Kevin Edward
About the Company
Kevin Edward Executive Search provides executive recruitment consultancy to niche market sectors, both within the UK and Internationally. With particular strength across sectors such as Construction, Consumer, Legal, TIC, IT & Technology - we now boast four offices which supply our clients globally.
With so many recruitment companies saturating the recruitment market at present, it can sometimes be a lottery in finding the right supplier. We understand that you are making an investment by working with us to recruit the right individual for your business. With this in mind we set out to understand not only the specific qualifications and experience required to do the role, but we will also find the right fit in terms of personality and culture. This ensures that the placement we make will be a long standing and successful one. Inevitably, both clients and candidates benefit from this consultative approach.
Unfortunately we cannot control your past experiences with recruiters. What we can control however is your experience from here on in by offering you a recruitment partner that applies both industry and sector expertise, with another vital ingredient - flexibility. We understand that each client and candidate has different expectations from a recruitment partner. We will tailor a bespoke approach designed to fit in with your specific requirements.
Our aim is simple. To forge long standing business relationships with both clients and candidates by striving to be the perfect recruitment partner.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Kevin Edward
- Job Title
- Azure Site Reliability Engineer
- Job Description
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Position Title: Azure Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract / Long Term Project
LOCATION: Flexible (Hybrid – 2 days a week onsite/ Reading)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of Azure-based systems and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of Azure, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage operational challenges effectively. This role requires a balance of technical expertise and operational excellence to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
· Monitor and maintain the health, availability, and performance of Azure-based systems and services.
· Develop and implement automated solutions to reduce operational burden and improve system reliability.
· Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and root cause analysis.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and refine scalable Azure architectures.
· Drive operational excellence through the implementation of metrics, monitoring, and reporting systems.
· Optimize cloud resources to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining high performance.
Qualifications:
· Proven experience in Azure cloud infrastructure, with expertise in services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, and monitoring tools.
· Strong scripting and automation skills using Power Shell, Python, or similar languages.
· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration technologies.
· Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security best practices.
· Excellent problem-solving and incident management skills.
· Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.
This position requires candidates who have a valid work permit to work in the UK. No sponsorship is provided.
- Company Name
- Kevin Edward
- Job Title
- Geographic Information System Developer
- Job Description
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Title: Geographic Information System Developer
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced developer with a focus on GIS backend and frontend development to join our agile release train, working in a technical and demanding environment. Our train is dedicated to delivering an incredible user experience to our internal and external users. The candidate will work in the team that enables the delivery of geospatial capabilities.
The products have been in active use (and development) for several years.
The ideal candidate will have experience with the Luciad portfolio together with a deep understanding of Typescript, React, Jest, Java, SpringBoot, and JUnit or demonstrate the ability to quickly learn these technologies. In addition to technical skills, a strong interest and familiarity with API design thinking is essential.
Seniority: Senior
Place of work: ~50% onshore, ~50% nearshore
Key Responsibilities:
Design and build high-quality geospatial components.
Test and maintain the delivered artifacts.
Write and update the technical documentation.
Provide guidance to and support the business teams on delivering geospatial capabilities.
Technical Competencies:
Ability to capture, articulate and understand technical user requirements.
Ability to create and maintain backwards compatible API components.
Ability to work in a Linux and CI/CD environment.
Skilful with Typescript, React, Jest, Java, SpringBoot, and JUnit or the ability to quickly learn these technologies. Experience with Figma is an asset.
Proficiency in GIS tools. Knowledge of the LuciadFusion, -Lightspeed or -RIA is an asset.
Mastery of GIS standards. Knowledge of GML, WFS or WMS is an asset.
Experience working with exotic protocols to integrate legacy services is an asset.
Experience with gradle, npm or git is an asset.
Experience with kubernetes, OpenShift or cloud is an asset.
Soft Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Proven collaboration and teamwork experience within agile teams.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Language Proficiency:
Mastery of the English language is essential, as it is the working language of the train. Candidates must be proficient users at level C1/C2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Knowledge of French, the second official language of the Agency, is an asset.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in software development and coding in various languages (Java, Python, Swift, etc.).
What We Offer:
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
An opportunity to work alongside highly motivated users who are very open to technological advancements and innovation.
A chance to contribute to projects that have a significant impact on both internal and external stakeholders.
A collaborative environment where your expertise in development will be valued and leveraged.