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z/OS Systems Programmer Role 6 months Sheffield or Wakefield Inside IR35 Job Description The z/OS Systems Programmer should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances.   There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis – creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialise in a single or combination of those functions/technologies. They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing. Your responsibilities will include: Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and Splunk Involvement in performance related task and projects - WLM, PR/SM changes Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Broadcom The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: Must have extensive experience of mainframe systems programming. This is essential to the role Must have knowledge of iWS scheduling software Must have knowledge of SAS Desirable to have knowledge of MXG and MICS Must have knowledge of a combination z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, Rexx. Must have knowledge of IBM and Broadcom products and be able to work independently. Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team player. You will be required to provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise and be part of an on-call rota Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate should have the following complimentary skills (although these are not essential): Assembler, Automation, Job Scheduling, ACF2/RACF, GDPS, SAS and MXG skills

Senior Mainframe Developer London - 2 days a week onsite Inside IR35 6-month initial contract Vanloq are currently recruiting for a Senior Mainframe Developer to come into a new programme and help with development for one of our leading financial sector clients based in London. Skills for role. Responsible for end-to-end software development and support for all work transitioned from Group (which could be projects, quarterly change requests, L3 production fixes). This includes analysis and design to development, implementation, testing and support. Responsible for quality assurance of the team delivery in conformance to the Bank-defined software delivery methodology and tools. Partner closely with the Group domain team to plan and manage transitioned deliverables. Domain-Specific / Technical Skills Extensive DB2 Experience Good business knowledge in Cards, remote commerce, API integration frameworks, collections and loyalty domains Technical knowledge in COBOL, CICS, EZ+ and JCLs Technical knowledge in UNIX/LINUX, Oracle, SQL, Java, Unix Script OS: Mainframe ZOS Other requirements: Mainframe Developer with experience on SDLC with experience in Banking projects, with DB2 experience

KDB+ Developer London – Hybrid working 12-month initial contract Excellent Daily Rate (inside IR35) Vanloq's leading Investments client are currently seeking an experienced KDB+ Developer to join the London based team on an initial 12-month contract (with the view to expend). The successful KDB+ Developer will be time served as a KDB+ Developer as well as the following - Requirements: Proven experience as a KDB+ Developer with a focus on algorithmic trading in an investment banking setting. Expertise in designing and developing high-performance systems using KDB/Q. Strong programming skills in Q, SQL, and familiarity with other programming languages. Knowledge of financial markets and algorithmic trading strategies. Ability to collaborate effectively with quants, traders, and technology teams. Python experience If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I will call you to discuss further.

Senior Oracle Platform Automation Engineer Location: Remote Inside IR35 12 months initial contract Vanloq's leading financial sector client is looking for an experienced Senior Oracle Platform and DevOps Engineer to help deliver automation around Oracle database products on various premise platforms and in Oracle public cloud. You are expected to have proven and demonstratable experience of API and platform engineering development, and to apply this knowledge in the implementation of solutions for integrating on-premises and external cloud services interfaces into existing bank customer portals. Role Requirements Follow pre-defined scope, design, and plans to assist in implementing and supporting new technology initiatives. Support and maintain the existing Oracle estate and Automation Services Deliver robust solutions using leading technologies and provide excellent levels of service to the business and IT support needs. Design and code infrastructure automation. Apply DevOps principles to automate interfaces between systems. Design and code reusable APIs to build, manage and provide self-service functions. Designing and testing automation, eliminating defects and errors with product development Designing and integrating observability for all new and existing products. Creating and maintaining solution documentation. Problem solving issues that arise in day to day running of automated processes and providing timely responses and solutions as required. Creative thinking skills, ability to communicate well to other members of the development team. Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications Experience and knowledge of OCI and specially Oracle Cloud @ Customer and Oracle Functions. Experience and knowledge of Core Oracle DBA skills with OEM, SQL and PL/SQL considered advantageous. Experience and knowledge of OEL / RHEL, RPMs, Shell Scripting, PHP, Ansible, JSON, YAML and Puppet. Knowledge or RUST is desirable. Experience and knowledge of virtualization i.e. VMware VMs, Vagrant, Virtual Box, Docker, Kubernetes. API Development experience with Python FASTAPI and tooling knowledge (e.g. Postman/ Newman, Sonarqube, Cucumber, Terraform etc.) End-to-end knowledge of build, package, automated testing, and deployment of CI/CD pipelines. Able to use Jira / GIT / Jenkins / Confluence / Nexus / Splunk / Kong with proficiency. Able to create dashboards as part of observability in Splunk. Good understanding of secrets management via Hashi Vault, Jenkins credentials and Ansible Vault. Experience of DevOps and Agile operating principles Ability to navigate security and risk expectations in a regulated banking environment. Ability to work collaboratively across teams/regions/cultures, sharing and building collective knowledge. Troubleshooting and bug fixing. Self-Starter and able to work with minimal supervision. Excellent documentation skills.

Test analyst Remote working - Must be UK based 6 month initial contract Vanloq are currently recruiting for a test analyst for our Tier 1 banking client. The contract is a 6 month initial contract with potential extensions. Day to day requirements: Testing Strategy & Non Technical Testing Coordination Define the test approach/strategy, including working with stakeholders on test coverage and phases Develop the test plan to be integrated with the wider programme plan Define the workloads required for test preparation and test execution Mobilise and oversee test preparation, including liaison with HR tech (who will provide environments, system readiness and data prep readiness) Oversee technical test preparation and execution phases (e.g. Unit Test, Integration Test etc.) Mobilise, oversee and coordinate the non-technical test preparation and execution phases (e.g. UAT, SRT etc.), including support for testers, managing progress and overcoming blockers Support test progress and defect reporting on Jira Required skills: Previous experience working within financial services Experience working with Jira If this role is of interest to you please apply and we will be in touch as soon as possible.  

Data architect Initial 6-month contract with view to extend Hybrid - Leeds based Vanloq are currently recruiting a Data Architect for our Tier 1 banking client on an initial 6 month contract with view to extend. Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage Databricks clusters on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability. Provide expertise in Databricks architecture, configuration, and administration, following best practices and industry standards. Collaborate with data engineering, data science, and analytics teams to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance and solutions. Optimize Databricks workloads and processes for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Monitor and troubleshoot Databricks clusters, identifying and resolving issues proactively. Implement security measures and ensure compliance with data governance and privacy regulations. Design and implement data pipelines and workflows, integrating Databricks with other GCP services and tools. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in Databricks, GCP, and data engineering technologies, and evaluate their applicability to our environment. Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support in Databricks administration and architecture. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Databricks Admin/Architect, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing Databricks clusters, notebooks, jobs, and libraries. Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, configuration, and performance optimization techniques. Strong knowledge of GCP services, including Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Scala for automation, terraform, and data engineering tasks. Experience with data engineering principles and tools, such as ETL, data pipelines, and data modeling. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. GCP certifications, such as Google Cloud Certified - Data Engineer or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect, are highly desirable. If this role is of interest to you please apply and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Monitoring Engineer 6 month initial contract Remote working - UK Based Vanloq are currently recruiting for an Monitoring Engineer to work with our Tier 1 banking client on an initial 6 month contract. You will have solid experience with the installation and the configuration of the AppDynamics agents. Key skills: Able to collaborate with clients to understand their application environments, business goals and performance needs based on use cases Analyze performance data collected by AppD to identify bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis on outages and proactively alert for potential problems Develop custom queries and metrics to enhance visibility into key problem areas Experience installing, configuring, and administering AppD controller and agents with different environments (windows, linux etc) Experience monitoring large scale applications (tomcat, websphere, etc) Experience in creating custom dashboards to track important business transactions and provide app performance insights. Experience setting up application baselines, transaction thresholds, snapshot collection. Experience creating Health Rules, Policies, Alerts and Actions Experience with End User Monitoring, Real User Monitoring, Analytics, Infrastructure, Database (Mongo, Oracle, SQL) and Network visibility Ability to troubleshoot slow database calls using transaction snapshots and diagnostic sessions during incidents Experience in gathering and measuring end-to-end business transaction performance Experience with integrating with other observability products such as 1000 eyes, DataDog, Splunk would be a plus If you have the above experience and are interested in the role, apply within and I will give you a call to discuss further.

Lead Cisco Engineer Project Duration: Until the 03/31/25, with the potential to extend 6-12 months. Contract role Phoenix, Arizona or Chicago This role as a Technical Lead – Sr. RS Engineer for Cisco 88xx chassis remediation is a highly dynamic and hands-on position with both technical and leadership responsibilities. Here’s a breakdown of the key requirements and tasks involved:   Key Technical Responsibilities: Cisco 88xx chassis remediation: You’ll be leading pre-checks, inventory management, and the inspection of chassis/cards (both line and fabric). This involves running scripts, validating the outputs, and ensuring the proper storage of data for remediation. Chassis inspection and validation: Focus on meticulous inspection of hardware (connectors, pins, etc.) to ensure everything is working as expected. This is physical, hands-on work. Running health checks: Using scripts and validating the functionality of chassis/cards, ensuring they meet operational standards. Network access and validation: You'll use a customer-provided laptop to verify network connections and access, likely requiring Cisco CCNP-level knowledge to troubleshoot issues and confirm functionality. Leadership & Collaboration: Team Leadership: Overseeing a small on-site team including a Project Coordinator and 1-2 smart-hands technicians. You will direct their work and perform quality assurance (QA) checks. Collaboration: Requires working closely with Cisco and customer teams, both on-site and remotely. Strong soft skills, communication, and a positive attitude will be essential for success in this leadership role. Training: Initial training with experienced team members to get up to speed on the procedures and processes. Non-Technical Requirements: Extensive Travel: The role requires frequent travel, mainly to U.S. locations (Midwest and East Coast), and could expand internationally. You’ll need to be comfortable with fluid schedules, often traveling with just 1-2 weeks' notice, and occasionally on short notice. Physical Requirements: Ability to work long hours (10-12 hours/day) in warm data center environments, and capable of lifting components weighing up to 50 lbs. Attention to Detail: High attention to detail is required for inspecting connectors/pins and ensuring the physical hardware is functioning properly. Flexible Attire: Due to the warm environment, shorts may be appropriate when working in the data centers. Timeline & Flexibility: Schedule: Expect a highly fluid schedule with advanced notice for most travel. The team will do their best to avoid short-notice escalations, though some might occur. Requirements Recap: Cisco CCNP-level knowledge: CCIE is not required, but you need a solid understanding of routing, switching, and network troubleshooting at a CCNP level. Experience with Data Center Hardware: Familiarity with Cisco chassis, line cards, fabric cards, and data center environments is key. Soft Skills & Leadership: Positive attitude, attention to detail, ability to lead small teams, and strong collaborative skills with both technical and non-technical teams.