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Solace Middleware Engineer We are seeking a Solace Middleware Engineer to join our specialised middleware and application platform support team within the Global Investment Bank's dedicated low-latency infrastructure. This role is pivotal in supporting electronic trading systems across Forex (FX) and Fixed Income (FI) markets. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Solace middleware and a practical understanding of trading workflows and ultra-low latency requirements. Essential Skills: Expert-level knowledge of Solace PubSub+ platform. Hands-on experience configuring Solace message VPNs, queues, topic endpoints, bridges, and DMR. Proven ability to tune Solace for ultra-low latency trading environments. Strong knowledge of messaging middleware technologies and multicast messaging protocols. Specific experience with market-facing and low-latency infrastructure for Forex and Fixed Income trading. Strong Linux/Unix administration skills with focus on network and messaging performance tuning. Automation and scripting proficiency (Python, Shell scripting, SQL). Experience & Soft Skills: Strong experience in technical platforms or infrastructure support, preferably in electronic trading or capital markets technology. Ability to work under pressure Project management collaboration skills for gathering technical requirements. Solace Messaging Infrastructure: Architect and administer the enterprise Solace PubSub+ platform supporting real-time trading applications. Design and implement Solace messaging patterns optimized for low-latency trading. Configure and tune Solace brokers, message VPNs, queues, topic endpoints, and client profiles for optimal performance. Manage Solace high-availability configurations including primary/backup broker pairs and replication. Implement Solace DMR (Dynamic Message Routing) for inter-datacenter message distribution. Define and enforce Solace governance frameworks, naming conventions, and messaging standards. Monitor and optimize message flow performance, identifying and resolving latency issues. Capacity plan for Solace infrastructure based on trading volumes and growth projections. Trading Application Integration: Collaborate with CMI development teams globally to integrate trading applications with Solace messaging. Design topic hierarchies and subscription patterns for market data distribution and trade execution flows. Implement multicast messaging standards for efficient market data dissemination. Optimize Solace client configurations for trading applications. Support message transformation, filtering, and routing requirements within Solace. Troubleshoot complex messaging issues affecting trade execution and market data delivery. Monitoring & Performance Management: Deploy and maintain specialized monitoring for Solace infrastructure using ITRS Geneos and Corvil. Create custom monitoring dashboards for message latency, throughput, queue depths, and broker health. Establish alerting thresholds and escalation procedures for messaging infrastructure. Analyse message flow patterns to identify performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities. Conduct post-incident analysis of messaging-related trading disruptions. To apply for this Solace Middleware Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience .

Engineering Manager (Environments) (Linux, Puppet, Terraform and AWS) Full time : Permanent role Salary: £80,000 + Bonus, PHC, pension, and other benefits Location: Hybrid, once a month onsite in Bristol We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Environments) to lead the design, reliability, and evolution of a software-driven engineering environments within a regulated financial services organisation. This role focuses on building and operating scalable, secure, and automated environments that enable product engineering teams to deliver safely and quickly. You'll lead teams responsible for environment management, CI/CD integration, and observability, while driving large-scale modernisation programmes across legacy and cloud-native estates. This is a newly created technical leadership role where you will take full ownership of the SysOps / Environments team, setting direction, improving standards, and driving real operational change from day one. You'll combine credible hands-on technical experience with strong people leadership to stabilise, modernise, and improve a core engineering estate supporting business-critical platforms. Engineering Manager (Environments) - What we're looking for: Proven experience managing UNIX / SysOps, Platform, DevOps or SRE teams in mid-to-large scale environments Strong technical background in Linux (Red Hat), automation, pipelines and service operations Hands-on exposure to tools such as Puppet, Terraform and AWS A track record of leading teams The credibility to engage engineers technically, not just managerially Experience driving service improvement, automation and estate modernisation Confidence working in regulated or business-critical environments This is not a step-up role- You must have prior experience managing similar teams and estates. This is a rare opportunity to: Take ownership of a core, business-critical engineering function Make a visible, lasting impact through leadership and technical improvement Define the future direction of a UNIX / environments estate Join a stable, well-established organisation with strong investment in technology If you're an experienced Engineering Manager / Environments Manager who enjoys fixing, improving, and leading teams that need strong direction, this role offers genuine scope and challenge. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Web Applications Support Engineer Our client is looking for an experienced Web Applications Support Engineer to join them on a contract basis. You'll play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving critical web applications, ensuring high availability and performance for end users. For this role, the key essential skills are: JavaScript, SQL & Unix/Linux 6 Months + Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Provide 1/2 line support for web-based applications Investigate and resolve incidents, bugs, and performance issues Work closely with technical teams to diagnose and fix defects Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and fixes Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with JavaScript in a production environment Basic knowledge of SQL (query writing, performance tuning, troubleshooting) Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux systems (shell scripting, log analysis, system commands) Experience supporting web applications in a live environment Familiarity with debugging tools and monitoring systems Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Other experience Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and manage priorities Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

We're looking for an experienced Trading Application Support Analyst to join our IT Production team in London. You'll work in a truly global, follow-the-sun environment, supporting mission-critical trading applications used across web, mobile and API channels. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working at pace and collaborating with teams across the business. CMC Markets is a global leader in online trading, trusted by clients worldwide for our award-winning platforms, cutting-edge technology and market expertise. Behind every trade is a highly skilled technology team ensuring our platforms remain stable, performant and available around the clock. What you'll be doing Providing 1st and 2nd line application support for CMC Markets' trading platforms Ensuring maximum availability and performance using a follow-the-sun support model Monitoring live systems using tools such as Nagios, Splunk, AppDynamics, Geneos and bespoke platforms Responding to alerts and incidents across production and non-production environments Diagnosing issues, implementing fixes where appropriate and escalating to development teams when required Working closely with global teams including Development, Infrastructure, DBA, Security, Business Operations and third-party vendors Supporting releases, deployments and change activities in line with agreed processes Contributing to improvements in monitoring, automation, documentation and support processes Participating in DR and BCP testing Taking part in a rotational shift pattern, including some weekend on-call support Essential: A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a genuine passion for technology 5+ years' experience in an IT or application support environment 2+ years' experience working with Red Hat Linux (or other Unix variants), including scripting 2+ years' experience supporting applications such as Java, .NET, Apache or IIS Desirable: Experience within the financial services or trading environment Knowledge of Windows Server Familiarity with ITIL frameworks Exposure to market data and the FIX protocol What you'll get in return The opportunity to support high-volume, real-time trading systems used globally Exposure to modern monitoring and support tooling in a complex technical estate A collaborative, international team culture across London and Sydney Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities A role where your work has a direct impact on platform reliability and client experience CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Banking/FS experience is must. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting) Proficiency in Ansible for configuration management and automation Solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration Familiarity with Docker/containerization technologies Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Good scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring tools