Position: Senior Unix Platform System Engineer Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Overview As a Virtualisation & Compute Unix Administrator you would be focused on build, implementation and support of Vocalink Core Services of Virtualisation & Compute platforms (Redhat, OEL, Solaris, OVM, VMware). The role requires a focus on service to ensure that all SLA's and availability targets are met. The role also requires thought leadership and an ability to drive IT initiatives that continually improve our efficiency, agility, performance, availability, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Coordinates the building and maintaining of system and platform technologies and environments, including associated software products Performs life cycle management for supported hardware platforms, including technical refresh planning and capacity upgrades Participates in the planning and implementation of system/platform updates to optimize performance, efficiency, and capacity Performs holistic platform security posture which includes identifying risks, escalating potential concerns, and implementing both risk mitigation plans and control functions Completes status reports, troubleshooting guides, and project plans to provide in-depth technical assistance to development programmers and customers Resolves chronic complex problems, providing managerial operational support to maintain systems and platforms May perform financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking to reduce total cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently Assist 3rd line support in the analysis of root causes of all major issues, planning redesigns where appropriate. Work in partnership with 3rd party suppliers, understanding and implementing industry best practice across our technology stack. Experience Experience leading a major work stream or multiple smaller work streams for a large platform system domain initiative, often providing technical guidance and advice to ensure consistent deployment of solutions Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform installs and upgrades Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform 3rd Party Software installs and upgrades. Document and manage change to existing hardware/software platforms. Experience setting priorities, objectives, and driving deliverables within global technology domains and sub-domains Experience engaging with the broader technical community to anticipate developments in innovation, often evaluating new solutions and recommending future business platform system requirements Experience performing process improvements and automation activities for operational and financial value, applying tools and technologies Successfully served as a go-to-person to resolve and prevent platform system infrastructure issues, deriving impactful solutions Technical and Professional Skills: - RedHat and/or OEL - Advanced Solaris 10 & 11- Advanced Solaris Zones & LDOM's - Intermediate Patching & Live upgrades - Advanced Volume Managers, ZFS, VXFM - Advanced Clustering experience - Advanced Virtual Machine Management (OVM) - Advanced VMWare - Intermediate HCI experience (VxRail, Stack or) - Advanced Converged experience (Exadata, Supercluster, PCA) - Advanced Chassis/Blade based server technology - Advanced X86 hardware - Advanced Networking skills TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, DNS, LDAP - Advanced Automation (Python,) - Advanced Jumpstart - Intermediate Satellite - Intermediate Splunk - Basic Qualys - Intermediate Broad experience across ITIL Service Management disciplines. Storage technologies (DellEMC, HP) - Intermediate Backup technologies - Basic Atlassian experience - Jira, Confluence - Intermediate Agile methodology awareness (Scrum/Kanban) - Intermediate Terraform & Ansible - Advanced DevOps Tooling (Ansible, Git) - Advanced Infrastructure As Code experience - Advanced Infrastructure & Network awareness - Advanced At least one Shell Scripting language (Bash, Bourne, Perl, C-Shell) HSM experience - Intermediate
04/07/2025
Full time
Position: Senior Unix Platform System Engineer Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Overview As a Virtualisation & Compute Unix Administrator you would be focused on build, implementation and support of Vocalink Core Services of Virtualisation & Compute platforms (Redhat, OEL, Solaris, OVM, VMware). The role requires a focus on service to ensure that all SLA's and availability targets are met. The role also requires thought leadership and an ability to drive IT initiatives that continually improve our efficiency, agility, performance, availability, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Coordinates the building and maintaining of system and platform technologies and environments, including associated software products Performs life cycle management for supported hardware platforms, including technical refresh planning and capacity upgrades Participates in the planning and implementation of system/platform updates to optimize performance, efficiency, and capacity Performs holistic platform security posture which includes identifying risks, escalating potential concerns, and implementing both risk mitigation plans and control functions Completes status reports, troubleshooting guides, and project plans to provide in-depth technical assistance to development programmers and customers Resolves chronic complex problems, providing managerial operational support to maintain systems and platforms May perform financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking to reduce total cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently Assist 3rd line support in the analysis of root causes of all major issues, planning redesigns where appropriate. Work in partnership with 3rd party suppliers, understanding and implementing industry best practice across our technology stack. Experience Experience leading a major work stream or multiple smaller work streams for a large platform system domain initiative, often providing technical guidance and advice to ensure consistent deployment of solutions Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform installs and upgrades Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform 3rd Party Software installs and upgrades. Document and manage change to existing hardware/software platforms. Experience setting priorities, objectives, and driving deliverables within global technology domains and sub-domains Experience engaging with the broader technical community to anticipate developments in innovation, often evaluating new solutions and recommending future business platform system requirements Experience performing process improvements and automation activities for operational and financial value, applying tools and technologies Successfully served as a go-to-person to resolve and prevent platform system infrastructure issues, deriving impactful solutions Technical and Professional Skills: - RedHat and/or OEL - Advanced Solaris 10 & 11- Advanced Solaris Zones & LDOM's - Intermediate Patching & Live upgrades - Advanced Volume Managers, ZFS, VXFM - Advanced Clustering experience - Advanced Virtual Machine Management (OVM) - Advanced VMWare - Intermediate HCI experience (VxRail, Stack or) - Advanced Converged experience (Exadata, Supercluster, PCA) - Advanced Chassis/Blade based server technology - Advanced X86 hardware - Advanced Networking skills TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, DNS, LDAP - Advanced Automation (Python,) - Advanced Jumpstart - Intermediate Satellite - Intermediate Splunk - Basic Qualys - Intermediate Broad experience across ITIL Service Management disciplines. Storage technologies (DellEMC, HP) - Intermediate Backup technologies - Basic Atlassian experience - Jira, Confluence - Intermediate Agile methodology awareness (Scrum/Kanban) - Intermediate Terraform & Ansible - Advanced DevOps Tooling (Ansible, Git) - Advanced Infrastructure As Code experience - Advanced Infrastructure & Network awareness - Advanced At least one Shell Scripting language (Bash, Bourne, Perl, C-Shell) HSM experience - Intermediate
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the secure implementation and management of cryptographic infrastructure. This position demands a blend of strong hands-on technical skills and a high security mindset. What You'll Do Design and Implement Secure Solutions: You'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure networking and automation solutions , leveraging tools like Ansible for server setup (both Windows and Linux). Lead Key Management and HSM Maintenance: You'll take the lead in critical key management procedures and the ongoing maintenance of the bank's on-premises HSM hardware . Incident Response and Vulnerability Remediation: A crucial part of your role will be to fix vulnerabilities and incidents that have a high impact on the bank's crucial payment systems, ensuring their continuous operation and security. Champion Security and Reliability: You'll be a strong advocate for process-driven approaches and will uphold the highest standards of security and reliability across all services. Ensure Robust Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: You'll contribute to and ensure the creation of robust documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team, building a strong collective understanding. What are we looking For Seniority & Leadership: Proactive Driver: You're expected to proactively drive progress and identify areas for improvement. Ownership: You take full responsibility for your deliverables and the outcomes of your work. Leadership and Mentorship: You're comfortable leading initiatives and mentoring your peers, sharing your expertise and guiding them. Technical Skills: On-Premises Hardware Management: You possess strong experience with on-premises hardware management , including Windows and Linux Servers, z/OS, storage solutions, monitoring tools, and a keen awareness of critical infrastructure availability and redundancy. Coding & Scripting: You have proficiency in various coding and Scripting languages, such as Java, C#, Cobol, OpenSSL, XML, and PHP . Networking Principles: You have a solid understanding of networking principles and secure configurations , including TLS, Load Balancing, and Firewalls. Automation Expertise: You're proficient in automation tools and Scripting , specifically Ansible for server installation and configuration. Security Best Practices: You possess a foundational knowledge of security best practices , which is critical for this role. General Skills: Process-Oriented and Structured: You approach your work in a structured and process-oriented manner. Excellent Communication: You have strong documentation and communication skills, vital for collaborating with the team and stakeholders.
02/07/2025
Project-based
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the secure implementation and management of cryptographic infrastructure. This position demands a blend of strong hands-on technical skills and a high security mindset. What You'll Do Design and Implement Secure Solutions: You'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure networking and automation solutions , leveraging tools like Ansible for server setup (both Windows and Linux). Lead Key Management and HSM Maintenance: You'll take the lead in critical key management procedures and the ongoing maintenance of the bank's on-premises HSM hardware . Incident Response and Vulnerability Remediation: A crucial part of your role will be to fix vulnerabilities and incidents that have a high impact on the bank's crucial payment systems, ensuring their continuous operation and security. Champion Security and Reliability: You'll be a strong advocate for process-driven approaches and will uphold the highest standards of security and reliability across all services. Ensure Robust Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: You'll contribute to and ensure the creation of robust documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team, building a strong collective understanding. What are we looking For Seniority & Leadership: Proactive Driver: You're expected to proactively drive progress and identify areas for improvement. Ownership: You take full responsibility for your deliverables and the outcomes of your work. Leadership and Mentorship: You're comfortable leading initiatives and mentoring your peers, sharing your expertise and guiding them. Technical Skills: On-Premises Hardware Management: You possess strong experience with on-premises hardware management , including Windows and Linux Servers, z/OS, storage solutions, monitoring tools, and a keen awareness of critical infrastructure availability and redundancy. Coding & Scripting: You have proficiency in various coding and Scripting languages, such as Java, C#, Cobol, OpenSSL, XML, and PHP . Networking Principles: You have a solid understanding of networking principles and secure configurations , including TLS, Load Balancing, and Firewalls. Automation Expertise: You're proficient in automation tools and Scripting , specifically Ansible for server installation and configuration. Security Best Practices: You possess a foundational knowledge of security best practices , which is critical for this role. General Skills: Process-Oriented and Structured: You approach your work in a structured and process-oriented manner. Excellent Communication: You have strong documentation and communication skills, vital for collaborating with the team and stakeholders.
Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with a minimum of 6 years in software and hardware testing , including hands-on experience in C# development. This role requires strong technical leadership, a deep understanding of test automation frameworks, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in medical devices and ISTQB certification are highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using C# . Lead feature verification, formal acceptance testing, and validation of software-hardware integrated systems. Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive coverage. Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools, and quality metrics. Troubleshoot and validate prototypes, subsystems, and production systems. Take ownership of specific system areas, contributing to design, planning, and implementation . Mentor junior team members and contribute to cross-site technical leadership and planning. Required Skills & Experience 6+ years of experience in test automation and quality assurance. Proficiency in C# and experience with test automation frameworks. Strong understanding of software development and hardware systems (electronics/mechanical). Experience with Agile methodologies and SDLC/STLC best practices. Proven ability to write and review test plans, test cases, and technical documentation. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Desirable Qualifications Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience in design planning, implementation , and long-term technology road mapping. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
30/06/2025
Project-based
Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with a minimum of 6 years in software and hardware testing , including hands-on experience in C# development. This role requires strong technical leadership, a deep understanding of test automation frameworks, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in medical devices and ISTQB certification are highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using C# . Lead feature verification, formal acceptance testing, and validation of software-hardware integrated systems. Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive coverage. Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools, and quality metrics. Troubleshoot and validate prototypes, subsystems, and production systems. Take ownership of specific system areas, contributing to design, planning, and implementation . Mentor junior team members and contribute to cross-site technical leadership and planning. Required Skills & Experience 6+ years of experience in test automation and quality assurance. Proficiency in C# and experience with test automation frameworks. Strong understanding of software development and hardware systems (electronics/mechanical). Experience with Agile methodologies and SDLC/STLC best practices. Proven ability to write and review test plans, test cases, and technical documentation. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Desirable Qualifications Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience in design planning, implementation , and long-term technology road mapping. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
