Systems Support Analyst

Weston Homes Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established residential developer is seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to enhance operational efficiency within their IT team. In this role, you will design and implement systems solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives through stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computer science and relevant experience with various IT tools and practices. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance, at a company recognized for excellence in the housing industry.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Private healthcare

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Fully equipped gym

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with operating systems including Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of solution architecture principles is a plus.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, and firewall configurations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement systems for operational efficiency.
• Conduct systems engineering tasks and manage databases.
• Engage in DevOps practices to streamline deployment processes.

Skills

Proficiency in operating systems

Familiarity with NoSQL databases

Understanding of Kubernetes

Education

Strong background in computer science or a related field

Tools

Pegasystems

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

Python

Bash

Shell Scripting

VMware

ESXi

Job description

A little bit about the role...

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Systems Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in analyzing, designing, and implementing systems that enhance our operational efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of both IT infrastructure and software development, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs.

Duties

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Design and implement system architecture that supports service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles, utilizing tools such as Pegasystems and AWS.
• Conduct systems engineering tasks, including system design, administration, and optimization of IT infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Implement load balancing strategies and ensure robust computer networking practices are followed.
• Manage databases using MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server while ensuring data integrity and security.
• Utilize scripting languages such as Python, Bash (Unix shell), and Shell Scripting for automation tasks.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using Agile methodologies to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure information security measures are in place across all systems, including the management of firewalls and VPNs.
• Engage in DevOps practices to streamline deployment processes using CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Support virtualization technologies such as VMware and ESXi to optimize resource utilization within the IT environment.

What we'd like in return...

Experience
Candidates should possess a strong background in computer science or a related field with experience in the following areas:

• Proficiency in operating systems including Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and RESTful APIs for system integration.
• Understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration and management of microservices architectures.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, load balancing techniques, and firewall configurations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of solution architecture principles is a plus, along with hands-on experience in system administration tasks.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative projects to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Systems Analyst.

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• Accelerating Achievement Scheme
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

Finally, a little bit about us...

Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.

We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', plus Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.

Our people are our greatest asset, We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.