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Service Delivery - Client Service Delivery Lead - 139710-1
LondonContractNegotiableServiceNow Delivery Lead Overview We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Delivery Lead to oversee the end-to-end delivery of ServiceNow solutions. This role requires strong leadership, delivery governance, Agile execution, and the ability to manage cross-functional technical and functional teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of ServiceNow solutions, ensuring alignment with requirements, best practices, and the agreed product backlog and roadmap. Oversee day-to-day delivery activities and ensure smooth execution across all workstreams. Manage functional and technical teams including Business Analysts, Technical Architects, Technical Leads/Developers, and Testing teams to ensure aligned priorities and seamless delivery. Delivery Management & Governance Manage and resolve impediments; proactively identify risks, issues, and escalations with clear mitigation plans. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, delivery processes, quality standards, and internal controls. Participate in planning sessions, capacity assessments, and effort estimation to support accurate forecasting and sprint readiness. Stakeholder & Team Management Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and internal teams, maintaining strong communication, alignment, and expectation management. Coach and mentor team members, supporting best practices and delivery excellence. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration. Conduct proactive program risk management and highlight potential delivery risks with recommended mitigation steps. Agile Delivery Execution Lead delivery using Agile methodologies, ensuring effective sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and release management. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Developers to ensure requirement clarity and timely delivery. Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance Drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and delivery practices. Conduct structured reviews, perform risk assessments, and ensure adherence to ServiceNow standards to maintain high-quality outputs. Desirable Experience Background in the financial services industry is beneficial. Consulting experience or a consulting mindset is advantageous.
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Full-Stack Java Developer
BertrangePermanentTBDFull-Stack Java Developer (R&D Engineer) Luxembourg | CDI | Up to 80,000 EUR About the Company Our client is a leading provider of financial software solutions in Luxembourg, serving major international financial institutions. Operating in a stimulating and dynamic environment, the company is investing heavily in R&D and digital transformation to build next-generation platforms supporting fund administration, accounting and investor services. The Opportunity As part of its continued growth, our client is hiring a Full-Stack Java Developer (R&D Engineer) to join a strategic long-term product initiative. You will contribute to the development of an innovative low-code platform aimed at increasing productivity and accelerating application development. The platform leverages: An embedded UI kit A unified API layer Direct integration with core financial engines Modern frontend frameworks aligned with established design systems This is a highly hands-on full-stack role requiring strong technical expertise and ownership. A technical test is part of the recruitment process. This role is intended for experienced Full Stack Developers only. Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain core features of the low-code platform Develop backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot Build modern frontend applications using React, Vue or similar technologies Design and implement REST APIs Collaborate with Product teams to translate user needs into scalable solutions Ensure high-quality, maintainable and standards-compliant code Participate in peer code reviews Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack Take ownership of deliverables from design to deployment Required Skills 3 to 6 years of experience in Full Stack development Strong expertise in Core Java and J2EE technologies (JMS, EJB, JDBC, JPA) Solid experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue or Svelte Strong understanding of REST API architecture Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL Experience writing unit tests using JUnit Familiarity with testing frameworks and monitoring tools Knowledge of clean code principles and software design patterns Experience in R&D environments or low-code platforms is a plus. Profile Analytical and solution-oriented mindset Strong ownership and accountability Comfortable in an international environment English mandatory Additional European languages are considered an asset No specific product knowledge is required for this role. Contract Details Permanent contract (CDI) with probation period Salary up to 80,000 EUR gross per year Start date: ASAP 1 day per week home office initially, subject to review after probation period Candidates must be based in Europe No visa sponsorship available
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New Request - Performance Principal Consultant - ID 49
RemoteContractCompetitivePerformance Principal Consultant – SimCorp Location: Remote (Canada – Eastern Standard Time) Engagement Type: Contract Allocation: 75–100% Start Date: ASAP End Date: July 2026 About the Role Skillfinder International is seeking a highly experienced Performance Principal Consultant with strong SimCorp expertise to support a strategic client engagement. This is a senior-level advisory role requiring deep experience in SimCorp Dimension performance optimisation, architecture review, and solution design. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor, assessing current performance challenges and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions across complex investment management environments. Key Responsibilities Lead performance diagnostics and optimisation initiatives within SimCorp Dimension environments Review system architecture, batch performance, data flows, and integration layers Identify bottlenecks and provide strategic remediation plans Optimise system configuration, processing efficiency, and database performance Advise senior stakeholders on best practices and long-term performance strategy Provide executive-level reporting and technical documentation Collaborate with internal IT, infrastructure, and business teams Required Experience & Skills Extensive experience working with SimCorp Dimension Proven background in performance tuning and optimisation of SimCorp environments Strong understanding of: Batch processing & job scheduling Database performance (SQL Server / Oracle environments) Integration performance and data interfaces Infrastructure considerations impacting SimCorp performance Experience operating at Principal / Lead Consultant level Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability Ability to work independently in a remote, delivery-focused environment
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New Request - Performance Principal Consultant - ID 49
RemoteContractCompetitivePerformance Principal Consultant – SimCorp Location: Remote (Canada – Eastern Standard Time) Engagement Type: Contract Allocation: 75–100% Start Date: ASAP End Date: July 2026 About the Role Skillfinder International is seeking a highly experienced Performance Principal Consultant with strong SimCorp expertise to support a strategic client engagement. This is a senior-level advisory role requiring deep experience in SimCorp Dimension performance optimisation, architecture review, and solution design. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor, assessing current performance challenges and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions across complex investment management environments. Key Responsibilities Lead performance diagnostics and optimisation initiatives within SimCorp Dimension environments Review system architecture, batch performance, data flows, and integration layers Identify bottlenecks and provide strategic remediation plans Optimise system configuration, processing efficiency, and database performance Advise senior stakeholders on best practices and long-term performance strategy Provide executive-level reporting and technical documentation Collaborate with internal IT, infrastructure, and business teams Required Experience & Skills Extensive experience working with SimCorp Dimension Proven background in performance tuning and optimisation of SimCorp environments Strong understanding of: Batch processing & job scheduling Database performance (SQL Server / Oracle environments) Integration performance and data interfaces Infrastructure considerations impacting SimCorp performance Experience operating at Principal / Lead Consultant level Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability Ability to work independently in a remote, delivery-focused environment
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Cloud Support Engineer-SRE
London/GlasgowContract£449 max payAWS Site Reliability Engineer (Data Platform) Fully onsite London or Glasgow 12-month contract Inside IR35 Role Summary We are seeking an AWS Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support, scale, and improve a cloud-native data platform built on AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks. This role focuses on enhancing platform reliability through automation, disaster recovery testing, resiliency engineering, observability best practices, and proactive SLO/SLI/SLA management. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation for infrastructure provisioning, platform operations, and incident response using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD. Lead resiliency and disaster recovery initiatives, including scheduled DR drills, fault injection, and validation of recovery processes across AWS and data platform components. Define, implement, and manage SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs for critical data pipelines and platform services; leverage error budgets to guide reliability-focused improvements. Build and operate end-to-end observability solutions (metrics, logs, traces, alerts) for AWS services, Snowflake, and Databricks workloads. Partner with data engineering and platform teams to embed reliability-by-design into architectural decisions and delivery practices. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive continuous improvement to reduce operational toil and enhance platform availability and performance. Own and drive resolution of platform-related incidents and service requests, ensuring efficient operational support while identifying and automating recurring issues. Required Skills & Experience Strong practical understanding of SRE principles, including SLO/SLI/SLA design and error budget management. Solid hands-on experience with AWS services (eg, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch) in production environments. Experience with observability tooling, monitoring, and alerting best practices. Proficiency in automation and IaC using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. Scripting experience with Python and Bash. Exposure to modern data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Databricks. Nice to Have Experience running DR tests, chaos engineering activities, or resiliency testing in cloud environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows. Background supporting large-scale data or analytics platforms. Technology Skill Level Amazon Web Services (AWS): Intermediate (P2)
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Cloud Support Engineer-SRE
London/GlasgowContract£449 max payAWS Site Reliability Engineer (Data Platform) Fully onsite London or Glasgow 12-month contract Inside IR35 Role Summary We are seeking an AWS Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support, scale, and improve a cloud-native data platform built on AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks. This role focuses on enhancing platform reliability through automation, disaster recovery testing, resiliency engineering, observability best practices, and proactive SLO/SLI/SLA management. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation for infrastructure provisioning, platform operations, and incident response using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD. Lead resiliency and disaster recovery initiatives, including scheduled DR drills, fault injection, and validation of recovery processes across AWS and data platform components. Define, implement, and manage SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs for critical data pipelines and platform services; leverage error budgets to guide reliability-focused improvements. Build and operate end-to-end observability solutions (metrics, logs, traces, alerts) for AWS services, Snowflake, and Databricks workloads. Partner with data engineering and platform teams to embed reliability-by-design into architectural decisions and delivery practices. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive continuous improvement to reduce operational toil and enhance platform availability and performance. Own and drive resolution of platform-related incidents and service requests, ensuring efficient operational support while identifying and automating recurring issues. Required Skills & Experience Strong practical understanding of SRE principles, including SLO/SLI/SLA design and error budget management. Solid hands-on experience with AWS services (eg, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch) in production environments. Experience with observability tooling, monitoring, and alerting best practices. Proficiency in automation and IaC using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. Scripting experience with Python and Bash. Exposure to modern data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Databricks. Nice to Have Experience running DR tests, chaos engineering activities, or resiliency testing in cloud environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows. Background supporting large-scale data or analytics platforms. Technology Skill Level Amazon Web Services (AWS): Intermediate (P2)
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"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."
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I was introduced to Grant shortly before I arrived in the UK.What a remarkable individual. Incredibly generous with his time and advice about the industry which he understands so well. I'm not at all surprised at the level of success he has achieved by establishing Skillfinder International.
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My team has been cooperating with Skillfinder International for last couple of years. Skillfinder is always ready to provide a solution for our resourcing needs across our locations (Ireland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic) for both contractor and internal hiring. Skillfinder helped us to onboard various roles, including the ones with niche skills such as OpenEdge developer or Data governance expertise.
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"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."
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Founded in 2003, Skillfinder International has built a reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions in financial services, banking tech, and other regulated markets.
We’re not generalists. We specialise in the roles others struggle to fill, in the markets where precision matters, and in the challenges that don’t allow for hiring mistakes.
Our Luxembourg office gives EU-based clients direct access to local delivery through our SARL entity, with the infrastructure, compliance, and expertise already in place.
What sets us apart? A global network, deep sector knowledge, and a consultant team that knows how to move fast without cutting corners. We match business-critical roles with people who deliver, not just tick boxes.
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