Business Analyst -SAP BW/4HANA vacancy for our Zürich based client in the Banking sector . Your tasks: Business Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders, including process owners, end-users, and senior management. Analyze existing financial systems, processes, and data to identify areas for improvement, optimize workflows,and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and test solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to inform business decisions, identify trends,and measure performance metrics. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including business cases, use cases, user stories, and reports, to support project delivery and ongoing operations. Your experience/knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance,Accounting, Computer Science, or related field. Experience as a Business Analyst in the finance industry, preferably in investment banking, asset management, or a similar sector. Experience with SAP BW/4HANA and financial systems, such as accounting software (SAP S/4HANA), trading platforms, or risk management tools. Strong understanding of financial concepts, instruments, and markets. Language skills: Fluent in English, German is a plus. Your soft skills: Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail A high degree of self-organisation and time management Analytical and solution-orientated thinking Location: Zürich, Switzerland Work setting: Hybrid Sector: Banking Start: 04/2025 Duration: 8 Months Workload: 100% Ref .Nr.: BH 22673 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
06/03/2025
Project-based
Business Analyst -SAP BW/4HANA vacancy for our Zürich based client in the Banking sector . Your tasks: Business Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders, including process owners, end-users, and senior management. Analyze existing financial systems, processes, and data to identify areas for improvement, optimize workflows,and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and test solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to inform business decisions, identify trends,and measure performance metrics. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including business cases, use cases, user stories, and reports, to support project delivery and ongoing operations. Your experience/knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance,Accounting, Computer Science, or related field. Experience as a Business Analyst in the finance industry, preferably in investment banking, asset management, or a similar sector. Experience with SAP BW/4HANA and financial systems, such as accounting software (SAP S/4HANA), trading platforms, or risk management tools. Strong understanding of financial concepts, instruments, and markets. Language skills: Fluent in English, German is a plus. Your soft skills: Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail A high degree of self-organisation and time management Analytical and solution-orientated thinking Location: Zürich, Switzerland Work setting: Hybrid Sector: Banking Start: 04/2025 Duration: 8 Months Workload: 100% Ref .Nr.: BH 22673 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
Data Governance and Strategic Data Lead Location: Rotherham (Hybrid - Some Travel Required) Salary: £58,000 - £62,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Our client, a leading organisation in the facilities management sector, is seeking an experienced Data Governance and Strategic Data Lead to develop and oversee a high-level data governance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping data strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise-wide data governance framework. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, they will develop strategies to enhance data quality, security, and compliance while supporting business growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement an enterprise data governance roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Define and enforce data policies, standards, and controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. Work collaboratively with leadership, IT, and operational teams to integrate data governance into business processes. Drive innovation in data management, ensuring a future-ready, risk-aware data architecture. Lead organisational change initiatives to embed a data-driven culture. Define clear roles and responsibilities for data stewardship across the organisation. Oversee the maintenance of data models, catalogues, and metadata to ensure data consistency and accessibility. Manage a Senior BI Analyst/Engineer and their team, supporting their development and aligning their goals with business priorities. Support enterprise initiatives and acquisition integration from a data governance perspective. Monitor and report on data governance KPIs and conduct root cause analysis for data-related issues. Ensure compliance with global data regulations, including GDPR, working closely with legal and information security teams. Provide training and educational resources to embed data governance principles across the business. What Our Client is Looking For: Proven experience in a strategic or enterprise-level data governance role. Strong knowledge of data management frameworks and regulatory requirements. Technical expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, Looker, Power BI , and other data technologies. A commercial mindset with the ability to link data governance to business impact. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Ability to lead change and foster a data-centric culture. Desirable Experience: A background in Computer Science, Data Management , or a related field. Familiarity with contact centre operations . Why Join? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation that values data-driven decision-making. Our client offers a range of benefits, including: Ongoing professional development and career progression. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Access to health and well-being support. Employee discounts and other corporate perks. For more details or to apply, please get in touch. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
05/03/2025
Full time
Data Governance and Strategic Data Lead Location: Rotherham (Hybrid - Some Travel Required) Salary: £58,000 - £62,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Our client, a leading organisation in the facilities management sector, is seeking an experienced Data Governance and Strategic Data Lead to develop and oversee a high-level data governance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping data strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise-wide data governance framework. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, they will develop strategies to enhance data quality, security, and compliance while supporting business growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement an enterprise data governance roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Define and enforce data policies, standards, and controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. Work collaboratively with leadership, IT, and operational teams to integrate data governance into business processes. Drive innovation in data management, ensuring a future-ready, risk-aware data architecture. Lead organisational change initiatives to embed a data-driven culture. Define clear roles and responsibilities for data stewardship across the organisation. Oversee the maintenance of data models, catalogues, and metadata to ensure data consistency and accessibility. Manage a Senior BI Analyst/Engineer and their team, supporting their development and aligning their goals with business priorities. Support enterprise initiatives and acquisition integration from a data governance perspective. Monitor and report on data governance KPIs and conduct root cause analysis for data-related issues. Ensure compliance with global data regulations, including GDPR, working closely with legal and information security teams. Provide training and educational resources to embed data governance principles across the business. What Our Client is Looking For: Proven experience in a strategic or enterprise-level data governance role. Strong knowledge of data management frameworks and regulatory requirements. Technical expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, Looker, Power BI , and other data technologies. A commercial mindset with the ability to link data governance to business impact. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Ability to lead change and foster a data-centric culture. Desirable Experience: A background in Computer Science, Data Management , or a related field. Familiarity with contact centre operations . Why Join? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation that values data-driven decision-making. Our client offers a range of benefits, including: Ongoing professional development and career progression. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Access to health and well-being support. Employee discounts and other corporate perks. For more details or to apply, please get in touch. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: Technical BA/PM - Fund Accounting Services (Multifonds/eFront) Location: Hong Kong Salary/Rate: 75-82k HKD per month Start Date: 17/03/25 Job Type: Initial 6/12 month freelance consultant contract - extension/perm possible Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Business Analyst/Project Manager in Fund Accounting Services for a global Bank. Job Responsibilities/Objectives The ideal candidate will be responsible for having a deep understanding of fund administration processes, technical system integration, and project management within a banking or financial services environment. You will work closely with stakeholders across Operations, IT, and third-party vendors to drive technology initiatives, enhance system capabilities, and deliver key projects within fund accounting. Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize business and system requirements for fund accounting platforms. Conduct gap analysis between business needs and system capabilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. Project Management: Lead end-to-end project delivery, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, following Agile or Waterfall methodologies. System Implementation & Enhancements: Work with IT teams and vendors to implement system changes, upgrades, and integrations related to Multifonds/eFront . Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), defect resolution, and post-implementation support. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between business users, IT teams, and third-party providers to ensure smooth project execution. Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring efficient system adoption. Regulatory & Risk Management: Ensure fund accounting processes comply with industry regulations and internal risk policies. Identify and mitigate risks associated with system implementations and operational changes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Technical & Business Analysis: 5+ years commercial experience as a Technical BA or PM within banking, asset management, or fund administration. Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles and NAV calculations. Experience working with Multifonds, eFront, or similar fund accounting platforms . Ability to define functional and technical specifications for system enhancements. Project Management: Proven experience delivering fund accounting system projects in Agile or Waterfall environments. Strong understanding of data migration, system integration, and automation . Technical & Analytical Skills: SQL knowledge for data analysis and troubleshooting. Experience working with APIs, data feeds, and reporting tools. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with senior stakeholders. Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and technology teams. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Technology, or related field . PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus. Experience with automation and digital transformation initiatives in fund administration. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
04/03/2025
Project-based
Job Title: Technical BA/PM - Fund Accounting Services (Multifonds/eFront) Location: Hong Kong Salary/Rate: 75-82k HKD per month Start Date: 17/03/25 Job Type: Initial 6/12 month freelance consultant contract - extension/perm possible Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Business Analyst/Project Manager in Fund Accounting Services for a global Bank. Job Responsibilities/Objectives The ideal candidate will be responsible for having a deep understanding of fund administration processes, technical system integration, and project management within a banking or financial services environment. You will work closely with stakeholders across Operations, IT, and third-party vendors to drive technology initiatives, enhance system capabilities, and deliver key projects within fund accounting. Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize business and system requirements for fund accounting platforms. Conduct gap analysis between business needs and system capabilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. Project Management: Lead end-to-end project delivery, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, following Agile or Waterfall methodologies. System Implementation & Enhancements: Work with IT teams and vendors to implement system changes, upgrades, and integrations related to Multifonds/eFront . Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), defect resolution, and post-implementation support. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between business users, IT teams, and third-party providers to ensure smooth project execution. Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring efficient system adoption. Regulatory & Risk Management: Ensure fund accounting processes comply with industry regulations and internal risk policies. Identify and mitigate risks associated with system implementations and operational changes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Technical & Business Analysis: 5+ years commercial experience as a Technical BA or PM within banking, asset management, or fund administration. Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles and NAV calculations. Experience working with Multifonds, eFront, or similar fund accounting platforms . Ability to define functional and technical specifications for system enhancements. Project Management: Proven experience delivering fund accounting system projects in Agile or Waterfall environments. Strong understanding of data migration, system integration, and automation . Technical & Analytical Skills: SQL knowledge for data analysis and troubleshooting. Experience working with APIs, data feeds, and reporting tools. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with senior stakeholders. Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and technology teams. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Technology, or related field . PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus. Experience with automation and digital transformation initiatives in fund administration. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator, preferably with Mainframe experience as well Candidate will be responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWAT's if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd' for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatably automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, analytical, and judgment skills [Required] Good time management skills [Required] Ability to work effectively with clients, other systems technical staff, consultants and vendors [Required] Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction [Required] Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information [Required] Optimizes the use of all available resources, and approach issues with pragmatism [Required] Maintains partnerships across the organization, and is able to influence senior management, peers and staff through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities to achieve results. Technical Skills & Background [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL [Required] Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years' experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
01/03/2025
Full time
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator, preferably with Mainframe experience as well Candidate will be responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWAT's if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd' for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatably automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, analytical, and judgment skills [Required] Good time management skills [Required] Ability to work effectively with clients, other systems technical staff, consultants and vendors [Required] Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction [Required] Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information [Required] Optimizes the use of all available resources, and approach issues with pragmatism [Required] Maintains partnerships across the organization, and is able to influence senior management, peers and staff through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities to achieve results. Technical Skills & Background [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL [Required] Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years' experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator, preferably with Mainframe experience as well Candidate will be responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWAT's if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd' for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatably automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, analytical, and judgment skills [Required] Good time management skills [Required] Ability to work effectively with clients, other systems technical staff, consultants and vendors [Required] Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction [Required] Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information [Required] Optimizes the use of all available resources, and approach issues with pragmatism [Required] Maintains partnerships across the organization, and is able to influence senior management, peers and staff through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities to achieve results. Technical Skills & Background [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL [Required] Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years' experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
28/02/2025
Full time
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator, preferably with Mainframe experience as well Candidate will be responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWAT's if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd' for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatably automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, analytical, and judgment skills [Required] Good time management skills [Required] Ability to work effectively with clients, other systems technical staff, consultants and vendors [Required] Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction [Required] Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information [Required] Optimizes the use of all available resources, and approach issues with pragmatism [Required] Maintains partnerships across the organization, and is able to influence senior management, peers and staff through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities to achieve results. Technical Skills & Background [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL [Required] Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years' experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Senior Python Developer Job Description: One of Ireland's leading trading firms is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with strong database expertise. This is a permanent position offering one of the top salary packages in Ireland. They will also pay relocation packages for Senior candidates looking to relocate from overseas in the EU. Must have an EU/UK Passport. Job Responsibilities: Develop, optimise, and maintain high-performance Python applications. Design and implement robust database solutions to support trading operations. Work closely with quantitative analysts and traders to develop trading strategies. Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency. Implement best practices for software development, including testing and deployment. Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications. Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Python Developer. Strong database experience (SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar). Experience working in a high-performance or data-intensive environment. Knowledge of financial markets or trading systems is an advantage. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with Real Time data processing. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.). Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Working Hours & Benefits: Competitive salary - among the best in the market. Bonus and performance-based incentives. Hybrid working options available. Generous pension and healthcare benefits. Learning and development opportunities. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV
28/02/2025
Full time
Senior Python Developer Job Description: One of Ireland's leading trading firms is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with strong database expertise. This is a permanent position offering one of the top salary packages in Ireland. They will also pay relocation packages for Senior candidates looking to relocate from overseas in the EU. Must have an EU/UK Passport. Job Responsibilities: Develop, optimise, and maintain high-performance Python applications. Design and implement robust database solutions to support trading operations. Work closely with quantitative analysts and traders to develop trading strategies. Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency. Implement best practices for software development, including testing and deployment. Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications. Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Python Developer. Strong database experience (SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar). Experience working in a high-performance or data-intensive environment. Knowledge of financial markets or trading systems is an advantage. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with Real Time data processing. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.). Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Working Hours & Benefits: Competitive salary - among the best in the market. Bonus and performance-based incentives. Hybrid working options available. Generous pension and healthcare benefits. Learning and development opportunities. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV