Job Overview: As a Junior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting and maintaining our clients' infrastructure systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our clients' networks, servers, and virtualized environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Cisco networking, virtualization technologies, and Windows server administration. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Configure and troubleshoot virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Monitor system performance and security, identifying and resolving issues proactively. Collaborate with other team members to deploy and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions. Provide technical support to clients, resolving infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in infrastructure engineering. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Solid understanding of Cisco networking principles and experience with Cisco devices (routers, switches, firewalls). Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V. Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2012/2016/2019). Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment. Relevant certifications such as CCNA, MCSA, or VMware VCP are a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary up to £33,000 per annum depending on experience. Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours. Opportunities for professional development and certifications. Health insurance and other benefits package. Dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Job Overview: As a Junior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting and maintaining our clients' infrastructure systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our clients' networks, servers, and virtualized environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Cisco networking, virtualization technologies, and Windows server administration. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Configure and troubleshoot virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Monitor system performance and security, identifying and resolving issues proactively. Collaborate with other team members to deploy and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions. Provide technical support to clients, resolving infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in infrastructure engineering. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Solid understanding of Cisco networking principles and experience with Cisco devices (routers, switches, firewalls). Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V. Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2012/2016/2019). Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment. Relevant certifications such as CCNA, MCSA, or VMware VCP are a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary up to £33,000 per annum depending on experience. Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours. Opportunities for professional development and certifications. Health insurance and other benefits package. Dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Azure Senior Consultant - Appvia Location: London, UK About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey. Our mission is to enable every company to deliver apps in the cloud. We dedicate ourselves to building a cloud infrastructure layer that allows platform engineering teams to manage, monitor and update with ease - at the same time, offering devs the flexibility to deploy their apps in the cloud without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role As a Senior Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to cloud and DevOps maturity. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work closely with clients to architect, implement, and optimise solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Interview process - 3 stage Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager Interview with the Hiring Manager Leadership Final Interview Requirements About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Understanding of industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies. Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives. Skills Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms. Automation: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Container Orchestration: Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Experience Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimization, or transformation projects. Client-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at associate level is highly desirable e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or AWS Solution Architect Associate. Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? We are generous - you'll be compensated fairly for your role (dependant on role this could mean a blend of salary, commission, stock options & company bonus) We celebrate you - you'll get the day-off for your Birthday, plus your 25 days annual leave and the 8 bank hols We win together - non commission based roles receive a company & individual performance based bonus We take health & wellbeing seriously - you'll get health Insurance including a dental element for yourself, and can choose to add family members to your policy. Life assurance, enhanced Employee Assist Programme, cycle to work scheme and a paid subscription to Headspace App We're mindful - you'll have flexibility to work from our dog-friendly Barbican office, your home or a combination of both - with flex hours to make work & home, work well We want you to grow - you'll be joining an exceptional team who will help you shape the career you're dreaming of, each Appvian has access to an individual training budget We're fun - we sponsor regular team socials, board game nights, Cloud Unplugged meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Azure Senior Consultant - Appvia Location: London, UK About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey. Our mission is to enable every company to deliver apps in the cloud. We dedicate ourselves to building a cloud infrastructure layer that allows platform engineering teams to manage, monitor and update with ease - at the same time, offering devs the flexibility to deploy their apps in the cloud without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role As a Senior Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to cloud and DevOps maturity. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work closely with clients to architect, implement, and optimise solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Interview process - 3 stage Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager Interview with the Hiring Manager Leadership Final Interview Requirements About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Understanding of industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies. Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives. Skills Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms. Automation: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Container Orchestration: Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Experience Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimization, or transformation projects. Client-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at associate level is highly desirable e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or AWS Solution Architect Associate. Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? We are generous - you'll be compensated fairly for your role (dependant on role this could mean a blend of salary, commission, stock options & company bonus) We celebrate you - you'll get the day-off for your Birthday, plus your 25 days annual leave and the 8 bank hols We win together - non commission based roles receive a company & individual performance based bonus We take health & wellbeing seriously - you'll get health Insurance including a dental element for yourself, and can choose to add family members to your policy. Life assurance, enhanced Employee Assist Programme, cycle to work scheme and a paid subscription to Headspace App We're mindful - you'll have flexibility to work from our dog-friendly Barbican office, your home or a combination of both - with flex hours to make work & home, work well We want you to grow - you'll be joining an exceptional team who will help you shape the career you're dreaming of, each Appvian has access to an individual training budget We're fun - we sponsor regular team socials, board game nights, Cloud Unplugged meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.
Global Information Security Operations Manager This is a senior technical lead position that will focus on MLP's security incident response and manage global security operations staff. The role will also include maintenance, monitoring and administration of key information security technologies. The Information Security Team fosters a collaborative environment and is building a best of breed practice to partner with the business to protect the Firm's information and computer systems. The successful candidate must have hands-on technical experience in supporting infrastructure platforms and providing leadership to junior members of the team. The role is suited to individuals with prior experience developing and implementing security procedures and controls as well as management experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. Millennium is a complex and robust technical environment and securing the Firm from external and internal threats is a top priority which makes this role very challenging. Principal Responsibilities Responsible for the daily operation of enterprise security systems including SIEM, SOAR, Elastic, ticketing, alerting, and messaging systems. Manage junior level analysts in the daily operation of enterprise security systems including shift rotations and hand-offs. Work closely with Managed Security Providers (MSP) to maintain runbooks, escalation procedures, and consume available threat intelligence. Utilize detective controls to develop rules and alerts to drive security monitoring. Perform hunt activities across our log aggregation and SIEM platforms. Recommend, test, tune and implement SIEM and other tooling correlation rules. Identify false-positives from alerting, and perform incident response, triage, incident analysis and remediation tasks. Recommend and develop new SIEM use cases/rules with engineering teams. Maintain documentation for the SOC function, including training program for new Security Operations personnel. Participate in Information Security Incident Response activities for the Firm's environment. Enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring appropriate systems, events and answering client queries. Perform threat and vulnerability management functions including vulnerability scans and/or analyze results of scans and assist with remediation as required. Collaborate with the Information Security Team to consume feeds from a suite of security tools including AV, Advanced Malware Detection, SIEM, IDS, Vulnerability scanners, etc. Ensure MLP enterprise security products are functioning and protecting the environment as expected while providing stability and maintaining policies and procedures. Actively monitor new and emerging security and privacy related technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Millennium key business initiatives and business strategies. Provide technical support to IT staff in the detection and resolution of security problems. Develop and maintain documentation of all Security products including specific tools, technologies and processes. Qualifications/Skills Required Experience performing security monitoring and incident response and triage work in a 24/7 environment. Experience with people management in a technical role, preferably in a SOC setting. Experience with ticketing systems and API integration work. Hands-on experience with one of the major SIEM platforms in use i.e Splunk, Q1Radar, etc Excellent understanding of common exploit scenarios and indicators of compromise (IOCs) Log analysis and experience reviewing security events. Ability to manipulate data and produce relevant metrics and reporting around security incidents. Excellent understanding and experience across broad spectrum of technologies - including operating system, cloud, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Messaging. High level understanding of internetworking, data transmission and encryption protocols. Experience with vulnerability management scanning platforms. Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials with appropriate discretion. Scripting and development skills (Python, Powershell, VBscript, Rest a plus). Possess a passion for Information Security and Technology. Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; High sense of urgency Ability to communicate and collaborate across technology teams. Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Engineering preferred) with strong IT background. Have substantial experience working in a technical role and extensive experience concentrating on information security, financial industry At least one security certification (CISSP, CEH, GCIA, CISM, etc.).
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Global Information Security Operations Manager This is a senior technical lead position that will focus on MLP's security incident response and manage global security operations staff. The role will also include maintenance, monitoring and administration of key information security technologies. The Information Security Team fosters a collaborative environment and is building a best of breed practice to partner with the business to protect the Firm's information and computer systems. The successful candidate must have hands-on technical experience in supporting infrastructure platforms and providing leadership to junior members of the team. The role is suited to individuals with prior experience developing and implementing security procedures and controls as well as management experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. Millennium is a complex and robust technical environment and securing the Firm from external and internal threats is a top priority which makes this role very challenging. Principal Responsibilities Responsible for the daily operation of enterprise security systems including SIEM, SOAR, Elastic, ticketing, alerting, and messaging systems. Manage junior level analysts in the daily operation of enterprise security systems including shift rotations and hand-offs. Work closely with Managed Security Providers (MSP) to maintain runbooks, escalation procedures, and consume available threat intelligence. Utilize detective controls to develop rules and alerts to drive security monitoring. Perform hunt activities across our log aggregation and SIEM platforms. Recommend, test, tune and implement SIEM and other tooling correlation rules. Identify false-positives from alerting, and perform incident response, triage, incident analysis and remediation tasks. Recommend and develop new SIEM use cases/rules with engineering teams. Maintain documentation for the SOC function, including training program for new Security Operations personnel. Participate in Information Security Incident Response activities for the Firm's environment. Enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring appropriate systems, events and answering client queries. Perform threat and vulnerability management functions including vulnerability scans and/or analyze results of scans and assist with remediation as required. Collaborate with the Information Security Team to consume feeds from a suite of security tools including AV, Advanced Malware Detection, SIEM, IDS, Vulnerability scanners, etc. Ensure MLP enterprise security products are functioning and protecting the environment as expected while providing stability and maintaining policies and procedures. Actively monitor new and emerging security and privacy related technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Millennium key business initiatives and business strategies. Provide technical support to IT staff in the detection and resolution of security problems. Develop and maintain documentation of all Security products including specific tools, technologies and processes. Qualifications/Skills Required Experience performing security monitoring and incident response and triage work in a 24/7 environment. Experience with people management in a technical role, preferably in a SOC setting. Experience with ticketing systems and API integration work. Hands-on experience with one of the major SIEM platforms in use i.e Splunk, Q1Radar, etc Excellent understanding of common exploit scenarios and indicators of compromise (IOCs) Log analysis and experience reviewing security events. Ability to manipulate data and produce relevant metrics and reporting around security incidents. Excellent understanding and experience across broad spectrum of technologies - including operating system, cloud, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Messaging. High level understanding of internetworking, data transmission and encryption protocols. Experience with vulnerability management scanning platforms. Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials with appropriate discretion. Scripting and development skills (Python, Powershell, VBscript, Rest a plus). Possess a passion for Information Security and Technology. Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; High sense of urgency Ability to communicate and collaborate across technology teams. Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Engineering preferred) with strong IT background. Have substantial experience working in a technical role and extensive experience concentrating on information security, financial industry At least one security certification (CISSP, CEH, GCIA, CISM, etc.).
Senior Development Engineer Location: Remote Salary: £400 per day Job Type: Full time Job Description About Us Barbour EHS, part of the wider Marlowe SRC division, is a trusted and comprehensive provider of regulatory information, guidance, standards and resources to support organisations with their EHS compliance. Our knowledge of complex legislation and our flexible tools empower them to simplify and manage their diverse range of regulatory responsibilities. We help industry professionals to stay on top of ever-changing developments, ensuring their organisation keeps people safe and protects the environment. About the role We are looking for an experienced senior developer to be responsible for overseeing junior developers on projects and supporting various developmental duties. The responsibilities will include writing storyboards, writing code, analysing data and contributing to the design and implementation of software. The senior developer will be collectively responsible for the development and validation of products, systems and components in the replatforming of the core product, analysing and directing recommendations for problem resolution in the overall design of the new platform and will work to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products and provide support to BAU. To be successful, applicants should demonstrate great skills in creativity and innovation, an ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must have extensive experience in Agile software development using Node:JS, be able to keep up to date with deadlines, and have strong numeracy and analytical skills. Key Duties: Performing coding assignments which provide reusable, testable and efficient code. Designing and implementing low latency, high availability and performant applications. Integration of data storage solutions. Implementation of security and data protection. Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality. Creating and implementing design plans. Analysing code segments regularly. Delegating to team members. Plan multiple projects simultaneously. Estimate, track and complete projects on time and within budget / estimation. Ability to understand the development required to enable the design requirements to be delivered. Adept at creating coherent story boards for consideration and approval by the Architectural Review Board. Analyse design specifications and applicable regulations / legislation and apply into product. Define the functional analysis of the design specifications (based on standards) into clear product criteria. Standing up services and environments in Azure and AWS and working server-side with new technologies. Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation associated with the design and analysis process. Support the Solutions Architect about specifications knowledge and product robustness if required. Participate in design reviews. Use tools to gather data on systems performance. Use gathered data alongside subjective evaluation to identify parameter changes to drive desired change in the systems performance. Define, plan and actively involved in software development and evaluation. Undertake special projects as required. Contribute to continuous improve activities. Quality control of own, junior staff and others work through reviews. Attend various meetings and action / communicate instructions. Product written reports and make presentations as required. Undertake continuous training and development. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. Lead groups of Engineers and Technicians if required. Provides guidance and advice to other team members. Train both team and broader organisation members. Represent work team at reviews and cross-organisational team meetings. Liaise and communicate with other departments. Work with other team members and the wider technology team. Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels. Develop technical relationships with key suppliers and staff. Comply with the Health and Safety and Environmental Policies. Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcome change. Proactively contributes to the team and has a collaborative approach to working with others. Is self-aware. Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings. Good team working skills. Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed. People Management Relationship Management Self-Management What you will need Essential Exercise substantial initiative / judgement in work methods and interpreting goals. Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision. Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of the business. Strong time management skills. Analytical and numeracy skills. Strong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. A creative, logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions, with the ability to transition through to software development. An excellent grasp of technical software development throughout the full life cycle. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to plan and organise through multiple project phases. An understand of wider business demands and imperatives. Strong IT skills including software detailed below. Able to effectively train the working group effectively and support work teams within the work group. Ability to write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external and departmental consumption. Very knowledgeable in all technical areas of software development and development operations and an ability to achieve high levels of proficiency in the projects in a short time. Ability to manage their own and the work group's workloads and balance resources as appropriate and prioritise work as appropriate or challenge when demands are being made which do not fit in with the current schedule. Ability to estimate cost and resource for assigned projects. Ability to present options and persuasively advocate for proposals. Ability to work with vendor's technical teams. People management ability. Qualifications and Experience Levels Relevant Computer Science / technical degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification. Membership of a technical related Professional Body would be advantageous. Will require extensive hands-on programming experience of Node:JS. Other programming languages (PHP, .Net, Python, SQL) would be advantageous. Experience with JIRA, GitHub, Draw.IO, Figma, Miro, DevOps and security profiles would be advantageous although training can be given. Ability to understand legislative and regulatory demands on software development. At least 5 years strong programming experience in Node:JS. Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity and creativity. Strong knowledge of HTML and web frameworks. Integrations and API construction experience. Why join us? People are at the heart of everything we do. By putting people first, we invest more in developing them alongside creating career growth opportunities and advancement across the division. It is our priority to ensure our employees feel valued and inspired and we commit to supporting you every step of the way. Our clients expect the best from us, and we expect the same from our colleagues. This is why we offer a wide range of fantastic benefits to support you in both your personal and professional life. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Voluntary private medical Simply health care plan Gym and retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Quarterly charity days Religious holiday swap Car maintenance scheme Employee assistance programme Life learning - online learning materials Support with professional membership costs
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Development Engineer Location: Remote Salary: £400 per day Job Type: Full time Job Description About Us Barbour EHS, part of the wider Marlowe SRC division, is a trusted and comprehensive provider of regulatory information, guidance, standards and resources to support organisations with their EHS compliance. Our knowledge of complex legislation and our flexible tools empower them to simplify and manage their diverse range of regulatory responsibilities. We help industry professionals to stay on top of ever-changing developments, ensuring their organisation keeps people safe and protects the environment. About the role We are looking for an experienced senior developer to be responsible for overseeing junior developers on projects and supporting various developmental duties. The responsibilities will include writing storyboards, writing code, analysing data and contributing to the design and implementation of software. The senior developer will be collectively responsible for the development and validation of products, systems and components in the replatforming of the core product, analysing and directing recommendations for problem resolution in the overall design of the new platform and will work to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products and provide support to BAU. To be successful, applicants should demonstrate great skills in creativity and innovation, an ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must have extensive experience in Agile software development using Node:JS, be able to keep up to date with deadlines, and have strong numeracy and analytical skills. Key Duties: Performing coding assignments which provide reusable, testable and efficient code. Designing and implementing low latency, high availability and performant applications. Integration of data storage solutions. Implementation of security and data protection. Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality. Creating and implementing design plans. Analysing code segments regularly. Delegating to team members. Plan multiple projects simultaneously. Estimate, track and complete projects on time and within budget / estimation. Ability to understand the development required to enable the design requirements to be delivered. Adept at creating coherent story boards for consideration and approval by the Architectural Review Board. Analyse design specifications and applicable regulations / legislation and apply into product. Define the functional analysis of the design specifications (based on standards) into clear product criteria. Standing up services and environments in Azure and AWS and working server-side with new technologies. Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation associated with the design and analysis process. Support the Solutions Architect about specifications knowledge and product robustness if required. Participate in design reviews. Use tools to gather data on systems performance. Use gathered data alongside subjective evaluation to identify parameter changes to drive desired change in the systems performance. Define, plan and actively involved in software development and evaluation. Undertake special projects as required. Contribute to continuous improve activities. Quality control of own, junior staff and others work through reviews. Attend various meetings and action / communicate instructions. Product written reports and make presentations as required. Undertake continuous training and development. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. Lead groups of Engineers and Technicians if required. Provides guidance and advice to other team members. Train both team and broader organisation members. Represent work team at reviews and cross-organisational team meetings. Liaise and communicate with other departments. Work with other team members and the wider technology team. Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels. Develop technical relationships with key suppliers and staff. Comply with the Health and Safety and Environmental Policies. Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcome change. Proactively contributes to the team and has a collaborative approach to working with others. Is self-aware. Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings. Good team working skills. Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed. People Management Relationship Management Self-Management What you will need Essential Exercise substantial initiative / judgement in work methods and interpreting goals. Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision. Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of the business. Strong time management skills. Analytical and numeracy skills. Strong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. A creative, logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions, with the ability to transition through to software development. An excellent grasp of technical software development throughout the full life cycle. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to plan and organise through multiple project phases. An understand of wider business demands and imperatives. Strong IT skills including software detailed below. Able to effectively train the working group effectively and support work teams within the work group. Ability to write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external and departmental consumption. Very knowledgeable in all technical areas of software development and development operations and an ability to achieve high levels of proficiency in the projects in a short time. Ability to manage their own and the work group's workloads and balance resources as appropriate and prioritise work as appropriate or challenge when demands are being made which do not fit in with the current schedule. Ability to estimate cost and resource for assigned projects. Ability to present options and persuasively advocate for proposals. Ability to work with vendor's technical teams. People management ability. Qualifications and Experience Levels Relevant Computer Science / technical degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification. Membership of a technical related Professional Body would be advantageous. Will require extensive hands-on programming experience of Node:JS. Other programming languages (PHP, .Net, Python, SQL) would be advantageous. Experience with JIRA, GitHub, Draw.IO, Figma, Miro, DevOps and security profiles would be advantageous although training can be given. Ability to understand legislative and regulatory demands on software development. At least 5 years strong programming experience in Node:JS. Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity and creativity. Strong knowledge of HTML and web frameworks. Integrations and API construction experience. Why join us? People are at the heart of everything we do. By putting people first, we invest more in developing them alongside creating career growth opportunities and advancement across the division. It is our priority to ensure our employees feel valued and inspired and we commit to supporting you every step of the way. Our clients expect the best from us, and we expect the same from our colleagues. This is why we offer a wide range of fantastic benefits to support you in both your personal and professional life. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Voluntary private medical Simply health care plan Gym and retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Quarterly charity days Religious holiday swap Car maintenance scheme Employee assistance programme Life learning - online learning materials Support with professional membership costs
Lead Developer - Software Integrations / API Design Remote (occasional trips to London) An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leading specialist insurer for a Lead Developer to build and maintain integrations between 3rd party and internal systems. The individual is a key technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated integration solutions that enable seamless communication and data flow between diverse software solutions.This role involves leading integration projects, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of integration strategies aligned with business objectives. Role and Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of integration developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to team members. Define and drive the integration strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT architecture. Architect and design complex integration solutions, considering scalability, performance, and maintainability. Oversee the end-to-end execution of integration projects, from requirements gathering to deployment. Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines. Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in integration development. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective communication. Collaborate with business analysts, system architects, and other teams to understand requirements and provide technical solutions. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in integration and middleware. Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance the team's capabilities and efficiency. Lead efforts to optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability. Conduct performance analysis and implement improvements to meet or exceed service-level agreements (SLAs). Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for integration solutions, architecture, and processes. Essential Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in integration engineering roles. Proven leadership experience in designing and implementing complex integration solutions. In-depth knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and best practices. Strong programming skills in languages such as NodeJS, TypeScript, Express, or others commonly used in integration. Experience with API design, RESTful APIs, and other integration protocols. Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Terraform IaC Knowledge of data integration patterns and ETL processes is important for effectively moving and transforming data between different systems. Understanding cloud security best practices, data privacy laws, and compliance standards. Knowledge of network architectures, including VPNs, CDN, and DNS, and a good understanding of system architectures and how different components interact within the cloud. Package: £70K - £100K Basic Salary Excellent Benefits Package
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Lead Developer - Software Integrations / API Design Remote (occasional trips to London) An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leading specialist insurer for a Lead Developer to build and maintain integrations between 3rd party and internal systems. The individual is a key technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated integration solutions that enable seamless communication and data flow between diverse software solutions.This role involves leading integration projects, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of integration strategies aligned with business objectives. Role and Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of integration developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to team members. Define and drive the integration strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT architecture. Architect and design complex integration solutions, considering scalability, performance, and maintainability. Oversee the end-to-end execution of integration projects, from requirements gathering to deployment. Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines. Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in integration development. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective communication. Collaborate with business analysts, system architects, and other teams to understand requirements and provide technical solutions. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in integration and middleware. Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance the team's capabilities and efficiency. Lead efforts to optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability. Conduct performance analysis and implement improvements to meet or exceed service-level agreements (SLAs). Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for integration solutions, architecture, and processes. Essential Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in integration engineering roles. Proven leadership experience in designing and implementing complex integration solutions. In-depth knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and best practices. Strong programming skills in languages such as NodeJS, TypeScript, Express, or others commonly used in integration. Experience with API design, RESTful APIs, and other integration protocols. Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Terraform IaC Knowledge of data integration patterns and ETL processes is important for effectively moving and transforming data between different systems. Understanding cloud security best practices, data privacy laws, and compliance standards. Knowledge of network architectures, including VPNs, CDN, and DNS, and a good understanding of system architectures and how different components interact within the cloud. Package: £70K - £100K Basic Salary Excellent Benefits Package
Role: Network Manager Location: Ealing 40k - 42k Benefits: A very autonomous relaxed environment whilst still providing you with support whenever you need it, Potential to Apply for Microsoft Training Vouchers after a Year working with a friendly bunch of people who are passionate about IT but also providing a fantastic service! We are passionate about investing in the education of pupils SAGE Employee Benefits. 2 years death in salary 3% pension contribution Sage benefits scheme (discounts) MS Vouchers 3 month after probation - progression plan 25 days holiday, 5 days for Xmas and get it all off. BH just given. Holiday at holiday Our client is a leading Education ICT solutions provider. The cumulative expertise of our long-established team spans more than seventy-five years' worth of experience in providing consultancy, infrastructure services, network development and upgrades, and managed support services to educational establishments throughout the UK. By providing over 700,000 hours of support to over 270,000 users per year, is an established market leader in the technology support sector. looking for a Network Manager based on a client site to provide the core management function of the managed service. Key Tasks ICT Support Service on-site Ensure a consistent ICT support service is delivered to the school/centre. Establish and maintain high quality learning facilities and assist in planning their future development. Provide overall responsibility for ICT service in the school/centre as Network Manager. Including: advanced troubleshooting, ensuring a consistent service level, identifying potential network issues and escalating unresolved problems. Advanced maintenance of specialist equipment, specialist repairs/modifications upgrades, software/hardware enhancements within own capabilities. Arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Prioritise staff work loads, mentor, advise and train junior staff on appropriate working practices & procedures. Advise senior staff on areas of potential ICT growth/problems. Demonstrate and highlight issues arising from the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide detailed specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre on ICT requirements. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Monitor stock levels within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Advise school on future purchasing requirements. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. To be aware of the school/centre's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this. Analyse the support logs to produce detailed management reports and help plan future support service developments. Provide second level of in-school support for more complex requests. Set support priorities given staff availability and wider ICT service demands. Advise leadership team on areas of concern Technical Expertise Perform advanced diagnosis procedures on hardware, peripherals and applications. Give appropriate advise on compatibility of hardware and OS. Give appropriate level of advise on compatibility of applications with existing systems, based on user requirements Working with the Senior Engineer to design and implement network infrastructure to meet the school's requirements. 2nd Line Management active network components including switches, routers and firewall. Maintain Internet filtering systems. Manage remote access to the school's intranet. Processes Tailor processes to the specific school. Report on the effectiveness and impact of the processes. Design, implement procedures on receiving and testing ICT equipment. Design and implement procedures on asset disposal. Maintain and regularly review whole-school system contingency plans. Design and implement the school's backup and virus protection policies. Implement appropriate security systems to protect hardware, data and confidential information. Report on and monitor progress against agreed service levels (both internal and external). Have an overall view of the capabilities of the school's ICT service and contribute to continuous improvement to meet future needs. Assist in planning for major developments of ICT services. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Network Manager Location: Ealing 40k - 42k Benefits: A very autonomous relaxed environment whilst still providing you with support whenever you need it, Potential to Apply for Microsoft Training Vouchers after a Year working with a friendly bunch of people who are passionate about IT but also providing a fantastic service! We are passionate about investing in the education of pupils SAGE Employee Benefits. 2 years death in salary 3% pension contribution Sage benefits scheme (discounts) MS Vouchers 3 month after probation - progression plan 25 days holiday, 5 days for Xmas and get it all off. BH just given. Holiday at holiday Our client is a leading Education ICT solutions provider. The cumulative expertise of our long-established team spans more than seventy-five years' worth of experience in providing consultancy, infrastructure services, network development and upgrades, and managed support services to educational establishments throughout the UK. By providing over 700,000 hours of support to over 270,000 users per year, is an established market leader in the technology support sector. looking for a Network Manager based on a client site to provide the core management function of the managed service. Key Tasks ICT Support Service on-site Ensure a consistent ICT support service is delivered to the school/centre. Establish and maintain high quality learning facilities and assist in planning their future development. Provide overall responsibility for ICT service in the school/centre as Network Manager. Including: advanced troubleshooting, ensuring a consistent service level, identifying potential network issues and escalating unresolved problems. Advanced maintenance of specialist equipment, specialist repairs/modifications upgrades, software/hardware enhancements within own capabilities. Arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Prioritise staff work loads, mentor, advise and train junior staff on appropriate working practices & procedures. Advise senior staff on areas of potential ICT growth/problems. Demonstrate and highlight issues arising from the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide detailed specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre on ICT requirements. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Monitor stock levels within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Advise school on future purchasing requirements. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. To be aware of the school/centre's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this. Analyse the support logs to produce detailed management reports and help plan future support service developments. Provide second level of in-school support for more complex requests. Set support priorities given staff availability and wider ICT service demands. Advise leadership team on areas of concern Technical Expertise Perform advanced diagnosis procedures on hardware, peripherals and applications. Give appropriate advise on compatibility of hardware and OS. Give appropriate level of advise on compatibility of applications with existing systems, based on user requirements Working with the Senior Engineer to design and implement network infrastructure to meet the school's requirements. 2nd Line Management active network components including switches, routers and firewall. Maintain Internet filtering systems. Manage remote access to the school's intranet. Processes Tailor processes to the specific school. Report on the effectiveness and impact of the processes. Design, implement procedures on receiving and testing ICT equipment. Design and implement procedures on asset disposal. Maintain and regularly review whole-school system contingency plans. Design and implement the school's backup and virus protection policies. Implement appropriate security systems to protect hardware, data and confidential information. Report on and monitor progress against agreed service levels (both internal and external). Have an overall view of the capabilities of the school's ICT service and contribute to continuous improvement to meet future needs. Assist in planning for major developments of ICT services. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - £40,000 Applause IT are looking for a Junior Azure DevOps Engineer to join an international insurance broker based in Bromsgrove. The role will involve working closely with the organisations DevOps team in the US as well as the App Engineering and System Architect teams in the UK. As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will be managing end-to-end processes as well as ensuring that software deployments run smoothly and efficiently. You will also need to utilise Azure DevOps in order to automate build, test, and deployment workflows. In addition, you will also be working closely with cross functional teams that will optimise system performance, security, and scalability. The ideal Junior DevOps Engineer must have: Proficiency in Azure DevOps, this will include pipelines, boards, and repositories. Proven knowledge of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Experience with writing automation scripts using PowerShell. Cloud experience with Azure. Experience with version control systems such as Git and TFVC. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Benefits included: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private medical insurance Hybrid working pattern This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Junior DevOps Engineer to take the next big step in their career. Please note due to company policy only BRITISH CITIZENS or those with leave to remain are eligible to apply. We cannot accept sponsorship candidates or candidates who are on a dependent visa. If this sounds like the role for you, please click APPLY NOW! Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - £40,000
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - £40,000 Applause IT are looking for a Junior Azure DevOps Engineer to join an international insurance broker based in Bromsgrove. The role will involve working closely with the organisations DevOps team in the US as well as the App Engineering and System Architect teams in the UK. As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will be managing end-to-end processes as well as ensuring that software deployments run smoothly and efficiently. You will also need to utilise Azure DevOps in order to automate build, test, and deployment workflows. In addition, you will also be working closely with cross functional teams that will optimise system performance, security, and scalability. The ideal Junior DevOps Engineer must have: Proficiency in Azure DevOps, this will include pipelines, boards, and repositories. Proven knowledge of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Experience with writing automation scripts using PowerShell. Cloud experience with Azure. Experience with version control systems such as Git and TFVC. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Benefits included: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private medical insurance Hybrid working pattern This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Junior DevOps Engineer to take the next big step in their career. Please note due to company policy only BRITISH CITIZENS or those with leave to remain are eligible to apply. We cannot accept sponsorship candidates or candidates who are on a dependent visa. If this sounds like the role for you, please click APPLY NOW! Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - £40,000
Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid Applause IT are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer with a passion to get into the world of DevOps. You will be working for an established client of mine based in Bromsgrove but supporting hybrid working. Working within an agile environment utilising Azure the individual will get the opportunity to work alongside existing DevOps Engineers supporting the Dev Team. The successful Junior DevOps Engineer with have experience with the following: Skilled in utilising Azure DevOps to establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Knowledgeable in Agile and DevOps methodologies. Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating tasks, including configuring IIS. Proficient in configuring, securing, and optimizing IIS for web application hosting. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and associated tools. Experienced in version control systems like Git. Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong grasp of networking, security, and system administration fundamentals. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills. This is an ideal position for a driven individual with some DevOps experience who is seeking an opportunity to gain wider technical exposure and progress their career. These opportunities are ideal for experienced DevOps Engineers who are keen to further learn and take ownership of a variety of projects. You will have a solid technical background in hosted-server environments and have a significant level of experience in a virtualised environment. If you are interested in finding out more then click APPLY NOW Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid Applause IT are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer with a passion to get into the world of DevOps. You will be working for an established client of mine based in Bromsgrove but supporting hybrid working. Working within an agile environment utilising Azure the individual will get the opportunity to work alongside existing DevOps Engineers supporting the Dev Team. The successful Junior DevOps Engineer with have experience with the following: Skilled in utilising Azure DevOps to establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Knowledgeable in Agile and DevOps methodologies. Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating tasks, including configuring IIS. Proficient in configuring, securing, and optimizing IIS for web application hosting. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and associated tools. Experienced in version control systems like Git. Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong grasp of networking, security, and system administration fundamentals. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills. This is an ideal position for a driven individual with some DevOps experience who is seeking an opportunity to gain wider technical exposure and progress their career. These opportunities are ideal for experienced DevOps Engineers who are keen to further learn and take ownership of a variety of projects. You will have a solid technical background in hosted-server environments and have a significant level of experience in a virtualised environment. If you are interested in finding out more then click APPLY NOW Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The Infrastructure team has responsibility for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance and decommissioning of IT hardware (physical and virtual; compute, storage and networking) and software systems, including Telephony and other communication systems across the UK Group businesses. The Infrastructure Engineer will work with team members on problems and incidents to achieve an effective infrastructure both physically and logically.Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain systems for capacity and performance which are relied upon by employees and customers based globally. Contribute towards the design and implementation of agreed solutions that give scalability, availability, stability, and optimum performance using assets on premise and in cloud environments. Contribute towards the IT asset lifecycle, to ensure expected operation and availability of hardware, software, and cloud services. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of communication systems, including email, instant messaging, and telephony. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of customer-facing systems, software and services. Work with the Software Delivery team to ensure global customer facing systems, software and services are regularly updated and secure from cyberattacks. Take ownership of server and network incidents through to resolution, ensuring incidents that cannot be resolved are escalated. Ensure all incidents are successfully and accurately identified, categorised, prioritised, diagnosed and managed in the ticketing system. Maintain accurate asset and configuration information and their relationships/dependencies. Transport and configure assets to ensure users are equipped to effectively carry out their role. Liaise with 3rd parties to resolve problems. Share expertise of systems with team members through documentation, training knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members. Respond to escalated requests from the IT Support Team. Act as moderator for email filters when required. The job holder may also be asked to undertake other duties outside this job description that are commensurate with their skills and experience, including tasks delegated by their line manager and other management staff. The job holder may be required to occasionally work at sites other than their primary place of work and may be required to occasionally work outside their normal working hours. Technical/Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience Microsoft Certified in Server Management, Azure Infrastructure Management (or equivalent). Maintaining and administrating all Microsoft Server operating systems, on premise and in cloud environments. Provisioning, maintaining and administrating Microsoft Azure resources. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Teams. Maintaining and administering a modern VoIP telephony system. Experience configuring working with network systems and network security devices. Knowledge and experience of Disaster Recovery / resilience planning and deployment. Flexibility in dealing with a combination of simultaneous projects and tasks. The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. Ability to work independently to research and resolve technical issues. Ability to work as a team member. Understand and use change management systems This is a full-time and permanent position. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
The Infrastructure team has responsibility for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance and decommissioning of IT hardware (physical and virtual; compute, storage and networking) and software systems, including Telephony and other communication systems across the UK Group businesses. The Infrastructure Engineer will work with team members on problems and incidents to achieve an effective infrastructure both physically and logically.Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain systems for capacity and performance which are relied upon by employees and customers based globally. Contribute towards the design and implementation of agreed solutions that give scalability, availability, stability, and optimum performance using assets on premise and in cloud environments. Contribute towards the IT asset lifecycle, to ensure expected operation and availability of hardware, software, and cloud services. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of communication systems, including email, instant messaging, and telephony. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of customer-facing systems, software and services. Work with the Software Delivery team to ensure global customer facing systems, software and services are regularly updated and secure from cyberattacks. Take ownership of server and network incidents through to resolution, ensuring incidents that cannot be resolved are escalated. Ensure all incidents are successfully and accurately identified, categorised, prioritised, diagnosed and managed in the ticketing system. Maintain accurate asset and configuration information and their relationships/dependencies. Transport and configure assets to ensure users are equipped to effectively carry out their role. Liaise with 3rd parties to resolve problems. Share expertise of systems with team members through documentation, training knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members. Respond to escalated requests from the IT Support Team. Act as moderator for email filters when required. The job holder may also be asked to undertake other duties outside this job description that are commensurate with their skills and experience, including tasks delegated by their line manager and other management staff. The job holder may be required to occasionally work at sites other than their primary place of work and may be required to occasionally work outside their normal working hours. Technical/Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience Microsoft Certified in Server Management, Azure Infrastructure Management (or equivalent). Maintaining and administrating all Microsoft Server operating systems, on premise and in cloud environments. Provisioning, maintaining and administrating Microsoft Azure resources. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Teams. Maintaining and administering a modern VoIP telephony system. Experience configuring working with network systems and network security devices. Knowledge and experience of Disaster Recovery / resilience planning and deployment. Flexibility in dealing with a combination of simultaneous projects and tasks. The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. Ability to work independently to research and resolve technical issues. Ability to work as a team member. Understand and use change management systems This is a full-time and permanent position. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid Applause IT are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer with a passion to get into the world of DevOps. You will be working for an established client of mine based in Bromsgrove but supporting hybrid working. Working within an agile environment utilising Azure the individual will get the opportunity to work alongside existing DevOps Engineers supporting the Dev Team. The successful Junior DevOps Engineer with have experience with the following: Skilled in utilising Azure DevOps to establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Knowledgeable in Agile and DevOps methodologies. Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating tasks, including configuring IIS. Proficient in configuring, securing, and optimizing IIS for web application hosting. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and associated tools. Experienced in version control systems like Git. Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong grasp of networking, security, and system administration fundamentals. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills. This is an ideal position for a driven individual with some DevOps experience who is seeking an opportunity to gain wider technical exposure and progress their career. These opportunities are ideal for experienced DevOps Engineers who are keen to further learn and take ownership of a variety of projects. You will have a solid technical background in hosted-server environments and have a significant level of experience in a virtualised environment. If you are interested in finding out more then click APPLY NOW Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid Applause IT are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer with a passion to get into the world of DevOps. You will be working for an established client of mine based in Bromsgrove but supporting hybrid working. Working within an agile environment utilising Azure the individual will get the opportunity to work alongside existing DevOps Engineers supporting the Dev Team. The successful Junior DevOps Engineer with have experience with the following: Skilled in utilising Azure DevOps to establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Knowledgeable in Agile and DevOps methodologies. Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating tasks, including configuring IIS. Proficient in configuring, securing, and optimizing IIS for web application hosting. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and associated tools. Experienced in version control systems like Git. Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong grasp of networking, security, and system administration fundamentals. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills. This is an ideal position for a driven individual with some DevOps experience who is seeking an opportunity to gain wider technical exposure and progress their career. These opportunities are ideal for experienced DevOps Engineers who are keen to further learn and take ownership of a variety of projects. You will have a solid technical background in hosted-server environments and have a significant level of experience in a virtualised environment. If you are interested in finding out more then click APPLY NOW Junior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Powershell, Automation 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits Bromsgrove / Hybrid
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - 40,000 Applause IT are looking for a Junior Azure DevOps Engineer to join an international insurance broker based in Bromsgrove. The role will involve working closely with the organisations DevOps team in the US as well as the App Engineering and System Architect teams in the UK. As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will be managing end-to-end processes as well as ensuring that software deployments run smoothly and efficiently. You will also need to utilise Azure DevOps in order to automate build, test, and deployment workflows. In addition, you will also be working closely with cross functional teams that will optimise system performance, security, and scalability. The ideal Junior DevOps Engineer must have: Proficiency in Azure DevOps, this will include pipelines, boards, and repositories. Proven knowledge of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Experience with writing automation scripts using PowerShell. Cloud experience with Azure. Experience with version control systems such as Git and TFVC. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Benefits included: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private medical insurance Hybrid working pattern This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Junior DevOps Engineer to take the next big step in their career. Please note due to company policy only BRITISH CITIZENS or those with leave to remain are eligible to apply. We cannot accept sponsorship candidates or candidates who are on a dependent visa. If this sounds like the role for you, please click APPLY NOW! Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - 40,000
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - 40,000 Applause IT are looking for a Junior Azure DevOps Engineer to join an international insurance broker based in Bromsgrove. The role will involve working closely with the organisations DevOps team in the US as well as the App Engineering and System Architect teams in the UK. As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will be managing end-to-end processes as well as ensuring that software deployments run smoothly and efficiently. You will also need to utilise Azure DevOps in order to automate build, test, and deployment workflows. In addition, you will also be working closely with cross functional teams that will optimise system performance, security, and scalability. The ideal Junior DevOps Engineer must have: Proficiency in Azure DevOps, this will include pipelines, boards, and repositories. Proven knowledge of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Experience with writing automation scripts using PowerShell. Cloud experience with Azure. Experience with version control systems such as Git and TFVC. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Benefits included: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private medical insurance Hybrid working pattern This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Junior DevOps Engineer to take the next big step in their career. Please note due to company policy only BRITISH CITIZENS or those with leave to remain are eligible to apply. We cannot accept sponsorship candidates or candidates who are on a dependent visa. If this sounds like the role for you, please click APPLY NOW! Junior DevOps Engineer - Insurance Broker - Azure, PowerShell, Microsoft, Windows Bromsgrove - Hybrid - 40,000
Network Manager Location: Ealing Salary: £40,000/£42,000 + Benefits About the job Our client is a leading Education ICT solutions provider. The cumulative expertise of our long-established team spans more than seventy-five years' worth of experience in providing consultancy, infrastructure services, network development and upgrades, and managed support services to educational establishments throughout the UK. By providing over 700,000 hours of support to over 270,000 users per year, they are an established market leader in the technology support sector. They are looking for a Network Manager based on a client site to provide the core management function of the managed service. Key Tasks ICT Support Service on-site Ensure a consistent ICT support service is delivered to the school/centre. Establish and maintain high quality learning facilities and assist in planning their future development. Provide overall responsibility for the ICT service in the school/centre as Network Manager. Including: advanced troubleshooting, ensuring a consistent service level, identifying potential network issues and escalating unresolved problems. Advanced maintenance of specialist equipment, specialist repairs/modifications upgrades, software/hardware enhancements within own capabilities. Arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Prioritise staff work loads, mentor, advice and train junior staff on appropriate working practices & procedures. Advice senior staff on areas of potential ICT growth/problems. Demonstrate and highlight issues arising from the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide detailed specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre on ICT requirements. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Monitor stock levels within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Advice school on future purchasing requirements. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. To be aware of the school/centre's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this. Analyse the support logs to produce detailed management reports and help plan future support service developments. Provide second level of in-school support for more complex requests. Set support priorities given staff availability and wider ICT service demands. Advise leadership team on areas of concern Technical Expertise Perform advanced diagnosis procedures on hardware, peripherals and applications. Give appropriate advice on compatibility of hardware and OS. Give appropriate level of advice on compatibility of applications with existing systems, based on user requirements Working with the Senior Engineer to design and implement network infrastructure to meet the school's requirements. 2nd Line Management active network components including Switches, Routers and Firewall. Maintain Internet filtering systems. Manage remote access to the school's Intranet. Processes Tailor processes to the specific school. Report on the effectiveness and impact of the processes. Design, implement procedures on receiving and testing ICT equipment. Design and implement procedures on asset disposal. Maintain and regularly review whole-school system contingency plans. Design and implement the school's backup and virus protection policies. Implement appropriate security systems to protect hardware, data and confidential information. Report on and monitor progress against agreed service levels (both internal and external). Have an overall view of the capabilities of the school's ICT service and contribute to continuous improvement to meet future needs. Assist in planning for major developments of ICT services. Checks To do regular checks on our client systems, which include - but are not limited to, the following: o Disk space checks o Backup checks o Event log checks o Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors o SNMP Traps Holiday Work To lead on the liaison side of projects within the school holidays, aswell as working on the project with the assigned engineer. Work with the account manager in liaising with the school to ensure all equipment is correct and that the school see you as the face of the project. Other Actively monitor school, LEA/LA and legal responsibilities. Develop relevant H&S procedures and ensure that all ICT users follow appropriate practice. Ability to self-regulate Any other tasks that the Technical Management Team, or the Company Directors feel are appropriate Work Experience Requirements Two or more years' experience managing Enterprise level Network infrastructures/a Service Desk. Ideally experience with Virtualisation (VMWARE or Hyper-V preferred) Cloud Services experience (Desirable, not essential) Education Requirements Professional qualifications (Degree/Masters in Computing) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator ( MCSA ), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( MCSE ) or equivalent, demonstrable experience. Other specialist IT specific qualifications ie: Aruba, Cisco, HP or other Enterprise level software/hardware.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Network Manager Location: Ealing Salary: £40,000/£42,000 + Benefits About the job Our client is a leading Education ICT solutions provider. The cumulative expertise of our long-established team spans more than seventy-five years' worth of experience in providing consultancy, infrastructure services, network development and upgrades, and managed support services to educational establishments throughout the UK. By providing over 700,000 hours of support to over 270,000 users per year, they are an established market leader in the technology support sector. They are looking for a Network Manager based on a client site to provide the core management function of the managed service. Key Tasks ICT Support Service on-site Ensure a consistent ICT support service is delivered to the school/centre. Establish and maintain high quality learning facilities and assist in planning their future development. Provide overall responsibility for the ICT service in the school/centre as Network Manager. Including: advanced troubleshooting, ensuring a consistent service level, identifying potential network issues and escalating unresolved problems. Advanced maintenance of specialist equipment, specialist repairs/modifications upgrades, software/hardware enhancements within own capabilities. Arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Prioritise staff work loads, mentor, advice and train junior staff on appropriate working practices & procedures. Advice senior staff on areas of potential ICT growth/problems. Demonstrate and highlight issues arising from the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide detailed specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre on ICT requirements. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Monitor stock levels within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Advice school on future purchasing requirements. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. To be aware of the school/centre's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this. Analyse the support logs to produce detailed management reports and help plan future support service developments. Provide second level of in-school support for more complex requests. Set support priorities given staff availability and wider ICT service demands. Advise leadership team on areas of concern Technical Expertise Perform advanced diagnosis procedures on hardware, peripherals and applications. Give appropriate advice on compatibility of hardware and OS. Give appropriate level of advice on compatibility of applications with existing systems, based on user requirements Working with the Senior Engineer to design and implement network infrastructure to meet the school's requirements. 2nd Line Management active network components including Switches, Routers and Firewall. Maintain Internet filtering systems. Manage remote access to the school's Intranet. Processes Tailor processes to the specific school. Report on the effectiveness and impact of the processes. Design, implement procedures on receiving and testing ICT equipment. Design and implement procedures on asset disposal. Maintain and regularly review whole-school system contingency plans. Design and implement the school's backup and virus protection policies. Implement appropriate security systems to protect hardware, data and confidential information. Report on and monitor progress against agreed service levels (both internal and external). Have an overall view of the capabilities of the school's ICT service and contribute to continuous improvement to meet future needs. Assist in planning for major developments of ICT services. Checks To do regular checks on our client systems, which include - but are not limited to, the following: o Disk space checks o Backup checks o Event log checks o Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors o SNMP Traps Holiday Work To lead on the liaison side of projects within the school holidays, aswell as working on the project with the assigned engineer. Work with the account manager in liaising with the school to ensure all equipment is correct and that the school see you as the face of the project. Other Actively monitor school, LEA/LA and legal responsibilities. Develop relevant H&S procedures and ensure that all ICT users follow appropriate practice. Ability to self-regulate Any other tasks that the Technical Management Team, or the Company Directors feel are appropriate Work Experience Requirements Two or more years' experience managing Enterprise level Network infrastructures/a Service Desk. Ideally experience with Virtualisation (VMWARE or Hyper-V preferred) Cloud Services experience (Desirable, not essential) Education Requirements Professional qualifications (Degree/Masters in Computing) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator ( MCSA ), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( MCSE ) or equivalent, demonstrable experience. Other specialist IT specific qualifications ie: Aruba, Cisco, HP or other Enterprise level software/hardware.
Hays Technology
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The Infrastructure team has responsibility for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance and decommissioning of IT hardware (physical and virtual; compute, storage and networking) and software systems, including Telephony and other communication systems across the UK Group businesses. The Infrastructure Engineer will work with team members on problems and incidents to achieve an effective infrastructure both physically and logically. Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain systems for capacity and performance which are relied upon by employees and customers based globally. Contribute towards the design and implementation of agreed solutions that give scalability, availability, stability, and optimum performance using assets on premise and in cloud environments. Contribute towards the IT asset lifecycle, to ensure expected operation and availability of hardware, software, and cloud services. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of communication systems, including email, instant messaging, and telephony. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of customer-facing systems, software and services. Work with the Software Delivery team to ensure global customer facing systems, software and services are regularly updated and secure from cyberattacks. Take ownership of server and network incidents through to resolution, ensuring incidents that cannot be resolved are escalated. Ensure all incidents are successfully and accurately identified, categorised, prioritised, diagnosed and managed in the ticketing system. Maintain accurate asset and configuration information and their relationships/dependencies. Transport and configure assets to ensure users are equipped to effectively carry out their role. Liaise with 3rd parties to resolve problems. Share expertise of systems with team members through documentation, training knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members. Respond to escalated requests from the IT Support Team. Act as moderator for email filters when required. The job holder may also be asked to undertake other duties outside this job description that are commensurate with their skills and experience, including tasks delegated by their line manager and other management staff. The job holder may be required to occasionally work at sites other than their primary place of work and may be required to occasionally work outside their normal working hours. Technical/Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience Microsoft Certified in Server Management, Azure Infrastructure Management (or equivalent). Maintaining and administrating all Microsoft Server operating systems, on premise and in cloud environments. Provisioning, maintaining and administrating Microsoft Azure resources. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Teams. Maintaining and administering a modern VoIP telephony system. Experience configuring working with network systems and network security devices. Knowledge and experience of Disaster Recovery / resilience planning and deployment. Flexibility in dealing with a combination of simultaneous projects and tasks. The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. Ability to work independently to research and resolve technical issues. Ability to work as a team member. Understand and use change management systems This is a full-time and permanent position. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
The Infrastructure team has responsibility for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance and decommissioning of IT hardware (physical and virtual; compute, storage and networking) and software systems, including Telephony and other communication systems across the UK Group businesses. The Infrastructure Engineer will work with team members on problems and incidents to achieve an effective infrastructure both physically and logically. Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain systems for capacity and performance which are relied upon by employees and customers based globally. Contribute towards the design and implementation of agreed solutions that give scalability, availability, stability, and optimum performance using assets on premise and in cloud environments. Contribute towards the IT asset lifecycle, to ensure expected operation and availability of hardware, software, and cloud services. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of communication systems, including email, instant messaging, and telephony. Contribute towards the administration and maintenance of customer-facing systems, software and services. Work with the Software Delivery team to ensure global customer facing systems, software and services are regularly updated and secure from cyberattacks. Take ownership of server and network incidents through to resolution, ensuring incidents that cannot be resolved are escalated. Ensure all incidents are successfully and accurately identified, categorised, prioritised, diagnosed and managed in the ticketing system. Maintain accurate asset and configuration information and their relationships/dependencies. Transport and configure assets to ensure users are equipped to effectively carry out their role. Liaise with 3rd parties to resolve problems. Share expertise of systems with team members through documentation, training knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members. Respond to escalated requests from the IT Support Team. Act as moderator for email filters when required. The job holder may also be asked to undertake other duties outside this job description that are commensurate with their skills and experience, including tasks delegated by their line manager and other management staff. The job holder may be required to occasionally work at sites other than their primary place of work and may be required to occasionally work outside their normal working hours. Technical/Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience Microsoft Certified in Server Management, Azure Infrastructure Management (or equivalent). Maintaining and administrating all Microsoft Server operating systems, on premise and in cloud environments. Provisioning, maintaining and administrating Microsoft Azure resources. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online. Maintaining and administrating Microsoft Teams. Maintaining and administering a modern VoIP telephony system. Experience configuring working with network systems and network security devices. Knowledge and experience of Disaster Recovery / resilience planning and deployment. Flexibility in dealing with a combination of simultaneous projects and tasks. The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. Ability to work independently to research and resolve technical issues. Ability to work as a team member. Understand and use change management systems This is a full-time and permanent position. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior Firmware EngineerJoin the Access Family and see how we make software ideas become a reality!Our core value of Love Work, Love Life, Be You' has been central to our success and so we're looking for people to join us who share our passion for making things better every day and help us continue to grow. We are the number one UK headquartered software provider in the UK and are forecasted to grow to a global population of over 12,000 employees by 2026. What are we all about?At Access, we love software and how technology never stays the same. It's this obsession that drives us to work closely across sectors to understand the business needs of our customers - from the Hospitality sector, to Manufacturing industry, to Not for Profit's to Construction, and many more. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business, currently helping over 60,000 customers to have the freedom to do more. About you:Access Assure is the leading remote monitoring platform providing insights and prolonging independence. The platform consists of the Assure Home Hub, Mobile App and Dashboard with advanced reporting and analytics capability. The Senior Firmware Engineer will be responsible for driving the firmware development of our flagship Assure Home Hub. You are a dynamic, skilled Firmware Engineer with a passion for technology and a keen sense of pride in the work you do. You are a strong team player who thrives on close collaboration with your colleagues and takes shared ownership of the development pipeline along with the team. You are focused on delivering high quality solutions to given times lines and are comfortable in an agile scrum environment. You are constantly seeking to improve both your own skills and the skills of others and enjoy working in a fast paced dynamic company. You will be expected to mentor more junior members of the team, contribute to planning sessions and architect technical solutions as well as guide the technical evolution of products.Day-to-day, you will:• Design, develop and iteratively release quality driven software solutions following Agile methologies to meet agreed requirements and acceptance criteria using a range of languages and technologies.• Write clean, self-documenting code that is well structured, well-named and easy to read. Ensuring development starndards are established, known and followed within an agile team.• Actively contribute to requirement discussions and analysis, whilst taking responsibility for understanding the scope, risk and complexity of changes, and where appropriate, provide feedback to the requirements and acceptance criteria.• Analyse, identify and fix the root cause of defects throughout the various layers of an application.• Identify, compartmentalise and execute refactoring where commercially/technically necessary, with a focus on maintainability.• Support the team's sprint deliverables, through proactive contribution to planning, ownership of tasks, identification of dependencies and effective management of risks and product security.• Actively promote a quality focussed approach within the team, showing ownership for quality activities and collaboration with the QA team. Prepared to test own work and that of others to ensure quality.• Helps to ensure value is achieved through development by understanding customer requirements, identifying dependencies and risk, clearly communicating and escalating where appropriate.• Actively working with the team to take ownership in the complete life cycle of product development, from refinement to release.Your skills and experiences might also include: • Understand key principles of embedded development using languages and technologies such as Arduinio IDE, C/C++, Python, FreeRTOS, Zigbee, Z-wave, Bluetooth/Ble, Modems, VOIP, Wifi, Ethernet• Experience in working with IoT devices• Solid understanding of various microprocessors such as STM32s or Espressif ESP32• Good understanding of core embedded design principles• Knowledge of Embedded Systems and component datasheets• Ability to understand electronic board schematics• Excellent communication skills.• Experience in assisting in the development of test processes and improvementsWhat does Access offer you?We are a growing software company, and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously and we will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference.On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you're with us), and a matched pension scheme you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you'll also have a charity day you can take to support something that matters to you. At Access we're all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life. Why? Because we believe people can only be their best when they can be themselves. So, if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't match perfectly, we'd still love to hear from you. You might just be who we are looking for. We love the fact that we're all different. We believe by having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us to better support our customers, and when you think about it, it's just more fun!What's holding you back? Come and be part of our Amazing Access Family! Love Work. Love Life. Be You.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Firmware EngineerJoin the Access Family and see how we make software ideas become a reality!Our core value of Love Work, Love Life, Be You' has been central to our success and so we're looking for people to join us who share our passion for making things better every day and help us continue to grow. We are the number one UK headquartered software provider in the UK and are forecasted to grow to a global population of over 12,000 employees by 2026. What are we all about?At Access, we love software and how technology never stays the same. It's this obsession that drives us to work closely across sectors to understand the business needs of our customers - from the Hospitality sector, to Manufacturing industry, to Not for Profit's to Construction, and many more. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business, currently helping over 60,000 customers to have the freedom to do more. About you:Access Assure is the leading remote monitoring platform providing insights and prolonging independence. The platform consists of the Assure Home Hub, Mobile App and Dashboard with advanced reporting and analytics capability. The Senior Firmware Engineer will be responsible for driving the firmware development of our flagship Assure Home Hub. You are a dynamic, skilled Firmware Engineer with a passion for technology and a keen sense of pride in the work you do. You are a strong team player who thrives on close collaboration with your colleagues and takes shared ownership of the development pipeline along with the team. You are focused on delivering high quality solutions to given times lines and are comfortable in an agile scrum environment. You are constantly seeking to improve both your own skills and the skills of others and enjoy working in a fast paced dynamic company. You will be expected to mentor more junior members of the team, contribute to planning sessions and architect technical solutions as well as guide the technical evolution of products.Day-to-day, you will:• Design, develop and iteratively release quality driven software solutions following Agile methologies to meet agreed requirements and acceptance criteria using a range of languages and technologies.• Write clean, self-documenting code that is well structured, well-named and easy to read. Ensuring development starndards are established, known and followed within an agile team.• Actively contribute to requirement discussions and analysis, whilst taking responsibility for understanding the scope, risk and complexity of changes, and where appropriate, provide feedback to the requirements and acceptance criteria.• Analyse, identify and fix the root cause of defects throughout the various layers of an application.• Identify, compartmentalise and execute refactoring where commercially/technically necessary, with a focus on maintainability.• Support the team's sprint deliverables, through proactive contribution to planning, ownership of tasks, identification of dependencies and effective management of risks and product security.• Actively promote a quality focussed approach within the team, showing ownership for quality activities and collaboration with the QA team. Prepared to test own work and that of others to ensure quality.• Helps to ensure value is achieved through development by understanding customer requirements, identifying dependencies and risk, clearly communicating and escalating where appropriate.• Actively working with the team to take ownership in the complete life cycle of product development, from refinement to release.Your skills and experiences might also include: • Understand key principles of embedded development using languages and technologies such as Arduinio IDE, C/C++, Python, FreeRTOS, Zigbee, Z-wave, Bluetooth/Ble, Modems, VOIP, Wifi, Ethernet• Experience in working with IoT devices• Solid understanding of various microprocessors such as STM32s or Espressif ESP32• Good understanding of core embedded design principles• Knowledge of Embedded Systems and component datasheets• Ability to understand electronic board schematics• Excellent communication skills.• Experience in assisting in the development of test processes and improvementsWhat does Access offer you?We are a growing software company, and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously and we will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference.On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you're with us), and a matched pension scheme you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you'll also have a charity day you can take to support something that matters to you. At Access we're all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life. Why? Because we believe people can only be their best when they can be themselves. So, if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't match perfectly, we'd still love to hear from you. You might just be who we are looking for. We love the fact that we're all different. We believe by having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us to better support our customers, and when you think about it, it's just more fun!What's holding you back? Come and be part of our Amazing Access Family! Love Work. Love Life. Be You.
Introduction A leading provider of Education ICT solutions is seeking a Network Manager to join the managed service team. The organisation brings together a team with over seventy-five years of collective experience, specialising in consultancy, infrastructure services, network development, and managed support services for educational establishments in the UK. Key Tasks ICT Support Service on-site: Ensure consistent delivery of ICT support services to the school/centre, maintaining high-quality learning facilities. Oversee the clients ICT service as the Network Manager, addressing advanced troubleshooting, maintaining service levels, and identifying network issues. Conduct advanced maintenance of specialised equipment, repairs/modifications, and upgrades within capabilities; coordinate external repairs. Prioritise and mentor junior staff, offering advice on working practices and procedures. Advise senior staff on potential ICT growth/problems and provide specialist guidance to the School/Centre on ICT requirements. Communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences. Monitor stock levels, catalog resources, and advise on future purchasing needs. Comply with policies related to child protection, health, safety, security, and confidentiality. Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, overseeing the security, accuracy, and relevance of personal data. Analyze support logs for management reports and contribute to future support service planning. Provide second-level in-school support for complex requests and advise the leadership team on areas of concern. Technical Expertise: Perform advanced diagnosis on hardware, peripherals, and applications. Provide advice on hardware and OS compatibility. Offer advice on application compatibility based on user requirements. Collaborate with the Senior Engineer to design and implement network infrastructure. Manage active network components, including switches, routers, and firewalls. Maintain Internet filtering systems and manage remote access to the school's intranet. Processes: Tailor processes to the specific school and report on their effectiveness. Design and implement procedures for receiving and testing ICT equipment. Develop procedures for asset disposal and regularly review whole-school system contingency plans. Design and implement backup and virus protection policies. Implement security systems to protect hardware, data, and confidential information. Monitor progress against agreed service levels and contribute to continuous improvement. Assist in planning major developments of ICT services. Checks: Conduct regular checks on client systems, including disk space, backups, event logs, and SNMP traps. Holiday Work: Lead engineering projects during school holidays. Provide a detailed scope of works and design for projects. Lead on-site individuals or teams and delegate tasks for project completion. Liaise with the account manager to ensure equipment correctness and project success. Other: Monitor school, LEA/LA, and legal responsibilities actively. Develop relevant H&S procedures and ensure ICT users follow appropriate practices. Demonstrate self-regulation. Perform any additional tasks deemed appropriate by the Technical Management Team or Company Directors. Work Experience Requirements: Two or more years managing Enterprise-level Network infrastructures/a Service Desk. Ideally experienced with Virtualisation (VMWARE or Hyper-V preferred). Cloud Services experience (Desirable, not essential). Education Requirements: Professional qualifications (Degree/Masters in Computing) or equivalent, demonstrable experience. Other specialist IT qualifications (e.g., Aruba, Cisco, HP) or equivalent enterprise-level software/hardware certifications.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction A leading provider of Education ICT solutions is seeking a Network Manager to join the managed service team. The organisation brings together a team with over seventy-five years of collective experience, specialising in consultancy, infrastructure services, network development, and managed support services for educational establishments in the UK. Key Tasks ICT Support Service on-site: Ensure consistent delivery of ICT support services to the school/centre, maintaining high-quality learning facilities. Oversee the clients ICT service as the Network Manager, addressing advanced troubleshooting, maintaining service levels, and identifying network issues. Conduct advanced maintenance of specialised equipment, repairs/modifications, and upgrades within capabilities; coordinate external repairs. Prioritise and mentor junior staff, offering advice on working practices and procedures. Advise senior staff on potential ICT growth/problems and provide specialist guidance to the School/Centre on ICT requirements. Communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences. Monitor stock levels, catalog resources, and advise on future purchasing needs. Comply with policies related to child protection, health, safety, security, and confidentiality. Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, overseeing the security, accuracy, and relevance of personal data. Analyze support logs for management reports and contribute to future support service planning. Provide second-level in-school support for complex requests and advise the leadership team on areas of concern. Technical Expertise: Perform advanced diagnosis on hardware, peripherals, and applications. Provide advice on hardware and OS compatibility. Offer advice on application compatibility based on user requirements. Collaborate with the Senior Engineer to design and implement network infrastructure. Manage active network components, including switches, routers, and firewalls. Maintain Internet filtering systems and manage remote access to the school's intranet. Processes: Tailor processes to the specific school and report on their effectiveness. Design and implement procedures for receiving and testing ICT equipment. Develop procedures for asset disposal and regularly review whole-school system contingency plans. Design and implement backup and virus protection policies. Implement security systems to protect hardware, data, and confidential information. Monitor progress against agreed service levels and contribute to continuous improvement. Assist in planning major developments of ICT services. Checks: Conduct regular checks on client systems, including disk space, backups, event logs, and SNMP traps. Holiday Work: Lead engineering projects during school holidays. Provide a detailed scope of works and design for projects. Lead on-site individuals or teams and delegate tasks for project completion. Liaise with the account manager to ensure equipment correctness and project success. Other: Monitor school, LEA/LA, and legal responsibilities actively. Develop relevant H&S procedures and ensure ICT users follow appropriate practices. Demonstrate self-regulation. Perform any additional tasks deemed appropriate by the Technical Management Team or Company Directors. Work Experience Requirements: Two or more years managing Enterprise-level Network infrastructures/a Service Desk. Ideally experienced with Virtualisation (VMWARE or Hyper-V preferred). Cloud Services experience (Desirable, not essential). Education Requirements: Professional qualifications (Degree/Masters in Computing) or equivalent, demonstrable experience. Other specialist IT qualifications (e.g., Aruba, Cisco, HP) or equivalent enterprise-level software/hardware certifications.
Nigel Wright Recruitment
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
The OpportunityRegional enterprise services business is seeking to recruit an experienced people manager to lead their infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management across Service Operations, Infrastructure Architecture and Cyber Security as well as the wider IT team to ensure that the IT estate both supports the business service level requirements and conforms to legal and regulatory obligations.The company operates a hybrid working model, where the person will need to be in the office c. 2 days a week, with some travel to their other office in Leeds.The company doesn't sponsor visas, so applicants will require indefinite leave to remain.The RoleManaging a team of infrastructure engineers, across Windows, Linux, AWS Cloud and SAP Basis, the Infrastructure Operations Manager will: Undertake supplier management and relations Create and maintain technical documentation for the IT estate Ensure that ITIL best practices are applied across the existing BAU estate and to new solutions. Ensure that the IT estate conforms to security best practices of least privilege and encryption both at rest and in transit. Review changes and designs to ensure continual adherence to our design standards and security best practices. Work with Internal and External audit to support effective audits and to close audit actions as they arise The RequirementsWith a technical infrastructure background, the person will have proven people management skills, having led an infrastructure team within an enterprise scale environment. Most importantly candidates will: Possess good communication and people skills to lead a team with variety of skillsets. Be able to work effectively with other IT teams and project services Have operated under an ITIL framework, with familiarity of all disciplines within the framework. Be focused on RTO/RPO and ITDR functions supporting restoration of services and operating under BCM Have practical experience in problem solving and performing root cause analysis on complex services Experience of mentoring of peers and junior staff members along with knowledge transfer and cross pollination of skillsets. Possess strong relationship building skills to work well with operational stakeholders and heads of department Be aware and understand operating an IT estate covered by critical national infrastructure principles Desirable skills include: Strong knowledge and implementation experience of multiple technologies including networking (LAN, WAN and WLAN), infrastructure and applications both on-premise (Windows & Linux), public cloud (notably AWS) and SaaS ITIL Foundation or managing professional qualifications Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, ideally SAP
Mar 16, 2024
Full time
The OpportunityRegional enterprise services business is seeking to recruit an experienced people manager to lead their infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management across Service Operations, Infrastructure Architecture and Cyber Security as well as the wider IT team to ensure that the IT estate both supports the business service level requirements and conforms to legal and regulatory obligations.The company operates a hybrid working model, where the person will need to be in the office c. 2 days a week, with some travel to their other office in Leeds.The company doesn't sponsor visas, so applicants will require indefinite leave to remain.The RoleManaging a team of infrastructure engineers, across Windows, Linux, AWS Cloud and SAP Basis, the Infrastructure Operations Manager will: Undertake supplier management and relations Create and maintain technical documentation for the IT estate Ensure that ITIL best practices are applied across the existing BAU estate and to new solutions. Ensure that the IT estate conforms to security best practices of least privilege and encryption both at rest and in transit. Review changes and designs to ensure continual adherence to our design standards and security best practices. Work with Internal and External audit to support effective audits and to close audit actions as they arise The RequirementsWith a technical infrastructure background, the person will have proven people management skills, having led an infrastructure team within an enterprise scale environment. Most importantly candidates will: Possess good communication and people skills to lead a team with variety of skillsets. Be able to work effectively with other IT teams and project services Have operated under an ITIL framework, with familiarity of all disciplines within the framework. Be focused on RTO/RPO and ITDR functions supporting restoration of services and operating under BCM Have practical experience in problem solving and performing root cause analysis on complex services Experience of mentoring of peers and junior staff members along with knowledge transfer and cross pollination of skillsets. Possess strong relationship building skills to work well with operational stakeholders and heads of department Be aware and understand operating an IT estate covered by critical national infrastructure principles Desirable skills include: Strong knowledge and implementation experience of multiple technologies including networking (LAN, WAN and WLAN), infrastructure and applications both on-premise (Windows & Linux), public cloud (notably AWS) and SaaS ITIL Foundation or managing professional qualifications Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, ideally SAP
The OpportunityRegional enterprise services business is seeking to recruit an experienced people manager to lead their infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management across Service Operations, Infrastructure Architecture and Cyber Security as well as the wider IT team to ensure that the IT estate both supports the business service level requirements and conforms to legal and regulatory obligations.The company operates a hybrid working model, where the person will need to be in the office c. 2 days a week, with some travel to their other office in Sunderland.The company doesn't sponsor visas, so applicants will require indefinite leave to remain.The RoleManaging a team of infrastructure engineers, across Windows, Linux, AWS Cloud and SAP Basis, the Infrastructure Operations Manager will: Undertake supplier management and relations Create and maintain technical documentation for the IT estate Ensure that ITIL best practices are applied across the existing BAU estate and to new solutions. Ensure that the IT estate conforms to security best practices of least privilege and encryption both at rest and in transit. Review changes and designs to ensure continual adherence to our design standards and security best practices. Work with Internal and External audit to support effective audits and to close audit actions as they arise The RequirementsWith a technical infrastructure background, the person will have proven people management skills, having led an infrastructure team within an enterprise scale environment. Most importantly candidates will: Possess good communication and people skills to lead a team with variety of skillsets. Be able to work effectively with other IT teams and project services Have operated under an ITIL framework, with familiarity of all disciplines within the framework. Be focused on RTO/RPO and ITDR functions supporting restoration of services and operating under BCM Have practical experience in problem solving and performing root cause analysis on complex services Experience of mentoring of peers and junior staff members along with knowledge transfer and cross pollination of skillsets. Possess strong relationship building skills to work well with operational stakeholders and heads of department Be aware and understand operating an IT estate covered by critical national infrastructure principles Desirable skills include: Strong knowledge and implementation experience of multiple technologies including networking (LAN, WAN and WLAN), infrastructure and applications both on-premise (Windows & Linux), public cloud (notably AWS) and SaaS ITIL Foundation or managing professional qualifications Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, ideally SAP
Mar 16, 2024
Full time
The OpportunityRegional enterprise services business is seeking to recruit an experienced people manager to lead their infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management across Service Operations, Infrastructure Architecture and Cyber Security as well as the wider IT team to ensure that the IT estate both supports the business service level requirements and conforms to legal and regulatory obligations.The company operates a hybrid working model, where the person will need to be in the office c. 2 days a week, with some travel to their other office in Sunderland.The company doesn't sponsor visas, so applicants will require indefinite leave to remain.The RoleManaging a team of infrastructure engineers, across Windows, Linux, AWS Cloud and SAP Basis, the Infrastructure Operations Manager will: Undertake supplier management and relations Create and maintain technical documentation for the IT estate Ensure that ITIL best practices are applied across the existing BAU estate and to new solutions. Ensure that the IT estate conforms to security best practices of least privilege and encryption both at rest and in transit. Review changes and designs to ensure continual adherence to our design standards and security best practices. Work with Internal and External audit to support effective audits and to close audit actions as they arise The RequirementsWith a technical infrastructure background, the person will have proven people management skills, having led an infrastructure team within an enterprise scale environment. Most importantly candidates will: Possess good communication and people skills to lead a team with variety of skillsets. Be able to work effectively with other IT teams and project services Have operated under an ITIL framework, with familiarity of all disciplines within the framework. Be focused on RTO/RPO and ITDR functions supporting restoration of services and operating under BCM Have practical experience in problem solving and performing root cause analysis on complex services Experience of mentoring of peers and junior staff members along with knowledge transfer and cross pollination of skillsets. Possess strong relationship building skills to work well with operational stakeholders and heads of department Be aware and understand operating an IT estate covered by critical national infrastructure principles Desirable skills include: Strong knowledge and implementation experience of multiple technologies including networking (LAN, WAN and WLAN), infrastructure and applications both on-premise (Windows & Linux), public cloud (notably AWS) and SaaS ITIL Foundation or managing professional qualifications Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, ideally SAP
As a family-owned business our people are central to our success, and following years of organic, consecutive growth, we're looking for people who share our core values of sustainability, trust, collaboration, and innovation to drive us forwards. Software never stays the same and neither do we. We want our people to be part of a progressive organisation, encouraged to embrace change and new ideas to shape our future development. Your input is vital, which is why we're committed to personalised learning paths for every employee to help you, and us, grow. Our goal is to make the world of work easier as a leader in the HR, payroll, finance, and integration solutions software and services industry. We're proud to design and develop some of the best business solutions like iTrent and People First to support our customers' people-related challenges across every vertical. Looking for the place where you can belong? Join MHR and help us shape the world of work. We are a rapidly growing technology company that specializes in developing innovative HR, Payroll and Finance software solutions for businesses across various industries. Our cutting-edge technologies have earned us a reputation as a market leader, and we are now seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. As our Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with our Agile development team to ensure the smooth operation of our software systems and applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud platforms ideally Microsoft Azure, and possess strong technical skills in cloud computing, networking, and security. Responsibilities: Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure and architecture. Develop, test, and deploy cloud-based solutions and applications. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications and services. Implement and manage cloud-based security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Monitor and optimize cloud performance and ensure high availability diagnosing any potential problems. Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends. Mentor and coach more junior members of staff Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field. Strong knowledge of Azure services such as Web Apps, Service Bus, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Azure Resource Manager, Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, SQL, Database, ACL, Traffic Manager, App Insights and Docker instances. Experience with cloud infrastructure automation tools, such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes. Strong networking and security skills. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits to support you personally and professionally Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including: Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays Discounts and cashback on leisure, travel, technology, fashion, gym memberships, and food Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000 Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.
Mar 16, 2024
Full time
As a family-owned business our people are central to our success, and following years of organic, consecutive growth, we're looking for people who share our core values of sustainability, trust, collaboration, and innovation to drive us forwards. Software never stays the same and neither do we. We want our people to be part of a progressive organisation, encouraged to embrace change and new ideas to shape our future development. Your input is vital, which is why we're committed to personalised learning paths for every employee to help you, and us, grow. Our goal is to make the world of work easier as a leader in the HR, payroll, finance, and integration solutions software and services industry. We're proud to design and develop some of the best business solutions like iTrent and People First to support our customers' people-related challenges across every vertical. Looking for the place where you can belong? Join MHR and help us shape the world of work. We are a rapidly growing technology company that specializes in developing innovative HR, Payroll and Finance software solutions for businesses across various industries. Our cutting-edge technologies have earned us a reputation as a market leader, and we are now seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. As our Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with our Agile development team to ensure the smooth operation of our software systems and applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud platforms ideally Microsoft Azure, and possess strong technical skills in cloud computing, networking, and security. Responsibilities: Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure and architecture. Develop, test, and deploy cloud-based solutions and applications. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications and services. Implement and manage cloud-based security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Monitor and optimize cloud performance and ensure high availability diagnosing any potential problems. Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends. Mentor and coach more junior members of staff Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field. Strong knowledge of Azure services such as Web Apps, Service Bus, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Azure Resource Manager, Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, SQL, Database, ACL, Traffic Manager, App Insights and Docker instances. Experience with cloud infrastructure automation tools, such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes. Strong networking and security skills. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits to support you personally and professionally Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including: Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays Discounts and cashback on leisure, travel, technology, fashion, gym memberships, and food Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000 Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.
MunichRe is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions. New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions. As a Senior Solutions Architect you will design end-to-end solutions for London market specialty insurance companies, that ensure consistency with specified requirements agreed with customers, while integrating with existing systems, adhering to industry best practices, and following Munich Re Architecture standards and patterns. In this role, you will enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions in large and complex projects, often with a global scope. You will be responsible for taking ownership of an entire Technology Landscape supporting an end to end insurance value chain, and co-ordinate various activities with multiple IT and Business stakeholders. Lead Solution architect for London Market Specialty Insurance Companies (Great Lakes and MR Specialty Group) consulting on and designing technology solutions as a core team member of the Global Specialty Solution architecture practice. Close collaboration with business architects and change teams during the inception and development of architecture and product requirements, including with executive stakeholders. Design and implement technology solutions and mapping of customer requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure alignment with the Global Specialty insurance Target architecture and technology roadmaps. Accountability for detailed component specifications and translating these into detailed designs for implementation. Engaging with and providing technical oversight of the work of analysts and software developers, to provide technical expertise and guidance. Guiding solutions through the appointed Architecture Review Board and Solution Design Forum, ensure production of artifacts necessary to meet our architectural governance processes. Achieve the balance between functional, service quality and systems management requirements. Oversee the adherence to appropriate standards (performance, monitor capability, audit acceptability, secure environment). Support the strategic direction of technology investments to help develop the enterprise architecture and maximizing the return on technology investments Proficiency in data modeling, data integration, and data analytics, as data is a crucial aspect of insurance operations. Design business solutions that compliment and support our data strategy throughout the Technology landscape. Your profile Preferably a University degree in Computer engineering / IT or similar qualification Experience in delivery of IT solutions in the specialty insurance industry, preferably London markets Experience in designing and developing solutions (Solution Development life cycles, and the application of IT risk & security considerations) Proven experience in designing and developing solutions (Solution Development life cycles, and the application of IT risk & security considerations) Insurance Domain Knowledge: A solid understanding of the insurance industry, particularly the unique aspects and complexities of the Lloyd's London Market, including insurance underwriting, claims processing, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Ability to understand and interpret Business Requirements and convert them into Technology implementation specifications for the development and integrations teams to follow; thus, solving business programs using Technology platforms and tools available within our environment. Strong focus on delivery and execution IT Architecture and Systems: Strong knowledge of IT architecture principles, enterprise architecture frameworks, and various technology platforms. Familiarity with core insurance systems like policy administration, claims management, reinsurance, and reporting systems used in the insurance industry. Strong knowledge of cloud-based solutions and emerging technologies in the insurance industry. Understanding how these technologies can be applied to improve processes and enhance customer experiences. Familiarity with insurance regulatory requirements in the London Market and other relevant jurisdictions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, vendors, and senior management. The ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential. The ability to lead and inspire a team of architects and technical professionals, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship. Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders and senior management. Thought leadership - able to monitor market trends and to guide creative thinking on future technology capabilities which will help increase the business value of Munich Re. The ability to foster collaboration and teamwork among cross-functional teams, breaking down silos and encouraging knowledge sharing. A willingness to mentor and coach junior architects and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. About us As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. Our employees are our greatest strength. That's why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below. For more insights about working at Munich Re please click here . Unlock your potential Professional Training & Certification: We accompany you in building up your professional profile by supporting with customized professional training and certification opportunities. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better. Continuous Learning: We believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth. Career Mobility: We actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
MunichRe is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions. New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions. As a Senior Solutions Architect you will design end-to-end solutions for London market specialty insurance companies, that ensure consistency with specified requirements agreed with customers, while integrating with existing systems, adhering to industry best practices, and following Munich Re Architecture standards and patterns. In this role, you will enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions in large and complex projects, often with a global scope. You will be responsible for taking ownership of an entire Technology Landscape supporting an end to end insurance value chain, and co-ordinate various activities with multiple IT and Business stakeholders. Lead Solution architect for London Market Specialty Insurance Companies (Great Lakes and MR Specialty Group) consulting on and designing technology solutions as a core team member of the Global Specialty Solution architecture practice. Close collaboration with business architects and change teams during the inception and development of architecture and product requirements, including with executive stakeholders. Design and implement technology solutions and mapping of customer requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure alignment with the Global Specialty insurance Target architecture and technology roadmaps. Accountability for detailed component specifications and translating these into detailed designs for implementation. Engaging with and providing technical oversight of the work of analysts and software developers, to provide technical expertise and guidance. Guiding solutions through the appointed Architecture Review Board and Solution Design Forum, ensure production of artifacts necessary to meet our architectural governance processes. Achieve the balance between functional, service quality and systems management requirements. Oversee the adherence to appropriate standards (performance, monitor capability, audit acceptability, secure environment). Support the strategic direction of technology investments to help develop the enterprise architecture and maximizing the return on technology investments Proficiency in data modeling, data integration, and data analytics, as data is a crucial aspect of insurance operations. Design business solutions that compliment and support our data strategy throughout the Technology landscape. Your profile Preferably a University degree in Computer engineering / IT or similar qualification Experience in delivery of IT solutions in the specialty insurance industry, preferably London markets Experience in designing and developing solutions (Solution Development life cycles, and the application of IT risk & security considerations) Proven experience in designing and developing solutions (Solution Development life cycles, and the application of IT risk & security considerations) Insurance Domain Knowledge: A solid understanding of the insurance industry, particularly the unique aspects and complexities of the Lloyd's London Market, including insurance underwriting, claims processing, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Ability to understand and interpret Business Requirements and convert them into Technology implementation specifications for the development and integrations teams to follow; thus, solving business programs using Technology platforms and tools available within our environment. Strong focus on delivery and execution IT Architecture and Systems: Strong knowledge of IT architecture principles, enterprise architecture frameworks, and various technology platforms. Familiarity with core insurance systems like policy administration, claims management, reinsurance, and reporting systems used in the insurance industry. Strong knowledge of cloud-based solutions and emerging technologies in the insurance industry. Understanding how these technologies can be applied to improve processes and enhance customer experiences. Familiarity with insurance regulatory requirements in the London Market and other relevant jurisdictions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, vendors, and senior management. The ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential. The ability to lead and inspire a team of architects and technical professionals, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship. Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders and senior management. Thought leadership - able to monitor market trends and to guide creative thinking on future technology capabilities which will help increase the business value of Munich Re. The ability to foster collaboration and teamwork among cross-functional teams, breaking down silos and encouraging knowledge sharing. A willingness to mentor and coach junior architects and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. About us As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. Our employees are our greatest strength. That's why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below. For more insights about working at Munich Re please click here . Unlock your potential Professional Training & Certification: We accompany you in building up your professional profile by supporting with customized professional training and certification opportunities. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better. Continuous Learning: We believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth. Career Mobility: We actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.
Software Engineer Salary - £75,000 per annum London Location Senior Developer required for a leading non for profit in Canary Wharf. You will be responsible for the design and development of both internal web portals and the company website. (Redesign and maintenance.) Current stack: Django framework. Frontend (React) backend (Django/Python) database (PostgreSQL). The ideal candidate will be a full stack developer with Django and Python, and React front end (or similar). Key Responsibilities: This role is very hands-on with coding so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in. Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity. Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine tune requirements and ensure that wants are feasible and pragmatic and validate development tasks in Jira. Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code. Develop new user-facing features using React.js. Write front-end components using JavaScript, CSS and integrate with back-end Python components (possibly other languages). Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements. Coordinate deployments with Release Manager and monitor for successful integration. Manage design, build, test bug fix prerogatives. Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries. Build reusable components. Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications. Optimise microservices for maximum performance. Skills & Experience Python and experience using the Django framework. Experience of coding in a front-end capacity (preferably React but other languages will be considered). Microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka. RESTfulAPI development and management, Transactional management. Databases - e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Linux OS. Experience with data science libraries is beneficial. Performance Tuning. Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models. Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements. Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth Benefits & Pay £70,000 basic salary 5% annual bonus Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible working policy, working from home 3 days per week. Flexible working, you could work your hours to have every other Friday, Company contribution to your pension scheme Enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits. Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community Access to "WorkPerks" offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners.
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer Salary - £75,000 per annum London Location Senior Developer required for a leading non for profit in Canary Wharf. You will be responsible for the design and development of both internal web portals and the company website. (Redesign and maintenance.) Current stack: Django framework. Frontend (React) backend (Django/Python) database (PostgreSQL). The ideal candidate will be a full stack developer with Django and Python, and React front end (or similar). Key Responsibilities: This role is very hands-on with coding so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in. Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity. Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine tune requirements and ensure that wants are feasible and pragmatic and validate development tasks in Jira. Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code. Develop new user-facing features using React.js. Write front-end components using JavaScript, CSS and integrate with back-end Python components (possibly other languages). Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements. Coordinate deployments with Release Manager and monitor for successful integration. Manage design, build, test bug fix prerogatives. Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries. Build reusable components. Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications. Optimise microservices for maximum performance. Skills & Experience Python and experience using the Django framework. Experience of coding in a front-end capacity (preferably React but other languages will be considered). Microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka. RESTfulAPI development and management, Transactional management. Databases - e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Linux OS. Experience with data science libraries is beneficial. Performance Tuning. Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models. Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements. Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth Benefits & Pay £70,000 basic salary 5% annual bonus Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible working policy, working from home 3 days per week. Flexible working, you could work your hours to have every other Friday, Company contribution to your pension scheme Enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits. Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community Access to "WorkPerks" offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners.