Insight Investment is looking for a Solution Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. This is a hands on, delivery focused role responsible for designing and implementing pragmatic, scalable solutions on top of Insight's Snowflake based Data Platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. Joining an established Data Platform team in the early stages of growing out solutions in Snowflake, the role focuses on turning platform intent and capability gaps into real, production ready implementations that can scale with the organisation. Sitting between Platform Architecture, Data Architecture, and delivery teams, the Solution Architect ensures that enterprise data management capabilities such as metadata management, lifecycle governance, auditability, and operational resilience are embedded into solutions from the outset. This is a delivery adjacent role with accountability for ensuring platform capabilities are not just well designed, but usable, supportable, and actively adopted as the Snowflake platform matures. Role Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable, production ready solutions that address platform capability gaps and business requirements, aligned to Snowflake on Azure and compliant with end to end SSDLC and enterprise technology change policies Define and maintain reference architectures, solution patterns, and exemplar implementations to support adoption, ensure architectural transparency, and enable consistent use across teams Work hands on with delivery teams to validate and implement solution designs, acting as a technical authority on Snowflake and advising on appropriate best practice approaches Guide teams in selecting solution approaches that balance performance, maintainability, operability, and cost, improving the data engineering experience through reusable components and clear guidance Shape platform capabilities for both technical and non technical users, including Front Office financial services end users, through low code, configuration led, or metadata driven solutions where appropriate Contribute to the evolution of end to end data management capabilities, embedding discovery, governance, lifecycle management, operability, resilience, auditability, and observability into solution designs by default Collaborate with architects, platform, security, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet production readiness, compliance, and assurance standards, and align with enterprise data governance, security, privacy, and audit expectations Engage with delivery teams, data stewards, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions align to overall platform direction and contribute to continuous improvement and communities of practice Experience Required Strong, hands on experience with Snowflake, including core capabilities such as warehouses, tasks, streams, snowpipe, semi structured data handling (variant type), file formats and stages, and platform features like RBAC, time travel and cloning Strong SQL skills, including performance aware and Snowflake optimised query design and features such as materialized views Knowledge of snowpark, or transferable knowledge from other dataframe based frameworks such as PySpark Experience implementing batch data ingestion pipelines using technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Openflow or similar Experience delivering data solutions on Snowflake hosted in Microsoft Azure Practical understanding of how data solutions must align with enterprise concerns such as security, identity, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, working effectively with platform and cloud engineering teams Able to take ambiguous requirements and translate them into practical, production ready solutions Strong understanding of how design decisions impact delivery speed, operability, cost, and governance Comfortable making and explaining architectural trade offs in a delivery context Works confidently across engineers, architects, Front Office users, and governance stakeholders, bridging strategy and delivery Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and pragmatically Brings empathy and an enablement mindset when working with delivery teams, supporting adoption and change Outcome focused and delivery minded, able to work hands on where needed while maintaining a platform level perspective Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
23/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment is looking for a Solution Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. This is a hands on, delivery focused role responsible for designing and implementing pragmatic, scalable solutions on top of Insight's Snowflake based Data Platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. Joining an established Data Platform team in the early stages of growing out solutions in Snowflake, the role focuses on turning platform intent and capability gaps into real, production ready implementations that can scale with the organisation. Sitting between Platform Architecture, Data Architecture, and delivery teams, the Solution Architect ensures that enterprise data management capabilities such as metadata management, lifecycle governance, auditability, and operational resilience are embedded into solutions from the outset. This is a delivery adjacent role with accountability for ensuring platform capabilities are not just well designed, but usable, supportable, and actively adopted as the Snowflake platform matures. Role Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable, production ready solutions that address platform capability gaps and business requirements, aligned to Snowflake on Azure and compliant with end to end SSDLC and enterprise technology change policies Define and maintain reference architectures, solution patterns, and exemplar implementations to support adoption, ensure architectural transparency, and enable consistent use across teams Work hands on with delivery teams to validate and implement solution designs, acting as a technical authority on Snowflake and advising on appropriate best practice approaches Guide teams in selecting solution approaches that balance performance, maintainability, operability, and cost, improving the data engineering experience through reusable components and clear guidance Shape platform capabilities for both technical and non technical users, including Front Office financial services end users, through low code, configuration led, or metadata driven solutions where appropriate Contribute to the evolution of end to end data management capabilities, embedding discovery, governance, lifecycle management, operability, resilience, auditability, and observability into solution designs by default Collaborate with architects, platform, security, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet production readiness, compliance, and assurance standards, and align with enterprise data governance, security, privacy, and audit expectations Engage with delivery teams, data stewards, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions align to overall platform direction and contribute to continuous improvement and communities of practice Experience Required Strong, hands on experience with Snowflake, including core capabilities such as warehouses, tasks, streams, snowpipe, semi structured data handling (variant type), file formats and stages, and platform features like RBAC, time travel and cloning Strong SQL skills, including performance aware and Snowflake optimised query design and features such as materialized views Knowledge of snowpark, or transferable knowledge from other dataframe based frameworks such as PySpark Experience implementing batch data ingestion pipelines using technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Openflow or similar Experience delivering data solutions on Snowflake hosted in Microsoft Azure Practical understanding of how data solutions must align with enterprise concerns such as security, identity, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, working effectively with platform and cloud engineering teams Able to take ambiguous requirements and translate them into practical, production ready solutions Strong understanding of how design decisions impact delivery speed, operability, cost, and governance Comfortable making and explaining architectural trade offs in a delivery context Works confidently across engineers, architects, Front Office users, and governance stakeholders, bridging strategy and delivery Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and pragmatically Brings empathy and an enablement mindset when working with delivery teams, supporting adoption and change Outcome focused and delivery minded, able to work hands on where needed while maintaining a platform level perspective Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
A leading asset management firm in Manchester is seeking a Solution Architect to join the Data Platform team. This hands-on role focuses on designing scalable solutions on a Snowflake-based Data Platform. Responsibilities include delivering solutions, maintaining reference architectures, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Candidates should have strong Snowflake and SQL skills, along with experience in data ingestion pipelines. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams to enhance platform capabilities and ensure production readiness.
23/05/2026
Full time
A leading asset management firm in Manchester is seeking a Solution Architect to join the Data Platform team. This hands-on role focuses on designing scalable solutions on a Snowflake-based Data Platform. Responsibilities include delivering solutions, maintaining reference architectures, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Candidates should have strong Snowflake and SQL skills, along with experience in data ingestion pipelines. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams to enhance platform capabilities and ensure production readiness.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our Technology function in either out London or Manchester on a contract basis. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to provide subject matter expertise at a time of significant change, supporting delivery of high impact technical initiatives across the business. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior executives and business stakeholders, bring a structured and proactive approach to your work, and focus on adding immediate, tangible value. You will be expected to quickly build domain knowledge, operate with confidence and autonomy, and support teams through complex technical and organisational change. Role Responsibilities Work directly with all levels of seniority within the Finance department to develop and detail the product backlog in the form of Themes, Epics and Stories. Work directly with the Finance business owner and Development Lead to prioritise work. Act as the communication channel between business owners and the Agile delivery team you work within. Undertake JIT analysis and documentation to support the team's sprint activities. Undertake various aspects of development work including SQL, Azure & Anaplan Contribute to the planning and execution of system and acceptance testing. Be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle across different business areas within Insight. Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team Build and maintain a good working relationship with the business representatives, working across teams and multiple sites. Experience Required Experience in the Asset Management sector, with a strong track record of leading and delivering Finance Department transformation initiatives, this experience is fundamental to success in this role. Advanced SQL, the ability to work independently and with developers to refactor legacy code, design and optimise complex queries, and perform in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Data Factory for cloud-based data integration and transformation. Proficiency in Anaplan or similar configurable SaaS software for business planning, modelling and data visualisation. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum Methodology. Ability to apply suitable analytical approaches to requirements discovery, documentation and solution delivery. Skill in collecting and interpreting data, analysing results to identify patterns and trends in structured and unstructured data sets. Demonstrable experience of translating business requirements into technical specifications. Experience in release management control and communication A sense of personal responsibility and the drive to own problems. Provides assistance to other members of the team. Pro-actively removing blockers to maximise team productivity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience with the ability to effectively communicate at a level and depth appropriate to the audience. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
22/05/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our Technology function in either out London or Manchester on a contract basis. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to provide subject matter expertise at a time of significant change, supporting delivery of high impact technical initiatives across the business. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior executives and business stakeholders, bring a structured and proactive approach to your work, and focus on adding immediate, tangible value. You will be expected to quickly build domain knowledge, operate with confidence and autonomy, and support teams through complex technical and organisational change. Role Responsibilities Work directly with all levels of seniority within the Finance department to develop and detail the product backlog in the form of Themes, Epics and Stories. Work directly with the Finance business owner and Development Lead to prioritise work. Act as the communication channel between business owners and the Agile delivery team you work within. Undertake JIT analysis and documentation to support the team's sprint activities. Undertake various aspects of development work including SQL, Azure & Anaplan Contribute to the planning and execution of system and acceptance testing. Be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle across different business areas within Insight. Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team Build and maintain a good working relationship with the business representatives, working across teams and multiple sites. Experience Required Experience in the Asset Management sector, with a strong track record of leading and delivering Finance Department transformation initiatives, this experience is fundamental to success in this role. Advanced SQL, the ability to work independently and with developers to refactor legacy code, design and optimise complex queries, and perform in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Data Factory for cloud-based data integration and transformation. Proficiency in Anaplan or similar configurable SaaS software for business planning, modelling and data visualisation. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum Methodology. Ability to apply suitable analytical approaches to requirements discovery, documentation and solution delivery. Skill in collecting and interpreting data, analysing results to identify patterns and trends in structured and unstructured data sets. Demonstrable experience of translating business requirements into technical specifications. Experience in release management control and communication A sense of personal responsibility and the drive to own problems. Provides assistance to other members of the team. Pro-actively removing blockers to maximise team productivity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience with the ability to effectively communicate at a level and depth appropriate to the audience. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Insight Investment Group is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join their Technology function in London or Manchester. This role involves providing expertise to deliver impactful technical initiatives across the organization. Candidates should have extensive experience in the Asset Management sector, advanced SQL, and knowledge of Microsoft Azure. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive approach to enhance team productivity.
22/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment Group is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join their Technology function in London or Manchester. This role involves providing expertise to deliver impactful technical initiatives across the organization. Candidates should have extensive experience in the Asset Management sector, advanced SQL, and knowledge of Microsoft Azure. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive approach to enhance team productivity.
Insight Investment Group is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join their Technology function in London or Manchester. This role involves providing expertise to deliver impactful technical initiatives across the organization. Candidates should have extensive experience in the Asset Management sector, advanced SQL, and knowledge of Microsoft Azure. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive approach to enhance team productivity.
22/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment Group is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join their Technology function in London or Manchester. This role involves providing expertise to deliver impactful technical initiatives across the organization. Candidates should have extensive experience in the Asset Management sector, advanced SQL, and knowledge of Microsoft Azure. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive approach to enhance team productivity.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our Technology function in either out London or Manchester on a contract basis. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to provide subject matter expertise at a time of significant change, supporting delivery of high impact technical initiatives across the business. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior executives and business stakeholders, bring a structured and proactive approach to your work, and focus on adding immediate, tangible value. You will be expected to quickly build domain knowledge, operate with confidence and autonomy, and support teams through complex technical and organisational change. Role Responsibilities Work directly with all levels of seniority within the Finance department to develop and detail the product backlog in the form of Themes, Epics and Stories. Work directly with the Finance business owner and Development Lead to prioritise work. Act as the communication channel between business owners and the Agile delivery team you work within. Undertake JIT analysis and documentation to support the team's sprint activities. Undertake various aspects of development work including SQL, Azure & Anaplan Contribute to the planning and execution of system and acceptance testing. Be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle across different business areas within Insight. Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team Build and maintain a good working relationship with the business representatives, working across teams and multiple sites. Experience Required Experience in the Asset Management sector, with a strong track record of leading and delivering Finance Department transformation initiatives, this experience is fundamental to success in this role. Advanced SQL, the ability to work independently and with developers to refactor legacy code, design and optimise complex queries, and perform in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Data Factory for cloud-based data integration and transformation. Proficiency in Anaplan or similar configurable SaaS software for business planning, modelling and data visualisation. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum Methodology. Ability to apply suitable analytical approaches to requirements discovery, documentation and solution delivery. Skill in collecting and interpreting data, analysing results to identify patterns and trends in structured and unstructured data sets. Demonstrable experience of translating business requirements into technical specifications. Experience in release management control and communication A sense of personal responsibility and the drive to own problems. Provides assistance to other members of the team. Pro-actively removing blockers to maximise team productivity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience with the ability to effectively communicate at a level and depth appropriate to the audience. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
22/05/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our Technology function in either out London or Manchester on a contract basis. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to provide subject matter expertise at a time of significant change, supporting delivery of high impact technical initiatives across the business. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior executives and business stakeholders, bring a structured and proactive approach to your work, and focus on adding immediate, tangible value. You will be expected to quickly build domain knowledge, operate with confidence and autonomy, and support teams through complex technical and organisational change. Role Responsibilities Work directly with all levels of seniority within the Finance department to develop and detail the product backlog in the form of Themes, Epics and Stories. Work directly with the Finance business owner and Development Lead to prioritise work. Act as the communication channel between business owners and the Agile delivery team you work within. Undertake JIT analysis and documentation to support the team's sprint activities. Undertake various aspects of development work including SQL, Azure & Anaplan Contribute to the planning and execution of system and acceptance testing. Be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle across different business areas within Insight. Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team Build and maintain a good working relationship with the business representatives, working across teams and multiple sites. Experience Required Experience in the Asset Management sector, with a strong track record of leading and delivering Finance Department transformation initiatives, this experience is fundamental to success in this role. Advanced SQL, the ability to work independently and with developers to refactor legacy code, design and optimise complex queries, and perform in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Data Factory for cloud-based data integration and transformation. Proficiency in Anaplan or similar configurable SaaS software for business planning, modelling and data visualisation. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum Methodology. Ability to apply suitable analytical approaches to requirements discovery, documentation and solution delivery. Skill in collecting and interpreting data, analysing results to identify patterns and trends in structured and unstructured data sets. Demonstrable experience of translating business requirements into technical specifications. Experience in release management control and communication A sense of personal responsibility and the drive to own problems. Provides assistance to other members of the team. Pro-actively removing blockers to maximise team productivity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience with the ability to effectively communicate at a level and depth appropriate to the audience. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Insight Investment is looking for an Application Security Architect to join our Cyber Security team in Manchester. This role focuses on embedding security into the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps practices across engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in application security, secure coding, and automation within CI/CD pipelines. Role Responsibilities Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to integrate security into the SDLC Design and implement secure coding practices and threat modelling processes Lead the integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST) Conduct security assessments of applications, APIs, and microservices Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and automation scripts Provide guidance on secure design patterns and architecture decisions Promote a DevSecOps culture and continuous security improvement across development and architecture team Experience Required Strong understanding of application security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE). Experience with secure coding in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or .NET. (.NET and Python are preferable) Hands on experience with one of each or more security tools: Static Analysis (SAST): Veracode (preferable), Checkmarx, Fortify, etc. Dynamic Analysis (DAST): Veracode (preferable), Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, etc. Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Veracode (preferable), Snyk, Black Duck, etc. Container Security: Aqua Security (preferable), Prisma Cloud, etc. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Github Actions, Teamcity, Octopus, Azure DevOps) Knowledge of containerised environments and their security best practices (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) (Preferable) Experience with threat modeling tools (e.g., Threat Dragon, IriusRisk) Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
20/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment is looking for an Application Security Architect to join our Cyber Security team in Manchester. This role focuses on embedding security into the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps practices across engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in application security, secure coding, and automation within CI/CD pipelines. Role Responsibilities Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to integrate security into the SDLC Design and implement secure coding practices and threat modelling processes Lead the integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST) Conduct security assessments of applications, APIs, and microservices Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and automation scripts Provide guidance on secure design patterns and architecture decisions Promote a DevSecOps culture and continuous security improvement across development and architecture team Experience Required Strong understanding of application security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE). Experience with secure coding in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or .NET. (.NET and Python are preferable) Hands on experience with one of each or more security tools: Static Analysis (SAST): Veracode (preferable), Checkmarx, Fortify, etc. Dynamic Analysis (DAST): Veracode (preferable), Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, etc. Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Veracode (preferable), Snyk, Black Duck, etc. Container Security: Aqua Security (preferable), Prisma Cloud, etc. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Github Actions, Teamcity, Octopus, Azure DevOps) Knowledge of containerised environments and their security best practices (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) (Preferable) Experience with threat modeling tools (e.g., Threat Dragon, IriusRisk) Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks an Application Security Architect to enhance its Cyber Security team. The role emphasizes embedding security practices in the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps methodologies. The ideal candidate should possess a solid technical foundation in application security principles, extensive experience with secure coding, and familiarity with security tools and CI/CD environments. This position supports a culture of security across engineering teams.
20/05/2026
Full time
A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks an Application Security Architect to enhance its Cyber Security team. The role emphasizes embedding security practices in the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps methodologies. The ideal candidate should possess a solid technical foundation in application security principles, extensive experience with secure coding, and familiarity with security tools and CI/CD environments. This position supports a culture of security across engineering teams.
Insight Investment is looking for a Platform Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. You will join a growing team building our strategic data platform as we look to adopt best in class data governance and democratise data around the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our data strategy, leveraging our data assets to the full, elevating our decision-making, streamlining processes, and drive innovation within our organisation. You will be part of the long-standing Data Platform team using an Agile approach to deliver solutions on top of our Cloud Platform, starting with Snowflake as a foundational component we will look to integrate other technologies and grow capability to meet the demands of the business. You will work closely with a variety of business areas and be involved in all aspects of the secure system development life cycle (S-SDLC). This role contributes to shaping Insight's Enterprise Architecture. You'll work across application and data domains to ensure delivery aligns with strategic architecture principles, supports governance, and enables scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Role Responsibilities Define and continuously evolve the architectural vision for our Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with our enterprise-wide data strategy and long-term platform goals Representing the architectural perspective to integrate our Data Platform with our broader cloud estate. Advocate for seamless interoperability with wider applications and data flows and governance across the organisation Implement enterprise-wide Data and Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the platform. Maintain consistent, trusted master data and support architectural decisions that promote data governance and regulatory standards Promote system and human access to data through well-governed, secure, and scalable mechanisms. Design access controls and metadata strategies that support democratised data usage while safeguarding privacy and security Champion cost-aware architectural strategies that optimise resource utilisation, striking an effective balance between performance and budget Oversee platform enhancements, integrations, and performance optimisation efforts. Ensure that all changes align with internal privacy, security, and compliance policies Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and future-proof platform capabilities Facilitate the onboarding of new data domains and analytical use cases. Ensure that all additions adhere to platform standards and contribute to the platform's maturity and strategic value Advocate for excellence in metadata management, data quality, and access control. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the technology teams and wider enterprise Identify and support the reduction of our legacy technology estate Experience Required Proven expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms using Snowflake, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse, and ELT patterns Familiar with data governance frameworks such as DCAM or equivalent, ensuring compliance and data stewardship Can assess how architectural decisions impact business outcomes, platform performance and cost efficiency Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools in Azure, particularly Terraform Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines to support automated and reliable deployments Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering iteratively in cross functional teams Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges Communicates abstract and complex concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members, fostering a culture of shared ownership Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
09/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment is looking for a Platform Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. You will join a growing team building our strategic data platform as we look to adopt best in class data governance and democratise data around the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our data strategy, leveraging our data assets to the full, elevating our decision-making, streamlining processes, and drive innovation within our organisation. You will be part of the long-standing Data Platform team using an Agile approach to deliver solutions on top of our Cloud Platform, starting with Snowflake as a foundational component we will look to integrate other technologies and grow capability to meet the demands of the business. You will work closely with a variety of business areas and be involved in all aspects of the secure system development life cycle (S-SDLC). This role contributes to shaping Insight's Enterprise Architecture. You'll work across application and data domains to ensure delivery aligns with strategic architecture principles, supports governance, and enables scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Role Responsibilities Define and continuously evolve the architectural vision for our Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with our enterprise-wide data strategy and long-term platform goals Representing the architectural perspective to integrate our Data Platform with our broader cloud estate. Advocate for seamless interoperability with wider applications and data flows and governance across the organisation Implement enterprise-wide Data and Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the platform. Maintain consistent, trusted master data and support architectural decisions that promote data governance and regulatory standards Promote system and human access to data through well-governed, secure, and scalable mechanisms. Design access controls and metadata strategies that support democratised data usage while safeguarding privacy and security Champion cost-aware architectural strategies that optimise resource utilisation, striking an effective balance between performance and budget Oversee platform enhancements, integrations, and performance optimisation efforts. Ensure that all changes align with internal privacy, security, and compliance policies Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and future-proof platform capabilities Facilitate the onboarding of new data domains and analytical use cases. Ensure that all additions adhere to platform standards and contribute to the platform's maturity and strategic value Advocate for excellence in metadata management, data quality, and access control. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the technology teams and wider enterprise Identify and support the reduction of our legacy technology estate Experience Required Proven expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms using Snowflake, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse, and ELT patterns Familiar with data governance frameworks such as DCAM or equivalent, ensuring compliance and data stewardship Can assess how architectural decisions impact business outcomes, platform performance and cost efficiency Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools in Azure, particularly Terraform Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines to support automated and reliable deployments Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering iteratively in cross functional teams Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges Communicates abstract and complex concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members, fostering a culture of shared ownership Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. 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A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks a Platform Architect to enhance its data platform. The role involves defining architectural vision, integrating cloud applications, and implementing data governance practices. Candidates must have proven expertise in Snowflake, a deep understanding of modern data architectures, and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools. The firm promotes a collaborative and innovative environment, focusing on inclusivity in its hiring practices.
09/05/2026
Full time
A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks a Platform Architect to enhance its data platform. The role involves defining architectural vision, integrating cloud applications, and implementing data governance practices. Candidates must have proven expertise in Snowflake, a deep understanding of modern data architectures, and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools. The firm promotes a collaborative and innovative environment, focusing on inclusivity in its hiring practices.