Job Description

Software Engineer

Contract: Six Months

Rate: Circa £650 per day (IR35 Status to be confirmed)

Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Has working knowledge and experience of Solace Messaging (Preferable)

Understanding of Solace Messaging, ACLs, Queues, profiles, Solace administration via cli and Sol Admin.

Familiarity of message bus technologies (TIBCO, IBM Message queue but preferably Solace)

Performs installations, upgrades, migrations, and integrations of a variety of products aligned to globally consistent methodologies with moderate guidance

Comfortable using automation tools to install and maintain Networking equipment

Effectively communicates with a wide group of stakeholders

Executes the development and implementation of solution to appropriate standards with moderate guidance

Supports initiatives for process and service improvements within the team

Supports the maintenance of the integrated solution provided to clients with moderate guidance

Supports senior members of the team to deliver on the strategic priorities, has a working knowledge of basic concepts and procedures

Capable to handle client queries related to professional services post implementation with moderate guidance

Supports the technology lifecycle through the design, build and maintenance of systems, software and applications to ensure the highest quality outcomes across the domains

Works well as part of a dedicated project team - providing valuable input and considering business impact of decisions.

Works well with Network architects bringing designs to reality

Translates business requirements into technical requirements and infrastructure and network capacity needs by sourcing data and undertaking appropriate analysis

Ensures relevant reporting documentation is completed and complies with internal and external standards

Schedules and coordinates capacity/network upgrades, liaising with other areas of the business as needed to ensure service level objectives are met

Manages upgrades and coordinates internal and third parties where required

Creates accurate documentation and monitors system performance to effectively contribute to business and continual improvement activities

Oversees design work in the network domain and contributes to creating solutions

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline

Previous experience in Architecture / Engineering

Significant experience in technology-based roles

Good Knowledge of Solace Messaging bus systems from an application and hardware perspective.

Familiarity of message bus technologies.

Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols

Demonstrable years of experience in network operations and project delivery with ideally Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto

Strong Network routing and switching skills including LAN, WAN, HSRP, NAT, MPLS, VPN, GRE, BGP and OSPF

Knowledge of low latency and associated technologies as deployed in the financial sector

Excellent knowledge of network packet analysing and pack capture tools

Good knowledge and experience with Data Centre Networking including (Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cisco ACI, VxLAN, AVD, Fortimanager)

Experience in Cloud and good understanding of network security, including best practices

Good knowledge of required Service Management process, ideally ITIL knowledgeable (Service Now)

Proven exposure to financial sector and associated technologies

Good scripting and automation experience (Python & Ansible)

Excellent spoken and written English language skills with client management skillsECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy