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 skills

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.