Build and Deploy Lead (DevOps)

London

Who we are:

QBE’s European Operations, which accounts for over 27% of QBE Group turnover, is a leading specialist in London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both the Lloyd’s and company market, QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portion of their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.

The Opportunity:

Manage a team of DevOps engineers that support the software release operations for new roll-outs and updates to existing technology by promoting software through controlled environments, testing and production, identifying and troubleshooting issues and escalating to senior leadership as required to foster timely delivery of solutions for business needs.

Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, define and contribute to QBE's DevOps initiative across a global landscape.
• Develop a clear vision, plan and structure for Build and Deploy team including roles & responsibilities and operating model
• Contribute to wider IT strategy through providing relevant information which supports decision and action.
• Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage and develop team profile
• Participate and lead, where appropriate in all internal meetings, as required, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice

You will need to be able to display you have the following qualifications and experience:

• Advanced skills in DevOps Tools sets such as TFS, Bitbucket, SVN, Jenkins, Artifactory, UrbanCode Deploy, Docker, Kubernetes
• Skills in associated programming languages such as .Net, Java, SQL etc
• Cloud integration and management (Azure or AWS)
• Skills in one or more major operating system platforms such as NT, Unix, Linux etc
• Excellent people management and leadership skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Able to proactively manage customer expectations

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job. Search for QBE on Vercida to learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion programmes and policies. We’re 'Happy to talk Flexible Working’.

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Build and Deploy Lead (DevOps)

London

Who we are:

QBE’s European Operations, which accounts for over 27% of QBE Group turnover, is a leading specialist in London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both the Lloyd’s and company market, QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portion of their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.

The Opportunity:

Manage a team of DevOps engineers that support the software release operations for new roll-outs and updates to existing technology by promoting software through controlled environments, testing and production, identifying and troubleshooting issues and escalating to senior leadership as required to foster timely delivery of solutions for business needs.

Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, define and contribute to QBE's DevOps initiative across a global landscape.
• Develop a clear vision, plan and structure for Build and Deploy team including roles & responsibilities and operating model
• Contribute to wider IT strategy through providing relevant information which supports decision and action.
• Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage and develop team profile
• Participate and lead, where appropriate in all internal meetings, as required, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice

You will need to be able to display you have the following qualifications and experience:

• Advanced skills in DevOps Tools sets such as TFS, Bitbucket, SVN, Jenkins, Artifactory, UrbanCode Deploy, Docker, Kubernetes
• Skills in associated programming languages such as .Net, Java, SQL etc
• Cloud integration and management (Azure or AWS)
• Skills in one or more major operating system platforms such as NT, Unix, Linux etc
• Excellent people management and leadership skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Able to proactively manage customer expectations

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job. Search for QBE on Vercida to learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion programmes and policies. We’re 'Happy to talk Flexible Working’.

Please click the 'Apply’ button to be taken to the job on our system

DevOps Engineer (Cloud Trading Tech)

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a team building a cloud based trading data analytics platform and investing heavily to ensure the reliability, security and scalability of the environment.

Uptime and reliability is vital to the platform which runs alongside high-frequency trading systems to analyse real-time trading data. The platform runs on Linux, AWS and is heavily containerised (Kubernetes on bare metal deployed via Puppet) and the team very much work with an 'infrastructure as code' mindset.

The DevOps team is not seen as a development support function, but as absolutely critical to the success of the company as a whole. Engineering and Ops teams work very closely together to ensure the use of both the right tooling but also the right process and methodology.

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with;

• Broad Ops and Infrastructure knowledge; preferably with very strong Linux knowledge, Puppet and Jenkins
• Experience of cloud environments; preferably AWS but open
• Exposure to wider tooling such as Kubernetes or Docker, deployment or automation tooling and any development languages (the team use Java)

DevOps Engineer (Cloud Trading Tech)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 with some flexibility and Benefits

Location: City, London

DevOps Engineer (Cloud Trading Tech)

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a team building a cloud based trading data analytics platform and investing heavily to ensure the reliability, security and scalability of the environment.

Uptime and reliability is vital to the platform which runs alongside high-frequency trading systems to analyse real-time trading data. The platform runs on Linux, AWS and is heavily containerised (Kubernetes on bare metal deployed via Puppet) and the team very much work with an 'infrastructure as code' mindset.

The DevOps team is not seen as a development support function, but as absolutely critical to the success of the company as a whole. Engineering and Ops teams work very closely together to ensure the use of both the right tooling but also the right process and methodology.

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with;

• Broad Ops and Infrastructure knowledge; preferably with very strong Linux knowledge, Puppet and Jenkins
• Experience of cloud environments; preferably AWS but open
• Exposure to wider tooling such as Kubernetes or Docker, deployment or automation tooling and any development languages (the team use Java)

DevOps Engineer (Cloud Trading Tech)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 with some flexibility and Benefits

Location: City, London

*** Front End Developer - Contract -Manchester***

Front End Developer

3 month rolling contract

Manchester

£350-£450pwd Outside IR35

We are looking for the following resource for a Frontend Developer to start a 3 month rolling contract for a large automotive client based in Manchester.

We are looking for developers to work on the completion of an Application Development project. Developers will support the client with the development of internal applications.

The team have the following key skills across the front end and back end but the Front End Developer will only require the skill set for the Front End;

* Spring experience

* Strong focus on OOP & TDD

* MySQL

* Camunda

* React and Redux

* Experience of JavaScript Web Development

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The project scope will include:

* Development of major internal application to manage the clients components

* Development from MVP through to fully capable system for 5000 users (an internal app)

* Continuous development based in Manchester Digital Development centre, liaison with Agile deployment SCRUM teams

The teams Software stack across front to back end: Java, Spring, React/Redux, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana, APM

TO APPLY - PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL WITH AN UP TO DATE CV

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

*** Front End Developer - Contract -Manchester***

Front End Developer

3 month rolling contract

Manchester

£350-£450pwd Outside IR35

We are looking for the following resource for a Frontend Developer to start a 3 month rolling contract for a large automotive client based in Manchester.

We are looking for developers to work on the completion of an Application Development project. Developers will support the client with the development of internal applications.

The team have the following key skills across the front end and back end but the Front End Developer will only require the skill set for the Front End;

* Spring experience

* Strong focus on OOP & TDD

* MySQL

* Camunda

* React and Redux

* Experience of JavaScript Web Development

-

The project scope will include:

* Development of major internal application to manage the clients components

* Development from MVP through to fully capable system for 5000 users (an internal app)

* Continuous development based in Manchester Digital Development centre, liaison with Agile deployment SCRUM teams

The teams Software stack across front to back end: Java, Spring, React/Redux, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana, APM

TO APPLY - PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL WITH AN UP TO DATE CV

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

DevOps Engineer (GCP environment)

We are seeking a senior level DevOps Engineer to join a superb group of Software Engineers building complex cloud based low latency trading platforms for global hedge funds and asset managers and working in a very modern GCP, Kubernetes, Rust and Kotlin environment, taking ownership of DevOps process and tooling as the team grows.

As the DevOps Engineer you will be the first Ops specialist within a group of highly skilled Software Engineers, currently picking up on DevOps and Site Reliability tasks. You will be responsible for improving container tooling, currently Kubernetes based, scaling the cloud enviornment to deal with low latency challenges and providing an AWS backup to the current GCP environment.

You will have the chance to work with a genuinely elite team solving challenging, but interesting, problems associated with trading technologies.

Skills required for the DevOps Engineer:

• Strong scripting/coding ability, preferably Java based but very open if another language
• Excellent knowledge of complex cloud environments, either GCP or AWS
• Broad knowledge of container (Kubernetes or Docker), automation or infrastructure as code tooling
• A good academic would be beneficial but by no means essential

DevOps Engineer (GCP environment)

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 plus bonus and very strong benefits

Location: Central London

DevOps Engineer (GCP environment)

We are seeking a senior level DevOps Engineer to join a superb group of Software Engineers building complex cloud based low latency trading platforms for global hedge funds and asset managers and working in a very modern GCP, Kubernetes, Rust and Kotlin environment, taking ownership of DevOps process and tooling as the team grows.

As the DevOps Engineer you will be the first Ops specialist within a group of highly skilled Software Engineers, currently picking up on DevOps and Site Reliability tasks. You will be responsible for improving container tooling, currently Kubernetes based, scaling the cloud enviornment to deal with low latency challenges and providing an AWS backup to the current GCP environment.

You will have the chance to work with a genuinely elite team solving challenging, but interesting, problems associated with trading technologies.

Skills required for the DevOps Engineer:

• Strong scripting/coding ability, preferably Java based but very open if another language
• Excellent knowledge of complex cloud environments, either GCP or AWS
• Broad knowledge of container (Kubernetes or Docker), automation or infrastructure as code tooling
• A good academic would be beneficial but by no means essential

DevOps Engineer (GCP environment)

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 plus bonus and very strong benefits

Location: Central London

Senior Java Developer - Financial Consulting

Senior Java Developer - Financial Consulting. A global financial consulting company (350 employees) are expanding their software engineering teams as they onboard new clients in the asset and automotive finance sector. They are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Java developer to work on a variety of greenfield and legacy projects with some of the biggest names in the financial services industry internationally.

They are looking for a Senior Java Developer (Financial Consulting) with:

• Senior Java Development experience
• A passion to work in modern development environments e.g. BDD/TDD, Agile, CI/CD
• A keen spark to learn and work with new technologies e.g. AWS, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes.

You, as the Senior Java Developer, will have access to fantastic self-development opportunities and training resources. Alongside 25 days of annual leave, they allow up to 5 days a year for you to go to conferences/training days (including international ones!) and also 3 days a year volunteering for causes of importance to you.

Other benefits include:

• Company car scheme
• Option to work 1 day a week from home
• Private health insurance and more!

Apply now for immediate consideration on this excellent Senior Java Developer - Financial Consulting opportunity!

Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Senior Java Developer - Financial Consulting

Senior Java Developer - Financial Consulting. A global financial consulting company (350 employees) are expanding their software engineering teams as they onboard new clients in the asset and automotive finance sector. They are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Java developer to work on a variety of greenfield and legacy projects with some of the biggest names in the financial services industry internationally.

They are looking for a Senior Java Developer (Financial Consulting) with:

• Senior Java Development experience
• A passion to work in modern development environments e.g. BDD/TDD, Agile, CI/CD
• A keen spark to learn and work with new technologies e.g. AWS, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes.

You, as the Senior Java Developer, will have access to fantastic self-development opportunities and training resources. Alongside 25 days of annual leave, they allow up to 5 days a year for you to go to conferences/training days (including international ones!) and also 3 days a year volunteering for causes of importance to you.

Other benefits include:

• Company car scheme
• Option to work 1 day a week from home
• Private health insurance and more!

Apply now for immediate consideration on this excellent Senior Java Developer - Financial Consulting opportunity!

Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.