About our client
Our client is a newly created joint venture between a global management consulting leader and a world-class alternative investment fund manager. With strong backing and high ambitions, they are building a centre of excellence in Newcastle to deliver cutting-edge solutions at pace. This is an opportunity to join a business from the ground up, working in an intellectually stimulating environment with some of the sharpest minds in technology and finance.
The culture
Joining at this stage means you'll have a real influence on shaping the culture. Some things, however, are non-negotiable:
* Exceptional talent with excellent communication skills.
* A collaborative mindset – working hand-in-hand with business users and teammates.
* Curiosity and a passion for solving complex challenges.
* A proactive attitude with ownership and accountability.
* High motivation and a desire to learn and grow.
The role – key responsibilities
* Automating infrastructure and environments.
* Owning, managing, and maintaining Continuous Integration infrastructure.
* Developing monitoring and diagnostics tools.
* Delivering end-user automation solutions.
What makes a great candidate
* Strong scripting skills (PowerShell or similar).
* Ability to code in C#, Java, or Python (background as a developer is a plus).
* Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent).
* Containerisation with Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
* Monitoring experience (ELK, Grafana or similar).
* CI/CD with TeamCity.
* SQL Server knowledge.
* Windows and Linux administration.
* Clear, professional communication skills.
* Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or a related field, ideally from a Russell Group university.
* Financial Services experience is a bonus, but not essential.
Preferred additional experience
* Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, JIRA).
* Artifact storage (Artifactory).
* Octopus Deploy.
* Static analysis (SonarQube).
* Control-M.
* Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
* VMware (vSphere) and SAN.
Why join?
* Make an impact from day one – trusted with ownership and delivery.
* Work on high-profile projects directly linked to global markets and events.
* Learn from industry experts in both technology and financial services.
* Gain exposure across multiple business functions and products.
* Shape technical strategy, challenge processes, and drive innovation.
* Be part of a dynamic team in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.