DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
A Snapshot of Your Day As a PCS7 Control Systems Engineer, your day at Siemens Energy will be dynamic and impactful. Picture kicking off your day by leading a crucial system migration project, guaranteeing seamless setup of PCS7 components. You'll address demanding tasks like configuring and maintaining server-client architectures while working alongside a team of elite engineers. Your efforts will not only improve our industrial network infrastructures but also play a key role in our mission of promoting energy transformation and sustainability. How You'll Make an Impact Migrate legacy PCS7 systems to updated versions or platforms, ensuring seamless transitions. Configure PCS7 components including AS, OS, ES, and Batch systems to meet project-specific requirements. Set up and maintain robust Server-Client architectures, incorporating redundancy and virtualization for efficient performance. Install and configure HMI software such as Siemens PCS7, WinCC, and Wonderware, ensuring secure and efficient operation. Implement detailed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures to validate system functionality. Build and implement industrial Ethernet networks, optimising performance and reliability for our automation systems. What You Bring A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field. Proven experience with Siemens PCS7 systems, ideally with a minimum of three years. Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols and architectures, coupled with experience in virtualisation platforms and Windows Server environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a dedication to quality. Strong communication and teamwork abilities, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. The ability to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks, driving projects to successful completion. About the Team You will become part of the Controls Project Execution department at Siemens Energy, a team that excels in creativity and teamwork. Our goal is to provide brand-new control systems solutions that drive the energy systems of tomorrow. We collaborate to push the limits of what can be achieved, guaranteeing that our projects are implemented seamlessly and add to the overarching objective of energy transformation. Our team ethos fosters support, ongoing learning, and collective aspiration. Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. Rewards/Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters innovation. Access to brand-new technology and resources to empower your work.
11/10/2025
Full time
A Snapshot of Your Day As a PCS7 Control Systems Engineer, your day at Siemens Energy will be dynamic and impactful. Picture kicking off your day by leading a crucial system migration project, guaranteeing seamless setup of PCS7 components. You'll address demanding tasks like configuring and maintaining server-client architectures while working alongside a team of elite engineers. Your efforts will not only improve our industrial network infrastructures but also play a key role in our mission of promoting energy transformation and sustainability. How You'll Make an Impact Migrate legacy PCS7 systems to updated versions or platforms, ensuring seamless transitions. Configure PCS7 components including AS, OS, ES, and Batch systems to meet project-specific requirements. Set up and maintain robust Server-Client architectures, incorporating redundancy and virtualization for efficient performance. Install and configure HMI software such as Siemens PCS7, WinCC, and Wonderware, ensuring secure and efficient operation. Implement detailed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures to validate system functionality. Build and implement industrial Ethernet networks, optimising performance and reliability for our automation systems. What You Bring A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field. Proven experience with Siemens PCS7 systems, ideally with a minimum of three years. Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols and architectures, coupled with experience in virtualisation platforms and Windows Server environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a dedication to quality. Strong communication and teamwork abilities, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. The ability to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks, driving projects to successful completion. About the Team You will become part of the Controls Project Execution department at Siemens Energy, a team that excels in creativity and teamwork. Our goal is to provide brand-new control systems solutions that drive the energy systems of tomorrow. We collaborate to push the limits of what can be achieved, guaranteeing that our projects are implemented seamlessly and add to the overarching objective of energy transformation. Our team ethos fosters support, ongoing learning, and collective aspiration. Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. Rewards/Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters innovation. Access to brand-new technology and resources to empower your work.
Job title: Technical Support Analyst Location: Norfolk (Hybrid working)Contract: 3 months (possible extension)Inside IR35Day rate: £127 Job Purpose: The post holder will work in the Trust's IT Technical Support Team, providing second and third line support to the Trust's users. They will be responsible for ensuring the optimum use of the Trust's IT systems including managing capacity, proactively monitoring error conditions and alerts and ensuring that all of the Trust policies and procedures relating to security and best practice are adhered to. Overview of Essential Responsibilities: Provides advice and guidance on technical matters, supervise the other Technical Support Analysts Performs work which requires the application of a significant range of fundamental principles in a variety of contexts Takes a structured and effective approach to own work and demonstrates leadership potential Is able to analyse, diagnose, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting thorough familiarity with available methods, procedures, tools, equipment and standards associated with own area of specialisation and making correct choices from alternatives Is able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, customers, colleagues and subordinates Displays a responsible attitude to following procedures, keeping records and caring for equipment and other assets Is thoroughly familiar with the installed hardware and software and the procedures in use in the Computer Operations area Demonstrates good communication and negotiation skills with experience of dealing with users, other staff and suppliers Management of onsite backup and restoration procedures including creation, scheduling, maintaining, and issue resolution using the appropriate software tools and techniques. This also includes media management, rotation and archiving. Also the checking and escalation of scripted backup activities on the Oracle, and AIX systems Management and analysis of systems capacities and performance using agreed procedures and tools OS builds/rebuilds for Windows 7/10 and Windows 2003-16 Server; this includes specific applications, network and user configuration Configuration and implementation of Anti-Virus technologies for all servers/PCs within the Trust IT and related network and systems using agreed tools, procedures and software Participating in the administration of security implementation and analysis, involving the identification and scheduling of server level updates and patches from Microsoft and user level security infrastructure from Domain-wide administration group privileges to individual access rights to remote resources Prompt exporting and importing of NSTS (National Strategic Tracing Service) data from PPA Oracle database on a monthly basis Issue escalation for both internal and third party applications such as A&E, Maternity, Purchasing systems. NNUH Contract for IBM global services for issues management and resolution Provide third line technical support for the onsite helpdesk Onsite management of Citrix Service Farm Ensures that all tasks and procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently to agreed levels of service or specific requirements of service level agreements Works with others, including user representatives, facilities managers and contractors, to plan, schedule and supervise all maintenance and installation work associated with the system. Ensures that procedures are followed, particularly those relating to safety, AV procedures and security Provides verbal and written technical reports to specialists on aspects of system status. Provides non-technical reports to users and managers Manages the response to enquiries by users, specialists and others, prioritising as necessary, and dealing with the full range of problems, only escalating those which need specialist or management attention Works with system architects, designers and contractors to plan and implement major configuration changes and upgrades. Conducts investigations on system performance and makes proposals for involvement. Provides advice and assistance to specialists and other system or service providers Ensures that requests for support are properly logged, assigned and responded to in a timely manner and according to agreed standards and procedures. Ensures users and other interested parties are kept informed of progress and that corrective action is taken to avoid or minimise delays Provides advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues as required Liaises with systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems or further fulfil user requirements Participating in the on-call rota as required Project assignments
11/10/2025
Full time
Job title: Technical Support Analyst Location: Norfolk (Hybrid working)Contract: 3 months (possible extension)Inside IR35Day rate: £127 Job Purpose: The post holder will work in the Trust's IT Technical Support Team, providing second and third line support to the Trust's users. They will be responsible for ensuring the optimum use of the Trust's IT systems including managing capacity, proactively monitoring error conditions and alerts and ensuring that all of the Trust policies and procedures relating to security and best practice are adhered to. Overview of Essential Responsibilities: Provides advice and guidance on technical matters, supervise the other Technical Support Analysts Performs work which requires the application of a significant range of fundamental principles in a variety of contexts Takes a structured and effective approach to own work and demonstrates leadership potential Is able to analyse, diagnose, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting thorough familiarity with available methods, procedures, tools, equipment and standards associated with own area of specialisation and making correct choices from alternatives Is able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, customers, colleagues and subordinates Displays a responsible attitude to following procedures, keeping records and caring for equipment and other assets Is thoroughly familiar with the installed hardware and software and the procedures in use in the Computer Operations area Demonstrates good communication and negotiation skills with experience of dealing with users, other staff and suppliers Management of onsite backup and restoration procedures including creation, scheduling, maintaining, and issue resolution using the appropriate software tools and techniques. This also includes media management, rotation and archiving. Also the checking and escalation of scripted backup activities on the Oracle, and AIX systems Management and analysis of systems capacities and performance using agreed procedures and tools OS builds/rebuilds for Windows 7/10 and Windows 2003-16 Server; this includes specific applications, network and user configuration Configuration and implementation of Anti-Virus technologies for all servers/PCs within the Trust IT and related network and systems using agreed tools, procedures and software Participating in the administration of security implementation and analysis, involving the identification and scheduling of server level updates and patches from Microsoft and user level security infrastructure from Domain-wide administration group privileges to individual access rights to remote resources Prompt exporting and importing of NSTS (National Strategic Tracing Service) data from PPA Oracle database on a monthly basis Issue escalation for both internal and third party applications such as A&E, Maternity, Purchasing systems. NNUH Contract for IBM global services for issues management and resolution Provide third line technical support for the onsite helpdesk Onsite management of Citrix Service Farm Ensures that all tasks and procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently to agreed levels of service or specific requirements of service level agreements Works with others, including user representatives, facilities managers and contractors, to plan, schedule and supervise all maintenance and installation work associated with the system. Ensures that procedures are followed, particularly those relating to safety, AV procedures and security Provides verbal and written technical reports to specialists on aspects of system status. Provides non-technical reports to users and managers Manages the response to enquiries by users, specialists and others, prioritising as necessary, and dealing with the full range of problems, only escalating those which need specialist or management attention Works with system architects, designers and contractors to plan and implement major configuration changes and upgrades. Conducts investigations on system performance and makes proposals for involvement. Provides advice and assistance to specialists and other system or service providers Ensures that requests for support are properly logged, assigned and responded to in a timely manner and according to agreed standards and procedures. Ensures users and other interested parties are kept informed of progress and that corrective action is taken to avoid or minimise delays Provides advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues as required Liaises with systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems or further fulfil user requirements Participating in the on-call rota as required Project assignments
Job Title: OpenShift Architect Location: Wokingham, Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Duration: 6 Months Rate: £525 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Clearance: Applications must be SC Eligible Key Responsibilities: Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift, often with minimal downtime, assessing readiness and developing detailed plans. Integrate OpenShift with underlying infrastructure, including VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Pure Storage, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Implement and enforce security best practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies and conduct security assessments. Build CI/CD pipelines and automate DevOps workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Provide technical guidance and training to development and operations teams on OpenShift architecture and best practices. Continuously iterate on the platform by implementing enhancements, improving reliability, and ensuring the platform stays current. Required Skills & Qualifications: OpenShift & Kubernetes: Strong design and implementation experience with Red Hat OpenShift and underlying Kubernetes principles. Containerisation: In-depth knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker. Virtualisation: Expertise with VMware tools and technologies, such as vSphere and vCenter. Networking & Storage: Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar CI/CD tools and a strong understanding of DevOps methodologies. Automation: Proficiency with automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash. Cloud Platforms: Experience with various IaaS platforms like AWS and Azure. Linux: Strong Linux administration skills are essential
11/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: OpenShift Architect Location: Wokingham, Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Duration: 6 Months Rate: £525 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Clearance: Applications must be SC Eligible Key Responsibilities: Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift, often with minimal downtime, assessing readiness and developing detailed plans. Integrate OpenShift with underlying infrastructure, including VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Pure Storage, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Implement and enforce security best practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies and conduct security assessments. Build CI/CD pipelines and automate DevOps workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Provide technical guidance and training to development and operations teams on OpenShift architecture and best practices. Continuously iterate on the platform by implementing enhancements, improving reliability, and ensuring the platform stays current. Required Skills & Qualifications: OpenShift & Kubernetes: Strong design and implementation experience with Red Hat OpenShift and underlying Kubernetes principles. Containerisation: In-depth knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker. Virtualisation: Expertise with VMware tools and technologies, such as vSphere and vCenter. Networking & Storage: Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar CI/CD tools and a strong understanding of DevOps methodologies. Automation: Proficiency with automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash. Cloud Platforms: Experience with various IaaS platforms like AWS and Azure. Linux: Strong Linux administration skills are essential
Technical Architect / Senior Engineer - Defence Digital - Corsham - £700 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid Active SC Clearance Required We're seeking an experienced Technical Architect / Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership and design assurance within a major MOD Defence Digital transformation programme . This project is modernising Defence communication services, delivering fixed voice, mobile voice, and conferencing capabilities across core Defence networks. The Role: As part of a high-performing technical delivery team, you'll be responsible for the design, assurance, and evolution of communication services that support thousands of Defence users. You'll contribute to technology refresh initiatives, manage obsolescence, and ensure new solutions align with MOD policies, standards, and security requirements. Key Responsibilities: Develop and assure technical architectures for voice and collaboration services. Lead technology refresh and obsolescence management activities. Provide governance and design assurance for managed service providers. Support technical evaluations for new procurements (ITTs/ITNs). Produce architecture artefacts, reference designs, and roadmaps aligned with Defence standards. Offer SME input for Non-Standard Service Requests (NSSR) and BAU delivery. About You: Strong background in enterprise infrastructure, telecoms, or unified communications. Proven experience delivering within Defence or other complex, secure environments. Confident in stakeholder engagement and technical governance. Valid SC clearance required (DV advantageous). This is an opportunity to help shape the future of secure Defence communications-modernising critical services and enabling seamless, resilient collaboration across the MOD. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
11/10/2025
Full time
Technical Architect / Senior Engineer - Defence Digital - Corsham - £700 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid Active SC Clearance Required We're seeking an experienced Technical Architect / Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership and design assurance within a major MOD Defence Digital transformation programme . This project is modernising Defence communication services, delivering fixed voice, mobile voice, and conferencing capabilities across core Defence networks. The Role: As part of a high-performing technical delivery team, you'll be responsible for the design, assurance, and evolution of communication services that support thousands of Defence users. You'll contribute to technology refresh initiatives, manage obsolescence, and ensure new solutions align with MOD policies, standards, and security requirements. Key Responsibilities: Develop and assure technical architectures for voice and collaboration services. Lead technology refresh and obsolescence management activities. Provide governance and design assurance for managed service providers. Support technical evaluations for new procurements (ITTs/ITNs). Produce architecture artefacts, reference designs, and roadmaps aligned with Defence standards. Offer SME input for Non-Standard Service Requests (NSSR) and BAU delivery. About You: Strong background in enterprise infrastructure, telecoms, or unified communications. Proven experience delivering within Defence or other complex, secure environments. Confident in stakeholder engagement and technical governance. Valid SC clearance required (DV advantageous). This is an opportunity to help shape the future of secure Defence communications-modernising critical services and enabling seamless, resilient collaboration across the MOD. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Role Title: Business Analyst (Infrastructure / Network) Location: Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 Days per Week Onsite) Duration: 3 Months Rate: £310.00 via Umbrella Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure / Network Business Analyst to support a strategic Data Warehouse Assessment initiative. The role involves analyzing current infrastructure and network capabilities, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to support scalable and secure data warehousing solutions. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and data architecture teams to assess current-state capabilities. Document and analyse existing network topology, data flows, and integration points related to the data warehouse. Identify performance bottlenecks, security risks, and scalability limitations in the current infrastructure. Gather and validate business and technical requirements for future-state data warehouse infrastructure. Support the development of infrastructure and network architecture recommendations aligned with business goals. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to capture requirements and pain points. Assist in risk assessments and impact analysis for proposed infrastructure changes. Work closely with project managers to align infrastructure deliverables with overall project timelines. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in infrastructure and/or network domains. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), and data center operations. Familiarity with data warehouse technologies and architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Teradata, Azure Synapse). Experience in documenting technical requirements, process flows, and system interactions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Desirable Skills: Experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration tools. Exposure to Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.?
11/10/2025
Full time
Role Title: Business Analyst (Infrastructure / Network) Location: Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 Days per Week Onsite) Duration: 3 Months Rate: £310.00 via Umbrella Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure / Network Business Analyst to support a strategic Data Warehouse Assessment initiative. The role involves analyzing current infrastructure and network capabilities, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to support scalable and secure data warehousing solutions. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and data architecture teams to assess current-state capabilities. Document and analyse existing network topology, data flows, and integration points related to the data warehouse. Identify performance bottlenecks, security risks, and scalability limitations in the current infrastructure. Gather and validate business and technical requirements for future-state data warehouse infrastructure. Support the development of infrastructure and network architecture recommendations aligned with business goals. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to capture requirements and pain points. Assist in risk assessments and impact analysis for proposed infrastructure changes. Work closely with project managers to align infrastructure deliverables with overall project timelines. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in infrastructure and/or network domains. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), and data center operations. Familiarity with data warehouse technologies and architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Teradata, Azure Synapse). Experience in documenting technical requirements, process flows, and system interactions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Desirable Skills: Experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration tools. Exposure to Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.?
Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software EngineeringSenior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance, or be willing and eligible to undergo the process Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the transformation of a complex, high-profile, and mission-critical project As a key member of the Programme Delivery Team, you will be accountable for day-to-day project execution, leading a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes across time, cost, and quality objectives. The role demands close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across technical, commercial, and operational domains, and requires strong leadership in planning, governance, and project controls to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and drive overall programme performance throughout the delivery lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a complex system upgrade through the customisation and configuration of COTS products, applying structured programme management and Agile leadership. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, applying robust controls to ensure delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and performance metrics. Engage and manage senior stakeholders across the business and commercial partners to ensure effective collaboration and delivery assurance. Oversee resource planning and management to meet customer requirements, delivery schedules, and commercial targets. Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to governance and change control processes. Take commercial ownership within a complex delivery environment, including budget forecasting, financial management, and contract oversight. Support vendor engagement and performance management, including the development and transition to fixed-cost contracts and Statements of Work. Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles, using tools such as Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows and maintain project momentum. Promote and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across all programme activities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. Essential Experience & Skills Programme Delivery Expertise: Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects/programmes using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Planning & Controls: Experienced in developing and maintaining integrated programme plans, applying robust project controls, and using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and cross-functional delivery teams. Vendor & Contract Management: Comfortable working with third-party suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing deliverables. Governance & Reporting: Familiar with programme governance frameworks and capable of producing high-quality reporting for senior stakeholders. Agile Leadership: Experienced in facilitating Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, and Reviews. Skilled in applying Agile principles and using Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows, resolve impediments, and maintain project momentum. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of software engineering processes, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. Systems Integration: Experience managing integration of software with hardware and existing infrastructure, including interfacing with legacy systems. Agile Software Development - Experience controlling development of use case, data flows , Epics and user stories. Optional/Desired Experience & Skills Network Management Systems: Hands-on experience with NMS platforms, ideally in telecoms or satellite communications environments. Satellite Communications: Familiarity with satellite network architecture, protocols, and operational constraints. Systems Engineering: Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements decomposition, interface definition, verification and validation, and lifecycle traceability. Scrum Master Certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) with proven experience in delivering software projects in demanding environments, ideally including one or more of the following: SAFe, Disciplined Agile, DSDM
11/10/2025
Full time
Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software EngineeringSenior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance, or be willing and eligible to undergo the process Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the transformation of a complex, high-profile, and mission-critical project As a key member of the Programme Delivery Team, you will be accountable for day-to-day project execution, leading a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes across time, cost, and quality objectives. The role demands close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across technical, commercial, and operational domains, and requires strong leadership in planning, governance, and project controls to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and drive overall programme performance throughout the delivery lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a complex system upgrade through the customisation and configuration of COTS products, applying structured programme management and Agile leadership. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, applying robust controls to ensure delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and performance metrics. Engage and manage senior stakeholders across the business and commercial partners to ensure effective collaboration and delivery assurance. Oversee resource planning and management to meet customer requirements, delivery schedules, and commercial targets. Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to governance and change control processes. Take commercial ownership within a complex delivery environment, including budget forecasting, financial management, and contract oversight. Support vendor engagement and performance management, including the development and transition to fixed-cost contracts and Statements of Work. Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles, using tools such as Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows and maintain project momentum. Promote and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across all programme activities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. Essential Experience & Skills Programme Delivery Expertise: Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects/programmes using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Planning & Controls: Experienced in developing and maintaining integrated programme plans, applying robust project controls, and using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and cross-functional delivery teams. Vendor & Contract Management: Comfortable working with third-party suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing deliverables. Governance & Reporting: Familiar with programme governance frameworks and capable of producing high-quality reporting for senior stakeholders. Agile Leadership: Experienced in facilitating Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, and Reviews. Skilled in applying Agile principles and using Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows, resolve impediments, and maintain project momentum. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of software engineering processes, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. Systems Integration: Experience managing integration of software with hardware and existing infrastructure, including interfacing with legacy systems. Agile Software Development - Experience controlling development of use case, data flows , Epics and user stories. Optional/Desired Experience & Skills Network Management Systems: Hands-on experience with NMS platforms, ideally in telecoms or satellite communications environments. Satellite Communications: Familiarity with satellite network architecture, protocols, and operational constraints. Systems Engineering: Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements decomposition, interface definition, verification and validation, and lifecycle traceability. Scrum Master Certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) with proven experience in delivering software projects in demanding environments, ideally including one or more of the following: SAFe, Disciplined Agile, DSDM
Network Design Engineer 12 months Bristol - 3 days on site 2 days remote £475 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role overview Being able to provide consistent data that describes the capability of the Radio Access Network (RAN) is critically important to all our customers. It's so important to get the complex nature of the radio network simplified to explain network status, availability and need for change to both technical and non-technical people, more so than ever before with the need to design and deliver the system feeds reporting for RAN coverage, resilience and change data. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of the data feeds, automation, analytics and reporting solutions that have a focus on RAN Release and Change Management and ESN tools. You will have a direct impact upon:- Solution Design for the exchange of RAN operational and resilience data to support the day to day planning decisions for ESN users . RAN Tools enhancements and evolutions, within our partners, to meet ESN requirements. Creation and publishing high level OSS solution designs focusing on positive customer experience through pre and post change validation (Consumer and ESN). What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Collaborate closely with RAN OSS design authorities to co-create and deliver solutions that align with the requirements outlined in the ESN contract. Develop a strong understanding of change control processes and how OSS designs can support and validate transitions before and after implementation. Partner with internal teams to design and deliver seamless data exchange solutions to visualisation platforms - such as coverage portals - that incorporate network resilience and location-based insights. Create clear and comprehensive documentation of data flows and solution designs, ensuring they are traceable, auditable, and easy to maintain. Ensure all systems introduced are respectful of privacy and security standards, fully adhering to GDPR and internal security policies. Provide supportive guidance to a matrix (virtual) team of technical experts, helping them deliver network design solutions and offering thoughtful technical advice to a wider team, including internal colleagues and supplier partners. The skills you'll need to succeed A good understanding of Operational Support Systems and Business Support Systems, especially in Mobile Strong understanding of ITIL processes and specifically Change and Release Management Expertise in BMC Remedy or similar ticketing software Experience with integrating data from external sources into internal platforms, including ETL pipelines and API-based data exchange Ability to design scalable, secure, and reliable OSS architectures that support Release and Change Management workflows Familiarity with RAN, transmission technologies, and telecom protocols (2G/4G/5G/NB-IoT). Proficiency in SQL and database design to support structured data flows and reporting Skills in Python, Shell, or similar scripting languages for automation and data manipulation If you are interested in this role please apply!
11/10/2025
Full time
Network Design Engineer 12 months Bristol - 3 days on site 2 days remote £475 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role overview Being able to provide consistent data that describes the capability of the Radio Access Network (RAN) is critically important to all our customers. It's so important to get the complex nature of the radio network simplified to explain network status, availability and need for change to both technical and non-technical people, more so than ever before with the need to design and deliver the system feeds reporting for RAN coverage, resilience and change data. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of the data feeds, automation, analytics and reporting solutions that have a focus on RAN Release and Change Management and ESN tools. You will have a direct impact upon:- Solution Design for the exchange of RAN operational and resilience data to support the day to day planning decisions for ESN users . RAN Tools enhancements and evolutions, within our partners, to meet ESN requirements. Creation and publishing high level OSS solution designs focusing on positive customer experience through pre and post change validation (Consumer and ESN). What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Collaborate closely with RAN OSS design authorities to co-create and deliver solutions that align with the requirements outlined in the ESN contract. Develop a strong understanding of change control processes and how OSS designs can support and validate transitions before and after implementation. Partner with internal teams to design and deliver seamless data exchange solutions to visualisation platforms - such as coverage portals - that incorporate network resilience and location-based insights. Create clear and comprehensive documentation of data flows and solution designs, ensuring they are traceable, auditable, and easy to maintain. Ensure all systems introduced are respectful of privacy and security standards, fully adhering to GDPR and internal security policies. Provide supportive guidance to a matrix (virtual) team of technical experts, helping them deliver network design solutions and offering thoughtful technical advice to a wider team, including internal colleagues and supplier partners. The skills you'll need to succeed A good understanding of Operational Support Systems and Business Support Systems, especially in Mobile Strong understanding of ITIL processes and specifically Change and Release Management Expertise in BMC Remedy or similar ticketing software Experience with integrating data from external sources into internal platforms, including ETL pipelines and API-based data exchange Ability to design scalable, secure, and reliable OSS architectures that support Release and Change Management workflows Familiarity with RAN, transmission technologies, and telecom protocols (2G/4G/5G/NB-IoT). Proficiency in SQL and database design to support structured data flows and reporting Skills in Python, Shell, or similar scripting languages for automation and data manipulation If you are interested in this role please apply!
Job Title: SC Cleared Infrastructure EngineerLocation: FarnboroughDuration: Initially until January 2026 with possibility to extend until the end of SummerRate: Up to £470 per day via an approved umbrella company Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and support of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center operations, cloud migration (particularly Azure), virtualization technologies, and infrastructure architecture using the TOGAF model. This role involves both strategic planning and hands-on implementation, with a focus on stability, scalability, and performance. Key Responsibilities Architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud platforms (Azure). Lead and support BAU operations, ensuring high availability and performance of systems. Design and implement virtualization solutions using Hyper-V and VMware clusters. Manage enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS, DAS) and backup/DR solutions (Veeam, Veritas, CommVault). Administer core services including Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, SCOM, IIS, and SQL Server. Oversee network infrastructure including firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), switches (Cisco Catalyst, Juniper), and load balancers (KEMP, Citrix NetScaler). Provide mentorship and documentation to support knowledge transfer and team development. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess infrastructure needs and deliver tailored solutions. Monitor systems using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and SCOM. Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across all systems. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of Windows Server (), Linux/Unix (Ubuntu/Redhat). Proven experience with cloud technologies (Azure IAAS, ASR, Office 365). Expertise in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), storage, and backup technologies. Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs). Experience with enterprise monitoring and management tools. Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash). Familiarity with telecom systems (Cisco VOIP, PBX, Mitel). Strong documentation and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications TOGAF certification or equivalent architectural framework experience. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Architect. VMware Certified Professional (VCP). ITIL Foundation or higher. Experience with MDM solutions (Intune, AirWatch). Personal Attributes Analytical and solution-oriented mindset. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
11/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: SC Cleared Infrastructure EngineerLocation: FarnboroughDuration: Initially until January 2026 with possibility to extend until the end of SummerRate: Up to £470 per day via an approved umbrella company Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and support of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center operations, cloud migration (particularly Azure), virtualization technologies, and infrastructure architecture using the TOGAF model. This role involves both strategic planning and hands-on implementation, with a focus on stability, scalability, and performance. Key Responsibilities Architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud platforms (Azure). Lead and support BAU operations, ensuring high availability and performance of systems. Design and implement virtualization solutions using Hyper-V and VMware clusters. Manage enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS, DAS) and backup/DR solutions (Veeam, Veritas, CommVault). Administer core services including Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, SCOM, IIS, and SQL Server. Oversee network infrastructure including firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), switches (Cisco Catalyst, Juniper), and load balancers (KEMP, Citrix NetScaler). Provide mentorship and documentation to support knowledge transfer and team development. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess infrastructure needs and deliver tailored solutions. Monitor systems using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and SCOM. Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across all systems. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of Windows Server (), Linux/Unix (Ubuntu/Redhat). Proven experience with cloud technologies (Azure IAAS, ASR, Office 365). Expertise in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), storage, and backup technologies. Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs). Experience with enterprise monitoring and management tools. Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash). Familiarity with telecom systems (Cisco VOIP, PBX, Mitel). Strong documentation and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications TOGAF certification or equivalent architectural framework experience. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Architect. VMware Certified Professional (VCP). ITIL Foundation or higher. Experience with MDM solutions (Intune, AirWatch). Personal Attributes Analytical and solution-oriented mindset. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
Network Architect Clearance: SC and NPPV3 required to be held now Location: London/Remote - how many days not known at present to attend workshops Start date: 1st October for 6 months Network Architect We're seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Fortinet SASE rollout across a multi-stakeholder environment. You'll collaborate with internal cyber delivery teams, external delivery partners, and the client to ensure alignment with functional and security requirements. This is a high-impact role driving technical leadership and programme success. Key Responsibilities & Experience Required Proven experience designing and delivering Fortinet SASE solutions in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management across internal teams, external partners, and client organisations. Deep understanding of network security principles and compliance frameworks. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure network architectures. Track record of leading large-scale network transformation programmes from design through to implementation.
11/10/2025
Contractor
Network Architect Clearance: SC and NPPV3 required to be held now Location: London/Remote - how many days not known at present to attend workshops Start date: 1st October for 6 months Network Architect We're seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Fortinet SASE rollout across a multi-stakeholder environment. You'll collaborate with internal cyber delivery teams, external delivery partners, and the client to ensure alignment with functional and security requirements. This is a high-impact role driving technical leadership and programme success. Key Responsibilities & Experience Required Proven experience designing and delivering Fortinet SASE solutions in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management across internal teams, external partners, and client organisations. Deep understanding of network security principles and compliance frameworks. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure network architectures. Track record of leading large-scale network transformation programmes from design through to implementation.
Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum (DOE) Are you a seasoned Backend Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems? We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join a cutting-edge UK-based tech company that's redefining how organisations manage distributed systems at scale. About the Role As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll take ownership of critical backend services, designing and maintaining distributed systems with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. You'll lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, secure, and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Go. Develop and optimise RESTful APIs that power the platform and integrations. Lead architecture and implementation strategy discussions. Optimise system and database performance (schema design, query tuning, etc.). Ensure backend services meet security, compliance, and reliability standards. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and documentation. Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and Technical Services teams. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. What We're Looking For 5+ years of backend engineering experience, including 3+ years with Go. Strong experience with RESTful API design and distributed systems. Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases and performance optimisation. Experience with RBAC, auditing, and secure system design. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Linux-based environments. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills. Bonus: Knowledge of virtualization, storage systems, or networking protocols. Why Join? Fully remote working environment. Competitive salary between 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience). Work on complex, high-impact systems with a talented and collaborative team. Be part of a company pushing the boundaries of backend engineering and infrastructure
11/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum (DOE) Are you a seasoned Backend Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems? We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join a cutting-edge UK-based tech company that's redefining how organisations manage distributed systems at scale. About the Role As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll take ownership of critical backend services, designing and maintaining distributed systems with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. You'll lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, secure, and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Go. Develop and optimise RESTful APIs that power the platform and integrations. Lead architecture and implementation strategy discussions. Optimise system and database performance (schema design, query tuning, etc.). Ensure backend services meet security, compliance, and reliability standards. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and documentation. Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and Technical Services teams. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. What We're Looking For 5+ years of backend engineering experience, including 3+ years with Go. Strong experience with RESTful API design and distributed systems. Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases and performance optimisation. Experience with RBAC, auditing, and secure system design. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Linux-based environments. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills. Bonus: Knowledge of virtualization, storage systems, or networking protocols. Why Join? Fully remote working environment. Competitive salary between 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience). Work on complex, high-impact systems with a talented and collaborative team. Be part of a company pushing the boundaries of backend engineering and infrastructure
Penetration Testing Team Lead Overview A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Penetration Testing Team Lead to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level role focused on driving penetration testing, red team operations, and cyber resilience. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse. Role and Responsibilities Lead red team and penetration testing activities across the organisation. Plan and execute network, application, and social engineering assessments. Collaborate with SOC and vendors on purple team exercises. Identify and report on security risks, supporting remediation efforts. Manage red team tooling and test platforms. Work with tech teams to improve cyber defences and detection capabilities. Deliver clear, executive-level reporting from technical findings. Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and attack methods. Skills and Experience 3+ years in penetration testing or red team operations. Strong understanding of APT tactics, evasion techniques, and system architecture. Experience with red/purple team tools and automated testing platforms. Solid grasp of blue team strategies, SIEM tools, and incident response. Skilled in writing concise reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of cyber risk frameworks, regulations, and best practices. Package: Circa 75,000 + Excellent Package Excellent benefits package London / Hybrid x3 days onsite
11/10/2025
Full time
Penetration Testing Team Lead Overview A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Penetration Testing Team Lead to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level role focused on driving penetration testing, red team operations, and cyber resilience. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse. Role and Responsibilities Lead red team and penetration testing activities across the organisation. Plan and execute network, application, and social engineering assessments. Collaborate with SOC and vendors on purple team exercises. Identify and report on security risks, supporting remediation efforts. Manage red team tooling and test platforms. Work with tech teams to improve cyber defences and detection capabilities. Deliver clear, executive-level reporting from technical findings. Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and attack methods. Skills and Experience 3+ years in penetration testing or red team operations. Strong understanding of APT tactics, evasion techniques, and system architecture. Experience with red/purple team tools and automated testing platforms. Solid grasp of blue team strategies, SIEM tools, and incident response. Skilled in writing concise reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of cyber risk frameworks, regulations, and best practices. Package: Circa 75,000 + Excellent Package Excellent benefits package London / Hybrid x3 days onsite
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum (DOE) Are you a systems-focused engineer with a passion for virtualisation and fullstack development? We're hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join a UK-based tech company that's building innovative solutions across storage, networking, and compute virtualisation. About the Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining a fullstack virtualisation software platform. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, from prototyping and architecture to debugging and deployment. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to influence technical standards and drive innovation across the platform. Key Responsibilities Design and develop well-structured, testable, and efficient code in C and Python. Prototype solutions and troubleshoot complex system bugs. Lead development of entire software systems and oversee project execution. Recommend and implement new technologies to improve functionality and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and product. Maintain technical standards and contribute to process improvements. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies. What We're Looking For Proven experience in software development, ideally in virtualisation or infrastructure. Strong knowledge of C and Python, plus system scripting. Experience with Linux kernel development and debugging. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Background in storage, data services, and virtualisation (on-prem and cloud). Excellent understanding of operating systems, networking, and virtualisation technologies. Why Join? Fully remote working environment. Competitive salary between 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience). Work on cutting-edge virtualisation technologies with a collaborative team. Influence the architecture and direction of a high-impact platform.
11/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum (DOE) Are you a systems-focused engineer with a passion for virtualisation and fullstack development? We're hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join a UK-based tech company that's building innovative solutions across storage, networking, and compute virtualisation. About the Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining a fullstack virtualisation software platform. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, from prototyping and architecture to debugging and deployment. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to influence technical standards and drive innovation across the platform. Key Responsibilities Design and develop well-structured, testable, and efficient code in C and Python. Prototype solutions and troubleshoot complex system bugs. Lead development of entire software systems and oversee project execution. Recommend and implement new technologies to improve functionality and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and product. Maintain technical standards and contribute to process improvements. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies. What We're Looking For Proven experience in software development, ideally in virtualisation or infrastructure. Strong knowledge of C and Python, plus system scripting. Experience with Linux kernel development and debugging. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Background in storage, data services, and virtualisation (on-prem and cloud). Excellent understanding of operating systems, networking, and virtualisation technologies. Why Join? Fully remote working environment. Competitive salary between 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience). Work on cutting-edge virtualisation technologies with a collaborative team. Influence the architecture and direction of a high-impact platform.
Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS) Contract Remote (Europe/UK) Immediate Start (within 2-3 weeks) Market rate (TBC) IR35 TBC Duration initially 3 months but ongoing Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS platform engineering for high-throughput, low-latency systems. Hands-on expertise in Akka/Java microservices, JVM tuning, and asynchronous, event-driven architectures. If you are suitable and passionate about scaling distributed systems and optimizing cloud performance, then this could be for you. Apply today and help power the next generation of global video streaming and video advertising . This role can be fully remote from the UK OR EU (must have right to work in EU or UK Market rate depending on experience - IR35 TBC Join a fast-paced engineering team building a high-scale, ad-supported video streaming platform used by millions. As our Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll take ownership of AWS infrastructure and automation that powers our low-latency, ad-serving Java microservices. We're looking for a hands-on engineer who thrives in large-scale, high-performance environments - someone who can design, automate, and optimize systems to achieve What You'll Do Design and deploy end-to-end AWS environments (landing zones, VPCs, networking, security, automation). Build immutable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for Java microservices (Maven/Gradle) with blue/green, canary, and rollback strategies. Implement observability: metrics, logs, traces, SLOs/SLIs, alerting, and on-call runbooks. Engineer for scale and reliability - autoscaling, caching, multi-AZ/region DR, and performance tuning to meet 5M+ user load. Apply security-by-design using IAM least privilege, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF/Shield, and CIS compliance. Collaborate with developers and performance engineers to tune JVM, Akka, thread pools, GC, and infra limits. Drive cost optimization through tagging, reporting dashboards, and resource management. What We're Looking For Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS platform engineering 3-5+ years of senior-level AWS platform engineering for high-throughput, low-latency systems Proven experience owning production environments with 10k-1M+ concurrent users and 99.9x SLOs Hands-on expertise in Akka/Java microservices, JVM tuning, and asynchronous, event-driven architectures Strong grasp of resilience techniques (circuit breakers, retries, chaos engineering) Fluent in English (C1 level) Nice to have - Java development experience, strong microservices knowledge, Terraform proficiency Location: Remote (Europe) Start date: Within 1-3 weeks of offer Tech Stack: AWS: EKS/ECS, EC2, ALB/NLB, API Gateway, Lambda, S3/CloudFront, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Aurora, MSK/Kinesis, OpenSearch, Route53, WAF/Shield, CloudWatch, X-Ray, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager IaC & CI/CD: Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm, Argo CD, Flux, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker Observability: CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana Automation: Bash, Python (plus Java build/release familiarity) Interested? If you're passionate about scaling distributed systems and optimizing cloud performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help power the next generation of global video streaming. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you."
11/10/2025
Contractor
Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS) Contract Remote (Europe/UK) Immediate Start (within 2-3 weeks) Market rate (TBC) IR35 TBC Duration initially 3 months but ongoing Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS platform engineering for high-throughput, low-latency systems. Hands-on expertise in Akka/Java microservices, JVM tuning, and asynchronous, event-driven architectures. If you are suitable and passionate about scaling distributed systems and optimizing cloud performance, then this could be for you. Apply today and help power the next generation of global video streaming and video advertising . This role can be fully remote from the UK OR EU (must have right to work in EU or UK Market rate depending on experience - IR35 TBC Join a fast-paced engineering team building a high-scale, ad-supported video streaming platform used by millions. As our Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll take ownership of AWS infrastructure and automation that powers our low-latency, ad-serving Java microservices. We're looking for a hands-on engineer who thrives in large-scale, high-performance environments - someone who can design, automate, and optimize systems to achieve What You'll Do Design and deploy end-to-end AWS environments (landing zones, VPCs, networking, security, automation). Build immutable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for Java microservices (Maven/Gradle) with blue/green, canary, and rollback strategies. Implement observability: metrics, logs, traces, SLOs/SLIs, alerting, and on-call runbooks. Engineer for scale and reliability - autoscaling, caching, multi-AZ/region DR, and performance tuning to meet 5M+ user load. Apply security-by-design using IAM least privilege, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF/Shield, and CIS compliance. Collaborate with developers and performance engineers to tune JVM, Akka, thread pools, GC, and infra limits. Drive cost optimization through tagging, reporting dashboards, and resource management. What We're Looking For Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS platform engineering 3-5+ years of senior-level AWS platform engineering for high-throughput, low-latency systems Proven experience owning production environments with 10k-1M+ concurrent users and 99.9x SLOs Hands-on expertise in Akka/Java microservices, JVM tuning, and asynchronous, event-driven architectures Strong grasp of resilience techniques (circuit breakers, retries, chaos engineering) Fluent in English (C1 level) Nice to have - Java development experience, strong microservices knowledge, Terraform proficiency Location: Remote (Europe) Start date: Within 1-3 weeks of offer Tech Stack: AWS: EKS/ECS, EC2, ALB/NLB, API Gateway, Lambda, S3/CloudFront, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Aurora, MSK/Kinesis, OpenSearch, Route53, WAF/Shield, CloudWatch, X-Ray, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager IaC & CI/CD: Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm, Argo CD, Flux, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker Observability: CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana Automation: Bash, Python (plus Java build/release familiarity) Interested? If you're passionate about scaling distributed systems and optimizing cloud performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help power the next generation of global video streaming. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you."
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Network Engineer - Onsite & Shift + Rate up to 570 per day + 100 per day expenses + Urgent requirement + 2-3 month initial contract Location: Barrow in Furness - Full time on site Clearance: SC Clearance required Please note that this role is based in Barrow 5 days a week full time. This role may involve rotational out of hours working, anticipating a 16:30 - 23:30 evening shift for 2 weeks, followed by 2 weeks on a standard 7.5 hr day shift - subject to change. Key Skills: + SC Clearance and willingness to work onsite Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) Data Centre Networking Cisco ACI Firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco) Authentication (802.1x / Cisco ISE / AD familiarity) Role Description: Inputting into High Level Designs Creating Low Level designs from approved High Level Designs Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Data Centre Fabric, Access/Distribution Switches, routers, WAN, firewalls, load balancers, Authentication servers, Wifi controllers, management tooling. Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. Planning survey's / surveying for cross/site distribution areas ( Fibre ) - checking for cabling power/space (photo's to be taken) Installing new SDA switches in readiness for OOH work for installation/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills Network Architecture / Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) Working in secure environments Network Design (HLD/LLD) Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) Data Centre Networking Cisco ACI Firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco) Authentication (802.1x / Cisco ISE / AD familiarity) Network management Load balancing (Netscaler) Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) Meraki Wifi Remote access Encryption
11/10/2025
Contractor
Network Engineer - Onsite & Shift + Rate up to 570 per day + 100 per day expenses + Urgent requirement + 2-3 month initial contract Location: Barrow in Furness - Full time on site Clearance: SC Clearance required Please note that this role is based in Barrow 5 days a week full time. This role may involve rotational out of hours working, anticipating a 16:30 - 23:30 evening shift for 2 weeks, followed by 2 weeks on a standard 7.5 hr day shift - subject to change. Key Skills: + SC Clearance and willingness to work onsite Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) Data Centre Networking Cisco ACI Firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco) Authentication (802.1x / Cisco ISE / AD familiarity) Role Description: Inputting into High Level Designs Creating Low Level designs from approved High Level Designs Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Data Centre Fabric, Access/Distribution Switches, routers, WAN, firewalls, load balancers, Authentication servers, Wifi controllers, management tooling. Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. Planning survey's / surveying for cross/site distribution areas ( Fibre ) - checking for cabling power/space (photo's to be taken) Installing new SDA switches in readiness for OOH work for installation/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills Network Architecture / Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) Working in secure environments Network Design (HLD/LLD) Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) Data Centre Networking Cisco ACI Firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco) Authentication (802.1x / Cisco ISE / AD familiarity) Network management Load balancing (Netscaler) Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) Meraki Wifi Remote access Encryption
We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Wireless Solutions Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge wireless network solutions based on Open RAN , 5G Standalone (SA) , and virtualised RAN (vRAN) technologies. In this key role, you'll shape the architecture of next-generation networks, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and performance across multi-vendor, cloud-native environments. You'll lead the end-to-end design, validation, and integration of disaggregated RAN systems for both private and public 5G deployments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement advanced 5G/Open RAN network architectures, including RU/DU/CU components. Define cloud-native, multi-vendor RAN solutions and ensure robust, secure integration across the RAN stack. Evaluate and optimise fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul interfaces, particularly O-RAN Split 7.2x. Conduct RF planning, propagation modelling, and performance analysis to enhance coverage and capacity. Produce architecture documentation, design specifications, and technical recommendations to guide delivery teams. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology partners to align solutions with strategic objectives and industry standards. Lead technical discussions and provide expert input on system design, interoperability, and optimisation. Expertise & Skills Deep knowledge of 5G SA, Open RAN, vRAN/xRAN, and cloud-native RAN architecture. Strong understanding of O-RAN interfaces (SMO, RIC, O1/O2/E2) and 5G Core components (gNodeB, AMF, SMF, UPF). Experience with Massive MIMO, beamforming, and DSS technologies. Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Python, Ansible, and automation frameworks. Experience with major vendors Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary and performance-based bonus 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme Hybrid working model Private healthcare, life insurance, and retail discounts We're committed to building an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
10/10/2025
Full time
We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Wireless Solutions Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge wireless network solutions based on Open RAN , 5G Standalone (SA) , and virtualised RAN (vRAN) technologies. In this key role, you'll shape the architecture of next-generation networks, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and performance across multi-vendor, cloud-native environments. You'll lead the end-to-end design, validation, and integration of disaggregated RAN systems for both private and public 5G deployments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement advanced 5G/Open RAN network architectures, including RU/DU/CU components. Define cloud-native, multi-vendor RAN solutions and ensure robust, secure integration across the RAN stack. Evaluate and optimise fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul interfaces, particularly O-RAN Split 7.2x. Conduct RF planning, propagation modelling, and performance analysis to enhance coverage and capacity. Produce architecture documentation, design specifications, and technical recommendations to guide delivery teams. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology partners to align solutions with strategic objectives and industry standards. Lead technical discussions and provide expert input on system design, interoperability, and optimisation. Expertise & Skills Deep knowledge of 5G SA, Open RAN, vRAN/xRAN, and cloud-native RAN architecture. Strong understanding of O-RAN interfaces (SMO, RIC, O1/O2/E2) and 5G Core components (gNodeB, AMF, SMF, UPF). Experience with Massive MIMO, beamforming, and DSS technologies. Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Python, Ansible, and automation frameworks. Experience with major vendors Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary and performance-based bonus 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme Hybrid working model Private healthcare, life insurance, and retail discounts We're committed to building an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
2nd Line Technical Support - Asset Management My NHS client is looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their support team with a focus on asset management. You will provide 'second line' technical support to the Trust's IT users located across all sites, including supporting the delivery of efficient and effective hardware asset management processes and systems. Key Tasks Ensure a range of IT information is processed in accordance with policies and procedures. Investigate a range of IT issues. Advise users on systems/policy. Develop or adapt a range of software/web pages/information reports, install/maintain a range of hardware and software, analyse a range of information/data, deliver IT training. Carry out asset management tasks across the life cycle of Trust IT hardware. Develop an understanding of Digital (IT) asset management functions and requirements. Hardware assets include but are not limited to computer assets, network assets, removable storage assets, peripheral assets, printers and scanners. For this role you MUST be able to drive and have your own transport. Expenses will be paid for all miles travelled. Essential Skills Minimum 2 years in IT support experience. Can Setup and maintain theConfiguration Management Database (CMDB), detailing all hardware assets across the Trust. MS Windows Operating Systems. Windows Server and Active Directory. LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and structured cabling topologies. MS Office applications. PC architecture. Backup software, and remote access software applications. Diploma in IT or equivalent knowledge/experience ECDL or equivalent knowledge. Can communicate technical information to non technical staff Communicates well with staff at all levels of the organisation and show tact and discretion. Ability to travel between sites (full driving licence/own car). Must be an excellent communicator. Desirable Skills TCP/IP networking. Network management systems and network monitoring. Computer aided dispatch systems and their associated interfaces. Radio systems, including analogue and digital services. Telephony systems, including analogue and digital services. This is a great role and a good opportunity to secure a long term contract. I have interview slots ready to be filled so get in touch ASAP to find out more details on the role, Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
10/10/2025
Contractor
2nd Line Technical Support - Asset Management My NHS client is looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their support team with a focus on asset management. You will provide 'second line' technical support to the Trust's IT users located across all sites, including supporting the delivery of efficient and effective hardware asset management processes and systems. Key Tasks Ensure a range of IT information is processed in accordance with policies and procedures. Investigate a range of IT issues. Advise users on systems/policy. Develop or adapt a range of software/web pages/information reports, install/maintain a range of hardware and software, analyse a range of information/data, deliver IT training. Carry out asset management tasks across the life cycle of Trust IT hardware. Develop an understanding of Digital (IT) asset management functions and requirements. Hardware assets include but are not limited to computer assets, network assets, removable storage assets, peripheral assets, printers and scanners. For this role you MUST be able to drive and have your own transport. Expenses will be paid for all miles travelled. Essential Skills Minimum 2 years in IT support experience. Can Setup and maintain theConfiguration Management Database (CMDB), detailing all hardware assets across the Trust. MS Windows Operating Systems. Windows Server and Active Directory. LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and structured cabling topologies. MS Office applications. PC architecture. Backup software, and remote access software applications. Diploma in IT or equivalent knowledge/experience ECDL or equivalent knowledge. Can communicate technical information to non technical staff Communicates well with staff at all levels of the organisation and show tact and discretion. Ability to travel between sites (full driving licence/own car). Must be an excellent communicator. Desirable Skills TCP/IP networking. Network management systems and network monitoring. Computer aided dispatch systems and their associated interfaces. Radio systems, including analogue and digital services. Telephony systems, including analogue and digital services. This is a great role and a good opportunity to secure a long term contract. I have interview slots ready to be filled so get in touch ASAP to find out more details on the role, Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Security Lead - Global Law Firm Salary: up to 80,000 Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking for an IT Security Lead to join their London office. This is a key role within their IT function, protecting critical systems, data and infrastructure while shaping security strategy. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you'll be the go-to SME for security operations, incident response, architecture and vendor management. This is a hybrid opportunity, 2 days per week in the central London office. What you'll be doing: Monitoring and analysing network traffic and logs for threats Managing security tools - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection Driving vulnerability assessments and audits Leading on incident response and remediation Developing security policies, standards and best practice Acting as an escalation point for the business and projects What we're looking for: Significant hands-on security experience in corporate environments Strong knowledge of network security, systems hardening and security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials etc.) Ideally CISSP, CISM or equivalent certifications This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact at a forward-thinking, high-growth law firm that truly invests in its people. If you're an experienced IT Security Lead looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
10/10/2025
Full time
IT Security Lead - Global Law Firm Salary: up to 80,000 Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking for an IT Security Lead to join their London office. This is a key role within their IT function, protecting critical systems, data and infrastructure while shaping security strategy. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you'll be the go-to SME for security operations, incident response, architecture and vendor management. This is a hybrid opportunity, 2 days per week in the central London office. What you'll be doing: Monitoring and analysing network traffic and logs for threats Managing security tools - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection Driving vulnerability assessments and audits Leading on incident response and remediation Developing security policies, standards and best practice Acting as an escalation point for the business and projects What we're looking for: Significant hands-on security experience in corporate environments Strong knowledge of network security, systems hardening and security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials etc.) Ideally CISSP, CISM or equivalent certifications This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact at a forward-thinking, high-growth law firm that truly invests in its people. If you're an experienced IT Security Lead looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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