Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
01/11/2025
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Modern Workplace LeadOur client is a global assurance provider with operations in over 100+ countries and a mission to delight their customers. We have a diverse portfolio of assurances activities that range from Security, ESG and Supply Chain, and many more. As our Modern Workplace Lead, you will act as a vital member of the Infrastructure department, leading a cross-functional team focused on delivering support and functionality of the M365 Productivity suite of tools and services (Office, OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint) EUC device builds and management (Intune MDM, Autopilot), large-scale user migrations including Email, Sharepoint and Teams, and technical end-user support for the company. As a strong and proactive leader in this space, you will anticipate challenges associated with large (6000+) userbases, drive continuous improvement and implement best-in-class workplace solutions. You will have strong and demonstrable stakeholder management, project management and forecasting skills, and be able to mentor and drive junior to senior team members to achieve their best. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Lead and mentor a team of engineers and specialists in the management of EUC and M365 services. Drive sprint-based work management within the team, to assist in consistent delivery across the function Develop and implement strategies to optimise the use of Microsoft 365 tools across the organisation. Act as the primary point of contact for all M365 modern workplace initiatives, collaborating with IT leadership and key stakeholders. Microsoft 365 & Endpoint Management Oversee deployment, configuration, and management of Microsoft Intune for device provisioning and policy enforcement. Ensure effective use of Windows Autopilot for zero-touch device provisioning and lifecycle management. Manage security policies, compliance, and conditional access for devices, applications, and users within M365. Drive automation and self-service capabilities to improve the end-user experience and reduce IT operational overhead. Collaboration & Productivity Tools Lead the management and governance of collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Viva. Define best practices and policies for usage, security, and governance across the M365 ecosystem. Enable end-users by providing training, documentation, and support resources to maximise the value of M365 services. Security & Compliance Implement security best practices for identity and device management, leveraging Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data protection and endpoint security. Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities affecting end-user computing. Migration & Integration Plan and execute large-scale user migrations between domains, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Oversee email migrations, including Exchange Online transitions and hybrid deployments. Manage SharePoint migrations, ensuring seamless data transfer and optimal configurations. Utilise tools such as ShareGate and BitTitan to streamline migration processes and improve efficiency. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay up to date with Microsoft's latest product developments and industry trends in modern workplace technology. Drive innovation by evaluating new M365 features and identifying opportunities for improved business efficiency. Work closely with IT Service Management teams to streamline support processes and enhance user satisfaction. ?Technical/Professional Qualifications/Requirements5+ years of experience managing enterprise M365 deployments for large (6,000+) userbases, and 3+ years leading cross-functional technical teams working across the Microsoft workplace ecosystem. Strong and autonomous leadership skills, managing all levels of technical expertise and delivery in cross-functional teams. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Practical experience with EUC Hardware (Dell, Lenovo, HP, Apple) Experience of identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure Entra, Conditional Access, MFA, GPO, SSO) Knowledgeable in asserting and maintaining endpoint compliance. Experience of working in an Agile environment and with a multi-disciplined team Clear and effective communication at all business levels - end user, stakeholder, and upper management - able to disambiguate when necessary. Strong understanding of Windows Autopilot, Intune, and MDM solutions Solid automation and scripting skills (PowerShell, Graph API) for managing M365 environments. Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and Halo and a solid grasp of ITIL around Release, Deployment and Change ManagementExpertise in executing large-scale user migrations between domains, email migrations, and SharePoint migrations. Experience running and assisting in the management of small to mid-sized technical projects. Familiarity with migration tools such as ShareGate, BitTitan, and other relevant technologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value. Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Modern Desktop Administrator, Security Administrator) are highly desirable. Experience in ITIL frameworks and service management best practices is a plus. Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Modern Desktop Administrator, Security Administrator) are highly desirable.
01/11/2025
Full time
Modern Workplace LeadOur client is a global assurance provider with operations in over 100+ countries and a mission to delight their customers. We have a diverse portfolio of assurances activities that range from Security, ESG and Supply Chain, and many more. As our Modern Workplace Lead, you will act as a vital member of the Infrastructure department, leading a cross-functional team focused on delivering support and functionality of the M365 Productivity suite of tools and services (Office, OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint) EUC device builds and management (Intune MDM, Autopilot), large-scale user migrations including Email, Sharepoint and Teams, and technical end-user support for the company. As a strong and proactive leader in this space, you will anticipate challenges associated with large (6000+) userbases, drive continuous improvement and implement best-in-class workplace solutions. You will have strong and demonstrable stakeholder management, project management and forecasting skills, and be able to mentor and drive junior to senior team members to achieve their best. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Lead and mentor a team of engineers and specialists in the management of EUC and M365 services. Drive sprint-based work management within the team, to assist in consistent delivery across the function Develop and implement strategies to optimise the use of Microsoft 365 tools across the organisation. Act as the primary point of contact for all M365 modern workplace initiatives, collaborating with IT leadership and key stakeholders. Microsoft 365 & Endpoint Management Oversee deployment, configuration, and management of Microsoft Intune for device provisioning and policy enforcement. Ensure effective use of Windows Autopilot for zero-touch device provisioning and lifecycle management. Manage security policies, compliance, and conditional access for devices, applications, and users within M365. Drive automation and self-service capabilities to improve the end-user experience and reduce IT operational overhead. Collaboration & Productivity Tools Lead the management and governance of collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Viva. Define best practices and policies for usage, security, and governance across the M365 ecosystem. Enable end-users by providing training, documentation, and support resources to maximise the value of M365 services. Security & Compliance Implement security best practices for identity and device management, leveraging Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data protection and endpoint security. Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities affecting end-user computing. Migration & Integration Plan and execute large-scale user migrations between domains, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Oversee email migrations, including Exchange Online transitions and hybrid deployments. Manage SharePoint migrations, ensuring seamless data transfer and optimal configurations. Utilise tools such as ShareGate and BitTitan to streamline migration processes and improve efficiency. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay up to date with Microsoft's latest product developments and industry trends in modern workplace technology. Drive innovation by evaluating new M365 features and identifying opportunities for improved business efficiency. Work closely with IT Service Management teams to streamline support processes and enhance user satisfaction. ?Technical/Professional Qualifications/Requirements5+ years of experience managing enterprise M365 deployments for large (6,000+) userbases, and 3+ years leading cross-functional technical teams working across the Microsoft workplace ecosystem. Strong and autonomous leadership skills, managing all levels of technical expertise and delivery in cross-functional teams. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Practical experience with EUC Hardware (Dell, Lenovo, HP, Apple) Experience of identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure Entra, Conditional Access, MFA, GPO, SSO) Knowledgeable in asserting and maintaining endpoint compliance. Experience of working in an Agile environment and with a multi-disciplined team Clear and effective communication at all business levels - end user, stakeholder, and upper management - able to disambiguate when necessary. Strong understanding of Windows Autopilot, Intune, and MDM solutions Solid automation and scripting skills (PowerShell, Graph API) for managing M365 environments. Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and Halo and a solid grasp of ITIL around Release, Deployment and Change ManagementExpertise in executing large-scale user migrations between domains, email migrations, and SharePoint migrations. Experience running and assisting in the management of small to mid-sized technical projects. Familiarity with migration tools such as ShareGate, BitTitan, and other relevant technologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value. Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Modern Desktop Administrator, Security Administrator) are highly desirable. Experience in ITIL frameworks and service management best practices is a plus. Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Modern Desktop Administrator, Security Administrator) are highly desirable.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Cloud Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a hands-on builder, responsible for engineering and automating the security of our core platform. Your primary mission is to treat security as an engineering discipline, creating robust, scalable, and automated solutions to protect our cloud infrastructure and development lifecycle. You will spend your time writing code (Go, Python), defining secure infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and building the tooling that ensures our platform is secure by design and compliant by default. This is a role for an engineer who loves to build, automate, and solve complex security problems through code. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross cutting and compliance teams. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Primarily, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, but we are also keen to talk to talented Cloud Engineers who possess strong programming skills and a genuine desire to apply their knowledge to solving security challenges. In this role, you will work closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce security controls and simplify compliance (e.g., automating evidence collection for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS) Build, manage, and automate identity and access management controls to ensure secure access to our cloud platforms and applications Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to securely configure our AWS and GCP environments Secure our CI/CD pipelines by implementing and interpreting results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring the integrity of our software supply chain Develop and maintain preventative and detective security controls within our cloud environments, responding to and automating the remediation of security alerts Implement and automate technical controls based on the findings from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews Engineer solutions to secure our Kubernetes environments, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime security Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security best practices and provide hands-on support for remediation efforts Contribute to incident response efforts, including the investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis of security breaches Requirements What skills are essential: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in a software or infrastructure engineering role A genuine passion for security, demonstrated by a proactive desire to learn about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a strong preference for Go, followed by Python A mature understanding of cloud security architecture, and a deep, practical hands-on experience securing core infrastructure and services within AWS or GCP Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, for managing cloud environments An aptitude for building tools and automating workflows to solve complex problems A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity) Strong scripting skills in Bash What skills are desirable, but not essential: Proven experience creating custom tools or scripts specifically to solve security challenges You have an in-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices and threat detection and mitigation strategies A deep understanding of security principles, common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities in systems and applications Experience in automating security controls for compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security Engineer team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer . click apply for full job details
01/11/2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Cloud Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a hands-on builder, responsible for engineering and automating the security of our core platform. Your primary mission is to treat security as an engineering discipline, creating robust, scalable, and automated solutions to protect our cloud infrastructure and development lifecycle. You will spend your time writing code (Go, Python), defining secure infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and building the tooling that ensures our platform is secure by design and compliant by default. This is a role for an engineer who loves to build, automate, and solve complex security problems through code. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross cutting and compliance teams. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Primarily, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, but we are also keen to talk to talented Cloud Engineers who possess strong programming skills and a genuine desire to apply their knowledge to solving security challenges. In this role, you will work closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce security controls and simplify compliance (e.g., automating evidence collection for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS) Build, manage, and automate identity and access management controls to ensure secure access to our cloud platforms and applications Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to securely configure our AWS and GCP environments Secure our CI/CD pipelines by implementing and interpreting results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring the integrity of our software supply chain Develop and maintain preventative and detective security controls within our cloud environments, responding to and automating the remediation of security alerts Implement and automate technical controls based on the findings from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews Engineer solutions to secure our Kubernetes environments, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime security Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security best practices and provide hands-on support for remediation efforts Contribute to incident response efforts, including the investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis of security breaches Requirements What skills are essential: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in a software or infrastructure engineering role A genuine passion for security, demonstrated by a proactive desire to learn about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a strong preference for Go, followed by Python A mature understanding of cloud security architecture, and a deep, practical hands-on experience securing core infrastructure and services within AWS or GCP Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, for managing cloud environments An aptitude for building tools and automating workflows to solve complex problems A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity) Strong scripting skills in Bash What skills are desirable, but not essential: Proven experience creating custom tools or scripts specifically to solve security challenges You have an in-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices and threat detection and mitigation strategies A deep understanding of security principles, common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities in systems and applications Experience in automating security controls for compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security Engineer team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. 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Platform Engineer Position Description At CGI, we enable digital transformation that moves entire industries forward, and as a Platform Engineer, you'll be at the heart of that mission. You'll help build the foundations that allow our teams to deliver innovative, cloud-native software at pace and scale. Working across dynamic projects for clients in both public and private sectors, you'll collaborate with developers, architects, and delivery specialists to automate, optimise, and secure environments that power meaningful outcomes. This is your opportunity to join a community that values ownership, creativity, and collaboration, where you'll have the freedom to make an impact and the support to grow your career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. We welcome applications from candidates across the UK, and Northern Ireland. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model, however on-site requirements vary by project, so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Platform Engineer at CGI, you'll be a key member of our cloud-native delivery teams, enabling rapid, continuous delivery of high-quality software for clients across multiple industries. You'll work hand in hand with developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Cloud Architects, and Security Specialists to design, build, and support resilient, automated environments that drive performance and reliability. In this role, you will: • Work closely with software developers, architecture teams, and operations to advise on effective software deployment and platform management. • Operate as a cross-functional engineer within an Agile team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality releases. • Create and manage virtual environments, ensuring scalability and security. • Analyse and automate existing processes to improve efficiency and resilience. • Engage with clients to understand requirements and design platform solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. • Communicate and advocate for best practices across the platform lifecycle, guiding and mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities: • Build & Automate: Develop, maintain, and enhance cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Collaborate & Integrate: Partner with developers and architects to embed infrastructure best practice into delivery pipelines. • Optimise & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues across CI/CD pipelines, AWS environments, and networking configurations. • Enable & Mentor: Share knowledge, promote standards, and support the growth of other engineers within the team. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you'll bring both technical depth and a passion for enabling continuous delivery through automation, collaboration, and innovation. You should have: • Experience working in Agile software delivery teams. • Hands-on expertise with cloud-native infrastructure, systems, and security configuration (Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes). • Strong practical knowledge of AWS services (EC2, VPC, Security Groups, Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, CloudWatch). • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). • Proven troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing pipeline failures, logs, and cloud or network issues. • Working knowledge of Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or Go. • Experience with Git source control tools (GitLab, GitHub, BitBucket). • Knowledge of GCP and/or Azure is desirable. Nice to have: • Apache Groovy scripting experience. • GitHub Actions expertise. • Docker or ECS Fargate knowledge. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
01/11/2025
Full time
Platform Engineer Position Description At CGI, we enable digital transformation that moves entire industries forward, and as a Platform Engineer, you'll be at the heart of that mission. You'll help build the foundations that allow our teams to deliver innovative, cloud-native software at pace and scale. Working across dynamic projects for clients in both public and private sectors, you'll collaborate with developers, architects, and delivery specialists to automate, optimise, and secure environments that power meaningful outcomes. This is your opportunity to join a community that values ownership, creativity, and collaboration, where you'll have the freedom to make an impact and the support to grow your career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. We welcome applications from candidates across the UK, and Northern Ireland. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model, however on-site requirements vary by project, so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Platform Engineer at CGI, you'll be a key member of our cloud-native delivery teams, enabling rapid, continuous delivery of high-quality software for clients across multiple industries. You'll work hand in hand with developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Cloud Architects, and Security Specialists to design, build, and support resilient, automated environments that drive performance and reliability. In this role, you will: • Work closely with software developers, architecture teams, and operations to advise on effective software deployment and platform management. • Operate as a cross-functional engineer within an Agile team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality releases. • Create and manage virtual environments, ensuring scalability and security. • Analyse and automate existing processes to improve efficiency and resilience. • Engage with clients to understand requirements and design platform solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. • Communicate and advocate for best practices across the platform lifecycle, guiding and mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities: • Build & Automate: Develop, maintain, and enhance cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Collaborate & Integrate: Partner with developers and architects to embed infrastructure best practice into delivery pipelines. • Optimise & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues across CI/CD pipelines, AWS environments, and networking configurations. • Enable & Mentor: Share knowledge, promote standards, and support the growth of other engineers within the team. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you'll bring both technical depth and a passion for enabling continuous delivery through automation, collaboration, and innovation. You should have: • Experience working in Agile software delivery teams. • Hands-on expertise with cloud-native infrastructure, systems, and security configuration (Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes). • Strong practical knowledge of AWS services (EC2, VPC, Security Groups, Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, CloudWatch). • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). • Proven troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing pipeline failures, logs, and cloud or network issues. • Working knowledge of Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or Go. • Experience with Git source control tools (GitLab, GitHub, BitBucket). • Knowledge of GCP and/or Azure is desirable. Nice to have: • Apache Groovy scripting experience. • GitHub Actions expertise. • Docker or ECS Fargate knowledge. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Location Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Darlington, North East England, DL1 5QE : Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD : Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2FJ : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BT About the job Job summary The Department for Education is seeking to recruit IT Infrastructure Engineers to work across multiple endeavours, predominantly in the Microsoft Azure public cloud. We continually seek new & innovative opportunities in our cloud estate for efficiencies, economies of scale and new value to users across established cloud computing platforms to make them better for users, increase value for money and reduce complexity. Infrastructure Engineers in the Department design, build, operate and support IT infrastructure resources that underpin internal user services and services to the public. If you are successful, you will work as part of a team providing a range of capabilities and may operate across one or more contexts including the following. Hosting environments and landing zone management. Security, management, governance and automation of DfE's centrally managed hosting environments and cloud landing zones. Includes design, build, operate and maintain core cloud computing IT infrastructure services, ensuring that they remain available, secure, performant, and that they continue to meet requirements. Managed infrastructure service. Build, operate & maintain cloud and on-premises infrastructure resources for business applications. Updates and patching, back-up & restore, security vulnerability management, capacity management, service optimisation, incident resolution, request fulfilment, service controls, and asset management. Service improvement. Develop new, and enhance existing IT infrastructure products, services or processes to simplify infrastructure, enhance security, improve reliability & performance, avoid costs, scale & expand, prevent legacy, meet new requirements, or address emergent problem statements. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in the Department, you will work within a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers building, operating and maintaining solutions as directed and according to policy. You will: build, operate and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure resources to ensure that they are integrated and delivered effectively. respond to incidents and requests to identify and resolve issues preventing delivery. automate the deployment and maintenance of cloud infrastructure resources. advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services. work with and support third parties in providing infrastructure services. work with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations. share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team and community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance. provide input into overall management - workforce, budget, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. oversee and provide management/support to Infrastructure Engineers on the team. Security Vetting If you are successful, you must be prepared to undergo the Security Check (SC) clearance process. Please see the guidance here for further information. Note that there are specific residency and other requirements; please ensure you check these and your potential eligibility before applying. Person specification Essential Criteria: Experience of building, configuring, operating and maintaining infrastructure resources in Microsoft Azure environments such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, tenants, management groups, subscriptions, identity & access, network topology and connectivity, certificate services, cryptographic key management, availability & performance monitoring, developer collaboration software, virtual desktop, virtual machines and update management. Experience of using automation techniques to configure services, automate processes and extract information. This may include using software, tooling, scripting and other automation techniques such as Azure Automation, PowerShell, Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Bicep, Terraform, Python and Ansible. Experience of administering security controls, options and configuration settings to protect cloud computing services, and to mitigate against security threats and vulnerabilities. Experience of breaking down IT infrastructure problems into component parts to identify and diagnose root causes; troubleshooting; and identifying problems across different technology areas. Experience of problem management techniques; adopting a proactive approach for example by availability and performance monitoring, or reviewing historic incidents to spot patterns and trends, and working to eliminate the root cause before incidents arise in the first place. Desirable Criteria: Microsoft Azure verified credentials, certification or qualifications. Experience of defining integration builds to combine IT infrastructure components to create a consolidated solution, and co-ordinating & testing build activities across systems. Experience of collaborating with, and conveying technical concepts to, both technical and non-technical stakeholders. An understanding of the benefits of service levels and service frameworks and how to operate within them to deliver, operate and maintain IT infrastructure services. Experience of working with and applying design standards, methods and tools; and developing systems designs for review to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Experience of reviewing requirements and specifications, defining test conditions and analysing and reporting test activities and results. Desirable criteria will only be assessed at interview, in the event of a tie break situation, to make an informed decision.
01/11/2025
Full time
Location Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Darlington, North East England, DL1 5QE : Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD : Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2FJ : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BT About the job Job summary The Department for Education is seeking to recruit IT Infrastructure Engineers to work across multiple endeavours, predominantly in the Microsoft Azure public cloud. We continually seek new & innovative opportunities in our cloud estate for efficiencies, economies of scale and new value to users across established cloud computing platforms to make them better for users, increase value for money and reduce complexity. Infrastructure Engineers in the Department design, build, operate and support IT infrastructure resources that underpin internal user services and services to the public. If you are successful, you will work as part of a team providing a range of capabilities and may operate across one or more contexts including the following. Hosting environments and landing zone management. Security, management, governance and automation of DfE's centrally managed hosting environments and cloud landing zones. Includes design, build, operate and maintain core cloud computing IT infrastructure services, ensuring that they remain available, secure, performant, and that they continue to meet requirements. Managed infrastructure service. Build, operate & maintain cloud and on-premises infrastructure resources for business applications. Updates and patching, back-up & restore, security vulnerability management, capacity management, service optimisation, incident resolution, request fulfilment, service controls, and asset management. Service improvement. Develop new, and enhance existing IT infrastructure products, services or processes to simplify infrastructure, enhance security, improve reliability & performance, avoid costs, scale & expand, prevent legacy, meet new requirements, or address emergent problem statements. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in the Department, you will work within a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers building, operating and maintaining solutions as directed and according to policy. You will: build, operate and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure resources to ensure that they are integrated and delivered effectively. respond to incidents and requests to identify and resolve issues preventing delivery. automate the deployment and maintenance of cloud infrastructure resources. advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services. work with and support third parties in providing infrastructure services. work with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations. share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team and community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance. provide input into overall management - workforce, budget, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. oversee and provide management/support to Infrastructure Engineers on the team. Security Vetting If you are successful, you must be prepared to undergo the Security Check (SC) clearance process. Please see the guidance here for further information. Note that there are specific residency and other requirements; please ensure you check these and your potential eligibility before applying. Person specification Essential Criteria: Experience of building, configuring, operating and maintaining infrastructure resources in Microsoft Azure environments such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, tenants, management groups, subscriptions, identity & access, network topology and connectivity, certificate services, cryptographic key management, availability & performance monitoring, developer collaboration software, virtual desktop, virtual machines and update management. Experience of using automation techniques to configure services, automate processes and extract information. This may include using software, tooling, scripting and other automation techniques such as Azure Automation, PowerShell, Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Bicep, Terraform, Python and Ansible. Experience of administering security controls, options and configuration settings to protect cloud computing services, and to mitigate against security threats and vulnerabilities. Experience of breaking down IT infrastructure problems into component parts to identify and diagnose root causes; troubleshooting; and identifying problems across different technology areas. Experience of problem management techniques; adopting a proactive approach for example by availability and performance monitoring, or reviewing historic incidents to spot patterns and trends, and working to eliminate the root cause before incidents arise in the first place. Desirable Criteria: Microsoft Azure verified credentials, certification or qualifications. Experience of defining integration builds to combine IT infrastructure components to create a consolidated solution, and co-ordinating & testing build activities across systems. Experience of collaborating with, and conveying technical concepts to, both technical and non-technical stakeholders. An understanding of the benefits of service levels and service frameworks and how to operate within them to deliver, operate and maintain IT infrastructure services. Experience of working with and applying design standards, methods and tools; and developing systems designs for review to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Experience of reviewing requirements and specifications, defining test conditions and analysing and reporting test activities and results. Desirable criteria will only be assessed at interview, in the event of a tie break situation, to make an informed decision.
Location Croydon - Ruskin Square Stratford Regional Centre - Westfield Avenue About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, securing, and optimising cloud infrastructure and development workflows across AWS and private cloud environments. This will include: DevOps Pipeline Design & Implementation Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for AWS and private cloud platforms. Ensure seamless deployment across development, UAT, and production environments. Security & Governance Champion DevSecOps best practices across all environments. Define and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies. Manage credentials securely for distributed development teams. Establish governance frameworks for API lifecycle management. Cloud Infrastructure & Hosting Design and maintain secure cloud environments tailored to each stage of development. Advise on optimal AWS hosting models, including Lambda functions, Container Apps and App services. Infrastructure Automation Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates to ensure consistency and scalability. Team Enablement & Collaboration Create onboarding documentation and runbooks to support a growing engineering team. Collaborate closely with security, product teams, and external developers to ensure smooth integration and delivery. Job description Your key responsibilities will be as follows: Infrastructure & Platform Development Design and evolve infrastructure aligned with platform strategy. Support infrastructure services throughout the product lifecycle. Translate architectural designs into operational solutions in collaboration with technical architects. DevOps Transformation & Project Leadership Lead and support programmes and projects. Guide teams in adopting DevOps practices and workflows. Work across teams to define and refine engineering standards. Team Collaboration & Support Provide services and support across a hybrid estate (on-premises and cloud). Assist infrastructure specialists in building and maintaining compliant solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior colleagues. Leadership & Capability Building Share specialist knowledge and actively upskill team members. Promote engineering ownership of infrastructure alongside software development. Define training opportunities and provide pastoral support. Mentor engineers and trainee DevOps professionals. Cloud, Security & Compliance Enhance hybrid cloud services for platform independence and cost efficiency. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and disaster-ready. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation. Present Management Information (MI) clearly and confidently. Person specification Essential Criteria DevOps & Engineering Practices Proven experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab). Skilled in version control systems and modern programming languages (e.g. Python, TypeScript). Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform. Experienced in identifying process improvements and contributing to best practice development. Problem Solving & Technical Diagnostics Strong lateral thinking skills to break down problems and diagnose root causes. Proficient in troubleshooting across diverse technology stacks: compute, storage, networking, COTS, and open-source software. Testing & Quality Assurance Capable of planning and coordinating system and acceptance testing, covering both functional and non-functional specifications. Provides authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. System Design & Architecture Designs systems with appropriate levels of risk, impact, and complexity. Selects and applies suitable design standards, methods, and tools effectively. Reviews system designs to ensure optimal technology choices, resource efficiency, and integration. Leadership & Collaboration Experienced in leading, guiding, and supporting engineers in agile, multi-disciplinary teams. Actively shares knowledge and promotes good practice across the engineering community. Security Clearance Must hold or be eligible for SC Security Clearance and willing to obtain Developed Vetting if required. Desirable Criteria: Have academic and industry qualifications that evidence your ability, expertise and credibility, such as a degree in a software engineering, cyber security, digital forensics or related subject, and/or industry qualifications like AWS Certifications at Foundation and Practitioner levels, GIAC (e.g. GAWN, GREM, GCIH, GCTI), OSCP, OCWP, etc. Experience working with project management tools Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Exposure to, or experience working with project management tools (eg. Jira, MS Project)
01/11/2025
Full time
Location Croydon - Ruskin Square Stratford Regional Centre - Westfield Avenue About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, securing, and optimising cloud infrastructure and development workflows across AWS and private cloud environments. This will include: DevOps Pipeline Design & Implementation Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for AWS and private cloud platforms. Ensure seamless deployment across development, UAT, and production environments. Security & Governance Champion DevSecOps best practices across all environments. Define and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies. Manage credentials securely for distributed development teams. Establish governance frameworks for API lifecycle management. Cloud Infrastructure & Hosting Design and maintain secure cloud environments tailored to each stage of development. Advise on optimal AWS hosting models, including Lambda functions, Container Apps and App services. Infrastructure Automation Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates to ensure consistency and scalability. Team Enablement & Collaboration Create onboarding documentation and runbooks to support a growing engineering team. Collaborate closely with security, product teams, and external developers to ensure smooth integration and delivery. Job description Your key responsibilities will be as follows: Infrastructure & Platform Development Design and evolve infrastructure aligned with platform strategy. Support infrastructure services throughout the product lifecycle. Translate architectural designs into operational solutions in collaboration with technical architects. DevOps Transformation & Project Leadership Lead and support programmes and projects. Guide teams in adopting DevOps practices and workflows. Work across teams to define and refine engineering standards. Team Collaboration & Support Provide services and support across a hybrid estate (on-premises and cloud). Assist infrastructure specialists in building and maintaining compliant solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior colleagues. Leadership & Capability Building Share specialist knowledge and actively upskill team members. Promote engineering ownership of infrastructure alongside software development. Define training opportunities and provide pastoral support. Mentor engineers and trainee DevOps professionals. Cloud, Security & Compliance Enhance hybrid cloud services for platform independence and cost efficiency. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and disaster-ready. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation. Present Management Information (MI) clearly and confidently. Person specification Essential Criteria DevOps & Engineering Practices Proven experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab). Skilled in version control systems and modern programming languages (e.g. Python, TypeScript). Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform. Experienced in identifying process improvements and contributing to best practice development. Problem Solving & Technical Diagnostics Strong lateral thinking skills to break down problems and diagnose root causes. Proficient in troubleshooting across diverse technology stacks: compute, storage, networking, COTS, and open-source software. Testing & Quality Assurance Capable of planning and coordinating system and acceptance testing, covering both functional and non-functional specifications. Provides authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. System Design & Architecture Designs systems with appropriate levels of risk, impact, and complexity. Selects and applies suitable design standards, methods, and tools effectively. Reviews system designs to ensure optimal technology choices, resource efficiency, and integration. Leadership & Collaboration Experienced in leading, guiding, and supporting engineers in agile, multi-disciplinary teams. Actively shares knowledge and promotes good practice across the engineering community. Security Clearance Must hold or be eligible for SC Security Clearance and willing to obtain Developed Vetting if required. Desirable Criteria: Have academic and industry qualifications that evidence your ability, expertise and credibility, such as a degree in a software engineering, cyber security, digital forensics or related subject, and/or industry qualifications like AWS Certifications at Foundation and Practitioner levels, GIAC (e.g. GAWN, GREM, GCIH, GCTI), OSCP, OCWP, etc. Experience working with project management tools Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Exposure to, or experience working with project management tools (eg. Jira, MS Project)
Location Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, South West. Kentigern House - Glasgow. Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire. About the job Job summary Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time. Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2027. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans. Our digital solutions comprise enterprise resource planning systems, performance management, analytics, automation, low code applications and public facing services through Gov.uk. These are deployed via a number of core technologies including Oracle, Cognos, Microsoft and Blue Prism utilising cloud platforms (SAAS/PAAS/IAAS) and on-premise hosting. A software developer designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. In this role, you will: • Be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach • Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse Person specification As a senior data modelling software developer you will: • plan and lead development on sets of related stories • have an understanding of the whole system and take responsibility for teaching this to others • work with other disciplines to understand what needs to be built • coach and mentor more junior colleagues • operate the production services you build • find ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Essential Criteria: You will need the following skills for this role • Availability and capacity management. You can define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services, including power. You can control and manage service availability to meet business needs cost-effectively, including managing the capability, functionality and sustainability of service components (such as hardware, software, network resources, and software or infrastructure as a service). • Development process optimisation. You can identify opportunities for improving the development process, make these improvements and evaluate their success. You can work with others to select and implement tools and practices to build confidence and reduce risk in each stage of the software development life cycle (from planning and prioritisation through to build, test, deployment and monitoring). • Information security. You can maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of information systems through compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. You can design, implement and operate controls and management strategies to allow this. • Modern standards approach. You can apply a modern standards approach throughout automation and testing. • Programming and build (software engineering). You can use agreed security standards and specifications to design, create, test and document new or amended software. • Prototyping. You can apply technical knowledge and experience to create or design workable prototypes, both programs and physical outputs. You can understand parameters, restrictions and synergies. • Service support. You can maintain and support services. • Systems design. You can create the specification and design of systems to meet defined business needs. You can work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You can visualise the ideal user service and come up with design ideas and possible design approaches. You can effectively explore different approaches to solving problems. • Systems integration. You can identify integration points between systems and processes, designing data contracts and communication between the components. You can make use of modern design patterns that reduce risk and complexity where possible. You can perform integration tests as part of the development process, drawing on suitable testing frameworks and methodologies. • User focus. You can understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence. You can translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs. You can engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You can show that you put users first and can manage competing priorities. Desired Criteria: You will hold a recognized technical certification appropriate to the role or be prepared to obtain this while in post. Experience of working in a corporate services or shared services environment. Knowledge and experience of using any of the following technologies: Oracle Fusion (Enterprise Resource Planning / Human Capital Management), Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Oracle e-Business Suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle APEX, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Cognos Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics, Cognos Data Manager / DataStage, Certent Disclosure Management (CDM), Remedy, Microsoft PowerPlatform, Microsoft Azure, Blue Prism, RPA, PowerPlatform, APIs, .net, VBA, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Express, TypeORM, Postgres, Nunjucks, Jinja2, Bicep, GraphOL, Automapper, Docker, SmartBear. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - User Focus competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - System Design competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Programming and Build (Software Engineering) competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Information Security competency
01/11/2025
Full time
Location Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, South West. Kentigern House - Glasgow. Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire. About the job Job summary Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time. Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2027. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans. Our digital solutions comprise enterprise resource planning systems, performance management, analytics, automation, low code applications and public facing services through Gov.uk. These are deployed via a number of core technologies including Oracle, Cognos, Microsoft and Blue Prism utilising cloud platforms (SAAS/PAAS/IAAS) and on-premise hosting. A software developer designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. In this role, you will: • Be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach • Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse Person specification As a senior data modelling software developer you will: • plan and lead development on sets of related stories • have an understanding of the whole system and take responsibility for teaching this to others • work with other disciplines to understand what needs to be built • coach and mentor more junior colleagues • operate the production services you build • find ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Essential Criteria: You will need the following skills for this role • Availability and capacity management. You can define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services, including power. You can control and manage service availability to meet business needs cost-effectively, including managing the capability, functionality and sustainability of service components (such as hardware, software, network resources, and software or infrastructure as a service). • Development process optimisation. You can identify opportunities for improving the development process, make these improvements and evaluate their success. You can work with others to select and implement tools and practices to build confidence and reduce risk in each stage of the software development life cycle (from planning and prioritisation through to build, test, deployment and monitoring). • Information security. You can maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of information systems through compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. You can design, implement and operate controls and management strategies to allow this. • Modern standards approach. You can apply a modern standards approach throughout automation and testing. • Programming and build (software engineering). You can use agreed security standards and specifications to design, create, test and document new or amended software. • Prototyping. You can apply technical knowledge and experience to create or design workable prototypes, both programs and physical outputs. You can understand parameters, restrictions and synergies. • Service support. You can maintain and support services. • Systems design. You can create the specification and design of systems to meet defined business needs. You can work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You can visualise the ideal user service and come up with design ideas and possible design approaches. You can effectively explore different approaches to solving problems. • Systems integration. You can identify integration points between systems and processes, designing data contracts and communication between the components. You can make use of modern design patterns that reduce risk and complexity where possible. You can perform integration tests as part of the development process, drawing on suitable testing frameworks and methodologies. • User focus. You can understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence. You can translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs. You can engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You can show that you put users first and can manage competing priorities. Desired Criteria: You will hold a recognized technical certification appropriate to the role or be prepared to obtain this while in post. Experience of working in a corporate services or shared services environment. Knowledge and experience of using any of the following technologies: Oracle Fusion (Enterprise Resource Planning / Human Capital Management), Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Oracle e-Business Suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle APEX, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Cognos Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics, Cognos Data Manager / DataStage, Certent Disclosure Management (CDM), Remedy, Microsoft PowerPlatform, Microsoft Azure, Blue Prism, RPA, PowerPlatform, APIs, .net, VBA, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Express, TypeORM, Postgres, Nunjucks, Jinja2, Bicep, GraphOL, Automapper, Docker, SmartBear. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - User Focus competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - System Design competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Programming and Build (Software Engineering) competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Information Security competency
Ncounter is supporting a global technology-driven investment firm in hiring a Technology Integration Specialist to join a highly collaborative team that bridges development, infrastructure, and support. This function ensures trading systems and data services work seamlessly across the front-to-back lifecycle, making it a key link between engineering and operations. You'll take ownership of delivering end-to-end technical change - covering integration, migration, and decommissioning projects. Working across multiple environments, you'll analyse existing systems, troubleshoot issues within Linux-based infrastructures, and automate recurring tasks in Python or Bash. The role requires both strong hands-on technical capability and structured delivery skills, ensuring solutions are implemented cleanly, documented clearly, and communicated effectively to business and technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Plan, coordinate, and deliver integration, migration, and decommissioning projects across trading systems • Liaise with developers, infrastructure, and support teams to define project scope and success metrics • Perform detailed Linux troubleshooting, log analysis, and process monitoring to identify root causes • Script automation for data handling and analysis in Python or Bash • Maintain project governance, tracking, and documentation via Confluence and Jira • Understand end-to-end system dependencies across trading platforms • Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes and operational efficiency What You'll Bring: • 5-12 years' experience in technical delivery, integration, or production support within financial services • Solid Linux knowledge with the ability to identify active processes and service dependencies • Hands-on scripting experience (Python or Bash) • Proven track record in managing technical delivery and cross-functional collaboration • Understanding of front-to-back trade flow and system architecture • Exposure to microservices, kdb+/q, or data-intensive systems is an advantage • Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, and structured project tracking • Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills This role suits a technically curious problem-solver who enjoys working across multiple systems and collaborating with developers, users, and support teams to deliver measurable results. If you're ready to take on a varied, technically rewarding position that combines delivery ownership with deep system insight, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion with Ncounter.
31/10/2025
Full time
Ncounter is supporting a global technology-driven investment firm in hiring a Technology Integration Specialist to join a highly collaborative team that bridges development, infrastructure, and support. This function ensures trading systems and data services work seamlessly across the front-to-back lifecycle, making it a key link between engineering and operations. You'll take ownership of delivering end-to-end technical change - covering integration, migration, and decommissioning projects. Working across multiple environments, you'll analyse existing systems, troubleshoot issues within Linux-based infrastructures, and automate recurring tasks in Python or Bash. The role requires both strong hands-on technical capability and structured delivery skills, ensuring solutions are implemented cleanly, documented clearly, and communicated effectively to business and technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Plan, coordinate, and deliver integration, migration, and decommissioning projects across trading systems • Liaise with developers, infrastructure, and support teams to define project scope and success metrics • Perform detailed Linux troubleshooting, log analysis, and process monitoring to identify root causes • Script automation for data handling and analysis in Python or Bash • Maintain project governance, tracking, and documentation via Confluence and Jira • Understand end-to-end system dependencies across trading platforms • Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes and operational efficiency What You'll Bring: • 5-12 years' experience in technical delivery, integration, or production support within financial services • Solid Linux knowledge with the ability to identify active processes and service dependencies • Hands-on scripting experience (Python or Bash) • Proven track record in managing technical delivery and cross-functional collaboration • Understanding of front-to-back trade flow and system architecture • Exposure to microservices, kdb+/q, or data-intensive systems is an advantage • Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, and structured project tracking • Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills This role suits a technically curious problem-solver who enjoys working across multiple systems and collaborating with developers, users, and support teams to deliver measurable results. If you're ready to take on a varied, technically rewarding position that combines delivery ownership with deep system insight, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion with Ncounter.
Infrastructure Automation Engineer, Specialist Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) Locations: London with occasional travelling to Birmingham (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Join Accenture Technology and you will become part of the largest and most diverse group of business operations specialists in the world. You will be part of a team which implements public and private cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services. This role may either be based on a multi-client delivery center or at client sites for extended period of times when required. You will be required to perform project implementations including design, build and system deployments, including troubleshooting, security and configuration changes. Troubleshooting issues, working with, and managing third party vendors, and aiding internal and external customers. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy data-driven insights. As a Infrastructure Automation Engineer you will be: Required to work independently and be self-motivated, leading a team of other Automation Infrastructure Engineers and Analysts Experienced in the following: Infrastructure Development and Automation: Building use cases and creating infrastructure applications using programming languages such as C#, C++, and Python to process data locally Containerization and Orchestration: Using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to package and manage applications for scalable and efficient deployment. Packaged Application and industry standard APIs such as Revitt, MEF and TMFORUM. Building applications to manage Infrastructure operations (e.g. Juniper APIs) Network Design and Optimisation Activities : Automate cabling designs for their next wave of edge deployments in Colos & PoPs. Automate configuring and management of local networks, as well as integrating with broader network architectures. Scalability and Resource Management: Managing resources efficiently via deployment of scalable infrastructure. Includes knowledge of containerization, virtualization, and orchestration tools to dynamically allocate resources based on demand. Develop innovative data solutions to optimize data generation, collection, and processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and integrity.
31/10/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Automation Engineer, Specialist Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) Locations: London with occasional travelling to Birmingham (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Join Accenture Technology and you will become part of the largest and most diverse group of business operations specialists in the world. You will be part of a team which implements public and private cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services. This role may either be based on a multi-client delivery center or at client sites for extended period of times when required. You will be required to perform project implementations including design, build and system deployments, including troubleshooting, security and configuration changes. Troubleshooting issues, working with, and managing third party vendors, and aiding internal and external customers. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy data-driven insights. As a Infrastructure Automation Engineer you will be: Required to work independently and be self-motivated, leading a team of other Automation Infrastructure Engineers and Analysts Experienced in the following: Infrastructure Development and Automation: Building use cases and creating infrastructure applications using programming languages such as C#, C++, and Python to process data locally Containerization and Orchestration: Using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to package and manage applications for scalable and efficient deployment. Packaged Application and industry standard APIs such as Revitt, MEF and TMFORUM. Building applications to manage Infrastructure operations (e.g. Juniper APIs) Network Design and Optimisation Activities : Automate cabling designs for their next wave of edge deployments in Colos & PoPs. Automate configuring and management of local networks, as well as integrating with broader network architectures. Scalability and Resource Management: Managing resources efficiently via deployment of scalable infrastructure. Includes knowledge of containerization, virtualization, and orchestration tools to dynamically allocate resources based on demand. Develop innovative data solutions to optimize data generation, collection, and processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and integrity.
IT Resilience and Disaster Recovery Specialist Hybrid working: 3 days per week required in the office (City of London). The successful candidate will plan and execute Disaster Recovery and resilience testing, drive remediation activities through to closure, and ensure that evidence and documentation meet client, regulatory, and audit standards. This is not a purely administrative role; the successful candidate will work directly with infrastructure and security teams to fix issues as well as document them. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and run Disaster Recovery, failover, and resilience tests end-to-end, including test design, leading its orchestration and execution, evidence capture, and reporting. - Validate Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) through realistic testing. - Ensure Disaster Recovery runbooks, procedures, and evidence packs are accurate, up-to-date, and practical. - Work with Engineers to automate recovery testing and evidence collection where feasible (eg Scripting, orchestration tools). - Act as the primary technical liaison with the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) team. - Maintain a central log of resilience activities, including issues, actions, and progress against remediation targets. - Identify vulnerabilities in hardware and software to be remediated by Engineering / Operations teams. - Understand current and emerging security threats. - Assist and lead in Incident Response investigations and mitigation. Required Skills/Experience: - Hands-on experience with disaster recovery, failover testing, and operational resilience in IT infrastructure. - Solid understanding of business continuity and security frameworks (eg ISO27001, ISO23001 NIST) and how to evidence controls. - Experience producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation and runbooks. - Proficiency with infrastructure tooling and at least one Scripting language (PowerShell or Python preferred). - Understanding of hyperconverged infrastructure preferably with Nutanix, VMWare, Commvault and hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure or similar). - Knowledge of vulnerability management, monitoring/alerting, and automation/orchestration platforms. IT Resilience and Disaster Recovery Specialist In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
31/10/2025
Full time
IT Resilience and Disaster Recovery Specialist Hybrid working: 3 days per week required in the office (City of London). The successful candidate will plan and execute Disaster Recovery and resilience testing, drive remediation activities through to closure, and ensure that evidence and documentation meet client, regulatory, and audit standards. This is not a purely administrative role; the successful candidate will work directly with infrastructure and security teams to fix issues as well as document them. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and run Disaster Recovery, failover, and resilience tests end-to-end, including test design, leading its orchestration and execution, evidence capture, and reporting. - Validate Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) through realistic testing. - Ensure Disaster Recovery runbooks, procedures, and evidence packs are accurate, up-to-date, and practical. - Work with Engineers to automate recovery testing and evidence collection where feasible (eg Scripting, orchestration tools). - Act as the primary technical liaison with the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) team. - Maintain a central log of resilience activities, including issues, actions, and progress against remediation targets. - Identify vulnerabilities in hardware and software to be remediated by Engineering / Operations teams. - Understand current and emerging security threats. - Assist and lead in Incident Response investigations and mitigation. Required Skills/Experience: - Hands-on experience with disaster recovery, failover testing, and operational resilience in IT infrastructure. - Solid understanding of business continuity and security frameworks (eg ISO27001, ISO23001 NIST) and how to evidence controls. - Experience producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation and runbooks. - Proficiency with infrastructure tooling and at least one Scripting language (PowerShell or Python preferred). - Understanding of hyperconverged infrastructure preferably with Nutanix, VMWare, Commvault and hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure or similar). - Knowledge of vulnerability management, monitoring/alerting, and automation/orchestration platforms. IT Resilience and Disaster Recovery Specialist In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Job: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Basildon (5 days on-site) What you'll do: Run and automate Kubernetes clusters on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Use tools like Terraform to build and manage infrastructure. Monitor systems, find problems, and fix them (including an on-call rotation). Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable software delivery. What you need: 3+ years of SRE or DevOps experience. Expertise in Kubernetes and at least one major cloud provider. Strong skills in automation, monitoring, and incident response. Experience with scripting (Python/Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
31/10/2025
Full time
Job: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Basildon (5 days on-site) What you'll do: Run and automate Kubernetes clusters on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Use tools like Terraform to build and manage infrastructure. Monitor systems, find problems, and fix them (including an on-call rotation). Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable software delivery. What you need: 3+ years of SRE or DevOps experience. Expertise in Kubernetes and at least one major cloud provider. Strong skills in automation, monitoring, and incident response. Experience with scripting (Python/Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Senior Network Specialist - Bradford £60,000 - £75,000 + great benefits A Senior Network Engineer is needed to join a well-established and growing ISP in West Yorkshire. In this role, you will design and implement high-performance solutions, lead on technical problem resolution whilst also support junior engineers. Due to the nature of the business, this role will be client-facing so excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be working to identify and implement automation opportunities as part of the wider technical team. You will deliver the technical strategy whilst acting as the escalation point for queries within the Network Team. You will research and evaluate new technologies and solutions, providing recommendations for service improvements.This role will be joining a business with more than 20 years of success behind them, and they require a Senior Network Engineer to help continue this. This role will be on site in Bradford. Should you wish to discuss flexibility, please don't hesitate to reach out. Package: 37.5 hours per week with flexi-time opportunities 25 days holidays plus bank holidays + buy/sell options 5% pension, Free home internet, Private healthcare, Health and wellbeing initiatives, life insurance, Cycle2work and more. Technical requirements: In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (e.g. BGP, ISIS or OSPF, MPLS) Hands-on expertise with vendor platforms: Juniper, Cisco, etc. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP etc. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills The ability to learn new tech quickly and manage your own workload Understanding of network security standards and scripting would be beneficial Effectively, this role is responsible for maintaining, improving, and automating their national network and cloud infrastructure.The company offer an excellent package and are hoping to hold interviews as soon as possible. There is no closing date for this role, relevant applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.Contact - Scott MurrayErin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Key words; Network Engineer, Network Specialist, Network Design - Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Manchester, York, Wakefield, Ripon, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Halifax, Rochdale, Oldham, Skipton, If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/10/2025
Full time
Senior Network Specialist - Bradford £60,000 - £75,000 + great benefits A Senior Network Engineer is needed to join a well-established and growing ISP in West Yorkshire. In this role, you will design and implement high-performance solutions, lead on technical problem resolution whilst also support junior engineers. Due to the nature of the business, this role will be client-facing so excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be working to identify and implement automation opportunities as part of the wider technical team. You will deliver the technical strategy whilst acting as the escalation point for queries within the Network Team. You will research and evaluate new technologies and solutions, providing recommendations for service improvements.This role will be joining a business with more than 20 years of success behind them, and they require a Senior Network Engineer to help continue this. This role will be on site in Bradford. Should you wish to discuss flexibility, please don't hesitate to reach out. Package: 37.5 hours per week with flexi-time opportunities 25 days holidays plus bank holidays + buy/sell options 5% pension, Free home internet, Private healthcare, Health and wellbeing initiatives, life insurance, Cycle2work and more. Technical requirements: In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (e.g. BGP, ISIS or OSPF, MPLS) Hands-on expertise with vendor platforms: Juniper, Cisco, etc. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP etc. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills The ability to learn new tech quickly and manage your own workload Understanding of network security standards and scripting would be beneficial Effectively, this role is responsible for maintaining, improving, and automating their national network and cloud infrastructure.The company offer an excellent package and are hoping to hold interviews as soon as possible. There is no closing date for this role, relevant applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.Contact - Scott MurrayErin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Key words; Network Engineer, Network Specialist, Network Design - Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Manchester, York, Wakefield, Ripon, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Halifax, Rochdale, Oldham, Skipton, If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Graduate IT Location: Liverpool Salary: 28,000 starting salary + 2,000 completion bonus Job Type: Full-time About us: Acorn is committed to a people-first approach with a strong culture and offers real career progression. The company has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work 2024/25" , and a "Best Place to Work for Development" and for "Women". They are also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. About the role: 18-month immersive programme starting January 2026 Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your passion for tech into real-world impact? At Acorn Insurance, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a career-defining experience. We're on the lookout for curious minds, creative thinkers, and hands-on problem solvers who are eager to dive into the world of insurance technology. Whether you love coding, analysing systems, or building innovative solutions, this is your chance to shape the future of tech in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Need to know: Rotations across three key IT areas: Choose any 3 from Software Development, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Software Quality Assurance & Testing, Robotic Automation, Data Analysis and Development and Insurance Systems Support Real projects, real impact - from day one Mentorship and structured learning to help you grow technically and professionally Who should apply? We welcome graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree, ideally in: Computer Science Mathematics Engineering Or other tech-related disciplines But more than your degree, we're looking for passion, drive, and a love for technology. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building systems, and learning fast - we want to hear from you. Why Acorn? At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression Your CV A cover letter telling us why you love tech, what you do tech wise outside of University and why Acorn is the place for you At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.
31/10/2025
Contractor
Job Title: Graduate IT Location: Liverpool Salary: 28,000 starting salary + 2,000 completion bonus Job Type: Full-time About us: Acorn is committed to a people-first approach with a strong culture and offers real career progression. The company has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work 2024/25" , and a "Best Place to Work for Development" and for "Women". They are also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. About the role: 18-month immersive programme starting January 2026 Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your passion for tech into real-world impact? At Acorn Insurance, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a career-defining experience. We're on the lookout for curious minds, creative thinkers, and hands-on problem solvers who are eager to dive into the world of insurance technology. Whether you love coding, analysing systems, or building innovative solutions, this is your chance to shape the future of tech in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Need to know: Rotations across three key IT areas: Choose any 3 from Software Development, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Software Quality Assurance & Testing, Robotic Automation, Data Analysis and Development and Insurance Systems Support Real projects, real impact - from day one Mentorship and structured learning to help you grow technically and professionally Who should apply? We welcome graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree, ideally in: Computer Science Mathematics Engineering Or other tech-related disciplines But more than your degree, we're looking for passion, drive, and a love for technology. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building systems, and learning fast - we want to hear from you. Why Acorn? At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression Your CV A cover letter telling us why you love tech, what you do tech wise outside of University and why Acorn is the place for you At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Graduate IT Location: Liverpool Salary: £28,000 starting salary + £2,000 completion bonus Job Type: Full-time About us: Acorn is committed to a people-first approach with a strong culture and offers real career progression. The company has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work 2024/25" , and a "Best Place to Work for Development" and for "Women". They are also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. About the role: 18-month immersive programme starting January 2026 Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your passion for tech into real-world impact? At Acorn Insurance, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a career-defining experience. We're on the lookout for curious minds, creative thinkers, and hands-on problem solvers who are eager to dive into the world of insurance technology. Whether you love coding, analysing systems, or building innovative solutions, this is your chance to shape the future of tech in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Need to know: Rotations across three key IT areas: Choose any 3 from Software Development, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Software Quality Assurance & Testing, Robotic Automation, Data Analysis and Development and Insurance Systems Support Real projects, real impact - from day one Mentorship and structured learning to help you grow technically and professionally Who should apply? We welcome graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree, ideally in: Computer Science Mathematics Engineering Or other tech-related disciplines But more than your degree, we're looking for passion, drive, and a love for technology. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building systems, and learning fast - we want to hear from you. Why Acorn? At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression Your CV A cover letter telling us why you love tech, what you do tech wise outside of University and why Acorn is the place for you At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.
30/10/2025
Contractor
Job Title: Graduate IT Location: Liverpool Salary: £28,000 starting salary + £2,000 completion bonus Job Type: Full-time About us: Acorn is committed to a people-first approach with a strong culture and offers real career progression. The company has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work 2024/25" , and a "Best Place to Work for Development" and for "Women". They are also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. About the role: 18-month immersive programme starting January 2026 Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your passion for tech into real-world impact? At Acorn Insurance, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a career-defining experience. We're on the lookout for curious minds, creative thinkers, and hands-on problem solvers who are eager to dive into the world of insurance technology. Whether you love coding, analysing systems, or building innovative solutions, this is your chance to shape the future of tech in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Need to know: Rotations across three key IT areas: Choose any 3 from Software Development, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Software Quality Assurance & Testing, Robotic Automation, Data Analysis and Development and Insurance Systems Support Real projects, real impact - from day one Mentorship and structured learning to help you grow technically and professionally Who should apply? We welcome graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree, ideally in: Computer Science Mathematics Engineering Or other tech-related disciplines But more than your degree, we're looking for passion, drive, and a love for technology. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building systems, and learning fast - we want to hear from you. Why Acorn? At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression Your CV A cover letter telling us why you love tech, what you do tech wise outside of University and why Acorn is the place for you At Acorn Insurance, we believe in authenticity and individuality. That's why we ask applicants to write their own CVs and cover letters - no AI tools, just your voice. Every application is reviewed by a real person who wants to understand the real you. We're building a team of genuine tech enthusiasts who are ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, don't wait. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.
Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a SAP Basis Consultant. Rate: £(Apply online only)per day UMB (inside IR 35) Location: remote with occasional visits to regional hubs across the UK Duration: contract for 12 months initially Requirements: sole UK national eligible for SC Clearance (dual nationals cannot apply for this role) The purpose of the role is to: Provide technical input into SAP product maintenance to ensure systems remain compliant and within support. Work with SAP Technical Lead and SAP Basis Team Lead as required to plan upgrades that align with SAP technology advances. Lead SAP technical initiatives as instructed by SAP Technical Lead. Perform performance reviews of existing systems and present recommendations with associated implementation plans. Work within the SAP Basis team to provide appropriate response in resolving SAP production environment issues. To ensure that all SAP Production systems are available and performing as required as per SLAs. Work with the Infrastructure teams (Network, Storage, Citrix and Server) to ensure a stable environment and collaborate on changes that impact SAP systems. Mentor other team members as required across SAP Basis skillset. This role is pivotal within the organization. The successful candidate must be experienced and conversant with state-of-the-art SAP technologies and methodologies. Major Tasks and Activities: The role requires a Senior SAP Basis Contractor with a minimum of 5 years experience who will be accountable for following activities amongst others: System performance tuning and availability. Utilizing Solman 7.2 and CALM to improve operational excellence. Provide Basis support and guidance on Projects as applicable. Carrying out new system installations and associated post-installation activities. Performing system upgrades and applying patches (e.g. kernel, HRSPs, ST-API, SAP JVM) in line with upgrade/maintenance policies Performing daily system checks and looking for automation opportunities to improve service Maintaining SLA s for incidents and work requests. Ensuring Customers are updated on actions and progress through to resolution. Working within team framework to provide out of hours support. Responding to out-of-hours calls and production monitoring alerts. System Maintenance outside of core business hours. Ensuring SAP estate is updated and compliant with updates in line with BIS policy. Maintaining & reviewing critical SAP OSS notes and advising SAP Technical Lead if applicable to The Company. Ensuring process documentation is created and maintained as needed. Maintain and enhance SAP archiving capability. Be involved and lead as directed by SAP Technical Lead in technical initiatives around technologies such as BTP, IAS/IPS and CALM. Qualification and Experience: The role requires an individual with a solid background in SAP Basis with attributes such as the following: Pro-active collaboration and stakeholder management Strong SAP Basis skills, ideally developed through multiple Project lifecycles. Experience of working cross-culturally and cross -functionally, and ability to adapt personal style to different environments Technically proficient across multiple SAP solutions such as : ECC, PO, BW, BPC, Gateway, IdM and Solution Manager. Experience and knowledge of SAP Cloud Systems & Technologies such as : Success Factors. BTP. IAS/IPS. CALM. Experience of 3rd Party tools : Transport Management - Active Control (Transport Expresso) or similar. Data Copying/Redaction - Attunity Gold Client or similar. Strong O/S and database skills within a Microsoft environment Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines and a desire to deliver to milestones would be a distinct advantage. Technical & Specialist Knowledge Minimum of 5 years previous experience working within SAP Basis arena. Must be able to demonstrate hands on SAP Basis expertise. MS SQL experience will be beneficial. A working knowledge of Networks and Firewalls. Proven experience around BTP and CALM would be advantageous. Key Behavioural Competencies Self-confidence which translates well for customers, partners and colleagues. Fluent written and spoken English. Able to make considered judgments / decisions quickly. Highly organised and efficient. Ambitious with passion, drive, tenacity and enthusiasm. Self-motivated and a self-starter. Strives for continual self-development. Team player.
30/10/2025
Contractor
Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a SAP Basis Consultant. Rate: £(Apply online only)per day UMB (inside IR 35) Location: remote with occasional visits to regional hubs across the UK Duration: contract for 12 months initially Requirements: sole UK national eligible for SC Clearance (dual nationals cannot apply for this role) The purpose of the role is to: Provide technical input into SAP product maintenance to ensure systems remain compliant and within support. Work with SAP Technical Lead and SAP Basis Team Lead as required to plan upgrades that align with SAP technology advances. Lead SAP technical initiatives as instructed by SAP Technical Lead. Perform performance reviews of existing systems and present recommendations with associated implementation plans. Work within the SAP Basis team to provide appropriate response in resolving SAP production environment issues. To ensure that all SAP Production systems are available and performing as required as per SLAs. Work with the Infrastructure teams (Network, Storage, Citrix and Server) to ensure a stable environment and collaborate on changes that impact SAP systems. Mentor other team members as required across SAP Basis skillset. This role is pivotal within the organization. The successful candidate must be experienced and conversant with state-of-the-art SAP technologies and methodologies. Major Tasks and Activities: The role requires a Senior SAP Basis Contractor with a minimum of 5 years experience who will be accountable for following activities amongst others: System performance tuning and availability. Utilizing Solman 7.2 and CALM to improve operational excellence. Provide Basis support and guidance on Projects as applicable. Carrying out new system installations and associated post-installation activities. Performing system upgrades and applying patches (e.g. kernel, HRSPs, ST-API, SAP JVM) in line with upgrade/maintenance policies Performing daily system checks and looking for automation opportunities to improve service Maintaining SLA s for incidents and work requests. Ensuring Customers are updated on actions and progress through to resolution. Working within team framework to provide out of hours support. Responding to out-of-hours calls and production monitoring alerts. System Maintenance outside of core business hours. Ensuring SAP estate is updated and compliant with updates in line with BIS policy. Maintaining & reviewing critical SAP OSS notes and advising SAP Technical Lead if applicable to The Company. Ensuring process documentation is created and maintained as needed. Maintain and enhance SAP archiving capability. Be involved and lead as directed by SAP Technical Lead in technical initiatives around technologies such as BTP, IAS/IPS and CALM. Qualification and Experience: The role requires an individual with a solid background in SAP Basis with attributes such as the following: Pro-active collaboration and stakeholder management Strong SAP Basis skills, ideally developed through multiple Project lifecycles. Experience of working cross-culturally and cross -functionally, and ability to adapt personal style to different environments Technically proficient across multiple SAP solutions such as : ECC, PO, BW, BPC, Gateway, IdM and Solution Manager. Experience and knowledge of SAP Cloud Systems & Technologies such as : Success Factors. BTP. IAS/IPS. CALM. Experience of 3rd Party tools : Transport Management - Active Control (Transport Expresso) or similar. Data Copying/Redaction - Attunity Gold Client or similar. Strong O/S and database skills within a Microsoft environment Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines and a desire to deliver to milestones would be a distinct advantage. Technical & Specialist Knowledge Minimum of 5 years previous experience working within SAP Basis arena. Must be able to demonstrate hands on SAP Basis expertise. MS SQL experience will be beneficial. A working knowledge of Networks and Firewalls. Proven experience around BTP and CALM would be advantageous. Key Behavioural Competencies Self-confidence which translates well for customers, partners and colleagues. Fluent written and spoken English. Able to make considered judgments / decisions quickly. Highly organised and efficient. Ambitious with passion, drive, tenacity and enthusiasm. Self-motivated and a self-starter. Strives for continual self-development. Team player.
Description Our client is a dynamic and growing company with a based in Bath. They are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT specialist to oversee operational IT and projects, focused on infrastructure modernisation and Cloud adoption. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day IT function while proactively developing systems and solutions that support growth, efficiency, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management Manage and develop IT infrastructure, systems, and applications across the business. Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives and manage migration projects. Provide regular IT performance, risk, and roadmap reports to senior management. Collaborate with group leads on ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) enhancements and support. Security and Compliance Collaborate with the global Cybersecurity Lead to ensure data integrity and security compliance. Assist in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Develop and enforce IT policies on data handling, access control, and security awareness. Maintain and test a robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan. Innovation & Emerging Technology Explore and drive adoption of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft CoPilot) to enhance productivity. Identify and evaluate emerging industry tools and trends for potential adoption. Support automation and digital transformation projects in collaboration with business stakeholders. Essential Experience & Skills: Strong technical background with hands-on expertise in: Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems, Cloud technologies (Azure preferred) Networking, server management, backups, cybersecurity principles Track record of successfully leading IT change or transformation projects. Experience leading IT support functions, ideally including 1st Line Support. Familiarity with IT governance, compliance standards, and certifications. Soft Skills & Attributes Sociable, collaborative, and approachable leadership style. Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills - able to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Hybrid working is available and on-site parking can be provided. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.
29/10/2025
Full time
Description Our client is a dynamic and growing company with a based in Bath. They are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT specialist to oversee operational IT and projects, focused on infrastructure modernisation and Cloud adoption. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day IT function while proactively developing systems and solutions that support growth, efficiency, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management Manage and develop IT infrastructure, systems, and applications across the business. Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives and manage migration projects. Provide regular IT performance, risk, and roadmap reports to senior management. Collaborate with group leads on ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) enhancements and support. Security and Compliance Collaborate with the global Cybersecurity Lead to ensure data integrity and security compliance. Assist in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Develop and enforce IT policies on data handling, access control, and security awareness. Maintain and test a robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan. Innovation & Emerging Technology Explore and drive adoption of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft CoPilot) to enhance productivity. Identify and evaluate emerging industry tools and trends for potential adoption. Support automation and digital transformation projects in collaboration with business stakeholders. Essential Experience & Skills: Strong technical background with hands-on expertise in: Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems, Cloud technologies (Azure preferred) Networking, server management, backups, cybersecurity principles Track record of successfully leading IT change or transformation projects. Experience leading IT support functions, ideally including 1st Line Support. Familiarity with IT governance, compliance standards, and certifications. Soft Skills & Attributes Sociable, collaborative, and approachable leadership style. Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills - able to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Hybrid working is available and on-site parking can be provided. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.
Data Storage EngineerFully Onsite in London (EC2Y / Moorgate)International Banking Group £635.63pd Inside IR3501/01/26 to 31/08/26 Are you ready to take ownership of cutting-edge data storage solutions across a major international banking group? As a Data Storage Engineer, you'll join a collaborative technical team with responsibility for designing, implementing, configuring and supporting mission-critical storage and backup infrastructure, including a Dell EMC environment, PowerStore, PowerScale/Isilon and ECM/Elastic Cloud Storage. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain block, file, and object data storage systems for business systems and end users. Provide technical ownership and support for all online storage technologies, including connectivity and backup. Deliver strategic projects, updates, and improvement plans for storage and backup systems. Develop scripts and automation for operational efficiency (PowerShell/Python, REST APIs). Design and deploy new systems, and perform regular upgrades to match security and vendor requirements. Monitor system health, daily checks, incident/problem/request queues, and capacity management. Ensure remediation of failed backup jobs, successful restores, and compliance with SLAs. Document and review procedures, support project planning, and represent storage at Change Advisory Board meetings. Provide specialist guidance and support to the team, deputies for Head of Storage as required. Key Skills & Requirements Expert knowledge of block, file, object storage and SAN technologies Main Environment: Dell Storage Environments, Dell EMC Desirable: PowerStore, PowerScale / Isilon, Elastic Cloud Storage / ECS Experience of large-scale enterprise environments Ready to help shape and secure world-class data platforms at this international banking group? Apply with your CV today! If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Storage Engineer, Storage Solutions Engineer, SAN Engineer, EMC Storage Specialist, Backup Solutions Engineer, Storage Automation Engineer, Storage and Backup SME, Data Protection Engineer, PowerStore Engineer, Storage Scripting Specialist, Enterprise Storage Lead, Storage Systems Administrator. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
28/10/2025
Contractor
Data Storage EngineerFully Onsite in London (EC2Y / Moorgate)International Banking Group £635.63pd Inside IR3501/01/26 to 31/08/26 Are you ready to take ownership of cutting-edge data storage solutions across a major international banking group? As a Data Storage Engineer, you'll join a collaborative technical team with responsibility for designing, implementing, configuring and supporting mission-critical storage and backup infrastructure, including a Dell EMC environment, PowerStore, PowerScale/Isilon and ECM/Elastic Cloud Storage. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain block, file, and object data storage systems for business systems and end users. Provide technical ownership and support for all online storage technologies, including connectivity and backup. Deliver strategic projects, updates, and improvement plans for storage and backup systems. Develop scripts and automation for operational efficiency (PowerShell/Python, REST APIs). Design and deploy new systems, and perform regular upgrades to match security and vendor requirements. Monitor system health, daily checks, incident/problem/request queues, and capacity management. Ensure remediation of failed backup jobs, successful restores, and compliance with SLAs. Document and review procedures, support project planning, and represent storage at Change Advisory Board meetings. Provide specialist guidance and support to the team, deputies for Head of Storage as required. Key Skills & Requirements Expert knowledge of block, file, object storage and SAN technologies Main Environment: Dell Storage Environments, Dell EMC Desirable: PowerStore, PowerScale / Isilon, Elastic Cloud Storage / ECS Experience of large-scale enterprise environments Ready to help shape and secure world-class data platforms at this international banking group? Apply with your CV today! If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Storage Engineer, Storage Solutions Engineer, SAN Engineer, EMC Storage Specialist, Backup Solutions Engineer, Storage Automation Engineer, Storage and Backup SME, Data Protection Engineer, PowerStore Engineer, Storage Scripting Specialist, Enterprise Storage Lead, Storage Systems Administrator. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
DIGITAL ANALYTICS MANAGER £45,000 - £55,000 + BENEFITS LONDON - HYBRID 2 DAYS Please note: you must have full UK right to work and be able to commute to central London weekly. ABOUT THE BUSINESS This digital agency partners with leading brands across Hospitality, Travel, Food & Drink, and Entertainment - helping them convert digital attention into real commercial outcomes. The culture is vibrant, social, and highly collaborative, with creativity and performance at the heart of everything they do. The team operates at pace, working closely with clients to enhance engagement, bookings, and revenue. THE TEAM You'll join the Performance function, covering analytics, SEO, paid media, CRO, CRM, and digital strategy. This role is the analytics lead in the team - the go-to authority for all tracking, reporting, and data interpretation. You'll work closely with internal and client stakeholders and line-manage an offshore analytics specialist already supporting implementation and delivery. The environment is supportive yet autonomous - ideal for someone ready to step into leadership and drive analytics maturity. THE ROLE This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll own the analytics strategy and ensure robust measurement across a range of digital clients. You will take responsibility for tracking foundations, data accuracy, insight generation, and engaging client communication. Key responsibilities include: Lead the full analytics lifecycle across multiple digital accounts. Own tracking infrastructure - GTM , tagging specifications, and measurement plans. Manage and optimise analytics accounts, dashboards, and reporting structures (e.g., Looker Studio ). Ensure data integrity and establish best-in-class analytics standards across the agency. Manage and mentor an offshore analytics specialist. Collaborate closely with performance, content, and development teams. Typical workload: 75% hands-on technical analytics / 25% stakeholder-facing insight and communication. PROJECT EXPOSURE GTM setup and tagging for paid campaigns. Dashboard development and automation (Looker Studio). BigQuery integration and data engineering (around 10% of role). Supporting performance decision-making with data-driven recommendations. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Strong experience in digital analytics - ideally within an agency environment. Expertise in GTM , tracking implementation, and Google Analytics environments. Skilled in dashboarding and visualising performance insights. Confident communicator - able to simplify technical detail for clients. Strong eye for detail and a passion for clean, reliable data. Leadership potential - capable of guiding others and owning delivery. WHY APPLY? True ownership of analytics vision and standards. Career step-up for someone ready to lead and expand capability. Supportive performance team + autonomy to shape how analytics operates. Analyse performance across channels to deliver actionable insights. Present analytics narratives clearly and confidently to clients.
28/10/2025
Full time
DIGITAL ANALYTICS MANAGER £45,000 - £55,000 + BENEFITS LONDON - HYBRID 2 DAYS Please note: you must have full UK right to work and be able to commute to central London weekly. ABOUT THE BUSINESS This digital agency partners with leading brands across Hospitality, Travel, Food & Drink, and Entertainment - helping them convert digital attention into real commercial outcomes. The culture is vibrant, social, and highly collaborative, with creativity and performance at the heart of everything they do. The team operates at pace, working closely with clients to enhance engagement, bookings, and revenue. THE TEAM You'll join the Performance function, covering analytics, SEO, paid media, CRO, CRM, and digital strategy. This role is the analytics lead in the team - the go-to authority for all tracking, reporting, and data interpretation. You'll work closely with internal and client stakeholders and line-manage an offshore analytics specialist already supporting implementation and delivery. The environment is supportive yet autonomous - ideal for someone ready to step into leadership and drive analytics maturity. THE ROLE This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll own the analytics strategy and ensure robust measurement across a range of digital clients. You will take responsibility for tracking foundations, data accuracy, insight generation, and engaging client communication. Key responsibilities include: Lead the full analytics lifecycle across multiple digital accounts. Own tracking infrastructure - GTM , tagging specifications, and measurement plans. Manage and optimise analytics accounts, dashboards, and reporting structures (e.g., Looker Studio ). Ensure data integrity and establish best-in-class analytics standards across the agency. Manage and mentor an offshore analytics specialist. Collaborate closely with performance, content, and development teams. Typical workload: 75% hands-on technical analytics / 25% stakeholder-facing insight and communication. PROJECT EXPOSURE GTM setup and tagging for paid campaigns. Dashboard development and automation (Looker Studio). BigQuery integration and data engineering (around 10% of role). Supporting performance decision-making with data-driven recommendations. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Strong experience in digital analytics - ideally within an agency environment. Expertise in GTM , tracking implementation, and Google Analytics environments. Skilled in dashboarding and visualising performance insights. Confident communicator - able to simplify technical detail for clients. Strong eye for detail and a passion for clean, reliable data. Leadership potential - capable of guiding others and owning delivery. WHY APPLY? True ownership of analytics vision and standards. Career step-up for someone ready to lead and expand capability. Supportive performance team + autonomy to shape how analytics operates. Analyse performance across channels to deliver actionable insights. Present analytics narratives clearly and confidently to clients.
Senior Technical Analyst Cardiff (hybrid) £60,000 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment. We're seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to join our network and infrastructure team. You'll manage and support enterprise-level networks across multiple vendors and technologies, including Cisco, Palo Alto, ZScaler, and Microsoft Azure. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, particularly in automation, project delivery, and security. What you'll do Deliver and support complex network solutions across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud environments. Lead technical projects, working closely with network architects and security teams. Mentor junior engineers and review their work. Optimise network performance and develop automation scripts. Ensure systems are patched, secure, and highly available. Monitor infrastructure, investigate incidents, and manage service requests. Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support. Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and third-party providers. Technologies you'll use LAN / WAN / SD-WAN Wireless solutions Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto) Cisco ISE, ZScaler Cloud Services Microsoft Azure Ansible and other automation / DevOps tools Network monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, SNMP) About you Cisco CCNP (or equivalent) qualification. Extensive experience in large enterprise networks and cloud infrastructure. Skilled in Cisco routing/switching, security appliances, wireless, and SD-WAN. Knowledge of ITIL processes, with 3rd-line support experience. Strong communicator with proven stakeholder engagement skills. A team player who can stay calm and effective under pressure. Think this one's for you? If you think this Senior Technical Analyst is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
28/10/2025
Full time
Senior Technical Analyst Cardiff (hybrid) £60,000 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment. We're seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to join our network and infrastructure team. You'll manage and support enterprise-level networks across multiple vendors and technologies, including Cisco, Palo Alto, ZScaler, and Microsoft Azure. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, particularly in automation, project delivery, and security. What you'll do Deliver and support complex network solutions across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud environments. Lead technical projects, working closely with network architects and security teams. Mentor junior engineers and review their work. Optimise network performance and develop automation scripts. Ensure systems are patched, secure, and highly available. Monitor infrastructure, investigate incidents, and manage service requests. Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support. Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and third-party providers. Technologies you'll use LAN / WAN / SD-WAN Wireless solutions Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto) Cisco ISE, ZScaler Cloud Services Microsoft Azure Ansible and other automation / DevOps tools Network monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, SNMP) About you Cisco CCNP (or equivalent) qualification. Extensive experience in large enterprise networks and cloud infrastructure. Skilled in Cisco routing/switching, security appliances, wireless, and SD-WAN. Knowledge of ITIL processes, with 3rd-line support experience. Strong communicator with proven stakeholder engagement skills. A team player who can stay calm and effective under pressure. Think this one's for you? If you think this Senior Technical Analyst is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Job Title: Mid-level / Senior SQL Server DBA Location: Completely Remote role, can be Located anywhere in the UK! Salary: Depending on Experience Join a Team That Powers the Nation's Data At WellData, we're the trusted backbone behind some of the UK's most recognisable brands. Our managed services keep mission-critical databases secure, high-performing, and future-ready. Now, we're looking for a skilled SQL Server DBA to help us push boundaries, solve complex challenges, and deliver excellence across diverse client environments. Whether you're mid-career or a seasoned expert, this is your chance to work remotely, flex your technical muscles, and make a real impact. About the role: Administer and optimise SQL Server environments across multiple clients Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement security best practices Lead technical discussions and offer strategic guidance to client teams Perform upgrades, installations, and after-hours maintenance deployments Tune performance, refine automation, and ensure high availability Mentor colleagues and contribute to our shared technical knowledge base Fostering a collaborative approach to inclusive teamworking Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (shared across the team) About you: What You Bring Deep expertise in SQL Server infrastructure and database administration Strong grasp of backup/recovery models, replication, and performance tuning Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting (bonus points!) Experience with HA solutions: Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Clustering, Mirroring Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and migration strategies Bonus: Exposure to PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL Excellent communication skills-able to translate tech into business value A proactive mindset and a passion for solving problems Qualifications Microsoft or Oracle certifications are a plus-but not essential What matters most is your hands-on experience and ability to deliver What we offer: 10% Pension Contribution 26 Days Annual Leave + Buy/Sell Options Paid Birthday Leave Life Insurance & Income Protection Company-Sponsored Training & Quarterly Tech Meetups 2 Days Paid Volunteering Leave Extra Leave for Long Service Collaborative, inclusive culture with real career progression Why WellData? We're not just another MSP. We're a tight-knit team of problem solvers, trusted advisors, and tech enthusiasts. We value autonomy, curiosity, and the ability to think ahead. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter and your skills grow-this is it. Ready to take the next step? Application process: Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and look out for a follow-up email containing the link to our full application form; you must submit both to complete your application. The timings for the recruitment process is as follows: Applications close 2nd November 2025 Interview notification week commencing 3rd November 2025 First Interviews week commencing 10th November which will be virtual Second interviews will be in person during week commencing 17th November Candidates with experience of; SQL Server DBA, Senior SQL Server Database Administrator, SQL Database Administrator, Database Administrator (SQL Server), UK Database Engineer (SQL Server), SQL Server Engineer, Database Specialist (SQL Server), SQL Server Systems Administrator, SQL Server Consultant, UK Remote Work also be considered for this role.
27/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Mid-level / Senior SQL Server DBA Location: Completely Remote role, can be Located anywhere in the UK! Salary: Depending on Experience Join a Team That Powers the Nation's Data At WellData, we're the trusted backbone behind some of the UK's most recognisable brands. Our managed services keep mission-critical databases secure, high-performing, and future-ready. Now, we're looking for a skilled SQL Server DBA to help us push boundaries, solve complex challenges, and deliver excellence across diverse client environments. Whether you're mid-career or a seasoned expert, this is your chance to work remotely, flex your technical muscles, and make a real impact. About the role: Administer and optimise SQL Server environments across multiple clients Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement security best practices Lead technical discussions and offer strategic guidance to client teams Perform upgrades, installations, and after-hours maintenance deployments Tune performance, refine automation, and ensure high availability Mentor colleagues and contribute to our shared technical knowledge base Fostering a collaborative approach to inclusive teamworking Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (shared across the team) About you: What You Bring Deep expertise in SQL Server infrastructure and database administration Strong grasp of backup/recovery models, replication, and performance tuning Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting (bonus points!) Experience with HA solutions: Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Clustering, Mirroring Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and migration strategies Bonus: Exposure to PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL Excellent communication skills-able to translate tech into business value A proactive mindset and a passion for solving problems Qualifications Microsoft or Oracle certifications are a plus-but not essential What matters most is your hands-on experience and ability to deliver What we offer: 10% Pension Contribution 26 Days Annual Leave + Buy/Sell Options Paid Birthday Leave Life Insurance & Income Protection Company-Sponsored Training & Quarterly Tech Meetups 2 Days Paid Volunteering Leave Extra Leave for Long Service Collaborative, inclusive culture with real career progression Why WellData? We're not just another MSP. We're a tight-knit team of problem solvers, trusted advisors, and tech enthusiasts. We value autonomy, curiosity, and the ability to think ahead. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter and your skills grow-this is it. Ready to take the next step? Application process: Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and look out for a follow-up email containing the link to our full application form; you must submit both to complete your application. The timings for the recruitment process is as follows: Applications close 2nd November 2025 Interview notification week commencing 3rd November 2025 First Interviews week commencing 10th November which will be virtual Second interviews will be in person during week commencing 17th November Candidates with experience of; SQL Server DBA, Senior SQL Server Database Administrator, SQL Database Administrator, Database Administrator (SQL Server), UK Database Engineer (SQL Server), SQL Server Engineer, Database Specialist (SQL Server), SQL Server Systems Administrator, SQL Server Consultant, UK Remote Work also be considered for this role.
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