Application Support Engineer: Our client is an industry leading organisation with a global client base seeking an Application Support Engineer. The focus is on products and services within the environmental and sustainability sector. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Application Support Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team to provide second and third line technical support to clients. This software is run as SaaS offerings hosted on cloud environments. This is a customer focused role requiring a strong technical background, customer-facing communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues and working closely with the development team to investigating and resolving technical issues to enhance product reliability and performance. Principal Accountabilities for the Application Support Engineer Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support for the SaaS solution troubleshooting software issues. Investigate and resolve technical issues through analysis of product logs, configuration files providing timely resolution and guidance. Ability to prioritise requests and tickets and follow through to completion Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's cloud service products Create clear, easy to follow knowledgebase articles for internal use and customers Provide appropriate feedback to business regarding service and issues Deliver customer service to customers, driving customer satisfaction and delivering to SLAs Education/Experience Degree in Engineering or equivalent Customer-facing skill set managing internal & external stakeholders Experience of using SaaS solutions in cloud environments eg, AWS/Azure or equivalent Software development skills eg C/C++, Java, Python Help desk ticketing systems ie, Jira Technical capability with analytical and problem solving skills Desirable skills and experience: Experience of IT infrastructure monitoring tools eg, Nagios, AWS CloudWatch Knowledge/experience using Linux or equivalent command line interfaces REST API configuration Database experience eg, SQL Networking and server infrastructure knowledge Technical background in telemetry or equivalent ie, Telco, IT Networks
18/09/2024
Full time
Application Support Engineer: Our client is an industry leading organisation with a global client base seeking an Application Support Engineer. The focus is on products and services within the environmental and sustainability sector. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Application Support Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team to provide second and third line technical support to clients. This software is run as SaaS offerings hosted on cloud environments. This is a customer focused role requiring a strong technical background, customer-facing communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues and working closely with the development team to investigating and resolving technical issues to enhance product reliability and performance. Principal Accountabilities for the Application Support Engineer Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support for the SaaS solution troubleshooting software issues. Investigate and resolve technical issues through analysis of product logs, configuration files providing timely resolution and guidance. Ability to prioritise requests and tickets and follow through to completion Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's cloud service products Create clear, easy to follow knowledgebase articles for internal use and customers Provide appropriate feedback to business regarding service and issues Deliver customer service to customers, driving customer satisfaction and delivering to SLAs Education/Experience Degree in Engineering or equivalent Customer-facing skill set managing internal & external stakeholders Experience of using SaaS solutions in cloud environments eg, AWS/Azure or equivalent Software development skills eg C/C++, Java, Python Help desk ticketing systems ie, Jira Technical capability with analytical and problem solving skills Desirable skills and experience: Experience of IT infrastructure monitoring tools eg, Nagios, AWS CloudWatch Knowledge/experience using Linux or equivalent command line interfaces REST API configuration Database experience eg, SQL Networking and server infrastructure knowledge Technical background in telemetry or equivalent ie, Telco, IT Networks
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Responsibilities: Working closely with technical leads, technical managers, project managers, and engineering teams across Infrastructure and Engineering teams you will be a motivator in providing automated project solutions, supporting daily ticket systems for common technical issues, and being core resources for high visibility projects which supply to making our services secure, resilient, and apply the newest technologies. Required Skills and Experience: Strong set of RedHat skills, preferably RH Certification Understanding about operations in any public cloud platforms (eg AWS, GCP or Azure) Understanding of software development methodologies (eg, Agile, Automation, Jira, and Confluence experience) Technical Skills Solid grasp on Linux OS fundamentals, solve problems and performance tuning Good understanding of HPC infrastructure and applications Exposure to HPC workload management tools like IBM Spectrum LSF Strong Scripting skills (Bash, Shell, Python, Perl, etc.) Experience with cloud technologies in AWS and/or Google Cloud Good understanding and experience in infrastructure and application monitoring and alerting tools Good understanding about remote display and interactive technologies like ETX Solid skills with Vulnerability Management and security patching of constantly evolving environment Skills and attitude on automating common repetitive tasks Relevant experience in a distributed team Working in a sophisticated, multi-geography, engineering services environment Providing technical support to engineering user community
18/09/2024
Contractor
Responsibilities: Working closely with technical leads, technical managers, project managers, and engineering teams across Infrastructure and Engineering teams you will be a motivator in providing automated project solutions, supporting daily ticket systems for common technical issues, and being core resources for high visibility projects which supply to making our services secure, resilient, and apply the newest technologies. Required Skills and Experience: Strong set of RedHat skills, preferably RH Certification Understanding about operations in any public cloud platforms (eg AWS, GCP or Azure) Understanding of software development methodologies (eg, Agile, Automation, Jira, and Confluence experience) Technical Skills Solid grasp on Linux OS fundamentals, solve problems and performance tuning Good understanding of HPC infrastructure and applications Exposure to HPC workload management tools like IBM Spectrum LSF Strong Scripting skills (Bash, Shell, Python, Perl, etc.) Experience with cloud technologies in AWS and/or Google Cloud Good understanding and experience in infrastructure and application monitoring and alerting tools Good understanding about remote display and interactive technologies like ETX Solid skills with Vulnerability Management and security patching of constantly evolving environment Skills and attitude on automating common repetitive tasks Relevant experience in a distributed team Working in a sophisticated, multi-geography, engineering services environment Providing technical support to engineering user community
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
16/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
16/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of high-quality code using modern agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI/CD, pair programming, continuous monitoring etc. Work closely with QA and Product teams. Act as an expert in a number of knowledge areas and encourage the development and sharing of knowledge within the organisation. Identify process improvement opportunities and act on them accordingly. Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies. Collaborate with the Head of Engineering on recruitment and on-boarding of team members. Identification of capability gaps and ensuring continual development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational strategies (and encourage team members to). Deal effectively with low-performing team members. Communicate up to Exec level, clearly, concisely and with authority and confidence. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders using clear, non-technical language. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within your team and across engineering. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR THIS JOB Leadership and team building skills, with the ability to delegate responsibilities to team members. Practical experience in system design, development, testing and operational stability. Deep understanding of software design, code quality and ability to propose architectural options and evaluate trade-offs. Ability to work closely within an agile team using User Stories and acceptance criteria to understand functional and non-functional requirements Deep knowledge and experience in Python and its ecosystem, patterns and pitfalls. Extensive experience of working in an agile environment (we use Scrum). Experience with extreme programming practices such as incremental development, continuous integration, test driven development and pair programming. Familiarity with modern Front End technologies and JS frameworks, such as React. Experience writing and consuming RESTful APIs in Python. Experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, API gateways, S3). Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines. Good communication, negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent opportunity to positively impact patient safety whilst working on complex, challenging and career defining projects. Basic salary £76,000 + excellent benefits Hybrid role - between 4 - 8 days per month in the London office, the rest remote
16/09/2024
Full time
Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of high-quality code using modern agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI/CD, pair programming, continuous monitoring etc. Work closely with QA and Product teams. Act as an expert in a number of knowledge areas and encourage the development and sharing of knowledge within the organisation. Identify process improvement opportunities and act on them accordingly. Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies. Collaborate with the Head of Engineering on recruitment and on-boarding of team members. Identification of capability gaps and ensuring continual development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational strategies (and encourage team members to). Deal effectively with low-performing team members. Communicate up to Exec level, clearly, concisely and with authority and confidence. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders using clear, non-technical language. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within your team and across engineering. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR THIS JOB Leadership and team building skills, with the ability to delegate responsibilities to team members. Practical experience in system design, development, testing and operational stability. Deep understanding of software design, code quality and ability to propose architectural options and evaluate trade-offs. Ability to work closely within an agile team using User Stories and acceptance criteria to understand functional and non-functional requirements Deep knowledge and experience in Python and its ecosystem, patterns and pitfalls. Extensive experience of working in an agile environment (we use Scrum). Experience with extreme programming practices such as incremental development, continuous integration, test driven development and pair programming. Familiarity with modern Front End technologies and JS frameworks, such as React. Experience writing and consuming RESTful APIs in Python. Experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, API gateways, S3). Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines. Good communication, negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent opportunity to positively impact patient safety whilst working on complex, challenging and career defining projects. Basic salary £76,000 + excellent benefits Hybrid role - between 4 - 8 days per month in the London office, the rest remote
Lead Python/AWS Software Engineer - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Python/AWS Software Engineer. JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of high-quality code using modern agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI/CD, pair programming, continuous monitoring etc. Work closely with QA and Product teams. Act as an expert in a number of knowledge areas and encourage the development and sharing of knowledge within the organisation. Identify process improvement opportunities and act on them accordingly. Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies. Collaborate with the Head of Engineering on recruitment and on-boarding of team members. Identification of capability gaps and ensuring continual development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational strategies (and encourage team members to). Deal effectively with low-performing team members. Communicate up to Exec level, clearly, concisely and with authority and confidence. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders using clear, non-technical language. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within your team and across engineering. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR THIS JOB Leadership and team building skills, with the ability to delegate responsibilities to team members. Practical experience in system design, development, testing and operational stability. Deep understanding of software design, code quality and ability to propose architectural options and evaluate trade-offs. Ability to work closely within an agile team using User Stories and acceptance criteria to understand functional and non-functional requirements Deep knowledge and experience in Python and its ecosystem, patterns and pitfalls. Extensive experience of working in an agile environment (we use Scrum). Experience with extreme programming practices such as incremental development, continuous integration, test driven development and pair programming. Familiarity with modern Front End technologies and JS frameworks, such as React. Experience writing and consuming RESTful APIs in Python. Experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, API gateways, S3). Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines. Good communication, negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent opportunity to positively impact patient safety whilst working on complex, challenging and career defining projects. Basic salary £76,000 + excellent benefits Hybrid role - between 4 - 8 days per month in the London office, the rest remote
13/09/2024
Full time
Lead Python/AWS Software Engineer - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Python/AWS Software Engineer. JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of high-quality code using modern agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI/CD, pair programming, continuous monitoring etc. Work closely with QA and Product teams. Act as an expert in a number of knowledge areas and encourage the development and sharing of knowledge within the organisation. Identify process improvement opportunities and act on them accordingly. Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies. Collaborate with the Head of Engineering on recruitment and on-boarding of team members. Identification of capability gaps and ensuring continual development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational strategies (and encourage team members to). Deal effectively with low-performing team members. Communicate up to Exec level, clearly, concisely and with authority and confidence. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders using clear, non-technical language. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within your team and across engineering. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR THIS JOB Leadership and team building skills, with the ability to delegate responsibilities to team members. Practical experience in system design, development, testing and operational stability. Deep understanding of software design, code quality and ability to propose architectural options and evaluate trade-offs. Ability to work closely within an agile team using User Stories and acceptance criteria to understand functional and non-functional requirements Deep knowledge and experience in Python and its ecosystem, patterns and pitfalls. Extensive experience of working in an agile environment (we use Scrum). Experience with extreme programming practices such as incremental development, continuous integration, test driven development and pair programming. Familiarity with modern Front End technologies and JS frameworks, such as React. Experience writing and consuming RESTful APIs in Python. Experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, API gateways, S3). Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines. Good communication, negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent opportunity to positively impact patient safety whilst working on complex, challenging and career defining projects. Basic salary £76,000 + excellent benefits Hybrid role - between 4 - 8 days per month in the London office, the rest remote
Job Title: Tech Lead Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead to design, develop, and maintain serverless applications using Python and AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable, high-performance Back End systems and a deep understanding of AWS serverless services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, S3, and others. This role requires a strong technical leader who can guide teams, architect solutions, and contribute to the overall success of our fintech products. Key Responsibilities: Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Back End services using Python and AWS serverless technologies. Serverless Application Development: Build and maintain serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and other AWS services. Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, promoting best practices in software development, testing, and DevOps. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Front End developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs. Automation and CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring to ensure high availability and rapid deployment of services. Performance Optimization: Optimize Back End services for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring the efficient use of AWS resources. Security: Ensure that all solutions adhere to industry best practices for security, including data protection, access controls, and encryption. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and deployment guides. Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Python, AWS serverless technologies, and fintech/banking technology stacks, and apply this knowledge to improve our systems. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Back End software development, with at least 6 years of hands-on experience in Python. Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, ECS, EKS and other related services. Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex, scalable cloud-based solutions in the fintech or banking sectors. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (eg, Flask, Django). Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems. Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring using AWS services (eg, CodePipeline, CloudWatch, X-Ray). Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with other cloud platforms (eg, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or similar.
12/09/2024
Full time
Job Title: Tech Lead Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead to design, develop, and maintain serverless applications using Python and AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable, high-performance Back End systems and a deep understanding of AWS serverless services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, S3, and others. This role requires a strong technical leader who can guide teams, architect solutions, and contribute to the overall success of our fintech products. Key Responsibilities: Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Back End services using Python and AWS serverless technologies. Serverless Application Development: Build and maintain serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and other AWS services. Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, promoting best practices in software development, testing, and DevOps. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Front End developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs. Automation and CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring to ensure high availability and rapid deployment of services. Performance Optimization: Optimize Back End services for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring the efficient use of AWS resources. Security: Ensure that all solutions adhere to industry best practices for security, including data protection, access controls, and encryption. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and deployment guides. Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Python, AWS serverless technologies, and fintech/banking technology stacks, and apply this knowledge to improve our systems. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Back End software development, with at least 6 years of hands-on experience in Python. Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, ECS, EKS and other related services. Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex, scalable cloud-based solutions in the fintech or banking sectors. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (eg, Flask, Django). Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems. Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring using AWS services (eg, CodePipeline, CloudWatch, X-Ray). Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with other cloud platforms (eg, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or similar.