DevOps Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Type: Permanent

This company are looking for a DevOps Engineer who can have a focus on automation of internal processes and who has a strong desire to learn new technologies. You must have a broad knowledge of scripting languages and be able to identify and implement improvements in both systems and processes.

This company are a global leader in their field, starting a variety of Greenfield projects in the technology team. They have a focus on data analysis and delivering innovative automations that increases productivity. They have a global presence and have seen huge growth and development over the past few years.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Passion to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of one or more scripting languages.
• Experience of build/release/test pipelines and automation.
• Experience of Windows and Linux.
• Experience with one or more public cloud vendors.
• Track record of driving solutions that resulted in measurable productivity benefits.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git or Mercurial.

This companies culture has a strong focus on personal growth, flexibility, collaboration, wellbeing and sociability. They are looking for a team member who likes to share ideas with the group.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the definition and implementation of  build and test execution environments.
• Configure appropriate cloud capabilities
• Provide data security assurance and technical support to maintain data integrity.
• Monitor and optimise the build and test systems to maximise performance.
• Maintain, debug and expand build capabilities on a day to day basis.
• Automate software build, test and deployment tasks.
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure any issues are resolved promptly.
• Implement the automation of system builds across multiple platforms.
• Maintain and enhance version control systems including cloud capabilities.
• Help developers optimise the build, test and release pipeline.

If this role sounds of interest, please send your CV to

DevOps Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Type: Permanent

This company are looking for a DevOps Engineer who can have a focus on automation of internal processes and who has a strong desire to learn new technologies. You must have a broad knowledge of scripting languages and be able to identify and implement improvements in both systems and processes.

This company are a global leader in their field, starting a variety of Greenfield projects in the technology team. They have a focus on data analysis and delivering innovative automations that increases productivity. They have a global presence and have seen huge growth and development over the past few years.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Passion to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of one or more scripting languages.
• Experience of build/release/test pipelines and automation.
• Experience of Windows and Linux.
• Experience with one or more public cloud vendors.
• Track record of driving solutions that resulted in measurable productivity benefits.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git or Mercurial.

This companies culture has a strong focus on personal growth, flexibility, collaboration, wellbeing and sociability. They are looking for a team member who likes to share ideas with the group.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the definition and implementation of  build and test execution environments.
• Configure appropriate cloud capabilities
• Provide data security assurance and technical support to maintain data integrity.
• Monitor and optimise the build and test systems to maximise performance.
• Maintain, debug and expand build capabilities on a day to day basis.
• Automate software build, test and deployment tasks.
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure any issues are resolved promptly.
• Implement the automation of system builds across multiple platforms.
• Maintain and enhance version control systems including cloud capabilities.
• Help developers optimise the build, test and release pipeline.

If this role sounds of interest, please send your CV to

Enra Group comprises three separate but complementary trading divisions: Enterprise Finance, Vantage Finance and West One Loans. Enra Group’s businesses operate in specialist finance.

Joining a fast moving, dynamic team, the Test & Support Analyst will be responsible for testing of both internally and externally supplied systems whilst assisting with providing 1st line support to the business. The ideal candidate will need to understand web development concepts and have experience with SQL and API testing. The candidate will be expected to become a subject matter expert in the product suite over time and to become involved in automated testing activities.

What you'll be doing

• Perform manual testing for software releases of both internal and externally supplied software.
• Assisting with testing of project implementation and live support fixes with the goal of live delivery.
• Writing & executing test cases and test plans.
• Contributing to automated regression test libraries.
• Working with all aspects of JIRA including creating Test Plans.
• Assisting with 1st line support and issue triage.

What we'd need you to have

• Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience in manual testing (UAT/SIT) and regression testing
• Experience with API testing (Postman, SoapUI)
• Able to write basic SQL queries and understand database fundamentals (MySQL or T-SQL)
• Familiar with usage of bug tracking software (Jira or other)
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies

What you'll get in return

• An attractive salary + bonus
• The opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Half day annual leave on your birthday week
• Perkbox subscription
• Private medical healthcare (Vitality)
• Free eye tests
• Weekly fruit delivery
• CEO top performers dinner
• Company pension
• Dental plan
• Summer & Christmas social events

Enra Group comprises three separate but complementary trading divisions: Enterprise Finance, Vantage Finance and West One Loans. Enra Group’s businesses operate in specialist finance.

Joining a fast moving, dynamic team, the Test & Support Analyst will be responsible for testing of both internally and externally supplied systems whilst assisting with providing 1st line support to the business. The ideal candidate will need to understand web development concepts and have experience with SQL and API testing. The candidate will be expected to become a subject matter expert in the product suite over time and to become involved in automated testing activities.

What you'll be doing

• Perform manual testing for software releases of both internal and externally supplied software.
• Assisting with testing of project implementation and live support fixes with the goal of live delivery.
• Writing & executing test cases and test plans.
• Contributing to automated regression test libraries.
• Working with all aspects of JIRA including creating Test Plans.
• Assisting with 1st line support and issue triage.

What we'd need you to have

• Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience in manual testing (UAT/SIT) and regression testing
• Experience with API testing (Postman, SoapUI)
• Able to write basic SQL queries and understand database fundamentals (MySQL or T-SQL)
• Familiar with usage of bug tracking software (Jira or other)
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies

What you'll get in return

• An attractive salary + bonus
• The opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Half day annual leave on your birthday week
• Perkbox subscription
• Private medical healthcare (Vitality)
• Free eye tests
• Weekly fruit delivery
• CEO top performers dinner
• Company pension
• Dental plan
• Summer & Christmas social events

Infrastructure Manager - Permanent - Aldershot - £30000-£42000 depending on experience

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen with an electronics manufacturing company based in Aldershot. They are currently looking for an Infrastructure Manager to work alongside the current IT Manager to help support their HQ. The ideal candidate require knowledge of Windows Server 2012, Cisco, Fortigate, Hyper-V, Desktop Support, Firewalls and Networking. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a great company and utilise your Infrastructure skill set as an all rounder IT professional.

Your new role

Ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the network and other IT systems across all sites in Europe, including European HQ office in Aldershot, small remote satellite offices.

Ensure IT infrastructure is stable across Europe. Support the following operations:

• Exchange based e-mail system (+ pending upgrade)
• Maintain, update and build our internal based servers.
• Manage combination of virtual (Hyper-V) and physical servers.
• Maintenance of Firewalls across all sites in Europe, including configuration changes and troubleshooting.
• Ensure Company data is secure and backed-up regularly.
• Windows and other Microsoft applications as well as hardware, VPN and telecoms issues.
• Anticipate future enhancements, or replacement of hardware or software, and produce basic cost predictions for business planning and budgetary reasons for the IT Manager.
• Support in the implementation and maintenance of the Global IT policy and any system changes as requested.
• Monitor and enforce the IT policy within the Company.
• Maintain Company data folders and manage Shared Data Policy across the Company.
• Keep updated records of IT hardware/software status and manage software licensing to comply with the law.
• Advise employees and management on IT issues and how to utilise IT within their roles (Possibly through some training or otherwise bulletins based on trends observed).
• Assist the IT Manager and Company to improve efficiency and effectiveness through exploitation of IT
• Support the procurement of IT and telecoms hardware, software and support services.
• Any other relevant duties deemed necessary by the IT Manager.
• Support the initiation of new satellite offices or home offices as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

Working Knowledge: Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Windows10
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office 2013/2016
• Working knowledge of Windows Server 2012R2/2016
• Good understanding of Hyper-V & Hyper-V Clusters
• Have good hardware skill (mainly Dell Laptops/Servers)
• Good networking knowledge TCPIP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN

• Experience with Helpdesk applications (SpiceWorks)
• Experience with FortiGate Firewalls
• Cisco Wi-Fi
• Redstor Backup Pro
• ASP.net, MVC5, Visual Studio, SQL
• PowerShell Scripting

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work with a global SME across Infrastructure and Support. You will also get the opportunity to with with the EU and possibly travel to their sites to assist with IT projects.

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

Infrastructure Manager - Permanent - Aldershot - £30000-£42000 depending on experience

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen with an electronics manufacturing company based in Aldershot. They are currently looking for an Infrastructure Manager to work alongside the current IT Manager to help support their HQ. The ideal candidate require knowledge of Windows Server 2012, Cisco, Fortigate, Hyper-V, Desktop Support, Firewalls and Networking. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a great company and utilise your Infrastructure skill set as an all rounder IT professional.

Your new role

Ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the network and other IT systems across all sites in Europe, including European HQ office in Aldershot, small remote satellite offices.

Ensure IT infrastructure is stable across Europe. Support the following operations:

• Exchange based e-mail system (+ pending upgrade)
• Maintain, update and build our internal based servers.
• Manage combination of virtual (Hyper-V) and physical servers.
• Maintenance of Firewalls across all sites in Europe, including configuration changes and troubleshooting.
• Ensure Company data is secure and backed-up regularly.
• Windows and other Microsoft applications as well as hardware, VPN and telecoms issues.
• Anticipate future enhancements, or replacement of hardware or software, and produce basic cost predictions for business planning and budgetary reasons for the IT Manager.
• Support in the implementation and maintenance of the Global IT policy and any system changes as requested.
• Monitor and enforce the IT policy within the Company.
• Maintain Company data folders and manage Shared Data Policy across the Company.
• Keep updated records of IT hardware/software status and manage software licensing to comply with the law.
• Advise employees and management on IT issues and how to utilise IT within their roles (Possibly through some training or otherwise bulletins based on trends observed).
• Assist the IT Manager and Company to improve efficiency and effectiveness through exploitation of IT
• Support the procurement of IT and telecoms hardware, software and support services.
• Any other relevant duties deemed necessary by the IT Manager.
• Support the initiation of new satellite offices or home offices as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

Working Knowledge: Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Windows10
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office 2013/2016
• Working knowledge of Windows Server 2012R2/2016
• Good understanding of Hyper-V & Hyper-V Clusters
• Have good hardware skill (mainly Dell Laptops/Servers)
• Good networking knowledge TCPIP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN

• Experience with Helpdesk applications (SpiceWorks)
• Experience with FortiGate Firewalls
• Cisco Wi-Fi
• Redstor Backup Pro
• ASP.net, MVC5, Visual Studio, SQL
• PowerShell Scripting

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work with a global SME across Infrastructure and Support. You will also get the opportunity to with with the EU and possibly travel to their sites to assist with IT projects.

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