Linux System Administrator - Scripting - Award Winning Co.

Here is an opportunity to join an award-winning technology start up In Central London. They are well funded and now hugely revenue generating. They are a leader in their field that have truly revolutionised their industry. Our client has been so successful in their market their product is being utilised by 50 million customers globally and have clients both at government and global crop sector level. Our client receives 1.5 trillion monthly data requests from their customers!

Their infrastructure spans six continents and consists of more than 700 servers as well as third party edge infrastructure. Most of these servers are bare metal, which act as endpoints for speed tests and other measurement traffic. These have very high bandwidth - sometimes 100Gbit/s! Their broader infrastructure uses a mixture of bare metal and cloud-hosted services.

They use MySQL for their smaller databases, and Presto (built on top of Hadoop) for their data warehouse that powers their analytics platform. Their web applications all run on Apache or Nginx, and are written in PHP, with Java and Go in the mix too.

Our Client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Systems Administrator to join their growing Infrastructure team. The team is responsible for building and supporting the sizeable infrastructure that is the foundation of their services

Apply if you have a strong background in Linux as it is essential for this role.

Requirements:

• Linux server administration background (preferably CentOS / Red hat)
• Shell scripting knowledge
• Experience with administering MySQL servers
• Knowledge of Puppet or a similar automation tool is highly beneficial
• A willingness to be part of on-call rota one week in three

Desirable:

• GitHub experience is beneficial
• Configuring Apache and Nginx experience
• Server monitoring tools experience, such as Nagios
• A good understanding of DNS.
• Open Stack software

Benefits:

• Paid on-call - very stress free on call
• A stimulating working environment in central London
• Opportunity for growth
• Private health care
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday leave per year plus bank holidays
• Training and book budget
• New office
• Choice of hardware
• 12 Work from home days per year
• Season ticket loan

You will gain exposure to:

• Jenkins
• Docker
• Hadoop
• Presto
• Java
• Go
• PHP

Part of this role involves participating in their on-call rota, which you would typically be on once every three weeks. There is extra pay for any days you are on-call, even if you aren't called out.

Linux System Administrator - Scripting - Award Winning Co.

Linux System Administrator - Scripting - Award Winning Co.

Here is an opportunity to join an award-winning technology start up In Central London. They are well funded and now hugely revenue generating. They are a leader in their field that have truly revolutionised their industry. Our client has been so successful in their market their product is being utilised by 50 million customers globally and have clients both at government and global crop sector level. Our client receives 1.5 trillion monthly data requests from their customers!

Their infrastructure spans six continents and consists of more than 700 servers as well as third party edge infrastructure. Most of these servers are bare metal, which act as endpoints for speed tests and other measurement traffic. These have very high bandwidth - sometimes 100Gbit/s! Their broader infrastructure uses a mixture of bare metal and cloud-hosted services.

They use MySQL for their smaller databases, and Presto (built on top of Hadoop) for their data warehouse that powers their analytics platform. Their web applications all run on Apache or Nginx, and are written in PHP, with Java and Go in the mix too.

Our Client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Systems Administrator to join their growing Infrastructure team. The team is responsible for building and supporting the sizeable infrastructure that is the foundation of their services

Apply if you have a strong background in Linux as it is essential for this role.

Requirements:

• Linux server administration background (preferably CentOS / Red hat)
• Shell scripting knowledge
• Experience with administering MySQL servers
• Knowledge of Puppet or a similar automation tool is highly beneficial
• A willingness to be part of on-call rota one week in three

Desirable:

• GitHub experience is beneficial
• Configuring Apache and Nginx experience
• Server monitoring tools experience, such as Nagios
• A good understanding of DNS.
• Open Stack software

Benefits:

• Paid on-call - very stress free on call
• A stimulating working environment in central London
• Opportunity for growth
• Private health care
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday leave per year plus bank holidays
• Training and book budget
• New office
• Choice of hardware
• 12 Work from home days per year
• Season ticket loan

You will gain exposure to:

• Jenkins
• Docker
• Hadoop
• Presto
• Java
• Go
• PHP

Part of this role involves participating in their on-call rota, which you would typically be on once every three weeks. There is extra pay for any days you are on-call, even if you aren't called out.

Linux System Administrator - Scripting - Award Winning Co.

SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

A world-renowned arts institution based in South Kensington is looking for a Database Administrator. You will be joining an IT department of circa 25 employees looking after 1300 users.

One of your main responsibilities will be troubleshooting and development of workflows and plug-ins for their Microsoft dynamics platform. Your role will also involve application development, including supporting bespoke apps, building reporting portals and developing scripts.

This world-renowned Institute attracts more than 4 million people every year. They use a variety of applications and handle a lot of customer data so there is a lot of stimulating duties for you here.

Essential skills

• SQL Server 2008/2012/2014 database administration.
• T-SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers in an enterprise-level environment.
• PowerShell Scripting - strong in areas of Development and troubleshooting.
• SSIS and SSRS administration. (Any Ideal!)
• ITIL - Solid understanding of service management processes.
• Network principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• MySQL - database administration.
• Active Directory management.

Desired skills

• Windows server 2008/R2/2012/2016 and active directory skills.
• Microsoft SQL certifications: MCSA: SQL server 2012/2014, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and maintenance or MCITP: Database Administrator.
• Clustering/High Availability
• Virtualisation (VMware, HYPER-V)

Responsibilities

• Implementing and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
• Maintenance, administration, performance and availability of database infrastructure.
• Monitor, Optimise and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems as required.
• Work closely with the service desk to provide second- and third-line operational support for all SQL-related issues and to ensure timely and efficient resolution of SQL infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Ensure capacity, availability, security and service support requirements are considered in all IT infrastructure changes.
• Contribute to technical aspects of key change documentation such as business requirements, change impact assessments, change implementation plans, change tickets, change roll out plans etc.

As well as working for a great team, with some fantastic career development potential you will receive the following benefits:

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
• 10% Co. Pension.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Heavily subsidised Staff Canteen.
• 36 Working Hour Week with a degree of flex.
• Childcare Scheme

This is an amazing environment to work in and they are looking for someone to start ASAP!

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SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

A world-renowned arts institution based in South Kensington is looking for a Database Administrator. You will be joining an IT department of circa 25 employees looking after 1300 users.

One of your main responsibilities will be troubleshooting and development of workflows and plug-ins for their Microsoft dynamics platform. Your role will also involve application development, including supporting bespoke apps, building reporting portals and developing scripts.

This world-renowned Institute attracts more than 4 million people every year. They use a variety of applications and handle a lot of customer data so there is a lot of stimulating duties for you here.

Essential skills

• SQL Server 2008/2012/2014 database administration.
• T-SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers in an enterprise-level environment.
• PowerShell Scripting - strong in areas of Development and troubleshooting.
• SSIS and SSRS administration. (Any Ideal!)
• ITIL - Solid understanding of service management processes.
• Network principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• MySQL - database administration.
• Active Directory management.

Desired skills

• Windows server 2008/R2/2012/2016 and active directory skills.
• Microsoft SQL certifications: MCSA: SQL server 2012/2014, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and maintenance or MCITP: Database Administrator.
• Clustering/High Availability
• Virtualisation (VMware, HYPER-V)

Responsibilities

• Implementing and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
• Maintenance, administration, performance and availability of database infrastructure.
• Monitor, Optimise and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems as required.
• Work closely with the service desk to provide second- and third-line operational support for all SQL-related issues and to ensure timely and efficient resolution of SQL infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Ensure capacity, availability, security and service support requirements are considered in all IT infrastructure changes.
• Contribute to technical aspects of key change documentation such as business requirements, change impact assessments, change implementation plans, change tickets, change roll out plans etc.

As well as working for a great team, with some fantastic career development potential you will receive the following benefits:

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
• 10% Co. Pension.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Heavily subsidised Staff Canteen.
• 36 Working Hour Week with a degree of flex.
• Childcare Scheme

This is an amazing environment to work in and they are looking for someone to start ASAP!

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SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

This role is INSIDE IR35

Key roles and responsibilities: 

The successful candidates will join a team focused on data discovery and be responsible for supporting the strategy and execution of the for data prediction. Principal to this will be acquiring and understanding the data, and using appropriate technologies and methods to analyze the data through traditional statistics and Machine Learning techniques. They will help forge the framework for integrating machine learning for data discovery; this includes integrating algorithms and productionizing the use of them to run across a parallel processed environment. 

 Duties 

• Collaborate in the production and development of data discovery solutions and integration of new models 
• Design and build predictive models that substantially increase the value that we provide to our customers and the efficiency of our operations by building automation of the data landscape.
• Working with Product Managers, software developers and subject matter experts, and also bring your own expertise to the team, helping to move from abstract concepts, through design and build, to scalable algorithms that will deliver the discovery goals. 
• Contribute to specifying the underlying infrastructure we are building to support data discovery and enable models to be easily productionised and run at scale. 
• Produce data visualizations that effectively communicate information related to where data discovery is needed for business case objectives. 

Experience Required 

• Use of Machine Learning methods to analyze large and complex datasets 
• Experience of pattern recognition and function approximation, uncovering relationship between variables 
• Deep Learning using multi-layer neural networks, as well as reinforcement learning approaches 
• Theoretical and practical experience of using supervised Machine Learning: regressions, classifications; Unsupervised Machine Learning: clustering, factor analyses as well as methods of Deep and Reinforcement Learning. 
• Experience on a variety of database technologies like Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, Cassandra, Mongodb 
• Experience of data analysis and data processing using Java, Python, R, PL/SQL, TSQL, KSQL, CQL, Airflow, Bash, Jupyter Notebooks 

Skills 

• Solid Mathematical and Algorithms Knowledge 
• Well-Versed with Probability and Statistics 
• Efficiency in Distributed Computing, Good Command of Unix Tools 
• Knowledge of Advanced Signal Processing Techniques

You MUST HAVE the right to work in the UK for this role as they DO NOT sponsor. You will also be working for the client onsite with one of their clients, a large multi national Bank.

This role is INSIDE IR35

Key roles and responsibilities: 

The successful candidates will join a team focused on data discovery and be responsible for supporting the strategy and execution of the for data prediction. Principal to this will be acquiring and understanding the data, and using appropriate technologies and methods to analyze the data through traditional statistics and Machine Learning techniques. They will help forge the framework for integrating machine learning for data discovery; this includes integrating algorithms and productionizing the use of them to run across a parallel processed environment. 

 Duties 

• Collaborate in the production and development of data discovery solutions and integration of new models 
• Design and build predictive models that substantially increase the value that we provide to our customers and the efficiency of our operations by building automation of the data landscape.
• Working with Product Managers, software developers and subject matter experts, and also bring your own expertise to the team, helping to move from abstract concepts, through design and build, to scalable algorithms that will deliver the discovery goals. 
• Contribute to specifying the underlying infrastructure we are building to support data discovery and enable models to be easily productionised and run at scale. 
• Produce data visualizations that effectively communicate information related to where data discovery is needed for business case objectives. 

Experience Required 

• Use of Machine Learning methods to analyze large and complex datasets 
• Experience of pattern recognition and function approximation, uncovering relationship between variables 
• Deep Learning using multi-layer neural networks, as well as reinforcement learning approaches 
• Theoretical and practical experience of using supervised Machine Learning: regressions, classifications; Unsupervised Machine Learning: clustering, factor analyses as well as methods of Deep and Reinforcement Learning. 
• Experience on a variety of database technologies like Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, Cassandra, Mongodb 
• Experience of data analysis and data processing using Java, Python, R, PL/SQL, TSQL, KSQL, CQL, Airflow, Bash, Jupyter Notebooks 

Skills 

• Solid Mathematical and Algorithms Knowledge 
• Well-Versed with Probability and Statistics 
• Efficiency in Distributed Computing, Good Command of Unix Tools 
• Knowledge of Advanced Signal Processing Techniques

You MUST HAVE the right to work in the UK for this role as they DO NOT sponsor. You will also be working for the client onsite with one of their clients, a large multi national Bank.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Graduate Embedded Systems Engineer to join a small, but growing team based just north of Cambridge.  If you have a passion for technology, you’ll fit in well with this team of geeks.  You’ll be able to advance your career quickly with the mentorship of an experienced team around you and given the chance to work across a range of technologies including embedded hardware and software, radio, communication stacks and physical layers and the entire product life cycle from concept through production and into deployment.
  
The company specialise in cellular and bespoke communication markets through in-house development of software defined radio hardware, physical layers and protocol stack software. They provide innovative solutions for some really exciting markets.  Their products include LTE, UMTS and GSM small cells using their own SDR platform. They also undertake contract design and development projects based on their extensive SDR knowledge and IP.
  
We’re looking for someone who has recently attained, or expect to attain, a good degree in Electronic Engineering, Computing, or similar, and have a keen interest in mobile communications and radio systems.  We will also consider candidates who have a couple of years’ industry experience.
  
You can expect to quickly gain responsibility for activities in a range of technologies, in an environment where you are mentored by experienced engineers.  The team are proud of their flexible culture and supportive environment and offer a competitive salary along with very generous benefits and perks.
  
Day to day activities might include:

System design, including gaining an appreciation of cellular and other specifications
Embedded system design, typically C/C++ on an embedded Linux platform
Protocol stack development, again in C/C++
Physical layer algorithm development, often in Verilog on an FPGA
RF board level design and test
Design and development of a range of tools for use in-house and by customer
Development and execution of product test Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Excellent qualification in Electronic Engineering or a comparable discipline from an excellent university
Good A Levels; typically Mathematics and Physics included
Proficient in C/C++
Comfortable communicating and collaborating within a small team Knowledge of at least some of the following areas is likely to beneficial:

Digital communication systems.
Mobile telephony systems, such as 5GNR, LTE, UMTS and GSM.
Digital Signal Processing.
Operating system kernel and device drivers.
Linux system administration.
Open Source project interaction or contribution.
RTL development, ideally using Verilog Start: Immediate 
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £30,000
Benefits: Annual bonus (typically 10%), 26 Days' holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Free Parking, Health cover, Annual Salary Reviews

If you are interested in this position, feel you have the relevant experience and skills and would like to apply, please call our team on (phone number removed) or apply online.

Whilst we’d love to get back to every applicant, it is not always possible, so if you haven’t heard from us within 3-5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Aspire Cambridge is acting as an Employment Agency in regards to this Permanent opportunity.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Graduate Embedded Systems Engineer to join a small, but growing team based just north of Cambridge.  If you have a passion for technology, you’ll fit in well with this team of geeks.  You’ll be able to advance your career quickly with the mentorship of an experienced team around you and given the chance to work across a range of technologies including embedded hardware and software, radio, communication stacks and physical layers and the entire product life cycle from concept through production and into deployment.
  
The company specialise in cellular and bespoke communication markets through in-house development of software defined radio hardware, physical layers and protocol stack software. They provide innovative solutions for some really exciting markets.  Their products include LTE, UMTS and GSM small cells using their own SDR platform. They also undertake contract design and development projects based on their extensive SDR knowledge and IP.
  
We’re looking for someone who has recently attained, or expect to attain, a good degree in Electronic Engineering, Computing, or similar, and have a keen interest in mobile communications and radio systems.  We will also consider candidates who have a couple of years’ industry experience.
  
You can expect to quickly gain responsibility for activities in a range of technologies, in an environment where you are mentored by experienced engineers.  The team are proud of their flexible culture and supportive environment and offer a competitive salary along with very generous benefits and perks.
  
Day to day activities might include:

System design, including gaining an appreciation of cellular and other specifications
Embedded system design, typically C/C++ on an embedded Linux platform
Protocol stack development, again in C/C++
Physical layer algorithm development, often in Verilog on an FPGA
RF board level design and test
Design and development of a range of tools for use in-house and by customer
Development and execution of product test Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Excellent qualification in Electronic Engineering or a comparable discipline from an excellent university
Good A Levels; typically Mathematics and Physics included
Proficient in C/C++
Comfortable communicating and collaborating within a small team Knowledge of at least some of the following areas is likely to beneficial:

Digital communication systems.
Mobile telephony systems, such as 5GNR, LTE, UMTS and GSM.
Digital Signal Processing.
Operating system kernel and device drivers.
Linux system administration.
Open Source project interaction or contribution.
RTL development, ideally using Verilog Start: Immediate 
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £30,000
Benefits: Annual bonus (typically 10%), 26 Days' holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Free Parking, Health cover, Annual Salary Reviews

If you are interested in this position, feel you have the relevant experience and skills and would like to apply, please call our team on (phone number removed) or apply online.

Whilst we’d love to get back to every applicant, it is not always possible, so if you haven’t heard from us within 3-5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Aspire Cambridge is acting as an Employment Agency in regards to this Permanent opportunity.

DevOps/API Engineer - AWS - Python - Jenkins CI/CD - Start Up company!

Our Client is looking for a DevOps/API engineer to join one other DevOps engineer and a small but experienced team of 10 developers, to support, develop and maintain their cloud infrastructure and data pipeline as they transition to full commercialisation of their web-application. The web application allows intelligent interactive analysis of data. This is a great time to join the company for someone looking to grow as their company grows.

There company is in the process of building a team who will be able to automate as much of a credit analyst's methods and techniques. The company will be producing web hosting spreadsheets created from Artificial Intelligence and machine learning with a read easy front end and spectacular User Interface.

Do you want to join an amazing start-up company only 2 years old in a 10 trillion-dollar Market? If you have the 3 required skills, please apply asap.

Required Skills:

• AWS - Lambda experience
• Python - scripting for supporting the API.
• Jenkins - CI/CD experience is essential for improving the flow of delivery

Apply if you have:

• Previously worked in B2B enterprise software and managed integrated data pipelines for data-centric businesses.
• Experience designing and developing cloud-based commercial infrastructure along with a modern understanding of best practices for network architecture and security
• Keen to work in a start-up environment with fast growth potential that prioritises innovation

Our client's tech stack is:

• Java
• Bash
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
• Terraform - IaC
• Docker
• AWS - Lambda
• Solid understanding of database design and development

Projects you will be working on:

• GraphQL/AppSync
• AWS services with a focus on configuration, scalability and efficiency, including lambda.
• Pipeline optimisation's.

Benefits:

• Potential share options
• Competitive Salary
• Start-up environment

Super start-up company! Great culture and atmosphere in a ground-breaking industry. Apply ASAP for success.

DevOps/API Engineer - AWS - Python - Jenkins CI/CD - Start Up company!

DevOps/API Engineer - AWS - Python - Jenkins CI/CD - Start Up company!

Our Client is looking for a DevOps/API engineer to join one other DevOps engineer and a small but experienced team of 10 developers, to support, develop and maintain their cloud infrastructure and data pipeline as they transition to full commercialisation of their web-application. The web application allows intelligent interactive analysis of data. This is a great time to join the company for someone looking to grow as their company grows.

There company is in the process of building a team who will be able to automate as much of a credit analyst's methods and techniques. The company will be producing web hosting spreadsheets created from Artificial Intelligence and machine learning with a read easy front end and spectacular User Interface.

Do you want to join an amazing start-up company only 2 years old in a 10 trillion-dollar Market? If you have the 3 required skills, please apply asap.

Required Skills:

• AWS - Lambda experience
• Python - scripting for supporting the API.
• Jenkins - CI/CD experience is essential for improving the flow of delivery

Apply if you have:

• Previously worked in B2B enterprise software and managed integrated data pipelines for data-centric businesses.
• Experience designing and developing cloud-based commercial infrastructure along with a modern understanding of best practices for network architecture and security
• Keen to work in a start-up environment with fast growth potential that prioritises innovation

Our client's tech stack is:

• Java
• Bash
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
• Terraform - IaC
• Docker
• AWS - Lambda
• Solid understanding of database design and development

Projects you will be working on:

• GraphQL/AppSync
• AWS services with a focus on configuration, scalability and efficiency, including lambda.
• Pipeline optimisation's.

Benefits:

• Potential share options
• Competitive Salary
• Start-up environment

Super start-up company! Great culture and atmosphere in a ground-breaking industry. Apply ASAP for success.

DevOps/API Engineer - AWS - Python - Jenkins CI/CD - Start Up company!