A DevOps position for a software product business offering SaaS services to customers across the UK. This is great opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer who is keen to remain hands-on but take on a more senior role in the future. The DevOps Engineer joins an experienced SaaS product team as the sole DevOps Engineer focusing on improving DevOps adoption and deployments on their AWS based platform. This is a pivotal role working closely with software engineers, senior managers and a 3rd party, owning the DevOps processes internally. Responsibilities: Utilising the AWS platform and improving quality, service and security Work closely with the Tech and Product Leads to plan and implement effective DevOps processes Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines Manage the 3rd party supplier to improve services and eventually phase to more internal resources Essential experience: 3 years+ Commercial DevOps experience in an Azure environment working closely with software teams Experience leading DevOps adoption and setting best practice Strong AWS functionality knowledge Software of infrastructure backgrounds will be considered Commercial experience with Azure is desirable Their offices in Staffordshire are commutable from Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Burton on Trent and Telford areas with flexible hybrid working. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
A DevOps position for a software product business offering SaaS services to customers across the UK. This is great opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer who is keen to remain hands-on but take on a more senior role in the future. The DevOps Engineer joins an experienced SaaS product team as the sole DevOps Engineer focusing on improving DevOps adoption and deployments on their AWS based platform. This is a pivotal role working closely with software engineers, senior managers and a 3rd party, owning the DevOps processes internally. Responsibilities: Utilising the AWS platform and improving quality, service and security Work closely with the Tech and Product Leads to plan and implement effective DevOps processes Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines Manage the 3rd party supplier to improve services and eventually phase to more internal resources Essential experience: 3 years+ Commercial DevOps experience in an Azure environment working closely with software teams Experience leading DevOps adoption and setting best practice Strong AWS functionality knowledge Software of infrastructure backgrounds will be considered Commercial experience with Azure is desirable Their offices in Staffordshire are commutable from Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Burton on Trent and Telford areas with flexible hybrid working. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Engineering - SaaS An exciting new opportunity with a high-growth B2B SaaS business scaling a complex, customer-facing platform used at significant volume. With continued investment in engineering, tooling, and leadership, they're looking for a talented Head of Engineering to help evolve and scale their software engineering function. This role suits someone who came up through software engineering, understands modern development at depth, and now leads through strong principles, clear thinking, and trust rather than command-and-control. The Role You'll own the end-to-end software development operation, leading a small group of Software Development Managers (4-5) who manage 40-50 engineers across software development. Engineering & leadership is UK-based. This isn't a role for someone stepping away from engineering, it's for someone who still cares deeply about how software is built, even at senior leadership level. What You'll Be Responsible For Owning delivery, quality, and scalability across the development function. Embedding modern DevOps practices as part of development - CI/CD, automation, small batch delivery, and fast feedback. Driving continuous improvement using metrics and meaningful engineering KPIs. Improving developer productivity through better tooling, process, and engineering discipline. Leading and developing managers, creating consistency while allowing teams autonomy. Partnering closely with the CTO on technology strategy, platform evolution, and future capability. Balancing delivery pressure with sustainable, high-quality engineering. About You 5+ years in a senior engineering leadership role (Director, Head of Engineering, VP, or Senior Engineering Manager). Strong technical background, having progressed from hands-on software engineering. Proven experience managing managers and scaling engineering teams 30+. Comfortable leading distributed and offshore teams. Deep understanding of modern & mature software development and DevOps practices. Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused; with the credibility to engage at both strategic and technical levels. Why This Role Senior leadership position with genuine influence and ownership. A company that invests in technology, tools, and training . Modern tech stack, robust engineering processes, and clear growth ambitions. Remote-first culture with purposeful collaboration. Opportunity to shape engineering culture at scale, not just maintain it. If you're managing managers, scaling teams, and want to do it in an environment that values engineering quality and long-term thinking, I'd be keen to talk. Hit apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
Head of Engineering - SaaS An exciting new opportunity with a high-growth B2B SaaS business scaling a complex, customer-facing platform used at significant volume. With continued investment in engineering, tooling, and leadership, they're looking for a talented Head of Engineering to help evolve and scale their software engineering function. This role suits someone who came up through software engineering, understands modern development at depth, and now leads through strong principles, clear thinking, and trust rather than command-and-control. The Role You'll own the end-to-end software development operation, leading a small group of Software Development Managers (4-5) who manage 40-50 engineers across software development. Engineering & leadership is UK-based. This isn't a role for someone stepping away from engineering, it's for someone who still cares deeply about how software is built, even at senior leadership level. What You'll Be Responsible For Owning delivery, quality, and scalability across the development function. Embedding modern DevOps practices as part of development - CI/CD, automation, small batch delivery, and fast feedback. Driving continuous improvement using metrics and meaningful engineering KPIs. Improving developer productivity through better tooling, process, and engineering discipline. Leading and developing managers, creating consistency while allowing teams autonomy. Partnering closely with the CTO on technology strategy, platform evolution, and future capability. Balancing delivery pressure with sustainable, high-quality engineering. About You 5+ years in a senior engineering leadership role (Director, Head of Engineering, VP, or Senior Engineering Manager). Strong technical background, having progressed from hands-on software engineering. Proven experience managing managers and scaling engineering teams 30+. Comfortable leading distributed and offshore teams. Deep understanding of modern & mature software development and DevOps practices. Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused; with the credibility to engage at both strategic and technical levels. Why This Role Senior leadership position with genuine influence and ownership. A company that invests in technology, tools, and training . Modern tech stack, robust engineering processes, and clear growth ambitions. Remote-first culture with purposeful collaboration. Opportunity to shape engineering culture at scale, not just maintain it. If you're managing managers, scaling teams, and want to do it in an environment that values engineering quality and long-term thinking, I'd be keen to talk. Hit apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior UI React / Java Developer to contribute to innovative projects in the Financial Services industry. The role is based in London and focuses on delivering high-quality solutions within a collaborative technology department. Client Details The client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in the investment banking and capital markets space. They are known for their sophisticated front-office technology landscape and their commitment to building high-performance trading platforms that support complex, fast-moving Fixed Income markets. Description As the Senior UI React / Java Developer, you will: Lead front-end development for a new trading system within the credit space Build advanced, high-performance UI components for an eTrading platform Work with complex real-time data feeds using Java Configure and work with RFQ workflows and data points Collaborate with front-office technologists and trading stakeholders Contribute to architectural decisions in a modern, greenfield environment This role is not managerial - it's suited to a senior engineer who enjoys hands-on delivery and technical leadership. Profile Core Skills 10+ years' experience with JavaScript/TypeScript Expert-level React; Redux desirable Strong AG Grid experience (essential) 5+ years' Java (preferred over C#) Proven track record delivering greenfield platforms Trading Domain Expertise Significant front-office experience within investment banking Strong understanding of end-to-end trading lifecycle Solid knowledge of RFQ workflows Experience with low-latency trading or sales applications Fixed Income expertise is essential Wider asset class exposure (e.g., FX) is beneficial Job Offer Competitive daily rate of £750-1000, depending on experience. Temporary position offering flexibility and the chance to work in London. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the Financial Services industry. Engagement with a professional and innovative technology department. If you are a skilled Senior UI React / Java Developer looking for your next challenge, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in London.
01/04/2026
Seasonal
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior UI React / Java Developer to contribute to innovative projects in the Financial Services industry. The role is based in London and focuses on delivering high-quality solutions within a collaborative technology department. Client Details The client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in the investment banking and capital markets space. They are known for their sophisticated front-office technology landscape and their commitment to building high-performance trading platforms that support complex, fast-moving Fixed Income markets. Description As the Senior UI React / Java Developer, you will: Lead front-end development for a new trading system within the credit space Build advanced, high-performance UI components for an eTrading platform Work with complex real-time data feeds using Java Configure and work with RFQ workflows and data points Collaborate with front-office technologists and trading stakeholders Contribute to architectural decisions in a modern, greenfield environment This role is not managerial - it's suited to a senior engineer who enjoys hands-on delivery and technical leadership. Profile Core Skills 10+ years' experience with JavaScript/TypeScript Expert-level React; Redux desirable Strong AG Grid experience (essential) 5+ years' Java (preferred over C#) Proven track record delivering greenfield platforms Trading Domain Expertise Significant front-office experience within investment banking Strong understanding of end-to-end trading lifecycle Solid knowledge of RFQ workflows Experience with low-latency trading or sales applications Fixed Income expertise is essential Wider asset class exposure (e.g., FX) is beneficial Job Offer Competitive daily rate of £750-1000, depending on experience. Temporary position offering flexibility and the chance to work in London. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the Financial Services industry. Engagement with a professional and innovative technology department. If you are a skilled Senior UI React / Java Developer looking for your next challenge, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in London.
CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform. This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You'll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations. If you thrive in performance-critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we'd love to hear from you. Ultra-Low Latency Engineering Develop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading. Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture. Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques. System Design & Ownership Take responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems. Contribute to architectural decisions across the trading and risk platform. Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics. Trading-Focused Collaboration Work closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations. Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure. Mentorship & Technical Leadership Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns. What You'll Bring Strong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems. Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals. Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms. Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial. Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset. Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred. Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or another numerate discipline. Why Join CMC Markets? Direct impact on global trading and risk systems. Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations. High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture. Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence. Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles. CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
01/04/2026
Full time
CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform. This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You'll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations. If you thrive in performance-critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we'd love to hear from you. Ultra-Low Latency Engineering Develop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading. Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture. Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques. System Design & Ownership Take responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems. Contribute to architectural decisions across the trading and risk platform. Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics. Trading-Focused Collaboration Work closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations. Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure. Mentorship & Technical Leadership Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns. What You'll Bring Strong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems. Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals. Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms. Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial. Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset. Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred. Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or another numerate discipline. Why Join CMC Markets? Direct impact on global trading and risk systems. Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations. High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture. Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence. Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles. CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) - Fareham - £60k + bonus and benefits (office based for the first 3 months and then hybrid thereafter) Tech: OOP, PHP, MySQL, GitFocus: TDD, Agile, systems optimisation & Greenfield developmentBonus: Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, Docker An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an entrepreneurial business based in Fareham. Working within a dedicated LAMP environment and reporting to the project manager, you will be helping to plan and develop the product and its internal driven websites, data migration and help with support and maintenance of security and storage services. This innovative technology company have several brands specialising in a variety of high tech solutions including security, data backup and cloud storage platforms. You will be using latest release PHP and web technology including XHTML, CSS, jQuery and Agile/Scum methodology. The work is aimed at more back end development with an emphasis on Agile processes, systems optimisation, TDD and embracing modern development practices. The company also uses PHPUnit / Selenium to ensure high standards of development. Desired skill set that includes: OOP PHP5+ MySQL Git Beneficial Skills: Kubernetes Google Cloud / AWS Docker Load Balancing TDD Code Review The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area. On top of a competitive salary the company offer some fantastic financial and lifestyle benefits including; free access to local gym and health spa, onsite chef (free cooked breakfast & lunch!), childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, pension, BUPA healthcare. To be considered for this position please send your CV to or call Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) - Fareham - £60k + bonus and benefits (office based for the first 3 months and then hybrid thereafter) Tech: OOP, PHP, MySQL, GitFocus: TDD, Agile, systems optimisation & Greenfield developmentBonus: Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, Docker An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an entrepreneurial business based in Fareham. Working within a dedicated LAMP environment and reporting to the project manager, you will be helping to plan and develop the product and its internal driven websites, data migration and help with support and maintenance of security and storage services. This innovative technology company have several brands specialising in a variety of high tech solutions including security, data backup and cloud storage platforms. You will be using latest release PHP and web technology including XHTML, CSS, jQuery and Agile/Scum methodology. The work is aimed at more back end development with an emphasis on Agile processes, systems optimisation, TDD and embracing modern development practices. The company also uses PHPUnit / Selenium to ensure high standards of development. Desired skill set that includes: OOP PHP5+ MySQL Git Beneficial Skills: Kubernetes Google Cloud / AWS Docker Load Balancing TDD Code Review The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area. On top of a competitive salary the company offer some fantastic financial and lifestyle benefits including; free access to local gym and health spa, onsite chef (free cooked breakfast & lunch!), childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, pension, BUPA healthcare. To be considered for this position please send your CV to or call Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Want to join a modern, ambitious tech-driven business where you can own your projects , influence future architecture, and work with a cutting-edge tech stack ? If you're passionate about building high-quality software and want real career progression, this role is for you! This is a hybrid working model where the expectation is to come in 2-3 times per week to the Stockton office. Why join? This is your chance to join a local innovative technology company undergoing exciting modernisation and cloud transformation. You'll work on impactful products used by thousands of customers and contribute directly to new features, system improvements, and platform migration initiatives. You'll benefit from a talented supportive team that values innovation and autonomy who you can in turn learn from and leverage your own skills. They're a flexible employer so whether it's perhaps the school run, a regular exercise class or other commitments - they'll work together with you to make it work. The team is still growing and there are plans to add headcount further into 2026 as part of the wider growth strategy. The role Work closely with senior engineering leadership and experienced developers who will mentor and support your growth. Receive coaching, guidance and regular reviews to develop your skills as a mid-level engineer. Build high-quality, scalable applications using modern frameworks and development tools. Translate user stories into functional features while collaborating with Product and QA teams. Maintain, optimise and debug existing platforms; contribute to code reviews and CI/CD deployments. Support modernisation efforts, including cloud-first architecture, and promote best practices and clean code principles. Technical Requirements - To be a good fit for this role you should have a few years commercial experience in C#, .NET SQL server Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs, GraphQL and other types of APIs. Good design/architectural patterns Understanding of Unit Testing Javascript and any related framework Bonus points if you have Created cloud based solutions CI/CD processes Mobile application development using MAUI Naturally technical experience is important as it is for any software development role you will not be hired in isolation of your tech skills. Drive, ambition and a good attitude are qualities that hold value. Working benefits Salary up to £47,000 Annual pay reviews / increases 27 days Holidays plus Bank Holidays Discounts on some utility bills Flexible working hours Health plan Free parking Above industry standard sick pay cover Interview process / Application process You must be eligible to work in the UK, sponsorship is not offered. 2 stage interview, 1 initial 30 min teams call with the Lead Developer and if successful followed by a face to face where you'll meet the CTO and Head of Talent in the office for around 1.5 hours. If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other .NET Software Developer positions I have that may also be a good match for you then give me a shout on / catch me on LinkedIn " Jessica Blackburn "
01/04/2026
Full time
Want to join a modern, ambitious tech-driven business where you can own your projects , influence future architecture, and work with a cutting-edge tech stack ? If you're passionate about building high-quality software and want real career progression, this role is for you! This is a hybrid working model where the expectation is to come in 2-3 times per week to the Stockton office. Why join? This is your chance to join a local innovative technology company undergoing exciting modernisation and cloud transformation. You'll work on impactful products used by thousands of customers and contribute directly to new features, system improvements, and platform migration initiatives. You'll benefit from a talented supportive team that values innovation and autonomy who you can in turn learn from and leverage your own skills. They're a flexible employer so whether it's perhaps the school run, a regular exercise class or other commitments - they'll work together with you to make it work. The team is still growing and there are plans to add headcount further into 2026 as part of the wider growth strategy. The role Work closely with senior engineering leadership and experienced developers who will mentor and support your growth. Receive coaching, guidance and regular reviews to develop your skills as a mid-level engineer. Build high-quality, scalable applications using modern frameworks and development tools. Translate user stories into functional features while collaborating with Product and QA teams. Maintain, optimise and debug existing platforms; contribute to code reviews and CI/CD deployments. Support modernisation efforts, including cloud-first architecture, and promote best practices and clean code principles. Technical Requirements - To be a good fit for this role you should have a few years commercial experience in C#, .NET SQL server Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs, GraphQL and other types of APIs. Good design/architectural patterns Understanding of Unit Testing Javascript and any related framework Bonus points if you have Created cloud based solutions CI/CD processes Mobile application development using MAUI Naturally technical experience is important as it is for any software development role you will not be hired in isolation of your tech skills. Drive, ambition and a good attitude are qualities that hold value. Working benefits Salary up to £47,000 Annual pay reviews / increases 27 days Holidays plus Bank Holidays Discounts on some utility bills Flexible working hours Health plan Free parking Above industry standard sick pay cover Interview process / Application process You must be eligible to work in the UK, sponsorship is not offered. 2 stage interview, 1 initial 30 min teams call with the Lead Developer and if successful followed by a face to face where you'll meet the CTO and Head of Talent in the office for around 1.5 hours. If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other .NET Software Developer positions I have that may also be a good match for you then give me a shout on / catch me on LinkedIn " Jessica Blackburn "
Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Contract Rate: £600 - £650 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initial Location: Wiltshire (1 day per week on-site) The Role: We're looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the delivery of complex, large-scale initiatives across multiple Agile teams. This role sits at the heart of the organisation's Agile delivery ensuring alignment, flow and continuous improvement across the Agile Release Train (ART). You'll work closely with Product Management, Architects, Engineering leads and Delivery teams to drive execution, remove impediments and embed strong SAFe practices across the programme. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate and coach the Agile Release Train (ART) using SAFe principles and practices Plan and run PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt events, Scrum of Scrums and ART Syncs Manage and escalate risks, dependencies and impediments across multiple teams Support Product Management with roadmap execution and delivery predictability Drive continuous improvement in flow, quality and delivery metrics Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners and delivery teams to improve Agile maturity Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical delivery and governance Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer in a SAFe environment Strong understanding of SAFe, Agile and Lean delivery at scale Background working across multiple delivery teams and complex programmes Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience working with senior technical and business stakeholders Comfortable in a hybrid working model with on-site collaboration Nice to Have: SAFe RTE certification Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g. financial services, utilities, public sector) Exposure to large-scale digital or platform transformation programmes Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Contract Rate: £600 - £650 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initial Location: Wiltshire (1 day per week on-site) The Role: We're looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the delivery of complex, large-scale initiatives across multiple Agile teams. This role sits at the heart of the organisation's Agile delivery ensuring alignment, flow and continuous improvement across the Agile Release Train (ART). You'll work closely with Product Management, Architects, Engineering leads and Delivery teams to drive execution, remove impediments and embed strong SAFe practices across the programme. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate and coach the Agile Release Train (ART) using SAFe principles and practices Plan and run PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt events, Scrum of Scrums and ART Syncs Manage and escalate risks, dependencies and impediments across multiple teams Support Product Management with roadmap execution and delivery predictability Drive continuous improvement in flow, quality and delivery metrics Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners and delivery teams to improve Agile maturity Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical delivery and governance Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer in a SAFe environment Strong understanding of SAFe, Agile and Lean delivery at scale Background working across multiple delivery teams and complex programmes Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience working with senior technical and business stakeholders Comfortable in a hybrid working model with on-site collaboration Nice to Have: SAFe RTE certification Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g. financial services, utilities, public sector) Exposure to large-scale digital or platform transformation programmes Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Contract Lead Ruby Developer- (UK Remote) 100% Remote (EU-Based Candidates Only) 12-Month Contract We are supporting a leading organisation in the insurance sector as they scale and modernise their cloud-based core platform . They are looking for an experienced Senior Ruby Engineer to join on a 12-month contract , working fully remotely from anywhere within the UK. Role Overview You'll be a senior member of an engineering squad building, enhancing, and optimising a modern cloud-native system used across a major insurance operation. This is a hands-on development role where you'll contribute to new features, performance improvements, integrations, and architectural evolution within a high-performing engineering culture. What You'll Be Working On Developing and maintaining backend services using Ruby / Ruby on Rails Building scalable, maintainable components within a cloud-native architecture Collaborating with product, cloud, and DevOps teams to deliver high-impact functionality Contributing to technical decisions, best practices, and code quality improvements Integrating third-party services and APIs within a complex insurance environment Supporting ongoing migration, modernisation, and cloud optimisation initiatives What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience as a Senior Ruby or Ruby on Rails Engineer Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud-based application design Extensive hands-on experience with AWS Solid background in building scalable APIs, microservices, and backend systems Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and modern cloud workflows Excellent communication skills and ability to operate within a cross-functional, remote team Must be based within the UK for compliance and time zone alignment Nice to Have Experience in insurance , financial services, or other regulated industries Exposure to containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
01/04/2026
Contractor
Contract Lead Ruby Developer- (UK Remote) 100% Remote (EU-Based Candidates Only) 12-Month Contract We are supporting a leading organisation in the insurance sector as they scale and modernise their cloud-based core platform . They are looking for an experienced Senior Ruby Engineer to join on a 12-month contract , working fully remotely from anywhere within the UK. Role Overview You'll be a senior member of an engineering squad building, enhancing, and optimising a modern cloud-native system used across a major insurance operation. This is a hands-on development role where you'll contribute to new features, performance improvements, integrations, and architectural evolution within a high-performing engineering culture. What You'll Be Working On Developing and maintaining backend services using Ruby / Ruby on Rails Building scalable, maintainable components within a cloud-native architecture Collaborating with product, cloud, and DevOps teams to deliver high-impact functionality Contributing to technical decisions, best practices, and code quality improvements Integrating third-party services and APIs within a complex insurance environment Supporting ongoing migration, modernisation, and cloud optimisation initiatives What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience as a Senior Ruby or Ruby on Rails Engineer Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud-based application design Extensive hands-on experience with AWS Solid background in building scalable APIs, microservices, and backend systems Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and modern cloud workflows Excellent communication skills and ability to operate within a cross-functional, remote team Must be based within the UK for compliance and time zone alignment Nice to Have Experience in insurance , financial services, or other regulated industries Exposure to containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please 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.
01/04/2026
Full time
Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please 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.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Solihull, West Midlands
Security Architect Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent Working model: Hybrid with office based in Solihull Security Architect Overview: This role will be joining a leading Midlands based organisation who are looking for an experienced Security Architect to play a key role in designing, assuring and evolving secure technology solutions across the enterprise. This is a senior technical role where security is embedded by design and by default, enabling innovation while protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. About The Security Architect Role: As Security Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, working closely with architecture teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. You will translate policy, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable security architectures across systems, platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns Design and assure security controls for new and existing systems, platforms and integrations Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments and threat modelling Provide pragmatic guidance to engineering teams, architects and third-party suppliers Ensure alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and GDPR Contribute to supplier selection and procurement, ensuring security requirements are met Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies Essential Experience & Skills: Strong background in security architecture or senior technical security roles Broad technical knowledge across areas including: Cloud, hybrid and network security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Encryption and key management Secure application and API design Logging, monitoring and SIEM Infrastructure, platform and endpoint security Experience working with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, NIST or CIS Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, risk-based approach with strong analytical skills Experience working with third-party suppliers and service providers Desirable: Security or architecture certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure) Experience within regulated environments Exposure to SAP security architecture What's on Offer: £70,000 - £85,000 base salary Permanent role Hybrid working model Strong benefits package Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact environment where security is business-critical Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
01/04/2026
Full time
Security Architect Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent Working model: Hybrid with office based in Solihull Security Architect Overview: This role will be joining a leading Midlands based organisation who are looking for an experienced Security Architect to play a key role in designing, assuring and evolving secure technology solutions across the enterprise. This is a senior technical role where security is embedded by design and by default, enabling innovation while protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. About The Security Architect Role: As Security Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, working closely with architecture teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. You will translate policy, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable security architectures across systems, platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns Design and assure security controls for new and existing systems, platforms and integrations Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments and threat modelling Provide pragmatic guidance to engineering teams, architects and third-party suppliers Ensure alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and GDPR Contribute to supplier selection and procurement, ensuring security requirements are met Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies Essential Experience & Skills: Strong background in security architecture or senior technical security roles Broad technical knowledge across areas including: Cloud, hybrid and network security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Encryption and key management Secure application and API design Logging, monitoring and SIEM Infrastructure, platform and endpoint security Experience working with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, NIST or CIS Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, risk-based approach with strong analytical skills Experience working with third-party suppliers and service providers Desirable: Security or architecture certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure) Experience within regulated environments Exposure to SAP security architecture What's on Offer: £70,000 - £85,000 base salary Permanent role Hybrid working model Strong benefits package Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact environment where security is business-critical Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Trusted Data Architect - Data Innovation Location: London / ManchesterSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Senior Manager 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 Role Overview Within Accenture's Data Innovation team, we deliver Trusted Data Services leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Digital Identity, Digital Assets, and Confidential Compute. As a Trusted Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and industrializing trust-centric digital platforms for global enterprise and public-sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in trusted data technologies and platform architecture, with equal applicability across: DLT / Blockchain platforms (Layer 1 and Layer 2) Digital Identity solutions (decentralized identity, credentials, wallets, trust frameworks) Digital Asset platforms (tokenization, custody, lifecycle management, on-chain/off-chain integration) You will combine hands-on technical authority with end-to-end delivery ownership, client advisory responsibility, and practice leadership, helping Accenture translate emerging trust technologies into secure, scalable, and production-grade architectures embedded in modern data and digital core environments. Key Responsibilities Trusted Data Architecture & Strategic Leadership Own the end-to-end-to-end architecture and technical delivery accountability for trusted data services spanning DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Assets Act as a technical authority and design decision maker across trust, security, scalability, and performance considerations Define and govern enterprise reference architectures for trusted data ecosystems, balancing on-chain, off-chain, and confidential compute components Guide clients from strategy and architecture definition through PoC, pilot, production deployment, and scale Translate emerging standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements into practical, industrialized architectures DLT & Blockchain Infrastructure Architecture Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise g-grade DLT networks across Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms Architect and implement Layer 2 frameworks, covering major approaches such as rollup-based, validity-proof-based, and hybrid models Define reference architectures for node infrastructure, validator setups, sequencers, RPC endpoints, and supporting services Ensure production grade-grade security, resilience, governance, and scalability of blockchain platforms Digital Identity Architecture Architect Digital Identity solutions leveraging DLT-based and hybrid approaches, including decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and (EUDI) wallets Design identity platforms that integrate with enterprise IAM, access control, and data governance frameworks Address privacy, consent, selective disclosure, and compliance requirements using cryptographic and confidential compute techniques Advise clients on trust frameworks, identity interoperability, and cross ecosystem-ecosystem identity models Digital Assets & Tokenization Platforms Lead architecture for Digital Asset platforms, including tokenization of assets, token lifecycle management, and on-chain/off-chain data integration Design solutions for wallets, custody, asset issuance, transfer, and settlement, aligned with enterprise security and regulatory needs Define scalable patterns for integration between blockchain networks, enterprise systems, and data platforms Support clients in building production-ready digital asset ecosystems rather than isolated pilots Cloud, Platform Engineering & Confidential Compute Design cloud-native trusted data platforms across major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including network topology, security, and cost optimization Architect solutions for regulated, sovereign, and hybrid cloud environments Apply Confidential Compute and privacy enhancing-enhancing technologies to protect sensitive data in use, at rest, and in transit Establish Infrastructure as-asCode (IaC-Code (IaC) and DevOps standards enabling repeatable, industrialized delivery DevOps, Operations & Production Readiness Provide architectural leadership for containerized DLT environments using Docker and Kubernetes Oversee CI/CD strategies for protocol upgrades, configuration changes, and network evolution Establish enterprise grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident-grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incidentresponse patterns for mission-response patterns for missionc-critical DLT platforms Client, Team & Practice Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Asset strategies Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary delivery teams, setting architectural standards and ensuring quality at scale Build and evolve internal assets, accelerators, and reference architectures within Accenture's Trusted Data and blockchain communities Contribute to business development, solution shaping, proposals, and thought leadership Drive capability building, growing Accenture's trusted data architecture bench globally
01/04/2026
Full time
Trusted Data Architect - Data Innovation Location: London / ManchesterSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Senior Manager 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 Role Overview Within Accenture's Data Innovation team, we deliver Trusted Data Services leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Digital Identity, Digital Assets, and Confidential Compute. As a Trusted Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and industrializing trust-centric digital platforms for global enterprise and public-sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in trusted data technologies and platform architecture, with equal applicability across: DLT / Blockchain platforms (Layer 1 and Layer 2) Digital Identity solutions (decentralized identity, credentials, wallets, trust frameworks) Digital Asset platforms (tokenization, custody, lifecycle management, on-chain/off-chain integration) You will combine hands-on technical authority with end-to-end delivery ownership, client advisory responsibility, and practice leadership, helping Accenture translate emerging trust technologies into secure, scalable, and production-grade architectures embedded in modern data and digital core environments. Key Responsibilities Trusted Data Architecture & Strategic Leadership Own the end-to-end-to-end architecture and technical delivery accountability for trusted data services spanning DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Assets Act as a technical authority and design decision maker across trust, security, scalability, and performance considerations Define and govern enterprise reference architectures for trusted data ecosystems, balancing on-chain, off-chain, and confidential compute components Guide clients from strategy and architecture definition through PoC, pilot, production deployment, and scale Translate emerging standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements into practical, industrialized architectures DLT & Blockchain Infrastructure Architecture Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise g-grade DLT networks across Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms Architect and implement Layer 2 frameworks, covering major approaches such as rollup-based, validity-proof-based, and hybrid models Define reference architectures for node infrastructure, validator setups, sequencers, RPC endpoints, and supporting services Ensure production grade-grade security, resilience, governance, and scalability of blockchain platforms Digital Identity Architecture Architect Digital Identity solutions leveraging DLT-based and hybrid approaches, including decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and (EUDI) wallets Design identity platforms that integrate with enterprise IAM, access control, and data governance frameworks Address privacy, consent, selective disclosure, and compliance requirements using cryptographic and confidential compute techniques Advise clients on trust frameworks, identity interoperability, and cross ecosystem-ecosystem identity models Digital Assets & Tokenization Platforms Lead architecture for Digital Asset platforms, including tokenization of assets, token lifecycle management, and on-chain/off-chain data integration Design solutions for wallets, custody, asset issuance, transfer, and settlement, aligned with enterprise security and regulatory needs Define scalable patterns for integration between blockchain networks, enterprise systems, and data platforms Support clients in building production-ready digital asset ecosystems rather than isolated pilots Cloud, Platform Engineering & Confidential Compute Design cloud-native trusted data platforms across major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including network topology, security, and cost optimization Architect solutions for regulated, sovereign, and hybrid cloud environments Apply Confidential Compute and privacy enhancing-enhancing technologies to protect sensitive data in use, at rest, and in transit Establish Infrastructure as-asCode (IaC-Code (IaC) and DevOps standards enabling repeatable, industrialized delivery DevOps, Operations & Production Readiness Provide architectural leadership for containerized DLT environments using Docker and Kubernetes Oversee CI/CD strategies for protocol upgrades, configuration changes, and network evolution Establish enterprise grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident-grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incidentresponse patterns for mission-response patterns for missionc-critical DLT platforms Client, Team & Practice Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Asset strategies Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary delivery teams, setting architectural standards and ensuring quality at scale Build and evolve internal assets, accelerators, and reference architectures within Accenture's Trusted Data and blockchain communities Contribute to business development, solution shaping, proposals, and thought leadership Drive capability building, growing Accenture's trusted data architecture bench globally
This is a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer position offering involvement across the full product lifecycle. You will work on a mix of firmware development, electronics design, and real-world system integration, with your work deployed directly into vehicles. Key responsibilities include: Developing embedded firmware in C Implementing and working with CAN bus communication systems Designing schematics and contributing to PCB layouts Debugging and testing at both hardware and software level Supporting deployment and troubleshooting in live environments Contributing to new features and product improvements What We're Looking For Essential Skills Strong experience with embedded C programming Proven, hands-on experience with CAN bus systems Experience building or working on real embedded devices/products Understanding of electronics design (schematics and PCB) Ability to work independently and take ownership Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS) STM32 or similar microcontrollers ESP32 or similar platforms Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Automotive diagnostics (OBD-II, UDS) Python for tooling or automation Git or other version control systems Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge automotive technology Be part of a close-knit, high-impact engineering team Gain exposure to the full development lifecycle Take real ownership of your work and see it deployed in real-world systems
01/04/2026
Full time
This is a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer position offering involvement across the full product lifecycle. You will work on a mix of firmware development, electronics design, and real-world system integration, with your work deployed directly into vehicles. Key responsibilities include: Developing embedded firmware in C Implementing and working with CAN bus communication systems Designing schematics and contributing to PCB layouts Debugging and testing at both hardware and software level Supporting deployment and troubleshooting in live environments Contributing to new features and product improvements What We're Looking For Essential Skills Strong experience with embedded C programming Proven, hands-on experience with CAN bus systems Experience building or working on real embedded devices/products Understanding of electronics design (schematics and PCB) Ability to work independently and take ownership Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS) STM32 or similar microcontrollers ESP32 or similar platforms Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Automotive diagnostics (OBD-II, UDS) Python for tooling or automation Git or other version control systems Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge automotive technology Be part of a close-knit, high-impact engineering team Gain exposure to the full development lifecycle Take real ownership of your work and see it deployed in real-world systems
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a full time CRM Transformation Lead (Salesforce) to join our IT and Digital Services department on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers a salary on the support staff pay scale from J26 £33,115 up to J29 £35,853 (which will be dependent on experience and qualifications) and provides the opportunity to work across our four main campuses with some hybrid flexibility for experienced candidates. Please note the expected start date for this position is September 2026. CRM Transformation Lead (Salesforce) We are seeking a driven Salesforce Specialist to act as the backbone of our digital future. This is a unique opportunity to function like a startup within an established educational leader, driving a mid implementation project that will transform the entire student and employer journey. Why Windsor Forest? Windsor Forest leads the way in technology adoption across UK Further Education. We don't just follow digital trends; we host the conversations that shape them. In 2024 and 2025, our campuses hosted major summits featuring the Government's Chief Technology Officer, Google for Education's UK Team, Salesforce's Senior Director of Education Strategy and Jisc's Director of AI. By joining us, you aren't just managing a CRM - you will be at the heart of a college group that the entire sector looks to for what comes next. The Role Acting as the bridge between our technical implementation partners and our staff, you will translate complex functionality into intuitive tools. Whether you are configuring flows, delivering engaging training sessions, or ensuring data integrity, your work will directly impact how our sector thinks about CRM. New to the education sector? That's absolutely fine! We value industry experience and fresh thinking. We don't expect you to know everything on day one - we value a hunger to learn and a proactive attitude. If you dig into Trailhead for fun, get satisfaction from a flow that finally works, and want your fingerprints on something that shapes a whole sector we want you on our team. You won't be working in a silo. You will have a seat at the table with senior leadership and technical experts to ensure project value. You should apply if you want: To own and grow a Salesforce platform that is still being built, shaping it from the ground up. To collaborate with a high level team, working alongside our AI & Automations Engineer and partnering with the Group Director of MIS, Group Head of Admissions, Executive Director of Technology and Group Head of IT. To turn complex functionality into intuitive experiences through great training and thoughtful configuration. To be a pioneer for CRM led transformation in a high profile educational environment that prioritises digital innovation. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes Free on-site parking at all sites Cycle to Work Scheme Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 19th April 2026. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
01/04/2026
Full time
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a full time CRM Transformation Lead (Salesforce) to join our IT and Digital Services department on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers a salary on the support staff pay scale from J26 £33,115 up to J29 £35,853 (which will be dependent on experience and qualifications) and provides the opportunity to work across our four main campuses with some hybrid flexibility for experienced candidates. Please note the expected start date for this position is September 2026. CRM Transformation Lead (Salesforce) We are seeking a driven Salesforce Specialist to act as the backbone of our digital future. This is a unique opportunity to function like a startup within an established educational leader, driving a mid implementation project that will transform the entire student and employer journey. Why Windsor Forest? Windsor Forest leads the way in technology adoption across UK Further Education. We don't just follow digital trends; we host the conversations that shape them. In 2024 and 2025, our campuses hosted major summits featuring the Government's Chief Technology Officer, Google for Education's UK Team, Salesforce's Senior Director of Education Strategy and Jisc's Director of AI. By joining us, you aren't just managing a CRM - you will be at the heart of a college group that the entire sector looks to for what comes next. The Role Acting as the bridge between our technical implementation partners and our staff, you will translate complex functionality into intuitive tools. Whether you are configuring flows, delivering engaging training sessions, or ensuring data integrity, your work will directly impact how our sector thinks about CRM. New to the education sector? That's absolutely fine! We value industry experience and fresh thinking. We don't expect you to know everything on day one - we value a hunger to learn and a proactive attitude. If you dig into Trailhead for fun, get satisfaction from a flow that finally works, and want your fingerprints on something that shapes a whole sector we want you on our team. You won't be working in a silo. You will have a seat at the table with senior leadership and technical experts to ensure project value. You should apply if you want: To own and grow a Salesforce platform that is still being built, shaping it from the ground up. To collaborate with a high level team, working alongside our AI & Automations Engineer and partnering with the Group Director of MIS, Group Head of Admissions, Executive Director of Technology and Group Head of IT. To turn complex functionality into intuitive experiences through great training and thoughtful configuration. To be a pioneer for CRM led transformation in a high profile educational environment that prioritises digital innovation. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes Free on-site parking at all sites Cycle to Work Scheme Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 19th April 2026. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Frontend-Leaning) London (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office) £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Method Resourcing are working with a London-based engineering team hiring a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with a strong frontend focus to join a project building a production-critical trading platform for a major enterprise client. This is a long-running, evolving system rather than a greenfield build, where the focus is on performance, reliability, and clean architecture. The role is frontend-leaning (around 70-80% React), but you'll still be working across the stack using modern JavaScript and Node.js, taking ownership of features from design through to production while contributing to wider architectural decisions. The platform includes complex, data-heavy interfaces and real-time elements, and is supported by modern infrastructure, including containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, alongside observability tooling such as Grafana and Prometheus. What they're looking for 6-10+ years of software engineering experience Strong, hands-on React in production environments Solid experience with JavaScript across the stack Excellent JavaScript fundamentals (non-negotiable) Experience working on complex, production systems Exposure to system design and architecture decisions Why this role Ownership of a business-critical trading platform Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering standards Work on complex, non-trivial frontend challenges Join a high-calibre, senior engineering team Long-term, stable project with real impact Please note the employer is unable to offer any sponsorship for this position. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Frontend-Leaning) London (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office) £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Method Resourcing are working with a London-based engineering team hiring a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with a strong frontend focus to join a project building a production-critical trading platform for a major enterprise client. This is a long-running, evolving system rather than a greenfield build, where the focus is on performance, reliability, and clean architecture. The role is frontend-leaning (around 70-80% React), but you'll still be working across the stack using modern JavaScript and Node.js, taking ownership of features from design through to production while contributing to wider architectural decisions. The platform includes complex, data-heavy interfaces and real-time elements, and is supported by modern infrastructure, including containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, alongside observability tooling such as Grafana and Prometheus. What they're looking for 6-10+ years of software engineering experience Strong, hands-on React in production environments Solid experience with JavaScript across the stack Excellent JavaScript fundamentals (non-negotiable) Experience working on complex, production systems Exposure to system design and architecture decisions Why this role Ownership of a business-critical trading platform Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering standards Work on complex, non-trivial frontend challenges Join a high-calibre, senior engineering team Long-term, stable project with real impact Please note the employer is unable to offer any sponsorship for this position. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. Role Summary A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment . The position combines leadership of the IT Operations function with hands-on technical oversight and project delivery , working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including: Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware) Windows Server environments Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership Skills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' experience in IT , including significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams) Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential) Strong understanding of IT requirements in 24/7, production-critical environments Technical expertise in: Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services Data centre infrastructure and operations Network infrastructure and services Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Key Attributes Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership Strong leadership and team development capabilities Proactive, resilient, and results-driven Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation Salary/logistics £70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. 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:
01/04/2026
Full time
Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. Role Summary A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment . The position combines leadership of the IT Operations function with hands-on technical oversight and project delivery , working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including: Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware) Windows Server environments Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership Skills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' experience in IT , including significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams) Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential) Strong understanding of IT requirements in 24/7, production-critical environments Technical expertise in: Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services Data centre infrastructure and operations Network infrastructure and services Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Key Attributes Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership Strong leadership and team development capabilities Proactive, resilient, and results-driven Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation Salary/logistics £70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. 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:
A leading engineering company who design, install, and maintain advanced electrical equipment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established design team in Rugby. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer , you'll be involved in projects for the design, manufacture, and repair of complex electrical machinery used within the power generation sector. You'll work on technically challenging, bespoke projects that push innovation and engineering excellence. The Senior Design Engineer will produce detailed 3D CAD designs and drawings, carry out stress and structural analysis (including FEA), and take a lead role in problem-solving for machinery upgrades, retrofits, and failures. You'll also provide support to tendering and project management teams, and may attend client meetings during key project phases. You'll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative team, with access to specialist training and further qualifications as part of the company's ongoing commitment to professional development. This role offers a fantastic platform to progress your career and build a deep understanding of complex electro-mechanical systems. About You Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical design or related engineering role Strong understanding of machinery design and manufacturing principles Stress Analysis experience Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) Qualified to HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Analytical, proactive, and eager to develop within a senior role Benefits Salary £50k - £65k 25 days' holiday + statutory days Free on-site parking Gym subsidy Enhanced company pension Corporate discounts and professional development support If you're ready to advance your engineering career as a Senior Design Engineer , please apply or contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching for further details. Wagstaff Recruitment - Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities
01/04/2026
Full time
A leading engineering company who design, install, and maintain advanced electrical equipment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established design team in Rugby. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer , you'll be involved in projects for the design, manufacture, and repair of complex electrical machinery used within the power generation sector. You'll work on technically challenging, bespoke projects that push innovation and engineering excellence. The Senior Design Engineer will produce detailed 3D CAD designs and drawings, carry out stress and structural analysis (including FEA), and take a lead role in problem-solving for machinery upgrades, retrofits, and failures. You'll also provide support to tendering and project management teams, and may attend client meetings during key project phases. You'll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative team, with access to specialist training and further qualifications as part of the company's ongoing commitment to professional development. This role offers a fantastic platform to progress your career and build a deep understanding of complex electro-mechanical systems. About You Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical design or related engineering role Strong understanding of machinery design and manufacturing principles Stress Analysis experience Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) Qualified to HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Analytical, proactive, and eager to develop within a senior role Benefits Salary £50k - £65k 25 days' holiday + statutory days Free on-site parking Gym subsidy Enhanced company pension Corporate discounts and professional development support If you're ready to advance your engineering career as a Senior Design Engineer , please apply or contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching for further details. Wagstaff Recruitment - Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities
Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
01/04/2026
Contractor
Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Detection & Response Analyst (SOC / Security Engineering Pathway) Portsmouth (Hybrid) Why this role is different Most SOC roles are alert-heavy and repetitive. This isn't one of them. You'll be joining a team that's actively moving beyond traditional SOC work-focusing on threat detection, automation, and security engineering , not just ticket handling. If you're looking to step up from SOC OR move closer to engineering / threat hunting , this is a genuine pathway role. What you'll be doing Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise environments Building and improving SIEM detection rules / use cases Working with security tooling (EDR, SIEM, cloud security platforms) Supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities Collaborating with engineering teams to improve automation and response Contributing to continuous improvement of security operations What we're looking for We're open to people from a range of backgrounds, including SOC, SecOps, or infrastructure with security exposure. You might have: Experience in a SOC, SecOps, or similar security-focused role Exposure to tools like SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) or EDR Understanding of common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, incident response basics) An interest in detection engineering, automation, or threat hunting Not ticking every box? That's fine-we're hiring for potential as well as experience . Progression & development This role is designed as a stepping stone into more advanced security work , including: Threat Hunting Detection Engineering Security Engineering / Automation Incident Response You'll be supported with training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to modern tooling. Working setup Hybrid Flexible working environment Portsmouth office for collaboration when needed Why join? Clear progression beyond traditional SOC work Opportunity to work on modern security tooling and detection engineering Supportive team environment with real development focus Chance to build skills that are highly in demand across cyber security
01/04/2026
Full time
Detection & Response Analyst (SOC / Security Engineering Pathway) Portsmouth (Hybrid) Why this role is different Most SOC roles are alert-heavy and repetitive. This isn't one of them. You'll be joining a team that's actively moving beyond traditional SOC work-focusing on threat detection, automation, and security engineering , not just ticket handling. If you're looking to step up from SOC OR move closer to engineering / threat hunting , this is a genuine pathway role. What you'll be doing Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise environments Building and improving SIEM detection rules / use cases Working with security tooling (EDR, SIEM, cloud security platforms) Supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities Collaborating with engineering teams to improve automation and response Contributing to continuous improvement of security operations What we're looking for We're open to people from a range of backgrounds, including SOC, SecOps, or infrastructure with security exposure. You might have: Experience in a SOC, SecOps, or similar security-focused role Exposure to tools like SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) or EDR Understanding of common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, incident response basics) An interest in detection engineering, automation, or threat hunting Not ticking every box? That's fine-we're hiring for potential as well as experience . Progression & development This role is designed as a stepping stone into more advanced security work , including: Threat Hunting Detection Engineering Security Engineering / Automation Incident Response You'll be supported with training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to modern tooling. Working setup Hybrid Flexible working environment Portsmouth office for collaboration when needed Why join? Clear progression beyond traditional SOC work Opportunity to work on modern security tooling and detection engineering Supportive team environment with real development focus Chance to build skills that are highly in demand across cyber security
Team - Data Science Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: Expert AI/ML Skills - Strong in both traditional ML and modern LLM/RAG/agentic workflows Production Deployment & MLOps - Comfortable shipping scalable AI systems using APIs, microservices, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud (GCP ideal) Business Partnering - Able to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and work across teams What this role is all about: At Vitality, data scientists and AI Engineers develop and deploy innovative AI applications spanning the entire value chain of our business, including marketing, sales & retention, underwriting, claims, health and wellness management, customer service, and fraud. The Data Science function is recognised as a core driver of strategic value within the business, with a high-profile and strong support allowing the team to confidently take on and deliver transformational projects.We are seeking highly skilled AI Engineers to join our growing team. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications leveraging both traditional machine learning and LLM based applications. The role involves building internal and external AI solutions such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, chatbots, and voice-based customer service platforms, all deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to deliver robust, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions. Key Actions Stay current with advancements in LLM frameworks, agentic SDKs, and cloud-native AI deployment Work with the business to gather business requirements for new AI applications Design and implement AI applications Deploy AI applications into production environments on a Google Cloud Platform Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI applications with Enterprise systems Optimise models for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency What do you need to thrive? Demonstrable experience of working with the business to create a detailed set of project requirements Strong foundation in traditional machine learning (classification, regression, etc.) Hands-on experience with LLM-based applications Experience building RAG systems and agentic workflows that leverage external tools Familiarity with agentic SDKs (ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.) Proven track record of deploying AI applications into production environments Strong understanding of API development, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of MLOps best practices Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be Give you the space to try, fail and learn Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits Be there for you when you need us Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.About The CompanyWe're incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created - recently being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 , and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives - they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care. Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality's approach to sustainability Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page.
01/04/2026
Full time
Team - Data Science Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: Expert AI/ML Skills - Strong in both traditional ML and modern LLM/RAG/agentic workflows Production Deployment & MLOps - Comfortable shipping scalable AI systems using APIs, microservices, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud (GCP ideal) Business Partnering - Able to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and work across teams What this role is all about: At Vitality, data scientists and AI Engineers develop and deploy innovative AI applications spanning the entire value chain of our business, including marketing, sales & retention, underwriting, claims, health and wellness management, customer service, and fraud. The Data Science function is recognised as a core driver of strategic value within the business, with a high-profile and strong support allowing the team to confidently take on and deliver transformational projects.We are seeking highly skilled AI Engineers to join our growing team. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications leveraging both traditional machine learning and LLM based applications. The role involves building internal and external AI solutions such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, chatbots, and voice-based customer service platforms, all deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to deliver robust, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions. Key Actions Stay current with advancements in LLM frameworks, agentic SDKs, and cloud-native AI deployment Work with the business to gather business requirements for new AI applications Design and implement AI applications Deploy AI applications into production environments on a Google Cloud Platform Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI applications with Enterprise systems Optimise models for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency What do you need to thrive? Demonstrable experience of working with the business to create a detailed set of project requirements Strong foundation in traditional machine learning (classification, regression, etc.) Hands-on experience with LLM-based applications Experience building RAG systems and agentic workflows that leverage external tools Familiarity with agentic SDKs (ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.) Proven track record of deploying AI applications into production environments Strong understanding of API development, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of MLOps best practices Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be Give you the space to try, fail and learn Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits Be there for you when you need us Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.About The CompanyWe're incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created - recently being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 , and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives - they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care. Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality's approach to sustainability Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page.