Zaizi

Overview We are seeking a high-calibre Systems Engineer to lead the technical delivery of complex programmes within the UK Defence and National Security sector. This role is pivotal in shaping the next generation of mission-critical capabilities, integrating cutting-edge Cloud-native architectures, Data-driven decision-making tools, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into robust, safety-critical environments. The successful candidate will act as a technical bridge between strategic vision and engineering execution, ensuring that rapidly evolving digital technologies are deployed with the rigour and security required for national protection. You will be responsible for the end-to-end systems lifecycle, from influencing customer requirements at the C-suite level to providing technical overwatch during complex system integration. Role Objectives These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process with the successful candidate. V-Lifecycle Mastery: Demonstrate a profound understanding of the V-Lifecycle, ensuring robust requirements traceability from initial concept through to disposal (CADMID), while integrating DevSecOps and continuous delivery pipelines. Architectural Stewardship: Provide high-level technical overwatch of architectural design, ensuring system integrity during the integration of Cloud architectures and AI/ML models. Engineering Governance: Apply rigorous engineering oversight and process discipline to enhance quality, ensuring that Data Integrity and Algorithm Assurance are maintained throughout the lifecycle. Systems Thinking: Utilise holistic systems thinking to influence, shape, and de-risk complex customer problems, particularly in the transition from legacy hardware to Software-Defined and Cloud-hosted solutions. Methodological Versatility: Remain well-versed in multiple delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Scaled Agile (SAFe), and hybrid frameworks suited for secure government digital transformation. Domain Expertise: Leverage experience across multiple client domains with a deep working knowledge of relevant Defence Standards (Def Stans) and digital standards. Requirements Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage multiple, challenging stakeholders, navigating competing priorities within the MOD, DE&S, or wider government agencies. Executive Gravitas: The ability to gravitate seamlessly between C-suite executives, senior military leads, and technical SMEs specialising in Data Science and Cloud Engineering. Technical Context: Extensive experience operating within high-security or safety-critical domains, with specific exposure to Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning (ML), and Hyperscale Cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a secure context. Regulatory Compliance: Strong practical experience working to established and international standards from ISO to Def-Stans and JSPs. Architectural Frameworks: Practical experience in applying MODAF or TOGAF to ensure coherent system-of-systems design across hybrid-cloud environments. Vetting: Applicants must hold, or be capable of obtaining, UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Technical Standards & Regulatory Framework The successful candidate will ensure that all engineering activities comply with the following mandatory and advisory standards: Soft Skills Strategic Diplomacy: The ability to navigate complex, multi-organisational politics and influence senior stakeholders without direct formal authority. Articulate Translation: Capable of distilling high-level technical complexity (e.g., Cloud scaling or AI inference) into clear briefings for non-technical senior leaders. Cognitive Agility: The mental flexibility to pivot between the rigour of safety-critical planning and the rapid pace of Agile software development. Integrity and Discretion: An innate commitment to information assurance and the ethical considerations required when working with sensitive national assets. Technical Mentorship: A proactive approach to coaching junior engineers in Systems Thinking and modern digital engineering practices. Resilience: The composure to lead technical teams through high-pressure delivery milestones and complex "system-of-systems" integration challenges. Salary £75,000 - £98,000 SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Benefits Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave+ Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the technical delivery of programmes in the Defence and National Security sector. The role involves managing stakeholder relations, overseeing system integration, and applying engineering governance. Required experience includes operations within high-security domains and expertise in Big Data and Cloud platforms. Offering a salary range of £75,000 to £98,000, the company provides benefits like competitive pay, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

A tech consultancy firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Machine Learning Implementation Engineer to help transition AI models into production-ready software. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing ML models for deployment in the national security domain. Ideal candidates have broad expertise in machine learning and experience in software engineering. This role offers hybrid working opportunities and competitive compensation, with additional perks fostering development and well-being.

Zaizi has a growing business within the UK Central Government centred around our long standing relationship with the Home Office and Border Force. We have ambitious plans to expand the help we can give these organisations to transform their use of digital and innovative technology, modernise legacy services and connect with other government organisations. The Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our relationships within this area of central government, taking our strategy to the next level and accelerating our growth. New Business Development Identify and pursue new business opportunities within agreed existing and new central government clients. Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets, driving revenue growth. Develop and execute pursuit plans for key prospects and opportuntiies. Conduct thorough market research to understand industry and client trends, competitor offerings and emerging opportunities. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, actively engaging with prospects through various channels, including networking events, cold outreach, and industry conferences. Identify and establish partnerships that will accelerate our footprint within the sector and enable a broader offering. Collaborate closely with the marketing team to create compelling sales collateral and targeted campaigns. Requirements Proven track record of selling digital services and solutions to central government entities in the UK. Strong understanding of how the public sector works, commercially and at project and programme level. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships, resulting in customer loyalty and repeat business. Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a results-oriented mindset. Understanding of government and industry digital standards and approaches. Desirable Direct and demonstrable experience of selling services to clients including Home Office, FCDO, Justice and DEFRA and connected organisations. Practical experience and understanding of cloud services and AI and how they can be delivered to government clients. SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Benefits Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

Zaizi is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the UK Central Government sector. The role entails identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic sales plans, and conducting market research. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of selling digital services to government entities, excellent communication skills, and a self-motivated mindset. Zaizi offers competitive pay, a loyalty pension, and career development opportunities among other benefits.

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior QA Test Engineer with strong automation skills. This remote role requires expertise in Cypress, API testing with Rest Assured or Postman, and performance testing. Great communication is essential as you'll engage with clients and team members. Enjoy benefits like generous holidays, medical insurance, and flexibility. Candidates must have UK residency without sponsorship. Competitive salary ranges from £56,000 to £70,000.

Zaizi is looking for a Senior QA Test Engineer who has a passion for technology, with an analytical approach to problem solving and a keen eye for detail. This role will be client facing and you will be learning on the client project, so great communication skills are essential. As a Senior QA Test Engineer we will teach you the skills you need to develop your career. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! This role is remote for the foreseeable future with onsite client working where required and occasional travel to head office in London for workshops/meetings. Responsibilities Design and build Automation from scratch, Web Services/API , Performance & Accessibility test frameworks with DevOps CI/CD Propose solutions to clients, when needed Manage, plan and perform exploratory and automation activities throughout the project Ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved in a defect tracking system. Own and manage the release process to deliver the product effectively. Work closely with developers, Junior test engineers and cross functional scrum team members to increase the test coverage and reduce the test bottlenecks. Update and maintain regression suites as the products evolve Work collaboratively and effectively in a DevOps way of working environment. Skills & Qualities Strong knowledge of Cypress API testing with Rest Assured or Postman Performance testing with Jmeter or equivalent Great communication skills - you will be speaking with and presenting to your team members and the clients Experience working in an Agile environment Passionate about IT and new technologies Working knowledge of AWS nice to have You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Salary £56,000 - £70,000 Benefits 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays BUPA medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cyclescheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly