Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Consultant to join our dynamic team. This role involves providing expert advice on a broad range of IT solutions, including system architecture, network infrastructure, and software development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of various operating systems, cloud platforms, and programming languages, enabling them to deliver innovative and effective technology strategies tailored to client needs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a forward-thinking organisation committed to technological excellence.
Responsibilities
- Analyse client requirements and develop comprehensive IT solutions aligned with their business objectives.
- Design, implement, and optimise system architectures, including cloud-based solutions using AWS and Azure.
- Manage and support diverse operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments.
- Develop and maintain applications using programming languages like Java, C#, C++, Ruby on Rails, Python, and VBA.
- Configure and administer network components including DHCP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and virtualisation platforms such as VMware and ESXi.
- Integrate systems through APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), microservices architecture, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
- Ensure system security by implementing information security best practices and managing firewalls and VPNs.
- Utilise DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient software delivery.
- Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, optimisation of system performance, and capacity planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system design projects using tools like Simulink or modelling techniques.
- Provide ongoing support through system administration tasks including database management with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), T-SQL or PL/SQL scripting.
- Advise clients on emerging technologies such as NoSQL databases (MongoDB), containerisation (Docker), virtualization (VMware), and information security protocols.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of computer networking principles including DHCP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls & security protocols.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure for scalable infrastructure deployment.
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript, Java, C#, C++, Ruby on Rails, Python & VBA; experience with Shell Scripting & Bash (Unix shell).
- Experience with operating systems including Windows Server environments and UNIX/Linux distributions.
- Familiarity with system architecture design principles & solution architecture development.
- Knowledge of web services standards like SOAP & REST APIs; experience with microservices & service-oriented architecture (SOA).
- Competence in system administration tasks involving VMware ESXi & Kubernetes orchestration tools.
- Understanding of SDLC processes & DevOps practices including Jenkins & Git for version control & automation workflows.
- Ability to implement information security measures across diverse systems; experience with firewalls & VPN setup.
- Experience working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL & Oracle; proficiency in T-SQL & PL/SQL scripting languages.
This role offers an engaging environment where technical expertise is valued highly alongside innovative problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be integral to delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that drive organisational success while continuously expanding their professional capabilities within a collaborative team setting.
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester (Greater Manchester)
