Vantage Point Global

Are you an experienced technology leader with a passion for driving modern engineering practices? Can you combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a people-first approach? Then this leadership opportunity within our delivery team could be your next career move. What will I be doing? You'll be joining a leading global financial institution to help shape and deliver the next generation of its international payments network. As a Senior Manager, Application Development , you'll lead a high-performing software engineering team responsible for end-to-end application ownership - from architecture and design through to delivery and continuous optimisation. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering scalable, real-time systems built using modern technologies and practices, while also acting as a coach, mentor, and strategic partner to stakeholders across business and technology. What kind of work will I be doing? As a Senior Manager, Application Development, you will: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality software and services within a scaled agile framework. Own and oversee all aspects of software development - from architecture and design through to build, test, deployment, and support Drive best practices in DevOps, continuous delivery, test automation (TDD/BDD), and cloud-native development. Provide architectural direction on Java-based microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems. Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into clear technical roadmaps and actionable outcomes. Promote a culture of innovation, resilience, security, and continuous learning across your teams. Guide individual development and team performance through coaching, mentoring, and accountability frameworks. Oversee risk, compliance, and operational excellence to support delivery in a regulated environment. Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing leadership team focused on technology evolution and business impact. What will I be gaining? A unique opportunity to drive technology strategy and delivery at a globally recognised financial services firm. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and modern engineering practices (Cloud, APIs, CI/CD, Open Source, Event Streaming). The ability to lead and grow high-performing teams and shape the technical culture from the ground up. Strategic influence in a highly visible programme that will transform legacy systems into resilient, real-time platforms. A collaborative and supportive environment that values experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. What are we looking for? You'll demonstrate: Strong hands-on technical grounding in Java-based systems, APIs, cloud engineering, and DevOps. A proven track record of leading application development teams in complex, regulated environments. Strategic thinking, strong decision-making, and an ability to align technical delivery with business goals. A servant leadership mindset, with a focus on developing others and building high-trust teams. Clear, compelling communication skills - upward, downward, and across - and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Passion for innovation and driving engineering excellence across the SDLC. Essential Criteria We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate: 8+ years of experience in software/application development 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams Proven experience with Agile delivery and continuous improvement practices A strong understanding of modern development practices including CI/CD, test automation, and DevOps. Preferred Qualifications The following experience would be highly desirable: Proven ability to translate business goals into technical execution plans Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate a clear technology vision Demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed organisations or regulated environments Hands-on experience building or leading API-based, cloud-native, or real-time systems Background in the payments or banking domain, with commercial awareness of industry trends Familiarity with: Java / J2EE, Spring, RESTful APIs, relational databases Open Source technologies, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven architecture Experience in coaching and developing talent, as well as managing team performance A collaborative mindset and proven ability to engage third-party vendors Strong appreciation of risk management, operational resilience, and compliance practices Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Things you need to know: • To apply, you'll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. • We'd like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.

EC1, 3 days per week in-office July start Until December 2025 Migration Support SQL MI Replication Troubleshooting We're supporting a key client with the migration of their France Data Warehouse application to SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI), and we're looking for an experienced DBA to join the programme team. This is a hands-on, City-based role focused on backing up and restoring production databases, configuring connectivity, and resolving replication challenges. If you've previously supported large-scale SQL MI migrations, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Backup and restore DWH France application databases from ABS to SQL MI (non-prod and prod) Configure access and authentication (SQL auth) and enable data flow upstream/downstream Set up replication between SQL MI and SQL Server 2019 (IRL), resolving any constraints or conflicts Troubleshoot database issues during testing, go-live, and hypercare phases (2 weeks post go-live) Document all DB procedures, conduct knowledge transfer, and log/transition all known issues to the platform team What we're looking for Strong hands-on SQL DBA experience, ideally including Azure SQL Managed Instance Proven experience with backup/restore, replication setup, and data pipeline connectivity Problem-solving mindset and ability to support go-live and hypercare activities Clear documentation and knowledge transfer skills The detail Timeline : Full-time support for 4 weeks during migration, followed by 6 weeks of light-touch (30%) support for hypercare and issue resolution Location : City-based (EC1) with 3 days per week in the office Contract : PAYE fixed-term contract to December 2025 Benefits Ongoing training and development support through one-to-one coaching and access to online training services Health cash plan coverage. Cycle to work scheme. Vantage Point Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. • To apply, you'll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. • We'd like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.

Do you have a passion for software engineering? Can you combine this with a desire to learn cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and agile ways of working? Then this early career programme could be the perfect way for you to start your professional career. What will I be learning? On this programme, you'll experience working in software engineering at a leading global financial institution. Over the first 2-3 weeks with us, you'll complete our award-winning Simul8 Academy , where you'll develop the industry knowledge and professional skills needed to succeed in your role as a Junior Software Engineer in the financial services industry. After completing your training, you'll join the development team within our client, a global financial institution, helping to build, maintain, and improve robust software solutions in a fast-paced and supportive environment. What work will I be doing? You'll be joining an engineering team where you will: Build and deliver features and user stories, including writing test cases and automation. Apply agile practices: participate in ceremonies, contribute to design discussions, and lead presentations or demos. Learn and apply DevOps principles and tools to support continuous delivery and deployment. Gain exposure to cloud infrastructure, software architecture, data storage patterns (ETL/ELT), and DevSecOps practices. Understand and apply basic security controls such as access and account management. Contribute to system design and evaluate design trade-offs in collaboration with senior engineers. Start to work with inner source communities, integrate shared code, and provide peer feedback. Build metrics dashboards to monitor and evaluate system performance. What will I be gaining? Training in technical and soft skills through our intensive 2-3 week Simul8 training academy. Hands-on experience with cloud-native software engineering at a top-tier financial services firm. Ongoing coaching and mentorship as you develop and learn in your role Opportunities to build your network through social events, community initiatives, and volunteering. Potential to convert into a permanent position with the client upon successful completion of your placement. What are we looking for? You'll demonstrate: A genuine interest in software engineering, cloud technologies, and DevOps. An enthusiasm for learning and building reliable, secure, and scalable systems. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to contribute to agile teams and take initiative. An analytical approach to problem-solving, coupled with good communication skills. An eagerness to gain technical depth in areas like infrastructure, CI/CD, security, data, and system design. Essential Criteria We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate evidence of the following, whether in an academic, personal, work, or other context: A strong interest in software engineering, technology, and cloud infrastructure Problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail Enthusiasm and commitment to learn and grow in a dynamic technical environment Tech Stack: We'll be looking for developers who are proficient with Python and Java and will have some knowledge of the below tools. Proficiency of all of the below is not required. Programming Languages: Python, Java Frameworks / Libraries: Spring (Boot, Batch, Cache, Web), Cucumber (Testing framework for BDD), Drools (Business rules management system), Spark (Big Data processing framework) Build / CI/CD Tools: Gradle (Build automation tool), Jenkins (CI/CD automation server) Configuration Management / Infrastructure as Code: Ansible, Terraform Cloud Services (Primarily AWS): AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, AWS EMR (Elastic MapReduce), AWS Networking, VPC, DynamoDB Databases: DB2, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, Operating Systems / Platforms: Linux, Mainframe (legacy computing platform), Containerization / Orchestration: Containers (Kubernetes) Monitoring / Alerting: Alerting and Monitoring (CloudWatch, Prometheus, etc.) Qualifications You'll need to have obtained a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline or demonstrate equivalent technical experience or interest. Benefits: Ongoing training and development support through one-to-one coaching and access to online training services Health cash plan coverage. Cycle to work scheme. Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Things you need to know: • To apply, you'll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. • We'd like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.

Do you have a passion for financial services ? Then this early career 8 month opportunity as a Brokerage Investigation Analyst could be the perfect way for you to start your professional career. What work will I be doing? This role sits within a Brokerage and Investigation department within the Operational Services in Belfast. The primary responsibility of the Brokerage and Investigation department is to support the business for the administration of brokerage rates for Global Broking in Europe. The department is composed of three key functions, all of them are closely linked together and all team members will be trained to perform all key functions: (i) documentation of our fee schedules, (ii) maintenance of those fees into our systems and (iii) investigation of queries raised on our invoices. This is a client facing role where you will interact directly with clients on brokerage related queries. What will I be gaining? Training in both technical and soft skills to help you develop relevant skills and knowledge in your role in our intensive Simul8 training academy. Experience working at a top (financial or tech) firm early in your career. Ongoing formal and informal support and training as you develop and learn in your role. Social events, as well as community, charity, and voluntary activities with other individuals starting their careers. What are we looking for? You'll demonstrate: Basic knowledge of products and functions in financial markets Attention to detail in all tasks performed Excellent interpersonal skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Good knowledge of regulatory changes (i.e. MiFID) and its implications Shows personal accountability and a "one team" mentality Able to evidence good judgement at all times, and escalates where appropriate Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Things you need to know: • To apply, you'll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. • We'd like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.