Job Title: Big Data Solution Architect

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Location: West Berkshire / London

This market leading Company have a large and well regarded foot print in the Defence and national security sector. They are now actively seeking an experienced Big Data Solutions Architect to join their team and work closely with their client.

The successful candidate will be drawing upon their extensive technical knowledge to help manage and mentor team members while using their stake holder engagement skills to play a key role in either leading or contributing to bids.

From a technical standpoint this individual will have a proven track record of making large volumes of data both quickly and easily accessible using an array of technologies.

Technical knowledge to include:

• Hadoop
• Oracle
• Java / Scala
• Python
• Linux
• AWS / Azure

Beneficial:

• ElasticSearch
• Salt/Puppet/Ansible
• Apache Storm

This is a great opportunity for a personable and proven technical leader to step into a large and supportive organisation with a wide breadth of ongoing projects where they can apply their skillset to full effect.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Lee Adams:

Job Title: Big Data Solution Architect

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Location: West Berkshire / London

This market leading Company have a large and well regarded foot print in the Defence and national security sector. They are now actively seeking an experienced Big Data Solutions Architect to join their team and work closely with their client.

The successful candidate will be drawing upon their extensive technical knowledge to help manage and mentor team members while using their stake holder engagement skills to play a key role in either leading or contributing to bids.

From a technical standpoint this individual will have a proven track record of making large volumes of data both quickly and easily accessible using an array of technologies.

Technical knowledge to include:

• Hadoop
• Oracle
• Java / Scala
• Python
• Linux
• AWS / Azure

Beneficial:

• ElasticSearch
• Salt/Puppet/Ansible
• Apache Storm

This is a great opportunity for a personable and proven technical leader to step into a large and supportive organisation with a wide breadth of ongoing projects where they can apply their skillset to full effect.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Lee Adams:

The Company

An industry leading Media technology company specialising in software based solutions for the delivery of content.

The Brief

To provide technical expertise and support of system on Ingres databases and installations both locally and at client sites on Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems for a . The role involves the provision of technical leadership on database and server related environments.

The work will involve:

• Ensuring that database changes are rolled out to internal databases,
• Packaging and installing releases to clients,
• Monitoring and maintaining database installations,
• Writing batch scripts to support the work
• Providing 2nd-line support for technical issues.
• You will work closely with Software Engineering and Systems Administrators. They will join a rota to provide 24/7 support for clients.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of database administration, application deployments and upgrades both on internal and external client installations.
• Test and prepare implementation of database software upgrades and patch releases for customers.
• Create and make available databases for Support, Development and Test.
• Manage standard DBA tasks, including securing databases, managing space, monitoring performance, installing patches.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support as part of a rota.
• Maintain documentation of new or amended procedures
• Conduct Technical Surveys and contribute to strategic planning.
• Ensure all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Experience/Knowledge:

Essential

• Deep knowledge of Ingres and a good grounding in Unix/Linux.
• You will be able write and run basic sql to interrogate and update a database without using an sql builder tool.
• You will be comfortable navigating in unix and be able to run basic commands on the command line to list files/directories, understand permissions, search for processes. Experience in the vi editor and/or writing batch scripts is desirable.
• Database administration experience
• Windows
• Scripting - Python, Bash, Shell
• Experience of applying Critical Patch updates to databases and applications in production environments.
• Commercial experience of software deployments and installations
• Analytical ability to investigate, using appropriate tools, database failures, error log entries and other problem indications and to propose and implement solutions
• Effectively communicate issues to others with less detailed database knowledge such that problems can be explained to clients
• Work under pressure and remain calm and objective when dealing with problems whilst having due regard for the urgency of situations where issues are impacting operational service levels
• Professional client facing skills and the ability to plan and prioritise workload and complete documentation
• Available to work out of standard business hours and as part of an emergency on call rota when required.
• Undertake occasional travel as required.
• Take decisions on actions required within the bounds of responsibility and to escalate problems as necessary to management

Desirable

• Experience of Oracle and SQL Server will be an advantage
• Professional Database Certification or other advanced technical qualification

The Company

An industry leading Media technology company specialising in software based solutions for the delivery of content.

The Brief

To provide technical expertise and support of system on Ingres databases and installations both locally and at client sites on Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems for a . The role involves the provision of technical leadership on database and server related environments.

The work will involve:

• Ensuring that database changes are rolled out to internal databases,
• Packaging and installing releases to clients,
• Monitoring and maintaining database installations,
• Writing batch scripts to support the work
• Providing 2nd-line support for technical issues.
• You will work closely with Software Engineering and Systems Administrators. They will join a rota to provide 24/7 support for clients.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of database administration, application deployments and upgrades both on internal and external client installations.
• Test and prepare implementation of database software upgrades and patch releases for customers.
• Create and make available databases for Support, Development and Test.
• Manage standard DBA tasks, including securing databases, managing space, monitoring performance, installing patches.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support as part of a rota.
• Maintain documentation of new or amended procedures
• Conduct Technical Surveys and contribute to strategic planning.
• Ensure all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Experience/Knowledge:

Essential

• Deep knowledge of Ingres and a good grounding in Unix/Linux.
• You will be able write and run basic sql to interrogate and update a database without using an sql builder tool.
• You will be comfortable navigating in unix and be able to run basic commands on the command line to list files/directories, understand permissions, search for processes. Experience in the vi editor and/or writing batch scripts is desirable.
• Database administration experience
• Windows
• Scripting - Python, Bash, Shell
• Experience of applying Critical Patch updates to databases and applications in production environments.
• Commercial experience of software deployments and installations
• Analytical ability to investigate, using appropriate tools, database failures, error log entries and other problem indications and to propose and implement solutions
• Effectively communicate issues to others with less detailed database knowledge such that problems can be explained to clients
• Work under pressure and remain calm and objective when dealing with problems whilst having due regard for the urgency of situations where issues are impacting operational service levels
• Professional client facing skills and the ability to plan and prioritise workload and complete documentation
• Available to work out of standard business hours and as part of an emergency on call rota when required.
• Undertake occasional travel as required.
• Take decisions on actions required within the bounds of responsibility and to escalate problems as necessary to management

Desirable

• Experience of Oracle and SQL Server will be an advantage
• Professional Database Certification or other advanced technical qualification

Senior DevOps Engineer/ DevOps/SRE/Software engineer/AWS/Kubernetes/Linux

My progressive client in London is looking for aSenior DevOps Engineer/ DevOps/SRE/Software engineer/AWS/Kubernetes/Linux specialist to join their forward thinking organisation. They are looking to scale a DevOps model; where you will be one of 2 initial engineers on site, with the idea of building the team aorund you.

This would suit someone who has worked in a software engineering capacity, but has moved in to DevOps methodologies and has experience with Linux, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and C++.

The candidate needs to be confident to work independently, but ultimately be willing to be involved in growing a team to deal with increase in demand. Leadership experience would be a huge advantage to this role, as there will be a need for you to scale the team over coming months.

Key Skills

• Strong Linux background
• Experience with AWS cloud environments
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Configuration of CICD tools Infrastructure as code
• Bash or Shell or Python scripting
• Git experience
• Experience of Leading a small team would be advantageous.

My client will be able to interview this week and will look to make an offer promptly to the right candidate. For more information and to be considered for this role, please send your latest CV to or call me on .

Senior DevOps Engineer/ DevOps/SRE/Software engineer/AWS/Kubernetes/Linux

Senior DevOps Engineer/ DevOps/SRE/Software engineer/AWS/Kubernetes/Linux

My progressive client in London is looking for aSenior DevOps Engineer/ DevOps/SRE/Software engineer/AWS/Kubernetes/Linux specialist to join their forward thinking organisation. They are looking to scale a DevOps model; where you will be one of 2 initial engineers on site, with the idea of building the team aorund you.

This would suit someone who has worked in a software engineering capacity, but has moved in to DevOps methodologies and has experience with Linux, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and C++.

The candidate needs to be confident to work independently, but ultimately be willing to be involved in growing a team to deal with increase in demand. Leadership experience would be a huge advantage to this role, as there will be a need for you to scale the team over coming months.

Key Skills

• Strong Linux background
• Experience with AWS cloud environments
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Configuration of CICD tools Infrastructure as code
• Bash or Shell or Python scripting
• Git experience
• Experience of Leading a small team would be advantageous.

My client will be able to interview this week and will look to make an offer promptly to the right candidate. For more information and to be considered for this role, please send your latest CV to or call me on .

Senior DevOps Engineer/ DevOps/SRE/Software engineer/AWS/Kubernetes/Linux

One of our leading IT Services client is looking for Linux Engineer/ Administrator. Its a 6 months contract in Oslo, Norway.

Role Descriptions:

• Longer hands on enterprise experience with Red Hat Linux OS (6 and 7) or CentOS/SuSE.

• Good experience with Google and/or Azure cloud

• Experience with vSphere and ESXi

• Experience with shell(bash) scripts. Python/perl can be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of Yum and RPM.

• Experience with Ansible and should be able to automate daily operations.

• Knowledge of spacewalk/katello

• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills

The candidate MUST be eligible to work in Norway.

One of our leading IT Services client is looking for Linux Engineer/ Administrator. Its a 6 months contract in Oslo, Norway.

Role Descriptions:

• Longer hands on enterprise experience with Red Hat Linux OS (6 and 7) or CentOS/SuSE.

• Good experience with Google and/or Azure cloud

• Experience with vSphere and ESXi

• Experience with shell(bash) scripts. Python/perl can be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of Yum and RPM.

• Experience with Ansible and should be able to automate daily operations.

• Knowledge of spacewalk/katello

• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills

The candidate MUST be eligible to work in Norway.

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - KUBERNETES, OPENSHIFT

I am currently working with a leading Hedge Fund who are recruiting for the top infrastructure engineers to join their collaborative, hardworking, and driven tech team based in London. This is a great opportunity to work within an exciting and challenging environment where innovation, technology and your personal growth is highly invested in.

Salary: £100k + excellent benefits

Location: London

Skills Required

• Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes
• Excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Excellent Linux system management skills, with experience on RHEL in an enterprise environment
• Strong automation and Scripting skills (Python, bash, etc.) and familiarity with custom RPM software packaging
• Good knowledge of Linux provisioning and system management tools, such as Cobbler, Foreman, Red Hat Satellite or equivalent
• Good knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Finance experience is NOT required for this position

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Infrastructure Engineer to be part of a reputable, and growing company. My client is looking for someone to join the team who highly motivated, inquisitive and ready to hit the ground running.

Interviews for this position are commencing next week so if you are interested please send me a copy of your CV as soon as possible.

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - KUBERNETES, OPENSHIFT

I am currently working with a leading Hedge Fund who are recruiting for the top infrastructure engineers to join their collaborative, hardworking, and driven tech team based in London. This is a great opportunity to work within an exciting and challenging environment where innovation, technology and your personal growth is highly invested in.

Salary: £100k + excellent benefits

Location: London

Skills Required

• Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes
• Excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Excellent Linux system management skills, with experience on RHEL in an enterprise environment
• Strong automation and Scripting skills (Python, bash, etc.) and familiarity with custom RPM software packaging
• Good knowledge of Linux provisioning and system management tools, such as Cobbler, Foreman, Red Hat Satellite or equivalent
• Good knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Finance experience is NOT required for this position

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Infrastructure Engineer to be part of a reputable, and growing company. My client is looking for someone to join the team who highly motivated, inquisitive and ready to hit the ground running.

Interviews for this position are commencing next week so if you are interested please send me a copy of your CV as soon as possible.