Alexander Ash Consulting

Scrum Master -Finance/ERP projects Finance Digital Transformation & ERP Rollouts Contract: 4 months rolling Remote Key Responsibilities: Led and managed large-scale IT digital transformation projects focused on finance and ERP systems, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Served as Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews to maintain high team performance and efficiency. Coached and mentored cross-functional teams on Agile methodologies, driving continuous improvement in delivery processes. Managed stakeholder relationships by effectively communicating project progress, addressing conflicts, and resolving issues to maintain alignment with business objectives. Maintained strong technical knowledge of finance and ERP fundamentals, collaborating with technical teams to align digital solutions with project goals. Evaluated emerging technologies and digital tools to recommend enhancements for business processes. Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, while managing relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering; Master's degree in Business Administration or Project Management preferred. Proven experience managing finance digital transformation projects and ERP rollouts within IT. Solid technical background, including hands-on software development and web technologies. Deep expertise in Scrum and Agile principles; Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and PMP certified. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Atlassian JIRA, and various project management tools. Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Network Engineer Contract 6 months rolling Remote Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a high-performance technology team supporting mission-critical financial services infrastructure. The role will focus on the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, low-latency, and highly available network environments across multiple data centres and cloud platforms. You will collaborate closely with operations, security, and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity and resilience for trading, market data, and business-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure across data centres, office sites, and cloud environments. Implement and support routing, switching, load balancing, and firewall solutions. Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, and ensure minimal downtime. Work on low-latency network solutions for real-time data and trading environments. Manage network capacity planning, upgrades, and security patches. Support disaster recovery planning and execution for network services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new applications and platforms into the existing network architecture. Maintain detailed documentation of network topology, configurations, and operational procedures. Key Skills & Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise or financial services environments. Strong knowledge of Cisco and/or Juniper networking technologies. Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel). Experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco ASA) and network security best practices. Proven track record in low-latency networking and performance optimisation. Familiarity with load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC) and WAN optimisation tools. Knowledge of network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent). Understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid architectures. Experience working in highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Relevant certifications (CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE) are highly desirable.