*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Application/Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on engineering and maintaining lab environments in public cloud and data centers using IaC techniques. This person will need experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS, etc. This person will also need experience developing tools and automate tasks using languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for company infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, serverless, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
28/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Application/Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on engineering and maintaining lab environments in public cloud and data centers using IaC techniques. This person will need experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS, etc. This person will also need experience developing tools and automate tasks using languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for company infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, serverless, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
27/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Xpertise has partnered with one of the UK's largest firms, which is undergoing a huge data transformation journey. We need a hands-on Technical Lead to lead a team of engineers and work closely with the analytics and business teams to ensure seamless data flow across the organisation. This is a strategic leadership role with hands-on responsibilities, allowing you to shape the future of our data landscape. Key details: Location: Remote-based with offices in London Salary: TBC but likely £75,000-90,000 + bonus Future Outlook: The team will be expanding, so we're looking for a lead/principal to step up to the Head of Data Engineering position. Although, we would happily speak to people already operating at that level. Whether you'd like to stay hands-on or progress into management/strategic psotions, we're open. In the long term, there will be vertical and horizontal opportunities, such as hands-off and management, architecture, data science, and AI. Key experience desired/what you will learn: Azure Lead the Data Engineering Function: Oversee and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. Design & build data pipelines Data Warehousing Azure and Databricks environments. Python and/or SQL, Spark. Power BI Power Apps, Power Platform, Dataverse Terraform Role Overview: As the Lead/Head of Data Engineering, you will lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and architect robust data warehousing solutions, driving the cloud-based data infrastructure with a focus on Azure and Databricks. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions while mentoring and growing a high-performing engineering team. Interested? Please apply with your CV and/or message Billy Hall for further details. Xpertise acts as an employment agency.
27/09/2024
Full time
Xpertise has partnered with one of the UK's largest firms, which is undergoing a huge data transformation journey. We need a hands-on Technical Lead to lead a team of engineers and work closely with the analytics and business teams to ensure seamless data flow across the organisation. This is a strategic leadership role with hands-on responsibilities, allowing you to shape the future of our data landscape. Key details: Location: Remote-based with offices in London Salary: TBC but likely £75,000-90,000 + bonus Future Outlook: The team will be expanding, so we're looking for a lead/principal to step up to the Head of Data Engineering position. Although, we would happily speak to people already operating at that level. Whether you'd like to stay hands-on or progress into management/strategic psotions, we're open. In the long term, there will be vertical and horizontal opportunities, such as hands-off and management, architecture, data science, and AI. Key experience desired/what you will learn: Azure Lead the Data Engineering Function: Oversee and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. Design & build data pipelines Data Warehousing Azure and Databricks environments. Python and/or SQL, Spark. Power BI Power Apps, Power Platform, Dataverse Terraform Role Overview: As the Lead/Head of Data Engineering, you will lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and architect robust data warehousing solutions, driving the cloud-based data infrastructure with a focus on Azure and Databricks. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions while mentoring and growing a high-performing engineering team. Interested? Please apply with your CV and/or message Billy Hall for further details. Xpertise acts as an employment agency.
Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Developer to join our growing Managed Services team. You will have ideally worked in a Support Development role previously, however if you're a great developer with a passion for service and quality, then you will be a great fit. The role will be to work alongside our analysts, architects, developers and technical consultants to support, maintain and deliver high quality cloud-based solutions to help our customers become more successful. Responsibilities Develop tools and automation capabilities for our customers internal and client facing applications to improve their overall supportability and empower our client's Service Desk Agents to perform more first time fixes Diagnose and fix issues in complex technical environments following DevOps principals and best practices Carry out maintenance and improvement tasks on the solutions and platforms we support Assist with the transition from development into production by identifying and creating any necessary documentation and tooling required to support deployment About you Proficiency in developing and deploying .NET applications, or supporting .NET applications Expertise in developing or supporting applications in Microsoft Azure An understanding across of the following areas: Front End web development and support using C# Working with SQL databases Skills with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM, Bicep or Terraform Configuring CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with ALM tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira Proactive monitoring including performance monitoring of applications Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous: Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) certification Blazor, React or Angular JavaScript frameworks NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Cloud Services from Azure or AWS SharePoint On Premise and Online Windows PowerShell Modern JavaScript Libraries like Vue.js, Docker and Kubernetes O.L.I.D design principles and modern design patterns What we look for in our people Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning and organisational skills Dedication to excellence and quality Who are FSP? Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) is a best-in-class digital transformation and cyber consultancy specialist combining real world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery with a strong culture and social purpose. As a long-standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, our portfolio of modern workplace, cloud, data, and cyber security offerings, alongside trusted managed services delivery, is driving change for high-profile clients in both the public and private sector. Our work is founded on the commitment to deliver positive impact for both organisations and their people. As an employee-first organisation, FSP is committed to creating a culture of True Belonging, Excellence Everywhere, and Creating Opportunity. We are proud to have been recognised by Best Companies as a 3-star 'World Class' workplace (their highest level of accreditation) in 2024, 2023 and 2022. We were also awarded No.1 Best Company to Work For in the UK, in the Technology sector and in the South East (Regional League Table) in 2023. We have also been recognised three times as No.1 Best Workplace in the UK by Great Place to Work®. Find out more about our awards via our website. Why work for FSP? At FSP, we are committed to providing: A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience Hybrid working - we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results Industry leading coaching and mentoring Plus the excellent benefits package we offer
27/09/2024
Full time
Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Developer to join our growing Managed Services team. You will have ideally worked in a Support Development role previously, however if you're a great developer with a passion for service and quality, then you will be a great fit. The role will be to work alongside our analysts, architects, developers and technical consultants to support, maintain and deliver high quality cloud-based solutions to help our customers become more successful. Responsibilities Develop tools and automation capabilities for our customers internal and client facing applications to improve their overall supportability and empower our client's Service Desk Agents to perform more first time fixes Diagnose and fix issues in complex technical environments following DevOps principals and best practices Carry out maintenance and improvement tasks on the solutions and platforms we support Assist with the transition from development into production by identifying and creating any necessary documentation and tooling required to support deployment About you Proficiency in developing and deploying .NET applications, or supporting .NET applications Expertise in developing or supporting applications in Microsoft Azure An understanding across of the following areas: Front End web development and support using C# Working with SQL databases Skills with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM, Bicep or Terraform Configuring CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with ALM tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira Proactive monitoring including performance monitoring of applications Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous: Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) certification Blazor, React or Angular JavaScript frameworks NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Cloud Services from Azure or AWS SharePoint On Premise and Online Windows PowerShell Modern JavaScript Libraries like Vue.js, Docker and Kubernetes O.L.I.D design principles and modern design patterns What we look for in our people Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning and organisational skills Dedication to excellence and quality Who are FSP? Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) is a best-in-class digital transformation and cyber consultancy specialist combining real world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery with a strong culture and social purpose. As a long-standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, our portfolio of modern workplace, cloud, data, and cyber security offerings, alongside trusted managed services delivery, is driving change for high-profile clients in both the public and private sector. Our work is founded on the commitment to deliver positive impact for both organisations and their people. As an employee-first organisation, FSP is committed to creating a culture of True Belonging, Excellence Everywhere, and Creating Opportunity. We are proud to have been recognised by Best Companies as a 3-star 'World Class' workplace (their highest level of accreditation) in 2024, 2023 and 2022. We were also awarded No.1 Best Company to Work For in the UK, in the Technology sector and in the South East (Regional League Table) in 2023. We have also been recognised three times as No.1 Best Workplace in the UK by Great Place to Work®. Find out more about our awards via our website. Why work for FSP? At FSP, we are committed to providing: A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience Hybrid working - we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results Industry leading coaching and mentoring Plus the excellent benefits package we offer
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
Senior/Principal Software Engineer required by a high-tech software company located in central Reading. As the company continues to scale, they are looking for Senior/Principal Software Engineers to work on their high-performance software systems. The company tends to employ highly experienced polyglot programmers with knowledge of various programming languages and strong systems design/architecture. Their codebase is varied so the successful candidate is likely to be technology agnostic. They have a flat management structure and benefit from a highly collaborative working environment. Responsibilities: Playing a key role in systems design, architecture, and integration Roadmap definition and development Creation and development of coding standards Work in conjunction with senior management, providing engineering expertise to help achieve business goals Key experience: Extensive commercial experience in software engineering, design, and architecture A passion for technology and using the most suitable tech to solve complex issues Microservices/highly scalable software systems Extensive programming experience with one or more programming languages including, but not limited to C, Go, Perl, Ruby, C++, Python, Rust Experience in the following areas would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite: Cloud deployment - Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform etc React, Flutter or similar Front End technologies Software security standards PostgreSQL The company operates a hybrid working model - 2 days a week in their brand-new office in Reading with amazing facilities. They are within walking distance of Reading train station and have parking available onsite. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, growing company working on high-impact projects. If you are looking for an opportunity of this nature, please contact (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
27/09/2024
Full time
Senior/Principal Software Engineer required by a high-tech software company located in central Reading. As the company continues to scale, they are looking for Senior/Principal Software Engineers to work on their high-performance software systems. The company tends to employ highly experienced polyglot programmers with knowledge of various programming languages and strong systems design/architecture. Their codebase is varied so the successful candidate is likely to be technology agnostic. They have a flat management structure and benefit from a highly collaborative working environment. Responsibilities: Playing a key role in systems design, architecture, and integration Roadmap definition and development Creation and development of coding standards Work in conjunction with senior management, providing engineering expertise to help achieve business goals Key experience: Extensive commercial experience in software engineering, design, and architecture A passion for technology and using the most suitable tech to solve complex issues Microservices/highly scalable software systems Extensive programming experience with one or more programming languages including, but not limited to C, Go, Perl, Ruby, C++, Python, Rust Experience in the following areas would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite: Cloud deployment - Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform etc React, Flutter or similar Front End technologies Software security standards PostgreSQL The company operates a hybrid working model - 2 days a week in their brand-new office in Reading with amazing facilities. They are within walking distance of Reading train station and have parking available onsite. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, growing company working on high-impact projects. If you are looking for an opportunity of this nature, please contact (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Engineering Tech Lead/Team leader with strong hands-on capabilities in Python, Django, Back End/some Front End web systems development, cloud, and CI/CD, as this role incorporates both hands-on technical leadership and Team/People Management for an engineering team of eight people, is required by financial service business to develop/scale their internal platforms and systems as the company is going through a rapid growth curve and recent investment. This role is predominately remote, with circa three days per month in the London West Office 2/3 times per month. The role would suit a hands-on Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, Lead Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, with significant experience in technical leadership, managing teams and technical delivery, combined with a strong Python web development skill set. Salary Circa £130-150k + Benefits Key skills required as the Engineering Tech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Previous experience of technically leading a line managing a Python web development team, ideally in a start-up/scale-up/fast-growing environment scaling systems. Background designing and implementing Python/Django, web applications and API's GraphQL or Django Rest Framework, utilising various tools and technologies. Some Front End framework experience, such as Typescript/React. Experience with cloud technologies and platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. In-depth understanding of the entire development process (design/architecture, development and deployment). Proven experience with CI/CD A passion for developing your team's careers and skills. You take the time to understand your team's career goals and what is important to them to foster an engineering culture. Strong academic background/with a degree in Computer Science/STEM. What you'll do as an EngineeringTech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Technically lead and line manage a focused squad of around 8 Engineers remoting to the CTO; promote growth through feedback, help each team member achieve their potential, and support your team. Play a hands-on role in the key design and implementation decisions, writing high-quality, well-tested code that solves challenging problems and scales the platform. Develop Backend services and Python, Django and APIs using GraphQL or Django REST and Frontend applications using React and Typescript. Scale the engineering team through hiring, developing career paths, and developing professional development opportunities. Ensure the team develops software applications, adhering to architecture, coding standards, best practices, QA, and project requirements. Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Scrum master duties, as required Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose improvement solutions. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Shape our onboarding processes and mentorship program to help set our engineers up for success, develop their skills, and create learning opportunities. This new role is an outstanding chance to flex your technical and leadership skills and join a fast-growing business with big ambitions, reporting to the CTO. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment.
27/09/2024
Full time
Engineering Tech Lead/Team leader with strong hands-on capabilities in Python, Django, Back End/some Front End web systems development, cloud, and CI/CD, as this role incorporates both hands-on technical leadership and Team/People Management for an engineering team of eight people, is required by financial service business to develop/scale their internal platforms and systems as the company is going through a rapid growth curve and recent investment. This role is predominately remote, with circa three days per month in the London West Office 2/3 times per month. The role would suit a hands-on Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, Lead Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, with significant experience in technical leadership, managing teams and technical delivery, combined with a strong Python web development skill set. Salary Circa £130-150k + Benefits Key skills required as the Engineering Tech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Previous experience of technically leading a line managing a Python web development team, ideally in a start-up/scale-up/fast-growing environment scaling systems. Background designing and implementing Python/Django, web applications and API's GraphQL or Django Rest Framework, utilising various tools and technologies. Some Front End framework experience, such as Typescript/React. Experience with cloud technologies and platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. In-depth understanding of the entire development process (design/architecture, development and deployment). Proven experience with CI/CD A passion for developing your team's careers and skills. You take the time to understand your team's career goals and what is important to them to foster an engineering culture. Strong academic background/with a degree in Computer Science/STEM. What you'll do as an EngineeringTech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Technically lead and line manage a focused squad of around 8 Engineers remoting to the CTO; promote growth through feedback, help each team member achieve their potential, and support your team. Play a hands-on role in the key design and implementation decisions, writing high-quality, well-tested code that solves challenging problems and scales the platform. Develop Backend services and Python, Django and APIs using GraphQL or Django REST and Frontend applications using React and Typescript. Scale the engineering team through hiring, developing career paths, and developing professional development opportunities. Ensure the team develops software applications, adhering to architecture, coding standards, best practices, QA, and project requirements. Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Scrum master duties, as required Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose improvement solutions. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Shape our onboarding processes and mentorship program to help set our engineers up for success, develop their skills, and create learning opportunities. This new role is an outstanding chance to flex your technical and leadership skills and join a fast-growing business with big ambitions, reporting to the CTO. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal Kafka/Flink Infrastructure Architect. This architect will drive the architectural vision of the companies Real Time data streaming computing. They will need expert level expertise with Kafka, Flink, and have a heavy Java application development background. This architect will work on streaming of both on prem and AWS cloud environments. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures 10+ years of experience with Java 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.
26/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal Kafka/Flink Infrastructure Architect. This architect will drive the architectural vision of the companies Real Time data streaming computing. They will need expert level expertise with Kafka, Flink, and have a heavy Java application development background. This architect will work on streaming of both on prem and AWS cloud environments. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures 10+ years of experience with Java 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Application/Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on engineering and maintaining lab environments in public cloud and data centers using IaC techniques. This person will need experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS, etc. This person will also need experience developing tools and automate tasks using languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for company infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, serverless, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
26/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Application/Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on engineering and maintaining lab environments in public cloud and data centers using IaC techniques. This person will need experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS, etc. This person will also need experience developing tools and automate tasks using languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for company infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, serverless, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Security Assurance. This role is focused on testing, configuration, review, and assessment of security postures such as cloud, penetration testing, networking, operating systems, DevOps, applications, etc. They will need experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired. Responsibilities: Perform a variety of assessments under the guidance of senior team members which could include cloud assessments, light penetration testing, and network and operating system assessments Perform guided reviews of company security, network, applications, and cloud environments Produce reports and artifacts for various levels of leadership and staff relating to security related activities Ensure alignment of security controls as part of the company Blue Team testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices Assist management with the improvement of policy and procedure to support Security Testing and Blue Team activities as well as other security duties which may arise Participate in developing security roadmap, adopt security best practices, and implement new ideas and innovations according to the industry trends Continue to support, grow, and assist the development of current processes and tools Qualifications: Three years of experience with Security Engineering activities and testing. One to two years of experience with DevOps processes One to two years of experience with AWS architecture and services. Prior experience as a systems or network engineer desired Prior experience with vulnerability management and security remediation desired Detailed experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired Requires working knowledge of security controls and standards for a variety of technologies including networking, operating systems, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Security Testing. Ability to participate in multiple concurrent testing assignments while maintaining high quality of work Ability to think critically about the relative risk of security observations within the context of the overall environment and controls Experience supporting server operating systems, networking, and enterprise applications Experience with AWS Services including automation services (Lambda, JSON, etc) Experience with DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Repos Architectural understanding and expertise of cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
25/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Security Assurance. This role is focused on testing, configuration, review, and assessment of security postures such as cloud, penetration testing, networking, operating systems, DevOps, applications, etc. They will need experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired. Responsibilities: Perform a variety of assessments under the guidance of senior team members which could include cloud assessments, light penetration testing, and network and operating system assessments Perform guided reviews of company security, network, applications, and cloud environments Produce reports and artifacts for various levels of leadership and staff relating to security related activities Ensure alignment of security controls as part of the company Blue Team testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices Assist management with the improvement of policy and procedure to support Security Testing and Blue Team activities as well as other security duties which may arise Participate in developing security roadmap, adopt security best practices, and implement new ideas and innovations according to the industry trends Continue to support, grow, and assist the development of current processes and tools Qualifications: Three years of experience with Security Engineering activities and testing. One to two years of experience with DevOps processes One to two years of experience with AWS architecture and services. Prior experience as a systems or network engineer desired Prior experience with vulnerability management and security remediation desired Detailed experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired Requires working knowledge of security controls and standards for a variety of technologies including networking, operating systems, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Security Testing. Ability to participate in multiple concurrent testing assignments while maintaining high quality of work Ability to think critically about the relative risk of security observations within the context of the overall environment and controls Experience supporting server operating systems, networking, and enterprise applications Experience with AWS Services including automation services (Lambda, JSON, etc) Experience with DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Repos Architectural understanding and expertise of cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Security Assurance. This role is focused on testing, configuration, review, and assessment of security postures such as cloud, penetration testing, networking, operating systems, DevOps, applications, etc. They will need experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired. Responsibilities: Perform a variety of assessments under the guidance of senior team members which could include cloud assessments, light penetration testing, and network and operating system assessments Perform guided reviews of company security, network, applications, and cloud environments Produce reports and artifacts for various levels of leadership and staff relating to security related activities Ensure alignment of security controls as part of the company Blue Team testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices Assist management with the improvement of policy and procedure to support Security Testing and Blue Team activities as well as other security duties which may arise Participate in developing security roadmap, adopt security best practices, and implement new ideas and innovations according to the industry trends Continue to support, grow, and assist the development of current processes and tools Qualifications: Three years of experience with Security Engineering activities and testing. One to two years of experience with DevOps processes One to two years of experience with AWS architecture and services. Prior experience as a systems or network engineer desired Prior experience with vulnerability management and security remediation desired Detailed experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired Requires working knowledge of security controls and standards for a variety of technologies including networking, operating systems, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Security Testing. Ability to participate in multiple concurrent testing assignments while maintaining high quality of work Ability to think critically about the relative risk of security observations within the context of the overall environment and controls Experience supporting server operating systems, networking, and enterprise applications Experience with AWS Services including automation services (Lambda, JSON, etc) Experience with DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Repos Architectural understanding and expertise of cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
25/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Security Assurance. This role is focused on testing, configuration, review, and assessment of security postures such as cloud, penetration testing, networking, operating systems, DevOps, applications, etc. They will need experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired. Responsibilities: Perform a variety of assessments under the guidance of senior team members which could include cloud assessments, light penetration testing, and network and operating system assessments Perform guided reviews of company security, network, applications, and cloud environments Produce reports and artifacts for various levels of leadership and staff relating to security related activities Ensure alignment of security controls as part of the company Blue Team testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices Assist management with the improvement of policy and procedure to support Security Testing and Blue Team activities as well as other security duties which may arise Participate in developing security roadmap, adopt security best practices, and implement new ideas and innovations according to the industry trends Continue to support, grow, and assist the development of current processes and tools Qualifications: Three years of experience with Security Engineering activities and testing. One to two years of experience with DevOps processes One to two years of experience with AWS architecture and services. Prior experience as a systems or network engineer desired Prior experience with vulnerability management and security remediation desired Detailed experience with operating system control framework such as CIS Benchmark or STIG desired Requires working knowledge of security controls and standards for a variety of technologies including networking, operating systems, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Security Testing. Ability to participate in multiple concurrent testing assignments while maintaining high quality of work Ability to think critically about the relative risk of security observations within the context of the overall environment and controls Experience supporting server operating systems, networking, and enterprise applications Experience with AWS Services including automation services (Lambda, JSON, etc) Experience with DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Repos Architectural understanding and expertise of cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *NO CONTRACTORS OR CONSULTANTS* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Backend Java Developer. This company needs someone with 7-10 years of experience focused on Back End Java development, Java 11, Kafka, Golang, Multithreading, AWS, etc. They will be working in a Real Time and highly regulated financial environment. Responsibilities: Actively participates in design of highly performing, scalable, secure, reliable and cost optimized solutions. Primary responsibility is application design and development of next gen clearing applications for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment. Thoroughly analyzes requirements, develops, tests, and documents software quality to ensure proper implementation. Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented. Participates in code-reviews based on high engineering standards Writes unit and integration tests based on chosen test frameworks. Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required. Qualifications: BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required. Masters preferred. 7-10 years of experience in building large scale, compute and event-driven solutions. Experience (including internal workings of Java) in Java 11+ is required. Experience with app development in Golang. Experience developing software using Object Oriented Designs, advance patterns (like AOP) and multi-threading is required. Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, IBM MQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. is desirable. Experience with cloud technologies and migrations. Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc. Must be able to write good quality code with 80% or above unit and integration tests coverage. Experience with testing frameworks like Junit, Citrus is desirable. Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph. Experience following Git workflows is required. Familiarity with DevOps tools. Eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.is a plus. Experience with performance optimization, profiling, and memory management.
24/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *NO CONTRACTORS OR CONSULTANTS* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Backend Java Developer. This company needs someone with 7-10 years of experience focused on Back End Java development, Java 11, Kafka, Golang, Multithreading, AWS, etc. They will be working in a Real Time and highly regulated financial environment. Responsibilities: Actively participates in design of highly performing, scalable, secure, reliable and cost optimized solutions. Primary responsibility is application design and development of next gen clearing applications for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment. Thoroughly analyzes requirements, develops, tests, and documents software quality to ensure proper implementation. Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented. Participates in code-reviews based on high engineering standards Writes unit and integration tests based on chosen test frameworks. Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required. Qualifications: BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required. Masters preferred. 7-10 years of experience in building large scale, compute and event-driven solutions. Experience (including internal workings of Java) in Java 11+ is required. Experience with app development in Golang. Experience developing software using Object Oriented Designs, advance patterns (like AOP) and multi-threading is required. Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, IBM MQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. is desirable. Experience with cloud technologies and migrations. Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc. Must be able to write good quality code with 80% or above unit and integration tests coverage. Experience with testing frameworks like Junit, Citrus is desirable. Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph. Experience following Git workflows is required. Familiarity with DevOps tools. Eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.is a plus. Experience with performance optimization, profiling, and memory management.
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Will need to come into the office 2-3 days a week* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal System Administrator. This admin will focus 85% on windows on prem operational support and troubleshooting. The other 15% will focus on Linux, Vmware, DNS, SCCM, Azure cloud, networking, Citrix, containerization, etc. Responsibilities & Qualifications Bachelor's or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience 6+ years' experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at the company. Experience maintaining Windows platform and 3rd party software to a n-2 operating level Experience administering an Windows environment Experience in a variety of data center operations roles as Mainframe/midrange system support roles Strong knowledge of midrange computing systems Experience in Microsoft Operating System; Windows & Unix (preferred) Knowledge of Microsoft Web Technologies Knowledge of 3-Tier Architecture Knowledge of Backup tools (BRMS, Tivoli and Backup Exec) Knowledge of Replication/HA Tools (Mimix, iTerra, DoubleTake) Knowledge of OS & PTF Upgrades using Image Catalogs Knowledge of Logical Partions and Performance Monitoring Knowledge of HMC/Hardware management console Knowledge of Databases (DB2) and CL Programing Knowledge of IBM's Client Access and the associated tools Experience in an environment supporting 300+ production Microsoft Windows Servers Experience providing administrative experience in an environment supporting Linux operating system Experience supporting VMware Virtual Infrastructures Experience supporting server hardware platforms such as: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP Experience using patch management solution such as Microsoft SCCM Experience supporting cloud infrastructures such as: Azure, AWS Experience supporting and tuning administration tools such as SolarWinds & MS SCOM Storage Admin Experience with infrastructure and storage theories, principles, and concepts Experience with the management of storage replication such as SRDF, SnapMirror, Replicate VM, or like solution Experience managing storage technologies for cloud, open stack, and big data environments Experience managing NAS, SAN, DAS, Fiber channel Switches, HBA's and other storage related equipment Experience in the implementation and management of the following storage vendors; IBM, NetApp, Tintri, EMC, Dell, CommVault, Symantec, Microsoft, and AWS Experience working with Infrastructure solutions such as Microsoft, AIX, server virtualization, IBM, Linux/Unix, Cisco, Palo Alto, Experience managing storage for disaster recovery and high availability architectures Experience in Cisco Networking & VOIP Knowledge of OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP's advanced features, VLAN's and Multi- layer switching Professional level understanding of Palo Alto Firewalls and Aruba wireless systems CCNP or equivalent is required Capability to understand Southern's application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations SAP Opentext Admin Professional level experience with the following OpenText software modules including LiveLink Content Server, Archive Server, Workflow and Advanced Workflow, SAP Extended ECM, and SAP Data Archiving. Professional level experience supporting an Opentext landscape on a Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SQL database, and Microsoft Server environment Expertise in administering Opentext configurations including scan stations, networking, WORM technologies, and SAP data archiving Professional experience in managing availability and performance tuning of the Opentext software including underlying database and O/S Professional experience of change management processes of the Opentext application and technology components across the Opentext landscape Exposure to managing Opentext in the cloud
23/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Will need to come into the office 2-3 days a week* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal System Administrator. This admin will focus 85% on windows on prem operational support and troubleshooting. The other 15% will focus on Linux, Vmware, DNS, SCCM, Azure cloud, networking, Citrix, containerization, etc. Responsibilities & Qualifications Bachelor's or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience 6+ years' experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at the company. Experience maintaining Windows platform and 3rd party software to a n-2 operating level Experience administering an Windows environment Experience in a variety of data center operations roles as Mainframe/midrange system support roles Strong knowledge of midrange computing systems Experience in Microsoft Operating System; Windows & Unix (preferred) Knowledge of Microsoft Web Technologies Knowledge of 3-Tier Architecture Knowledge of Backup tools (BRMS, Tivoli and Backup Exec) Knowledge of Replication/HA Tools (Mimix, iTerra, DoubleTake) Knowledge of OS & PTF Upgrades using Image Catalogs Knowledge of Logical Partions and Performance Monitoring Knowledge of HMC/Hardware management console Knowledge of Databases (DB2) and CL Programing Knowledge of IBM's Client Access and the associated tools Experience in an environment supporting 300+ production Microsoft Windows Servers Experience providing administrative experience in an environment supporting Linux operating system Experience supporting VMware Virtual Infrastructures Experience supporting server hardware platforms such as: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP Experience using patch management solution such as Microsoft SCCM Experience supporting cloud infrastructures such as: Azure, AWS Experience supporting and tuning administration tools such as SolarWinds & MS SCOM Storage Admin Experience with infrastructure and storage theories, principles, and concepts Experience with the management of storage replication such as SRDF, SnapMirror, Replicate VM, or like solution Experience managing storage technologies for cloud, open stack, and big data environments Experience managing NAS, SAN, DAS, Fiber channel Switches, HBA's and other storage related equipment Experience in the implementation and management of the following storage vendors; IBM, NetApp, Tintri, EMC, Dell, CommVault, Symantec, Microsoft, and AWS Experience working with Infrastructure solutions such as Microsoft, AIX, server virtualization, IBM, Linux/Unix, Cisco, Palo Alto, Experience managing storage for disaster recovery and high availability architectures Experience in Cisco Networking & VOIP Knowledge of OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP's advanced features, VLAN's and Multi- layer switching Professional level understanding of Palo Alto Firewalls and Aruba wireless systems CCNP or equivalent is required Capability to understand Southern's application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations SAP Opentext Admin Professional level experience with the following OpenText software modules including LiveLink Content Server, Archive Server, Workflow and Advanced Workflow, SAP Extended ECM, and SAP Data Archiving. Professional level experience supporting an Opentext landscape on a Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SQL database, and Microsoft Server environment Expertise in administering Opentext configurations including scan stations, networking, WORM technologies, and SAP data archiving Professional experience in managing availability and performance tuning of the Opentext software including underlying database and O/S Professional experience of change management processes of the Opentext application and technology components across the Opentext landscape Exposure to managing Opentext in the cloud
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal Kafka/Flink Infrastructure Architect. This architect will drive the architectural vision of the companies Real Time data streaming computing. They will need expert level expertise with Kafka, Flink, and have a heavy Java application development background. This architect will work on streaming of both on prem and AWS cloud environments. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures 10+ years of experience with Java 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.
23/09/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal Kafka/Flink Infrastructure Architect. This architect will drive the architectural vision of the companies Real Time data streaming computing. They will need expert level expertise with Kafka, Flink, and have a heavy Java application development background. This architect will work on streaming of both on prem and AWS cloud environments. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures 10+ years of experience with Java 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Will need to come into the office 2-3 days a week* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal System Administrator. This admin will focus 85% on windows on prem operational support and troubleshooting. The other 15% will focus on Linux, Vmware, DNS, SCCM, Azure cloud, networking, Citrix, containerization, etc. Responsibilities & Qualifications Bachelor's or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience 6+ years' experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at the company. Experience maintaining Windows platform and 3rd party software to a n-2 operating level Experience administering an Windows environment Experience in a variety of data center operations roles as Mainframe/midrange system support roles Strong knowledge of midrange computing systems Experience in Microsoft Operating System; Windows & Unix (preferred) Knowledge of Microsoft Web Technologies Knowledge of 3-Tier Architecture Knowledge of Backup tools (BRMS, Tivoli and Backup Exec) Knowledge of Replication/HA Tools (Mimix, iTerra, DoubleTake) Knowledge of OS & PTF Upgrades using Image Catalogs Knowledge of Logical Partions and Performance Monitoring Knowledge of HMC/Hardware management console Knowledge of Databases (DB2) and CL Programing Knowledge of IBM's Client Access and the associated tools Experience in an environment supporting 300+ production Microsoft Windows Servers Experience providing administrative experience in an environment supporting Linux operating system Experience supporting VMware Virtual Infrastructures Experience supporting server hardware platforms such as: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP Experience using patch management solution such as Microsoft SCCM Experience supporting cloud infrastructures such as: Azure, AWS Experience supporting and tuning administration tools such as SolarWinds & MS SCOM Storage Admin Experience with infrastructure and storage theories, principles, and concepts Experience with the management of storage replication such as SRDF, SnapMirror, Replicate VM, or like solution Experience managing storage technologies for cloud, open stack, and big data environments Experience managing NAS, SAN, DAS, Fiber channel Switches, HBA's and other storage related equipment Experience in the implementation and management of the following storage vendors; IBM, NetApp, Tintri, EMC, Dell, CommVault, Symantec, Microsoft, and AWS Experience working with Infrastructure solutions such as Microsoft, AIX, server virtualization, IBM, Linux/Unix, Cisco, Palo Alto, Experience managing storage for disaster recovery and high availability architectures Experience in Cisco Networking & VOIP Knowledge of OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP's advanced features, VLAN's and Multi- layer switching Professional level understanding of Palo Alto Firewalls and Aruba wireless systems CCNP or equivalent is required Capability to understand Southern's application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations SAP Opentext Admin Professional level experience with the following OpenText software modules including LiveLink Content Server, Archive Server, Workflow and Advanced Workflow, SAP Extended ECM, and SAP Data Archiving. Professional level experience supporting an Opentext landscape on a Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SQL database, and Microsoft Server environment Expertise in administering Opentext configurations including scan stations, networking, WORM technologies, and SAP data archiving Professional experience in managing availability and performance tuning of the Opentext software including underlying database and O/S Professional experience of change management processes of the Opentext application and technology components across the Opentext landscape Exposure to managing Opentext in the cloud
23/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Will need to come into the office 2-3 days a week* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal System Administrator. This admin will focus 85% on windows on prem operational support and troubleshooting. The other 15% will focus on Linux, Vmware, DNS, SCCM, Azure cloud, networking, Citrix, containerization, etc. Responsibilities & Qualifications Bachelor's or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience 6+ years' experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at the company. Experience maintaining Windows platform and 3rd party software to a n-2 operating level Experience administering an Windows environment Experience in a variety of data center operations roles as Mainframe/midrange system support roles Strong knowledge of midrange computing systems Experience in Microsoft Operating System; Windows & Unix (preferred) Knowledge of Microsoft Web Technologies Knowledge of 3-Tier Architecture Knowledge of Backup tools (BRMS, Tivoli and Backup Exec) Knowledge of Replication/HA Tools (Mimix, iTerra, DoubleTake) Knowledge of OS & PTF Upgrades using Image Catalogs Knowledge of Logical Partions and Performance Monitoring Knowledge of HMC/Hardware management console Knowledge of Databases (DB2) and CL Programing Knowledge of IBM's Client Access and the associated tools Experience in an environment supporting 300+ production Microsoft Windows Servers Experience providing administrative experience in an environment supporting Linux operating system Experience supporting VMware Virtual Infrastructures Experience supporting server hardware platforms such as: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP Experience using patch management solution such as Microsoft SCCM Experience supporting cloud infrastructures such as: Azure, AWS Experience supporting and tuning administration tools such as SolarWinds & MS SCOM Storage Admin Experience with infrastructure and storage theories, principles, and concepts Experience with the management of storage replication such as SRDF, SnapMirror, Replicate VM, or like solution Experience managing storage technologies for cloud, open stack, and big data environments Experience managing NAS, SAN, DAS, Fiber channel Switches, HBA's and other storage related equipment Experience in the implementation and management of the following storage vendors; IBM, NetApp, Tintri, EMC, Dell, CommVault, Symantec, Microsoft, and AWS Experience working with Infrastructure solutions such as Microsoft, AIX, server virtualization, IBM, Linux/Unix, Cisco, Palo Alto, Experience managing storage for disaster recovery and high availability architectures Experience in Cisco Networking & VOIP Knowledge of OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP's advanced features, VLAN's and Multi- layer switching Professional level understanding of Palo Alto Firewalls and Aruba wireless systems CCNP or equivalent is required Capability to understand Southern's application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations SAP Opentext Admin Professional level experience with the following OpenText software modules including LiveLink Content Server, Archive Server, Workflow and Advanced Workflow, SAP Extended ECM, and SAP Data Archiving. Professional level experience supporting an Opentext landscape on a Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SQL database, and Microsoft Server environment Expertise in administering Opentext configurations including scan stations, networking, WORM technologies, and SAP data archiving Professional experience in managing availability and performance tuning of the Opentext software including underlying database and O/S Professional experience of change management processes of the Opentext application and technology components across the Opentext landscape Exposure to managing Opentext in the cloud
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
13/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer