Endeavour Recruitment is recruiting for a part-time Database Administrator to join their digital solutions & transformation client for a remote contract.

The Project

The client has undertaken a project with a long-term customer of theirs to re-platform their shopping website from a SaaS provider to a hybrid model. From here, our client will be responsible for running the platform.

The website uses an IBM DB2 database, and the team is missing someone with the skills and knowledge of a Database Administrator.

This is a part-time project, and there will be preventative work or regular maintenance which can be the same window each week, two-weeks, month, etc. There will then be reactive work which would need to be on as-and-when needed basis including out-of-hours.

Requirements

• Solid understanding and experience with IBM DB2
• Essential to have a good understanding of IBM WebSphere Commerce (WC v7 or WC v8)/HCL Commerce
• Experience in retail sector is a bonus

If you are a DBA looking for a part-time remote role, please get in touch with your CV

Endeavour has an excellent contract opportunity for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join one of our reputable client, based in Luxembourg.

The ideal candidate will be have excellent communications skills, be a team player with the ability to multi-task.

The successful Oracle DBA will be involved in the following tasks:

• System administration of Oracle databases platforms.

• Responsible to Perform Oracle database installation and configuration, tuning, capacity planning, health checks, backups/recovery and change management .

• Follow-up of incidents, problems, changes related to this platform. Troubleshoots issues with database instances and eliminates root causes through systematic problem management practices.

• First and second level support for Oracle and other RDBMS.

• Assist in maintaining and improving and innovation Oracle platform.

• Scrupulous follow-up of the rules and the respect for quality, KPI, security baselines and

system policies.

Skills and experience required:

Relevant university degree or equivalent in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science,

Information Technology or related field preferred.

• Fluent in French
• Certified Oracle (10g /11g / 12c) or equivalent on experience.
• Knowledge of RMAN, Oracle RAC and Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL developer
• Other RDBMS (SQL Server, Sybase, DB2 …) knowledge considered an asset.
• 5 years+ in the Database domain specially as Oracle DBA..
• PSF certified
• Familiar with ITIL and IT Service management (roles and processes)

Please, get in touch for further details on this excellent contract opportunity!

Endeavour Recruitment has an first-class opportunity for a Solution Architect to join our multinational client in based in the Hague. Initially this contract will run until the end of 2017, thereafter there will be long term contract renewals during 2018. 

The client is paying a daily rate of €625 based on a 40-hour week.

The SA will act as the overall architecture lead for the project, owning the end-to-end definition of the solution for the project across all architecture layers: business, information, application, and infrastructure.

The SA will structure and complete business demand from an architecture perspective, and translate the demand into a viable, feasible, durable, and compliant solution architecture that can be delivered to budget, on time and focusing on a high quality solution.

The SA will be responsible for the production of the Solution Architecture Document for the project, integrating all architecture layers.

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as is a fluency in English (both orally and written) A knowledge and understanding of the German and French language will be a great asset.

 Essential requirements for the role of Solution Architect:-

 A University degree with minimum 8 years hands on experience in defining the architecture of large IT systems.

• Working knowledge of TOGAF and Archimate.
• Previous system development life cycle and development experience (SDLC);
• In depth expertise in the area of systems integration;
• Experience in working in large organisations;
• Knowledge in Business Process Management and Rules engines (for instance JBPM, Drools);
• Experience with UML;
• Experience with similar projects;
• Knowledge in front-end technologies (Javascript, Angular2);
• Deep understanding of authorization mechanisms supporting fine-and coarse-grained authorisation and externalisation of authorisation from business applications (Kerberos and SPNEGO).
• Expert knowledge of J2EE technologies.
• Expert knowledge of REST architectural constraints and development of Restful web services.
• Knowledge of SOAP web services.
• Knowledge in Middle-tier (web-services, web clients, backend of web clients, Java, JBoss).
• Experience with externalising authorisation from Java applications through authorisation engines and/or business rules engines and authentication single sign on with Active Directory.
• Basic knowledge in the following Mainframe software (Z/OS, MVS, OMVS, batch, CICS, MQ Series, DB2, COBOL).
• Experience in the area of data bases, relational and non-sql;
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

   Applicants are invited to apply as soon as possible to be included in the shortlist.

Endeavour is looking for an experienced Information System Architect to join our reputable client in the financial sector, based in Brussels, for an initial contract till the end of the year.

If you have proven experience in large-size application development of highly resilient systems, and more specifically in dealing with cyber security impacts on large IT driven organization, we definitely want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will also have a clear understanding of an heterogeneous application landscape, design, development and operations.

French or Dutch speaking would be beneficial for this position.

Required skills and experience :
• Multi-Factor Authentication concepts, solutions, application impacts, roll-out strategies.
• Network Zoning concepts, solutions, application impacts, roll-out strategies.
• Internet Access Segregation concepts, solutions, application impacts.
• Access Management (role-based, privileged) concepts, solutions, application impacts, roll-out strategies.
• Application Protection (through WAF) concepts, solutions, application impacts.
• Secure Development Lifecycle concept & processes (incl. in an outsourcing context).
• Cloud Security Strategy concepts, solutions, application impacts.
• IT asset management & inventory in support of the cyber-resilience processes.
• Knowledge in key technology stacks : IBM mainframe (DB2, Cobol, PLI, CICS), HP Tandem and distributed (Linux, Windows).

Soft skills:
• You are able to steer design & development teams.
• You have good analytical skills.
• You can abstract generic/transversal solutions for individual problems.

• You can address problems globally but are also able to go into details when required.
• You demonstrate good communication and negotiation skills.
• You speak/write English fluently (French or Dutch is an asset).
• You have the ability to drive and work with a virtual team.
• You are meticulous in your work.

Please, get in touch for further details on this exciting contract opportunity!

Endeavour recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a skilled RPG Developer to join our client for an initial 6 month contract.

The position will be based in Brussels, Belgium As a skilled RPG developer you will be assisting hospitals with their Patient management Systems.

Start ASAP

Rate: Negotiable.

Please contact me for further information

Endeavour Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for an Enterprise Data Architect with our global client. This is an all-encompassing role with an established international business based in West Sussex.

As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will be responsible for driving towards strategic Architecture goals and objectives through enhancing the coherence, quality, security and availability of data assets. The Enterprise Data Architect will achieve this through the development and deployment of the Architecture Roadmap, being the primary advocate of standards, data modelling, data processing artefacts and guiding data architecture work across multiple projects.

To be successful in this role you will ideally be;

• Educated to Degree level
• Hold a professional qualification in Enterprise Architecture
• Have experience from within the financial services or insurance industries
• Extensive experience of data modelling, manipulation and rationalisation within a complex international environment
• Have proven experience on RDBMS / SQL / DB2 with MDM being an advantage
• Experience with Netezza and Teradata
• Knowledge of Web Services and XML (XSD, WSDL, SOAP & REST)
• Data Migration and ETL, preferably Informatica
• BI Reporting tools such as; Cognos, Qlik or PowerBI

Our client offers international responsibility, a modern working environment, a full benefits package and a competitive salary in the region of £75,000.

Please APPLY TODAY or call me to get a full understanding of this amazing opportunity.

Endeavour Recruitment has a new and an exciting opportunity with our leading client in the finance sector for a VB.NET developer.  This is initially a 6-month contract with renewals. Daily rate of €350EU.

The successful candidate must speak fluent French and English.

Skills Required:

• VB.Net
• DB2
• Visual Studio
• TFS
• French Speaking
• Agile
• COBOL
• MVS
• JCL

Highly desirable skills:

• Luxembourgish speaking
• Experience of working within the banking sector

If you are looking for a challenging role in an exciting environment, then please do not hesitate to apply!!

Business Intelligence Consultant required to join a large Bank on an initial 3 month contract based in Brussels. 

As a BI Consultant you will be required to:

• Rapidly acquire an in-depth and extensive understanding of the functional scope of existing applications.
• Analyse and document the requirements of BI users in a clear and highly structured fashion.
• Update (complex) data models.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications.
• Prepare and execute functional tests.
• Be a key person of contact towards the Business.
• Act as a bridge between Business and IT.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor or Master Degree (in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics).
• Min 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in French or Dutch, with a good knowledge of English.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dynamic, pragmatic and committed personality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer-driven with a passion for Consultancy.

Your knowledge & experience:

• You have good knowledge of BI concepts and best practices.
• You are familiar with technical aspects of BI: architecture, ETL development, relational databases (Oracle, DB2, SQL server).
• You have the flexibility to be involved in a project mode, or in a TPAM (third-party application maintenance) mode.

IBM Web Content Management Developer required for a 6 month + contract role based in Munich, Germany.

Tasks:

•             Technical Verification of changes to be implemented in the middle Tier infrastructure.

•             Installation and Integration, UAT and Operational Systems Acceptance test systems.

•             Insure First level support for incidents on the middle tier applications.

•             Coordinate operation to be performed for the software to be deployed.

•             Liaison with user’s representative for the validation of the software loaded.

Educational and experience:

•             University degree with minimum 6 years’ experience in IT.

•             Excellent knowledge of IBM Web Content Management System 6.1.5 and newer

•             Excellent knowledge of WebSphere Portal 6.1.5 and newer

•             Knowledge of DB2

•             Good communication skills

•             Excellent knowledge of English language

•             Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience and a strong team player

Knowledge and experience in the following would be an advantage:

•             Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and related frameworks (Dojo, jQuery, Ant)

•             Knowledge of PHP and Symfony

•             Atlassian Confluence Wiki version 5.6.1 and newer

•             COGIX Viewflash version 8.11