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*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Performance and Failover Testing Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for Performance and Failover testing which includes but not limited to segments of the planning, design, and execution of performance, failover tests and produce the reports. This role also involve collaborating with development and DevOps teams, identifying performance bottlenecks, test the system resiliency and report the risks. This role requires a thorough understanding of failover strategies, disaster recovery plans and high availability solutions. Responsibilities: Analyze the business requirements, understand the expectation from end user, review with Business Analysts/SMEs and design test scenarios. Works closely with development, QA, and operations teams to understand application architecture and performance requirements. Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Knowledge of a development life cycle under Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies. Knowledge of Lifecyle development, change control management, test planning management. Design and development skills in one of the following. technologies and tools: JMeter, LoadRunner. Analytical skills with potential to learn and display methods of testing against highly sophisticated systems, progressively diagnose system defects, and clearly communicate project constituents, key findings, and learnings. Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA s, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Familiar with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. Understanding in observability/Site Reliability engineering. Working knowledge of Atlassian products Jira Software, Confluence Bachelor's/masters degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites.

NO SPONSORSHIP Senior Associate, Performance and Failover Testing SALARY: $80k - $110k plus 10% bonus LOCATION: DALLAS 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with 2-3 years performance failover testing on cloud and on prem. n-tiered environments, jmeter, selenium, spiratest and LoadRunner. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware software and network failures This role will be responsible for Performance and Failover testing which includes but not limited to segments of the planning, design, and execution of performance, failover tests and produce the reports. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Analyze the business requirements, understand the expectation from end user, review with Business Analysts/SMEs and design test scenarios. Works closely with development, QA, and operations teams to understand application architecture and performance requirements. Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA's, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites.

BI Developer 5 days onsite in Woking Are you a passionate developer with a strong background in BI tools and database management? We are looking for a talented BI Developer to join their team and help drive business success through insightful reporting and data-driven decisions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize dynamic reports and dashboards using SSRS and Power BI to aid business decision-making. Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from diverse sources with T-SQL, SSIS, and Azure Data Factory Pipelines. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and create visually impactful data visualizations. Optimize and manage Azure SQL databases to enhance performance and efficiency. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all reporting solutions. Support seamless integration of data from various platforms and sources. Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen Business Intelligence capabilities. Maintain and improve data models to meet evolving business needs. Troubleshoot and resolve data/reporting issues to ensure smooth operations. Follow best practices for data governance, security, and compliance. Provide support and training to end-users on BI tools and reporting functionalities. Key Requirements: Extensive experience in T-SQL and Azure SQL database management. Expertise in SSRS and Power BI for developing and maintaining reports and dashboards. Proficient in SSIS and Azure Data Factory Pipelines for data integration. Strong experience in processing XML data is a plus. Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to continuous improvement in data solutions. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field. Relevant certifications in Microsoft BI technologies (eg, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Azure Data Engineer) are advantageous. BI Developer Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Required for a one-year onsite contract in Stockholm, an OT Cyber Security - Substation Automation consultant. Role: - Evaluate security compliance with NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and IEEE standards. - Deploy Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Protection for OT environments. - Monitor and Validate third party security patches to ensure that reliability of the system is maintained - Implement the security features provided by device and system vendors - Role-based access control (RBAC) in substation networks. - Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of OT/ICS systems. - Experience with SIEM, log management, and anomaly detection tools. - (NERC, IEEE, ISA, EPRI) Technical Skills: - Deep understanding of substation automation (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, MMS, GOOSE messaging). - SCADA, RTU, IED, and EMS security expertise. - Network security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NAC) in OT environments. - Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of OT/ICS systems. - Experience with SIEM, log management, and anomaly detection tools. To arrange a Teams-based interview, please email in the first instance, your CV to (see below) WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Central London Based Linux Networking Systems Administrator - Contract Opportunity The main requirements are: Advanced Linux or Unix system administration Experience with AWS services, eg: EC2, CloudWatch, Lambda, IAM Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS protocols MONITORING OR OBSERVABILITY Cisco Certifications CCIE - CCNP Role Overview: Provide support to clients by resolving infrastructure issues that affect their ability to monitor system performance. Responsibilities include: System Monitoring: Oversee both on-premise and cloud systems, addressing alerts and anomalies. Collaborate with teams and vendors to resolve issues and proactively maintain systems to prevent future problems. Virtualization Management: Investigate and maintain virtualization infrastructure within our VMware cluster and AWS environment. Network Configuration: Design and implement configurations for networking equipment, including routing, VLANs, and IP Addressing. Maintain comprehensive network documentation. Technical Problem Solving: Address technical and system engineering issues using existing SOPs. Develop and improve SOPs and documentation to expedite issue resolution. Diagnostic Expertise: Analyze system architecture and data flows to identify root causes of problems. Interpret code, analyze logs, and detect anomalies or patterns affecting performance, reliability, or availability. Project Delivery: Complete projects on schedule using appropriate technologies and industry best practices, even with partially defined scopes. System Recommendations: Investigate and recommend systems and approaches that meet quality, performance, and sustainability standards. Technical Understanding: Possess in-depth knowledge of streaming video systems, networking infrastructure, automation workflows, and related industry services. Design and Deployment: Contribute to design, scoping, prioritization, deployment plans, and system changes. Communication: Evaluate short and long-term trade-offs of decisions and recommend solutions to improve outcomes. Job Title: Linux Networking Systems Engineer Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Machine Learning Engineer Contract position x2, 6 months in duration Location Dublin - on site 3 days a week Rate competitive Join Our Innovative Team as a Machine Learning Engineer! Are you passionate about leveraging machine learning to drive impactful solutions in the financial services sector? Our client, a leading organisation in Ireland, harnesses on-the-ground knowledge and global resources to empower companies and institutions to thrive. We're on the lookout for two talented Machine Learning Engineers (Senior/Mid-Level) to join our dynamic Innovation Programme on a fixed-term contract basis. Role Overview: As an ML Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing end-to-end machine learning solutions. You'll be tasked with designing and implementing data pipelines, preparing data for modelling, and crafting robust models that integrate seamlessly into business applications. If you're ready to tackle challenges and innovate within a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy machine learning models and data-driven solutions, guiding projects from data exploration to production. Design and implement efficient data preparation processes and ML pipelines, ensuring scalability and reliability. Collaborate with Data Engineers, Software Engineers, Business Subject Matter Experts, and Technology partners to align solutions with business needs. Integrate ML models into existing software applications and services, ensuring smooth functionality. Maintain robust deployment practises, monitor performance, and provide operational support for ML models. Skills and Experience: Strong proficiency in Python and ML libraries (eg, XGBoost, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pandas). Demonstrated experience in ML pipeline design, data preparation, feature engineering, and model integration. Proficient with deployment frameworks and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD). Familiarity with integration techniques, including APIs and service-oriented architectures. Experience with various databases (relational, graph, object stores) is a plus. Background in financial services or banking environments is advantageous but not mandatory. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. 5-7+ years of professional experience in ML Engineering roles. What We Offer: A vibrant and inclusive work environment where innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for professional growth and development. The chance to make a significant impact in the financial services industry. If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey with us, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's shape the future of financial services together. Join us in driving innovation and making a difference!

SCADA Tester - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid - Inside IR35 We are seeking a skilled SCADA Tester to join a leading utilities company on a 6-month contract, with a strong potential for extension beyond 12 months. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining remote flexibility with 3 days per week onsite at an office in Warwick (does have potential to move to full time on site). As a SCADA Tester, you will be a key player in ensuring the reliability and functionality of SCADA systems, focusing on OSII Monarch. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, test, and resolve issues, contributing to the success of critical projects in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct testing to validate the successful transition between Legacy systems and the SCADA environment. Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios to validate system performance. Identify, log, and manage risks and issues arising during the testing life cycle in your area of responsibility. Liaise with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project leads, to ensure comprehensive test coverage Lead defect triage for your ART Team ensuring the right stakeholders are engaged. What you Will Ideally Bring: Previous project experience with Power utility Transmission networks, functional testing, communication testing, and performance testing. Exposure to OSI Monarch Testing Utilities, previous experience of SCADA and Reat-Time Control and NMS (Network Monitoring Systems). Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (eg, IEC101, IEC104, GI74, IEC 61850, IEEE standards. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation and execution of JIRA/XRAY Tests. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months (Strong View for Extension) Location: Warwick 3x Per Week (Scope to move to 5x on-site) Day Rate: Up to £475 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP SCADA Tester - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid - Inside IR35

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Hampshire About the Role: We're on the hunt for a skilled Data Centre Shift Technician to join our dynamic team in Hampshire! In this exciting role, you'll take charge of performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a critical data centre environment. Your work will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of key systems that keep things running smoothly! Salary: £52K + UNCAPPED OVERTIME The potential to earn more with overtime! Key Responsibilities: Perform daily inspections and servicing/maintenance on all Mechanical & Engineering systems and tech equipment to keep everything in top shape. Ensure the site's environmental conditions meet safety regulations and standards. Respond to BMS alarms and handle emergency repairs swiftly and efficiently. Work closely with third-party vendors, ensuring all work complies with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Flag and report any issues with subcontractor performance that fall below expectations. Perform planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliability. Monitor BMS for any HVAC-related issues and tackle them head-on. Conduct facility walkthroughs and take meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utility systems. Troubleshoot and resolve any facility and plant defects to keep systems running smoothly. Follow all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and quality control measures. Complete necessary training and development to stay sharp and capable. Keep maintenance records and reports up-to-date for smooth operations. Ready to join a fast-paced team and make an impact APPLY NOW!

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Hayes About the Role: We're on the hunt for a skilled Data Centre Shift Technician to join our dynamic team in Hampshire! In this exciting role, you'll take charge of performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a critical data centre environment. Your work will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of key systems that keep things running smoothly! Salary: £52K + UNCAPPED OVERTIME The potential to earn more with overtime! Key Responsibilities: Perform daily inspections and servicing/maintenance on all Mechanical & Engineering systems and tech equipment to keep everything in top shape. Ensure the site's environmental conditions meet safety regulations and standards. Respond to BMS alarms and handle emergency repairs swiftly and efficiently. Work closely with third-party vendors, ensuring all work complies with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Flag and report any issues with subcontractor performance that fall below expectations. Perform planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliability. Monitor BMS for any HVAC-related issues and tackle them head-on. Conduct facility walkthroughs and take meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utility systems. Troubleshoot and resolve any facility and plant defects to keep systems running smoothly. Follow all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and quality control measures. Complete necessary training and development to stay sharp and capable. Keep maintenance records and reports up-to-date for smooth operations. Ready to join a fast-paced team and make an impact APPLY NOW!

PCS7 SIS Functional Safety Engineer Location: Remote (with some visits to client sites) Contract Type: 12-Month Initial Contract, Outside IR35 Rate: To quote Real Staffing are seeking a highly skilled PCS7 SIS Functional Safety Engineer to join our team on a 12-month initial contract basis, with the potential for extension. Role Overview: As a PCS7 SIS Functional Safety Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and reliability of our clients' systems. Your expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining Safety Instrumented Systems (PCS7 SIS). This is a remote role with some visits to client sites as required. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement Safety Instrumented Systems (PCS7 SIS) for various projects in the process and life science industries. Conduct Functional Safety Assessments and ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations. Perform safety analysis, including HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL determination. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute safety strategies. Provide technical support and guidance throughout the project life cycle, from conception to commissioning. Conduct safety audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure the integrity and reliability of SIS. Develop and maintain safety documentation, including Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), Safety Validation Plans (SVP), and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification reports. Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to functional safety. Qualifications: TUV Functional Safety Certification is mandatory. Proven experience in designing and implementing SIS using Siemens PCS7. In-depth knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511) and safety life cycle management. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites as required. How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and TUV Functional Safety certified professional with PCS7 we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss further. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Mechanical Analysis Engineer Contract | Guildford | On-Site | 12 Months | Inside IR35 Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Mechanical Analyst to support structural developments for current and future spacecraft missions. This is a hands-on role combining structural analysis, environmental testing, and systems engineering to ensure the mechanical integrity of flight hardware and sub-systems. You'll be part of our Structure and Propulsion team, working closely with project managers, design engineers, systems engineers, and principal engineers throughout the product life cycle - from analysis to qualification and launch. Key Responsibilities: Perform quasi-static and dynamic finite element analyses and produce structural margins of safety using FEA tools and hand calculations. Create and refine FE models of spacecraft components and structures using tools such as Nastran, HyperMesh, and Ansys Workbench. Select suitable materials and surface treatments for structural components, particularly for metallic and composite materials. Support and attend environmental test campaigns, including vibration and static testing - both within the UK and occasionally overseas. Validate and correlate analytical models using experimental data from tests to improve accuracy and reliability. Develop mechanical environmental envelopes based on launch requirements, analysis, and test data. Maintain accurate mass properties, including centre of gravity and moment of inertia estimates. Produce high-quality technical reports and analysis documentation. What We're Looking For: Essential: Proven experience in structural analysis in a high-precision, low-volume environment such as aerospace, space, or motorsport. Proficiency with structural analysis tools including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, Ansys Workbench, and MATLAB. Strong hand-stressing and FEA skills, with a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals. Experience working with both metallic and composite structures. Experience in vibration/static testing and thermo-elastic analysis. Desirable: Familiarity with spacecraft systems and structural design constraints in the space environment. Competence with 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks. Excellent communication and documentation skills, including interaction with project teams and external stakeholders. Strong Microsoft Office skills (including Outlook). Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative team player who thrives under pressure and tight deadlines.

The Role You will take ownership of all electrical engineering aspects and provide crucial support in electrical maintenance to optimise plant availability. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management: Implement and continuously improve HSSE management policies. Conduct plant risk assessments and develop mitigation plans. Electrical Maintenance and Engineering: Establish and implement electrical maintenance policies and procedures. Lead and oversee all plant electrical engineering and maintenance issues. Maintain, service, repair, and record history of plant electrical equipment, especially critical assets. Assess, order, and control electrical system equipment spares to optimize plant reliability. Technical Support and Team Collaboration: Provide technical advice and practical assistance to the maintenance team. Support broader plant management and development of maintenance personnel. Support other UK power plants and collaborate for knowledge transfer and best practices. Project and Contract Management: Plan outages, manage projects, and coordinate electrical resources and contracts. Source, manage, and supervise electrical engineering maintenance contracts. Ensure quality assurance of all electrical engineering and maintenance work. Compliance and Budget Management: Comply with site management of change policies and procedures. Manage and control electrical maintenance instructions, procedures, and risk assessments. Control electrical maintenance budgets and advise on future projections. Equipment Lifecycle and Condition Monitoring: Manage the life cycle of installed electrical equipment and review reliability risks. Monitor the condition of critical electrical assets (eg, transformer DGA, online PD, and temperature monitoring devices). Flexibility and Availability: Be on call and adapt working patterns to meet business needs. Fulfill roles and responsibilities as defined in company safety rules and procedures. Support the engineering manager in reviewing new company objectives impacting site electrical equipment. You will have previous involvement in various electrical projects and have experience with HV and LV tools associated with power generation, including high voltage rotating plant, power transformers, switch gear, protection relays, cabling installation, low voltage switch gear, UPS/DC systems, or VSD drives. Your flexible personality, communication and organisational skills enable you to collaborate effectively, whilst working well independently too. You will have a strong commitment to workplace safety and the confidence to have technical discussions and challenge safety standards when needed.

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Application/Cloud Performance & Failover Tester. This company is looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience working in application performance & failover testing. They will test applications, network, cloud, etc. They MUST come from a Kafka or messaging environment. Responsibilities Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites. Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. MUST COME FROM A KAFKA ENVIRONMENT Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA's, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Familiar with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on Kubernetes containerization and incorporating applications into the containers. This principal will need experience with tools such as Kafka, Terraform, Rancher, Ansible, Java, Python, puppet, chef, etc. Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Cloud Engineering. This role is focused on Kubernetes containerization and incorporating applications into the containers. This principal will need experience with tools such as Kafka, Terraform, Rancher, Ansible, Java, Python, puppet, chef, etc. Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher

Principal, Cloud Engineer Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, GitHub, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Responsibilities Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment buildouts, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans

Principal, Cloud Engineer Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, GitHub, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Responsibilities Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment buildouts, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Hampshire About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Data Center Shift Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a critical data center environment. You will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of mechanical and engineering systems. Key Responsibilities: Conduct daily inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance. Ensure the site's environmental conditions comply with safety regulations. Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and perform emergency repairs when required. Work with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Notify management if subcontractor performance does not meet required standards. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on all equipment. Monitor BMS for operational conditions and address HVAC-related issues. Perform facility walkthroughs, taking meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utility systems. Troubleshoot and resolve facility and plant defects. Follow all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and quality control measures. Complete all necessary training to effectively perform job responsibilities. Utilize existing procedures to resolve routine issues while adhering to operational guidelines. Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports. Requirements: Training in a technical discipline, having served an apprenticeship or equivalent, with 1-2 years of related experience. Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Physically able to meet the demands of the role. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with internal departments, clients, and management. Ability to follow standard work routines and procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset. Basic math skills to calculate simple figures such as percentages and markups. Sound good? APPLY NOW!

We are recruiting for a Quality Conformance Engineer for a leading Aerospace organisation based on site in Broughton. An exciting opportunity has opened within the Quality Development Programmes & Major Industrial Projects team in Broughton. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills and experience in Project Management, APQP application, Quality standards, Industrial System Development and Operational Quality Management. Leading and driving the resolution of complex quality issues and continuous improvement projects by setting the measurement standards and identifying/facilitating improvements to increase: Process performance and product adherence to standards Reliability of processes Repeatability of processes, at initial design phase, before any process changes are made and continuously through the life of a product. Prevention/Surveillance/Inspection/Solving/Adherence Missions Ensure full quality industrialization of Major Mods, Synchronised Targeted Embodiment Points (STEP) Mods, Incremental Developments & Full Developments and Major Industrial Transfers to enable serial manufacture at current and rate ramp up operating levels. Ensure focus & priority given to Production Organisation Approvals (POA) activities to ensure there is a very high level of Product Safety. Ensure quality input into all reviews including risk, multi-function, planning & stakeholder reviews Tasks & Accountabilities: Application and deployment of APQP and Quality Standards Support & Facilitate Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) in Design, Process & Machine Create & update Control Plans (CPs) to incorporate modifications as required Plan & execute Production Process Verification (PPV) to ensure validation of all routings Lead Cost of Non-Quality forecasting & support mitigation activities where required Provide lineside support for local test campaigns & Head of Version (HoV) manufacturing during Start of Production (SoP) phases Support Key Characteristic (KC) & Critical Item (CTI) cascade from Design & Manufacturing Engineering functions Support APQP activities including; Decision Tree's (DT), Applicability Matrix (AM), and Key Business Deliverable (KBD) assessments as both deliverable owner & assessor This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

Sales Executive, EMEA About Acuative At Acuative, we foster a dynamic work environment that attracts and retains top talent. With a strategic focus on both our people and our customers, we're dedicated to facilitating growth and success for all. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees embrace change as an opportunity for career advancement and customer satisfaction. As a diverse and creative team, we're singularly focused on delivering exceptional results for our customers. We're driven by a collective desire to learn, grow, and succeed together, shaping our future and achieving our goals. Join us at Acuative in our Sales Executive opportunity and embrace the ethos of Being Ready to achieve. Bring your skills, curiosity, creativity, and authentic self to your work as we seek the right sales professional to join our expanding team. Are you ready? Ready to get in the field, grow sales, engage with customers directly Do you have existing relationships from previous enterprise opportunities that you can expand industry leading services to What have you had experience selling - products or solutions from large enterprise organizations specifically Verizon, Lumen CISCO, Broadcom, AT&T etc Have you ever sold network solutions, unified communication, contact centers, or full stack technology innovation? Would you be interested in selling a full suite of capabilities and managed services Sales Executive Job Description Actions Coordinated approach to target geographic region, specific enterprise high value prospects Penetrate, validate, and create relationships with new IT and Finance purchasers and influencers. Attending in region networking events with clients, prospects, and partners Partner with Acuative Marketing in campaign execution and lead generation activities Grow skills to include hosting lunch and learns and proactive enablement sessions with new prospects Engagement with clients, prospects, to understand gaps in current solutions and opportunity for Acuative to deliver a positive outcome Collaborate with solution architects and engineering to develop proposals and statements of work Partner with Acuative leadership and the client to negotiate a win-win sale Acuative Sales Executives play a pivotal role in driving the sales process and outcomes within specific industries. They cultivate a profitable pipeline and backlog of sales through deal origination, negotiation, and closure. Responsibilities: Develop and utilize regional experience and credibility to enhance market position and increase enterprise sales. Grow and leverage industry knowledge and technical expertise to understand Enterprise client needs in Networking, Managed Services, Unified Communications, Contact Center, Field Services, Intelligent Automation, and Full Stack Observability. Invest in developing deep relationships within target organizations and effectively communicate Acuative's value proposition. Educate clients on Acuative's capabilities and articulate our offerings within relevant industries. Share success stories that highlight our differentiation and value proposition to partners and Enterprise clients. Become proficient in Acuative's capabilities, including Site Assurance, Networking and WAN expertise, IT Managed Services, Full Stack Observability, Consulting, and Site Reliability Engineering. Additional Responsibilities: Develops and implements short and long term strategic business plans Manages and grows revenue from new areas and existing areas. Develops and maintains client relationships to ultimately drive revenue growth Develops and executes account strategy by collaborating with account team to deliver stronger more relevant value propositions Responsible for forecasting, keeps management updated within a timely fashion, gather intelligence on competitor activity Sales Target Achievement : Meet new and existing business sales targets by maximizing sales effectiveness and driving performance across regionally focused accounts. Partnership Development : Drive joint opportunities and partner pipeline with key strategic partners, including Cisco, Ericsson, Broadcom, Fortinet, Cradlepoint, Elastic, AT&T, Lumen, Verizon, and Appneta, and. Data Management : Maintain accurate and timely customer, pipeline, and forecast data in collaboration within the CRM (Salesforce). Additional sales tools integration includes: Zoom Info, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Dynamics 365, and other AI enabled assets. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Degree a plus Target work history three (3) to five (5) years sales experience - inside or extremal Enjoy hunting', extroverted personality, and enjoy meeting people Sales Force, CISCO, Oracle, Broadcom, AT&T, Lumen, IBM, Hotwire Communications, Zoom, Fortinet, Elastic Previous experience selling into or out of a large enterprise such as: Sales Force, CISCO, Oracle, Broadcom, AT&T, Lumen, IBM, Hotwire Communications, Zoom, Fortinet, Elastic Experience conducting client interviews/focus groups to support the end-to-end sales cycle (origination -> solution -> close) Experience working with and jointly going to market with strategic vendors. Designing client business cases Must be legally authorized to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Experience with managed solutions, field service and product offerings. Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members. Ability to adapt to changing situations and work independently as well as part of a team. Work Environment: Ability to travel to support strategic sales initiatives Must thrive in a hybrid work environment Compensation : At Acuative, compensation is influenced by a variety of factors, including experience, education, skills, and organizational requirements. We offer competitive compensation packages, and the current estimate for this position's compensation range is circa £80,000 per annum plus variable compensation plan. Join us at Acuative and be part of a team that's dedicated to driving success and making a difference.