DevOps - Datenbankadministrator (m/x/d) in Hamburg

This is a permanent position with a global consultancy and sits at a senior/director level. As an individual contributor, you will play a pivotal role in building out and enhancing their cyber security practice, leveraging your deep technical expertise and strong consultancy background to drive their business forward. This role requires someone with deep technical knowledge ideally having been an engineer or leading engineering teams previously.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive the strategy for cyber security solutions across the APAC region. Understand regional nuances and develop tailored solutions that address specific market needs.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to design and refine cyber security offerings. Ensure that solutions are both innovative and aligned with current and emerging security trends.
• Engage with C-level executives across potential and existing client organizations, particularly within the financial services sector, to understand their security challenges and propose bespoke solutions.
• Work closely with the sales team to identify business opportunities, participate in client pitches, and deliver compelling demonstrations and presentations that clearly articulate the value proposition of our solutions.
• Position yourself as a thought leader in the cyber security domain by speaking at industry conferences, publishing whitepapers, and conducting webinars.
• Play a critical role in the hiring, mentoring, and development of future team members as the practice grows. Cultivate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
• Provide technical guidance and support to both clients and internal teams. Stay abreast of technological advancements and cybersecurity threats to keep our offerings at the cutting edge.

Qualification

• Minimum of 15 years in IT and Security, with at least 5 years in a consultancy role. Proven track record of engaging with C-level executives, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are preferred.
• Strong foundational knowledge in cyber security methodologies and technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing security solutions across various platforms and environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate complex security concepts to a variety of audiences, from technical experts to non-technical decision-makers.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to operate independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects is highly desirable.

Application Support Analyst - Java, .NET, SQL, Control-M, Excel VBA, Unix, Windows

I am seeking an Application Support Analyst to join my client, a leading capital management firm based in London. You will be responsible for supporting applications/systems across all areas across the business front-to-back which are used across multiple asset classes. You must have experience dealing with traders across these asset classes and have an understanding with the trade, static, and market data required in the trade flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for addressing user queries and issues regarding system and application usage, handling a range of technical tasks and complex business problems with a focus on prompt resolution and clear communication.
• Take charge of training sessions, configuring user settings, and managing permissions during the onboarding phase for new users.
• Forge a strong working relationship with development teams to relay user needs, pinpoint recurring support issues (including their root causes), and propose enhancements for future platform support.
• Potentially participate in testing new releases in a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) capacity and oversee selected production releases.
• Possess a solid understanding of the standard Windows environment and demonstrate specific experience in supporting a sophisticated .NET application suite.

Key Skills:

• Java/.Net
• SQL Databases
• Control-M
• Excel VBA
• Unix
• Windows

• Risk
• P&L
• Commodities
• Equities
• Rates
• Emerging Markets

This is a full time role, paying up to £120k plus a 10-20% performance bonus. You will be required to go into the office in London 4 days per week.

Application Support Analyst - Java, .NET, SQL, Control-M, Excel VBA, Unix, Windows

Senior Java Developer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, MSSQL, Vertica

I am seeking a Senior Java Developer to join my client who is a leading global investment management firm based in central London. You will be joining a high-performing team, that is working on building a new Trade Capture and PnL platform which is written in Java. The team works with all asset classes to understand the intricacies of different financial products. You must be highly skilled in Kafka this is a crucial skill for this role.

Key skills:

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Kafka (essential)
• MSSQL
• Vertica
• Microservices
• FS experience (ideally cross-asset)

About you:

• You are a self-starter who finds the most pressing thing to do and confirms the direction with the team.
• You collaborate well with people of all experiences and abilities.
• You will participate in all design discussions
• You have high standards and help encourage others to follow them
• You want to engage directly with people across the organization, from Technology Infrastructure through to Front Office.

This is a 12-month FTC paying up to £130k on the base plus a £10k completion bonus. You will be required to work on-site in their office up to 4 days per week.

If you are interested please contact me directly - (see below)

Senior Java Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, MSSQL, Vertica

Principal Software Engineer – Java EE, Apache Tomcat, Spring, Maven, Jenkins, AWS 

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our client's agile and innovative engineering team. This role is crucial in driving the development of the digital experiences and platforms, supported by a team of passionate technologists who believe in the power of teamwork and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Squad Leads, Scrum Masters, Developers, Quality Assurance, and Architects to develop, test, and deliver high-quality software features.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to your team, enhancing their skills and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Lead and mentor scrum teams in designing and implementing robust software solutions critical to business operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and learning, advocating for enhanced services, processes, and engineering practices within a global enterprise platform.

Key Skills:

• Deep proficiency with server-side/mid-tier languages, frameworks, libraries, and technologies including Java EE, Apache Tomcat, Spring, Maven, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Strong experience with cloud deployment, particularly in AWS.
• Hands-on technical leadership, with experience leading multi-functional scrum teams.
• Ability to work effectively in both local and global agile team settings, providing mentoring and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to drive the end-to-end delivery of Agile requirements or user stories.

LEAD PLATFORM/ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT (Infrastructure Architecture, f5 Load Balancers, Zero Trust, Network Microsegmentation) 
12-month contract 
Dublin

Our client in the financial services industry is seeking an experienced Lead Platform/Enterprise Architect to join their team on a 12-month contract in Dublin. This role involves leading the design and implementation of infrastructure solutions that align with industry standards and organizational goals.

In this role, you will analyze infrastructure needs, gather requirements, and design robust systems that comply with security, scalability, and reliability standards. You'll oversee the creation and upkeep of architectural documents, manage the implementation of infrastructure components using best practices, and lead the development of new standards. Additionally, you will assess new technologies for potential adoption, ensuring our systems are both current and future-ready.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in infrastructure architecture, particularly with f5 and other load balancers.
• Hands-on expertise in implementing Zero Trust and network microsegmentation.
• Extensive knowledge in Application Architecture Fundamentals and Middleware Technologies including DNS, Tomcat, and Microservices.
• Proficient in Load Balancers, Networking Fundamentals, and Infrastructure/Application Security.
• Familiar with Encryption (SSL/TLS), Manifest based Deployments, and YAML.

This contract role requires a hybrid working arrangement, with the need to be present in the Dublin office few days a week. 

Apply now!

This is a permanent role with an early stage start-up.

This role is for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and innovative tech environment. The ideal candidate must have strong desire to be part of building a company from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend platform, focusing on features for scheduling and deploying models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust and scalable solutions.
• Continuously improve system architecture and design for enhanced performance and scalability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from prestigious institutions such as National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), or other universities of equivalent selectivity having achieved top academic honors such as Dean’s List.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in backend scalable and performance systems in major tech companies.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and Python, with a solid understanding of AI/ML infrastructure.
• Experience with containerization, virtualization, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform is preferable.

• Sales or Business Development experience, comfortable with prospecting for new leads, performing product demos for customers and teaching them how to use the company's products or services. Ability to overcome objections and negotiate with leads
• Proven track record, with 6+ years related experience in Payment, eCommerce partnerships. Capable of leading multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects
• Strategic thinker capable of driving internal stakeholders to a consensus on important issues
• Experience of working and negotiating with external business partners and vendors
• Strong quantitative abilities and intuition, exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to project manage and problem solve
• Ability to communicate and the gravitas to engage at the C-level of partner organisation
• Experience working in or with APAC financial services required deep relationships across financial services preferred
• BA required, MBA or MS Degree or equivalent experience desired

• Product management experience