IT Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain vital company systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and security of critical infrastructure. You will lead system integrations, collaborate with development teams, and develop disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime. The company offers a dynamic working environment, with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Join a team that empowers customers and values your expertise in maintaining high standards while providing exceptional value. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday (BH)

Staff socials and events

Bonus Scheme

Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical ability with critical infrastructure.
• Experience in system integration and API management.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integrations and ensure efficient API usage.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance.
• Develop disaster recovery and backup plans.

Skills

System Integration

API Management

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

CI/CD Pipelines

Technical Documentation

Agile Methodologies

API Security

Middleware Solutions

Message Queuing Technologies

Tools

Atlassian JIRA

RabbitMQ

Apache Kafka

AWS SQS

Job description

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of company systems. This role includes software updates, hardware installations, and resolving technical issues to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate must exhibit exceptional technical ability, ensuring the seamless operation of critical infrastructure, while maintaining availability, performance, and security.

The Company

This company has evolved into a leading brand, manufacturing and distributing products globally from a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. With millions of products sold, it remains committed to empowering customers to live better lives. Backed by a team of experts and stringent quality control, this company continuously strives for excellence, delivering exceptional value to its customers. Critical to this success are IT Systems Engineers, who ensure the seamless operation and security of vital infrastructure, enabling the company to maintain its high standards and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead system integrations, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient API usage and data synchronisation.
2. Collaborate with development teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance and reliability.
3. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup plans to minimise downtime and data loss.
4. Act as the primary liaison between IT, development, operations, and vendors to resolve issues and improve efficiencies.
5. Create and maintain technical documentation, aligning solutions with business objectives.
6. Mentor junior staff and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
7. Participate in Agile processes, utilising tools including Atlassian JIRA for project tracking.
8. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of system integration methods, APIs, and middleware solutions.
9. Possess advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
10. Familiarity with message queuing technologies, including RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, and AWS SQS.
11. Have expertise in API security and authentication protocols.
12. Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday (BH)
• Staff socials and events
• Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Scheme

Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV now to avoid disappointment.

Referrals:

Location: Liverpool

Working Pattern: Hybrid

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