior colleagues and promoting technical best practices Monitoring solution performance and reliability, always looking for improvements Keeping pace with AI trends and identifying new tools to adopt What you'll need to succeed Experience in AI architecture, automation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong coding skills in Python, Java or R Knowledge of platforms like Automation Anywhere, Azure AI services, and AI agents Clear communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for innovation Detail-oriented, dependable, and naturally collaborative Not essential but helpful if you bring: A background in professional services or tax processes Familiarity with data security and privacy standards What you'll get in return 26 days annual leave (plus options to purchase more) Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including private medical and virtual GP access Financial perks like an electric car scheme and access to money management tools On-demand access to 300+ courses to fuel your growth and curiosity What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
02/07/2025
Full time
Your new company Looking to make your mark in AI and automation? Join a growing professional services firm with big ambitions to lead digital transformation in the middle market. This is your chance to play a central role in shaping cutting-edge solutions that redefine how tax and compliance services operate. Your new role As Assistant Manager - AI & Automation, you'll be part of a dynamic Tax Technology team leading the charge on innovation. You'll work on everything from ideation to implementation, with the opportunity to influence national and global operations. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role perfect for someone who sees technology not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for meaningful change. You Will: Designing and implementing AI/automation solutions for complex business needs Expanding capabilities in Agentic Process Automation and AI-driven systems Collaborating across teams to integrate intelligent systems where they add real value Deploying and maintaining secure, scalable AI applications Supporting junior colleagues and promoting technical best practices Monitoring solution performance and reliability, always looking for improvements Keeping pace with AI trends and identifying new tools to adopt What you'll need to succeed Experience in AI architecture, automation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong coding skills in Python, Java or R Knowledge of platforms like Automation Anywhere, Azure AI services, and AI agents Clear communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for innovation Detail-oriented, dependable, and naturally collaborative Not essential but helpful if you bring: A background in professional services or tax processes Familiarity with data security and privacy standards What you'll get in return 26 days annual leave (plus options to purchase more) Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including private medical and virtual GP access Financial perks like an electric car scheme and access to money management tools On-demand access to 300+ courses to fuel your growth and curiosity What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Marsh & McLennan - Full Stack Engineer - Dublin - 6 months contract - HYBRID We are seeking a number of Full Stack Engineers to join Marsh & McLennan in Dublin to help with the build out of a new document and email extraction capability using MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) skills. What can you expect? Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of Risk,Strategy and People. MMC is undertaking a major transformational initiative that will disrupt how essential financial services are delivered to consumers worldwide. The Document Ingestion programme will deliver reusable components for the MMC group of business to support document processing workflows with AI capabilities. We are now building the Engineering Team in Dublin to establish the architectural & engineering standards, best practices, and processes that will guide the scaled development of the platform and are seeking a hands-on, delivery oriented, Full Stack Engineer for our Product Engineering Team based in the MMC Innovation Centre in Dublin city centre. Engaged in the development and implementation of this exciting new green field strategic technology platform. You will provide hands-on technical leadership for the team across the full stack, leading by example you will set the standard within the for robust design, and timely delivery of quality, working and tested code. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to play a key role this critical technology initiative, working with engineers around the world to deliver a large-scale platform that will transform our business. What technical skills do we require: MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) Stack Experience in cloud across any of AWS/GCP/Azure Exposure to Apigee as an API Gateway What would be nice for you to have experience of any of the follow: Event-driven, asynchronous and reactive programming patterns. Secure coding practices and secure API development practices. Python Microservices design and best practices. Unidirectional data flow patterns (Redux, etc.). RxJS or other Reactive programming techniques/libraries. Github, along with best practices around branching strategies. Knowledge of AI - OpenAI, ChatGPT 4.0, Gemini, Claude What you need to have: Experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering global and highly scalable customer-facing digital products and capabilities. Ability to design systems across the full stack Deep knowledge of design patterns, tools and techniques required for delivering highly performance and secure UI applications. Strong React + Tailwind/Next.js or equivalent framework experience. Strong Node.js (Nest.js)/Python ecosystem experiences Strong understanding of DOM, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and responsive web design patterns. Experience with data integration and working with JSON and RESTful APIs. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills and instincts. Knowledge of good automated testing strategies and best practices. Working knowledge of management/tracking utilities such as JIRA/Confluence. Experience working in an Agile environment. The soft skills we would expect you to have: Your mind-set is that of someone who get things done and over the line no matter what. Proactive and driven, always seeking new opportunities and challenges. Demonstrates initiative and can work independently without constant supervision. Takes charge and shows leadership qualities when necessary. Assumes full responsibility for their tasks and sees them through to completion. Displays confidence in their abilities and communicates effectively with others. Exceptional verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely. Possesses a strong ability to comprehend and understand complex concepts. Comfortable in front of the camera and able to effectively present ideas or solutions. Ability to chair design sessions, think end to end through the solution and raise the right questions. Persists in problem-solving, making multiple attempts before seeking assistance from others. Ability to mentor and coach junior members of the team. *Please note that this role will be working in the office 2 days per week 3 days WFH* We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at (see below) to discuss further.
02/07/2025
Project-based
Marsh & McLennan - Full Stack Engineer - Dublin - 6 months contract - HYBRID We are seeking a number of Full Stack Engineers to join Marsh & McLennan in Dublin to help with the build out of a new document and email extraction capability using MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) skills. What can you expect? Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of Risk,Strategy and People. MMC is undertaking a major transformational initiative that will disrupt how essential financial services are delivered to consumers worldwide. The Document Ingestion programme will deliver reusable components for the MMC group of business to support document processing workflows with AI capabilities. We are now building the Engineering Team in Dublin to establish the architectural & engineering standards, best practices, and processes that will guide the scaled development of the platform and are seeking a hands-on, delivery oriented, Full Stack Engineer for our Product Engineering Team based in the MMC Innovation Centre in Dublin city centre. Engaged in the development and implementation of this exciting new green field strategic technology platform. You will provide hands-on technical leadership for the team across the full stack, leading by example you will set the standard within the for robust design, and timely delivery of quality, working and tested code. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to play a key role this critical technology initiative, working with engineers around the world to deliver a large-scale platform that will transform our business. What technical skills do we require: MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) Stack Experience in cloud across any of AWS/GCP/Azure Exposure to Apigee as an API Gateway What would be nice for you to have experience of any of the follow: Event-driven, asynchronous and reactive programming patterns. Secure coding practices and secure API development practices. Python Microservices design and best practices. Unidirectional data flow patterns (Redux, etc.). RxJS or other Reactive programming techniques/libraries. Github, along with best practices around branching strategies. Knowledge of AI - OpenAI, ChatGPT 4.0, Gemini, Claude What you need to have: Experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering global and highly scalable customer-facing digital products and capabilities. Ability to design systems across the full stack Deep knowledge of design patterns, tools and techniques required for delivering highly performance and secure UI applications. Strong React + Tailwind/Next.js or equivalent framework experience. Strong Node.js (Nest.js)/Python ecosystem experiences Strong understanding of DOM, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and responsive web design patterns. Experience with data integration and working with JSON and RESTful APIs. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills and instincts. Knowledge of good automated testing strategies and best practices. Working knowledge of management/tracking utilities such as JIRA/Confluence. Experience working in an Agile environment. The soft skills we would expect you to have: Your mind-set is that of someone who get things done and over the line no matter what. Proactive and driven, always seeking new opportunities and challenges. Demonstrates initiative and can work independently without constant supervision. Takes charge and shows leadership qualities when necessary. Assumes full responsibility for their tasks and sees them through to completion. Displays confidence in their abilities and communicates effectively with others. Exceptional verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely. Possesses a strong ability to comprehend and understand complex concepts. Comfortable in front of the camera and able to effectively present ideas or solutions. Ability to chair design sessions, think end to end through the solution and raise the right questions. Persists in problem-solving, making multiple attempts before seeking assistance from others. Ability to mentor and coach junior members of the team. *Please note that this role will be working in the office 2 days per week 3 days WFH* We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at (see below) to discuss further.
Senior Python Software Engineer (Senior Architecture Programmer Developer Python Java Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Snowflake Apache Iceburg Iceberg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf TypeScript Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund) required by my asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Advanced ability as a Senior Python Software Engineer/Technical Lead/Solutions Architect/Principal Engineer Good design and architecture ability Java Three or more of the following: Iceberg Dremio DBT Arrow Snowflake Glue Athena Airflow Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Trading, Front Office finance Spark Buy-side asset management (hedge fund, asset manager, investment management) Role: Senior Python Software Engineer (Senior Architecture Programmer Developer Python Java Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Snowflake Apache Iceburg Iceberg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf TypeScript Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund Snowflake) required by my asset management client in London. You will join a relatively new department that is responsible for the data used across the Front Office. The data is sourced from a variety of external vendors and internal departments and held in an AWS data lake, although this is being migrated to a data mesh architecture. They are working heavily with Python, Java and AWS. If you have any experience in Iceberg, Dremio, DBT, Arrow, Spark, Snowflake, Glue, Athena, Airflow or related tools, this would also be very advantageous. You will join a team of 5 that are responsible for pricing data for the Front Office. This is a senior role in the team and will demand a strong ability in design and architecture. If you come in at the right level, you could be the deputy for the team manager. They have a very flexible hybrid working set up. Salary: £100-120k + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension
01/07/2025
Full time
Senior Python Software Engineer (Senior Architecture Programmer Developer Python Java Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Snowflake Apache Iceburg Iceberg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf TypeScript Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund) required by my asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Advanced ability as a Senior Python Software Engineer/Technical Lead/Solutions Architect/Principal Engineer Good design and architecture ability Java Three or more of the following: Iceberg Dremio DBT Arrow Snowflake Glue Athena Airflow Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Trading, Front Office finance Spark Buy-side asset management (hedge fund, asset manager, investment management) Role: Senior Python Software Engineer (Senior Architecture Programmer Developer Python Java Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Snowflake Apache Iceburg Iceberg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf TypeScript Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund Snowflake) required by my asset management client in London. You will join a relatively new department that is responsible for the data used across the Front Office. The data is sourced from a variety of external vendors and internal departments and held in an AWS data lake, although this is being migrated to a data mesh architecture. They are working heavily with Python, Java and AWS. If you have any experience in Iceberg, Dremio, DBT, Arrow, Spark, Snowflake, Glue, Athena, Airflow or related tools, this would also be very advantageous. You will join a team of 5 that are responsible for pricing data for the Front Office. This is a senior role in the team and will demand a strong ability in design and architecture. If you come in at the right level, you could be the deputy for the team manager. They have a very flexible hybrid working set up. Salary: £100-120k + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension
Your new company A leading specialist in fully integrated ERP systems and services for niche markets in wholesale, retail distribution, logistics, and service sectors. This fast-paced, PE-backed company is experiencing high growth and operational transformation. Your new role This ERP System Implementation Lead role is focused on leading the implementation and ongoing management of a new ERP system within a fast-paced finance environment. You will be responsible for configuring the system, importing data, and overseeing user acceptance testing, ensuring the platform is tailored to meet financial reporting and operational needs. You will act as the principal system administrator, maintaining system architecture, data integrity, and supporting users across multiple business units. The role also involves producing reconciled trial balances and Flash management accounts for several entities to support group consolidation. Collaboration with senior stakeholders in finance and IT is key, as is identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, training users, and providing first-line support. Strong project delivery experience, advanced Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, analytical mindset are essential for success in this role. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Project support for system implementation Advanced Excel skills Strong communication with various stakeholders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in system documentation and financial process optimisation Building and maintaining global professional relationships Desirable: ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification Experience with large data sets Knowledge of Power BI or similar tools Graduate Recurring revenue recognition in software business Experience with international companies What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
30/06/2025
Full time
Your new company A leading specialist in fully integrated ERP systems and services for niche markets in wholesale, retail distribution, logistics, and service sectors. This fast-paced, PE-backed company is experiencing high growth and operational transformation. Your new role This ERP System Implementation Lead role is focused on leading the implementation and ongoing management of a new ERP system within a fast-paced finance environment. You will be responsible for configuring the system, importing data, and overseeing user acceptance testing, ensuring the platform is tailored to meet financial reporting and operational needs. You will act as the principal system administrator, maintaining system architecture, data integrity, and supporting users across multiple business units. The role also involves producing reconciled trial balances and Flash management accounts for several entities to support group consolidation. Collaboration with senior stakeholders in finance and IT is key, as is identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, training users, and providing first-line support. Strong project delivery experience, advanced Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, analytical mindset are essential for success in this role. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Project support for system implementation Advanced Excel skills Strong communication with various stakeholders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in system documentation and financial process optimisation Building and maintaining global professional relationships Desirable: ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification Experience with large data sets Knowledge of Power BI or similar tools Graduate Recurring revenue recognition in software business Experience with international companies What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
