Associate, Platform Engineering, Network

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Associate in Information Technology to enhance their software solutions and infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with multi-functional teams, leading projects, and ensuring quality through Agile practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network security and a commitment to continuous improvement in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in network security tools and practices.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Bank’s platforms and software solutions.
• Lead efforts in optimizing infrastructure and software solutions.

Skills

Collaboration

Agile Practices

Network Security

User Experience

Education

Network Security Expertise

Tools

Check Point

Palo Alto

Cisco

Azure

Job description

Requisition ID 35691 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Information Technology Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date

Purpose of Job

The Associate is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the Bank’s platforms and software solutions.

The Associate plays a key role within the squad, leading efforts in designing, developing, and optimizing EBRD's infrastructure and software solutions within their value stream.

They provide guidance to team members and collaborate with multi-functional teams and business product owners to deliver high-quality, product-aligned services that meet user needs.

The role may involve leading small projects; proficiency in software design, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), or related technologies is expected.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Simplify to amplify: Collaborate within and across teams to question complexity, challenge processes, and promote continuous, incremental improvements.
2. Act decisively, commit fully: Make swift decisions, support team choices, and foster agility for quicker value delivery.
3. Listen well and speak up: Encourage a culture of learning, sharing feedback constructively, and respecting diverse perspectives.
4. Collaborate smartly: Foster a collaborative culture, mentor team members, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
5. Engineering Excellence: Share expertise, stay updated with latest technologies, mentor less experienced engineers, and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
6. Agile Ways of Working: Promote Agile practices, help teams adopt iterative approaches, and focus on delivering continuous value.
7. Managing cost and budget: Use tools to track effort and manage technology value, without direct budget responsibility.
8. Quality at our core: Embed technical excellence and QA mindset, emphasizing automation and best practices like TDD.
9. Secure First: Ensure engineering aligns with security policies, embed DevSecOps practices, and conduct risk analysis.
10. Drives User Experience: Develop services based on user needs, capturing requirements and aligning with user journeys.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

Networks – Network Security expertise in:

• Perimeter Security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-malware, threat prevention (Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco)
• Cloud network security (Check Point, Azure)
• Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
• SSL VPNs, SASE, network segmentation, load balancing, NAC, Wi-Fi security, RADIUS/TACACS, PKI infrastructure

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative environment offers varied, engaging work, collaboration with diverse experts, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and digital transformation.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates from EBRD member countries, regardless of background. We support flexible working, expecting attendance in the office 50% of the time.

Note: Due to high application volumes, detailed feedback to unsuccessful candidates cannot be provided.