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A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager to join a well established software organisation undergoing a major technical evolution. This is a senior strategic role leading engineering, QA and cloud operations through a significant SaaS migration and AI enablement programme. You will drive organisational development, technical excellence and delivery maturity while guiding the modernisation of a complex product suite used at scale across two main sectors. Location: Hybrid with minimum of 2 days a week in the Milton Keynes office, UK based Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum with excellent benefits and performance bonus Requirements for Head of Engineering: Strong experience leading large engineering organisations delivering enterprise SaaS products, or transforming legacy on premise or hosted products into SaaS models Proven leadership background managing engineering managers and multiple cross functional teams You will have progressed through a Software Developer career path - while this isn't a hands on role, having an incredibly strong technical understanding and knowledge of a range of technologies is very important Strong ability to build, develop and scale technical organisations of 30 people or more Deep technical grounding with hands on exposure to Azure, AWS or GCP, enterprise software architecture and modern engineering practices Experience of large scale platform migrations, customer transitions and maintaining service continuity Background working with blended QA teams and embedding quality engineering practices Understanding of SRE principles, Infrastructure as Code and cloud operations in product driven environments Excellent ability to drive collaboration across engineering, product, security, professional services and customer facing teams Highly advantageous experience includes: regulated environments, multi cloud operations, AI or ML integration, multi region deployments, education sector systems, API first platforms, legacy to modern engineering uplift Responsibilities for Head of Engineering: Lead and develop engineering managers and technical leads, embedding a culture of quality, innovation and customer focus Shape talent strategy, build high performing teams and create clear progression frameworks across engineering Oversee outsourced QA partnership, define quality metrics, integrate QA within agile workflows and drive continuous improvement in automation and quality engineering Lead the evolution of cloud operations into a product aligned SRE function, embedding Infrastructure as Code, reliability principles and operational excellence Partner closely with product, CTO and wider business teams to ensure delivery aligns with strategic priorities Collaborate with sales, customer experience, professional services and implementation teams to support customer transitions Embed security by design in collaboration with information security and compliance teams Provide architectural direction for SaaS migration, cloud native evolution, microservices, API design and AI engineering methodologies Guide the introduction of AI capabilities across the product suite and ensure responsible AI practices, governance and sector aligned compliance Drive platform modernisation, customer migration tooling, integration frameworks and data integrity for large scale transitions Maintain engineering standards covering code quality, documentation, testing, CI/CD, observability and security Establish metrics driven engineering practices and lead initiatives to reduce lead time, improve deployment frequency and optimise reliability Ensure compliance with ISO27001, GDPR, PCI DSS and sector specific requirements Key focus areas for the first 18 to 24 months: Deliver the engineering enablement plan across SaaS and AI objectives Oversee the technical and operational direction of the SaaS transformation Ensure smooth, reliable customer migrations with no service disruption Strengthen organisational capability through structured hiring and development Embed AI engineering maturity, infrastructure and best practice Drive improvements in deployment cadence, reliability and operational excellence What the role offers: Leadership of a high impact engineering function during a major technology transformation The opportunity to shape the future of a complex product suite used at scale Collaborative, people focused working culture with strong professional development pathways Applications: If you would like to apply for this unique Head of Engineering position, please send your CV via the relevant links. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing app

Role: Full Stack Commerce Engineer (Generative AI/ML) Location: London, UK Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level: Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, song, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: You will be joining our growing Commerce Engineering team, a dynamic group at the intersection of technology, client-facing strategy, and artificial intelligence. We operate as "Forward Deployed Engineers," perfectly bridging the gap between our clients' most ambitious goals and our core engineering teams. Our mission is to architect and deliver the next generation of commerce. We work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation, using the latest technologies - with a particular focus on Generative AI - to help our clients achieve market leadership. You'll learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking, and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. In our team you will learn: How to architect and build sophisticated, AI-driven solutions that solve real-world commerce challenges for leading global brands. To design and integrate Generative AI capabilities with a complex enterprise Experience Platform ecosystem (DAM, PXM, CDP, Commerce Engines, CMS, Syndication Channels, CRMs). How to translate executive-level business strategy into cutting-edge, production-grade technical applications on cloud platforms like Azure and GCP. As a Full Stack Commerce Engineer Manager, you will: Lead Client-Facing Engagements: Act as the primary technical authority in client workshops, designing use-case and platform technology solutions that use Generative AI to solve their key business challenges. Architect & Build AI-Powered Solutions: Design and build complex, full-stack solutions from inception through to production. This includes engineering agentic workflows in Python and integrating LLMs from Nvidia, Writer, OpenAI/ChatGPT, and Google Gemini. Integrate with the Commerce Ecosystem: Architect data flows and integrations between AI/ML models and enterprise experience platforms, understanding how to leverage AI to structure and enrich data for PXM, CDP, and other systems. Manage Advanced Databases: Design and implement robust database solutions, utilizing SQL and NoSQL databases and developing complex Store Procedures to handle large-scale commerce data. Drive Technical Strategy & Mentor Teams: Contribute to the technology strategy and solution design for major commerce projects, managing and supporting other developers and sharing insights across the Accenture Data & AI community.

Programme Test Manager - Azure Migration Initial 3 month contract 550 a day (inside IR35) (due to extend for a year) London (3 days a week onsite) We're looking for an experienced Programme Test Manager to join a Service Portfolio leading the testing strategy and assurance for a major migration from on-premise VMs to Microsoft Azure. You'll bring structure and confidence to complex programme testing, and work seamlessly across internal teams and suppliers. Strong cloud expertise, end-to-end assurance capability, and excellent stakeholder management are essential. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end test strategy and execution for the programme, ensuring all new solutions are fully assured and ready for release. Plan, lead and manage all test phases across the programme: Unit, Functional Acceptance, SIT, Integration, Regression, UAT, OAT, Performance, Volume, Pre-Production, Infrastructure and Automation. Oversee the design of the test approach, ensuring robust coverage of technical and business requirements. Drive resource planning, recruitment, and management of permanent and flexible test teams. Work directly with programme leadership and third-party suppliers to agree testing scope, budgets, tooling, and delivery standards. Collaborate with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, Tech Leads and vendor teams to ensure appropriate test coverage and risk mitigation. Ensure suppliers follow best practice and Test Strategy, managing clear handover points and resolving cross-party testing issues. Select and implement test tools for the platform and associated projects, including automation and test management technologies. Act as the single point of contact for solution quality at any stage of the programme. Promote Agile ways of working and iterative delivery approaches across the team. Manage testing within both Waterfall and Agile delivery models Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in programme-level test planning, management and execution. Strong background managing multiple test phases across complex delivery environments. Expertise in test assurance, supplier management, and oversight of third-party test work. Solid experience managing test budgets and recruitment. Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to lead resolution of complex test challenges. Deep technical understanding of Azure Cloud services (GCP experience beneficial), modern web and middleware technologies, APIs, mobile, and infrastructure components. Good knowledge of database technologies including Oracle and BigQuery. Experience with interface technologies, including file-based and data transfer integrations. Able to manage large-scale, multi-stream programme test requirements. Interviews are taking place before Christmas with a view to starting mid-January To apply for this role please send your CV asap

Senior Backend Engineer (Application & AI Orchestration) Overview We are seeking a deeply technical and security-minded Senior Backend Engineer to join a newly-founded, high-impact AI joint venture. Backed by five of the world's leading telecommunications giants, our mission is to restore trust in global voice communication. Our mission is to restore trust in voice communication by building a network-native intelligence layer to stop fraud and create a new category of secure, AI-powered user experiences. We are a Phase 2 company, meaning we are building the foundational engineering team that will define our culture and our success. This role is the Core Logic Owner for our flagship AI experience: the Personal Welcome Manager. While our Security Shield product leverages unique, pre-call telco data to provide sub-500ms trust indicators, the Welcome Manager is our AI innovation showcase and primary monetization driver. This product features an AI agent that screens unknown callers as they ring, provides a live transcript, and allows for mid-call user intervention. As the Senior Backend Engineer for Application & AI Orchestration, your central challenge will be solving the cumulative latency puzzle. You will be singularly responsible for orchestrating a best-in-class, buy, don't build AI stack (STT - LLM - TTS) to deliver a seamless, natural, and responsive voice-to-voice (V2V) experience, targeting a sub-1000ms latency from the moment a caller stops speaking to the moment our AI begins its response. You won't just be integrating APIs; you will be architecting the Real Time, high-throughput nervous system of our core AI product. Key ResponsibilitiesAI Orchestration & Core Logic Own the end-to-end Back End architecture for the Personal Welcome Manager, our flagship conversational AI product. Design, build, and optimize the core AI orchestration pipeline (STT - LLM - TTS) to meet our 1000ms V2V latency target. Serve as the technical lead for our "Buy, Don't Build" AI strategy, integrating, managing, and evaluating third-party AI services from providers like Vapi, Deepgram, and Cartesia. Implement the core application logic for all Welcome Manager features, including intent-capture, post-call summarization with entity extraction, and error handling. API & Application Development Design, build, and scale the mission-critical, high-availability RESTful APIs that serve our mobile clients (Android-first). Architect and manage the Real Time streaming data flows (audio and text) required for the live transcription feature, utilizing technologies like WebSocket. Implement the Back End logic for user-facing features, such as mid-call intervention (allowing a user to accept a call during pre-screening). System Architecture & Quality Collaborate on the design of our cloud-native, microservices-based architecture to ensure all application services are scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient. Work with the Platform & Security engineer to ensure all services adhere to our mandatory Zero Trust security architecture and protect sensitive user data. Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting for the entire AI pipeline, with a focus on our key latency (V2V), quality, and cost metrics. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner closely with the Senior Android Engineers to define robust API contracts and ensure a seamless, low-latency experience for the live transcript and mid-call intervention features. Collaborate with the Senior Backend Engineer (Telco Integration) to consume and orchestrate the proprietary network signals that power our Security Shield. Work with the Product Manager and UX/UI Designer to translate complex product requirements and the 1000ms UX flow into a concrete technical reality. Collaborate with the DevOps Engineer on CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes-based service deployment, and infrastructure scaling. Required QualificationsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of hands-on experience in Back End development, building and maintaining high-availability, high-throughput systems in production. Technical & Backend Skills Expert-level proficiency and at least 5 years of production experience with Go (Golang) . This role is centered on Go, and we require deep experience with its concurrency patterns and performance tuning. Strong, proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-availability RESTful APIs for mobile or web clients. Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven patterns. Demonstrated experience with Real Time applications and data streaming technologies (eg, WebSockets, gRPC, Kafka). Experience integrating third-party AI/ML APIs (eg, LLMs, STT/TTS, or other complex services) into production systems. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and deploying/managing services on a major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure). This is a permanent position with hybrid working of two days a week in the central London office and the rest WFH. The salary is very much Dependent on experience with a guide between £110k-£140K basic + package.

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) Overview We are seeking a deeply technical and security-minded Senior Backend Engineer to join a newly-founded, high-impact AI joint venture. Backed by five of the world's leading telecommunications giants, our mission is to restore trust in global voice communication. Our mission is to restore trust in voice communication by building a network-native intelligence layer to stop fraud and create a new category of secure, AI-powered user experiences. We are a Phase 2 company, meaning we are building the foundational engineering team that will define our culture and our success. This role is the Core Logic Owner for our flagship AI experience: the Personal Welcome Manager. While our Security Shield product leverages unique, pre-call telco data to provide sub-500ms trust indicators, the Welcome Manager is our AI innovation showcase and primary monetization driver. This product features an AI agent that screens unknown callers as they ring, provides a live transcript, and allows for mid-call user intervention. As the Senior Backend Engineer for Application & AI Orchestration, your central challenge will be solving the cumulative latency puzzle. You will be singularly responsible for orchestrating a best-in-class, buy, don't build AI stack (STT LLM TTS) to deliver a seamless, natural, and responsive voice-to-voice (V2V) experience, targeting a sub-1000ms latency from the moment a caller stops speaking to the moment our AI begins its response. You won't just be integrating APIs; you will be architecting the Real Time, high-throughput nervous system of our core AI product. Key Responsibilities AI Orchestration & Core Logic Own the end-to-end Back End architecture for the Personal Welcome Manager, our flagship conversational AI product. Design, build, and optimize the core AI orchestration pipeline (STT - LLM - TTS) to meet our 1000ms V2V latency target. Serve as the technical lead for our "Buy, Don't Build" AI strategy, integrating, managing, and evaluating third-party AI services from providers like Vapi, Deepgram, and Cartesia. Implement the core application logic for all Welcome Manager features, including intent-capture, post-call summarization with entity extraction, and error handling. API & Application Development Design, build, and scale the mission-critical, high-availability RESTful APIs that serve our mobile clients (Android-first). Architect and manage the Real Time streaming data flows (audio and text) required for the live transcription feature, utilizing technologies like WebSocket. Implement the Back End logic for user-facing features, such as mid-call intervention (allowing a user to accept a call during pre-screening). System Architecture & Quality Collaborate on the design of our cloud-native, microservices-based architecture to ensure all application services are scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient. Work with the Platform & Security engineer to ensure all services adhere to our mandatory Zero Trust security architecture and protect sensitive user data. Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting for the entire AI pipeline, with a focus on our key latency (V2V), quality, and cost metrics. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner closely with the Senior Android Engineers to define robust API contracts and ensure a seamless, low-latency experience for the live transcript and mid-call intervention features. Collaborate with the Senior Backend Engineer (Telco Integration) to consume and orchestrate the proprietary network signals that power our Security Shield. Work with the Product Manager and UX/UI Designer to translate complex product requirements and the 1000ms UX flow into a concrete technical reality. Collaborate with the DevOps Engineer on CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes-based service deployment, and infrastructure scaling. Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of hands-on experience in Back End development, building and maintaining high-availability, high-throughput systems in production. Technical & Backend Skills Expert-level proficiency and at least 5 years of production experience with C++ OR Go (Golang) . Strong, proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-availability RESTful APIs for mobile or web clients. Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven patterns. Demonstrated experience with Real Time applications and data streaming technologies (eg, WebSockets, gRPC, Kafka). Experience integrating third-party AI/ML APIs (eg, LLMs, STT/TTS, or other complex services) into production systems. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and deploying/managing services on a major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure). This is a permanent position with hybrid working of two days a week in the central London office and the rest WFH. The salary is very much dependent on experience with a guide between £130k-£160K basic + package. Seniority Level Director Industry Telecommunications Information Services Technology, Information and Media Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Information Technology Skills REST

Hedge Fund PERM GCP Cloud Security Engineer - GCP, AWS, Azure, Python, Bash, IAM, Terraform, Automation Cloud Security Engineer The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert with hands-on experience in a wide range of cloud technologies, tools and methodologies. The role is suited for an experienced Cloud Engineer with focus in Google Cloud Platform, the candidate must have proven understanding in enterprise security and will focus on building toolsets and processes. Principal Responsibilities Contribute to the vision, strategy, and drive execution for integrated security controls across Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) efforts. Able to demonstrate clear understanding of current risks and threats to Cloud infrastructure and/or IT infrastructures at technical and managerial levels. Ability to conduct Red Team security testing tasks in GCP to continuously assess security posture in GCP platform Drive Identity and Access Management (IAM), configuration management, and monitoring strategy for GCP platform. Provide security consultancy and engineering support for cloud security solutions including analysis and development of Google, and other security solutions. Provide architecture assurance on Cloud security initiatives and compliance of existing security standards interfacing with infrastructure and development teams. Maintain the security infrastructure tools that are built on the Cloud platform, providing stability and policies and procedures. Support the development and delivery of a comprehensive ISP for the entire organization. Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments of systems, internal applications and Cloud services to identify security vulnerabilities. Monitor compliance with the organization's information security policies and procedures among employees, contractors and third parties. Manage remediation efforts for any gaps reported in audits or recommended process improvements. Provide support to Security and other technical operations staff to ensure smooth turnover from Engineering to Production Qualifications/Skills Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred. 5+ years experience working in a technical role with a minimum of 3+ years experience focusing on Information Security in the financial industry (preferred). Solid understanding of GCP security controls and best practices to secure cloud resources in a hybrid environment. Knowledge of VPC Service Controls is a plus. Deep expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP, including but not limited, Workload Identity Federation, IAM role usage analysis, Organizational Constraints, Cloud Identity, etc. Proficiency in software development and Scripting in Python is required. Hands-on experience in building security guardrails in GCP to allow for innovation without compromising security posture Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code tooling using Terraform Strong knowledge and experience in a variety of technologies including UNIX, Networking, Databases, and Storage. Strong knowledge of Information security controls. Knowledge of software development security and cryptography, AI security. CISSP/CCSK or GCP security related certifications is a plus. Permanent Role - Central London based - candidate must be eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

The Job: Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Industry: Enterprise SaaS (Retail) Tech Stack: Golang, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, SpannerDB, GCP Working Set-Up: Remote first with occasional visits to London or Manchester offices ( Please note - candidates for this role must be UK based) Salary - £85,000 p/a + discretionary 10% bonus Interview process: 3 stages (virtual) The Role: Leo Technology have partnered with a long standing client to help them make a critical hire for their development team! This multinational company are the market leaders in retail loyalty solutions. With an enterprise client base including Sainsburys, Tesco, Walmart, Woolworths, and Asda, they're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team and help them through their journey of evolving from a traditional PHP / MySQL monolith to a cloud-native architecture on GCP. We're looking for talented engineers who've led journeys like this before. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and scaling backend systems in Golang, whilst leveraging tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and SpannerDB. You'll be instrumental in building high-performance, distributed services and will play a key role in shaping the companies architecture, mentoring others, and driving their migration to modern systems. The Person: Proven experience modernising legacy PHP / MySQL applications into GCP-based microservices Skills in Golang Hands on experience with GCP, SpannerDB, and Kubernetes A background in retail, loyalty, or customer engagement platforms is highly desirable Experience delivering clean, scalable architecture A passion for collaborative engineering. Interview Process: 1st stage: Call with the hiring manager 2nd stage: Panel interview 3rd stage: HR culture chat Important Notice: We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and while we do our best to respond to as many applicants as we can, it isn't always possible to get back to everyone. With this in mind, if you've not heard from a member of our team within 2 weeks of submitting your CV, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Both Leo Technology and the companies we partner with are incredibly passionate about building environments where people from all backgrounds and walks of life are embraced. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Leo Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Leo Technology website.

Data Pipeline Engineer (On prem to AWS migration)UtilitiesPredominantly remote: occasional travel to Bristol6 months+£700 - £750 per day In short: We require 3 Data Engineers to join a large on prem to AWS migration programme in replicating data pipelines in readiness for a lift and shift to the cloud. Essential: AWS and Redshift In full: Role purpose Reporting to the Lead Data Engineer, the Data Engineer is responsible for designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data availability, quality, and performance to support analytics and operational decision-making. They contribute to the data engineering roadmap through research, technical vision, business alignment, and prioritisation. This role is also expected to be a subject matter expert in data engineering, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and adaptability within the organisation. They act as a mentor and enabler of best practices, advocating for automation, modularity, and an agile approach to data engineering. A person who advocates for a culture of agility, encouraging all to embrace Agile values and practices. The role also has accountability to deputise for their line manager (whenever necessary) and is expected to support the product owner community while also driving a positive culture (primarily through role modelling) across the Technology department and wider business. Key accountabilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines, ensuring data is accessible, high-quality, and optimised for analytical and operational use. Contribute to the data engineering roadmap, ensuring solutions align with business priorities, technical strategy, and long-term sustainability. Optimise data workflows and infrastructure, leveraging automation and best practices to improve performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. Collaborate with Data Science, Insight, and Governance teams to support data-driven decision-making, ensuring seamless integration of data across the organisation. Implement and uphold data governance, security, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organisational best practices. Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring continuous improvement in data engineering processes and system reliability, in line with the company risk framework. Ensure quality is maintained throughout the data engineering lifecycle, delivering robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions on time and within budget. Monitor and drive data pipeline lifecycle, from design and implementation through to optimisation and post-deployment performance analysis. Support operational resilience, ensuring data solutions are maintainable, supportable, and aligned with architectural principles. Engage with third-party vendors where required, ensuring external contributions align with technical requirements, project timelines, and quality expectations. Continuously assess emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance data engineering capabilities. Document and maintain clear technical processes, facilitating knowledge sharing and operational continuity within the data engineering function. Knowledge and experience required Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with large-scale data processing and distributed computing frameworks. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with hands-on experience in cloud-based data services. Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and transformation. Experience with modern data engineering tools, including Apache Spark, Kafka, and Airflow. Strong understanding of data modelling, schema design, and data warehousing concepts. Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001). Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices for data engineering Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Head of Engineering Location: Milton Keynes (2 days a week in office) Salary: £80,000 Engineering - QA - Cloud Operations - SaaS - Leadership - Azure - AWS - GCP - Architecture - AI/ML An established software provider is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead their product engineering organisation through a major SaaS and AI transformation. With 25+ years in the market and over 350 global customers, this is a chance to shape the future of mission-critical technology used by universities worldwide. The Role You'll lead engineering, QA, and cloud operations as the business migrates from on-prem/hosted solutions to a modern multi-tenant SaaS platform. You'll build high-performing teams, drive engineering standards, and ensure smooth customer transitions while guiding the adoption of AI across the product suite. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop engineering managers and product development teams Build a strong engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and customer outcomes Oversee outsourced QA and drive automation and continuous improvement Evolve cloud operations into a product-aligned SRE function Provide technical leadership across SaaS migration, cloud-native development, API strategy and AI enablement Partner with Product, Security, Sales and Customer Experience teams to align delivery and ensure successful customer migrations Set standards for secure development, CI/CD, observability and compliance (ISO27001, GDPR, PCI/DSS) What You'll Bring Proven leadership in enterprise SaaS or major SaaS transformation programmes 8+ years in engineering, including 4+ years in senior leadership Experience scaling teams of 30+ engineers Strong technical grounding in Azure/AWS/GCP, architecture, and modern engineering practices Experience with large-scale platform migrations and mixed in-house/outsourced QA Understanding of SRE, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud operations Desirable Experience in regulated sectors AI/ML implementation experience Multi-cloud operations knowledge Background in mission-critical enterprise software and API-first platforms Head of Engineering Location: Milton Keynes (2 days a week in office) Salary: £80,000 Engineering - QA - Cloud Operations - SaaS - Leadership - Azure - AWS - GCP - Architecture - AI/ML

Senior Full Stack Engineer We are seeking a talented Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a leading global investment management firm in London. Paying up to 120k plus bonus per annum, you will contribute to the development, optimisation, and design of front-office applications, collaborating with portfolio managers and product owners to create innovative and high-performance solutions. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering critical investment management tools and systems. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the optimal performance of the firm's core applications, while working closely with cross-functional teams to drive system improvements and innovations. Based in London, working to a hybrid working model 3 days a week, they believe in collaboration, teamwork, learning, and innovation. They strongly believe in professional development opportunities and empowering employees to make a difference! Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in frontend technologies (e.g., Vue.js, React) with a focus on UI/UX. Proven backend expertise, particularly with Java (Python, Node.js a plus), and experience building distributed microservices-based architectures. Strong knowledge of system design principles, scalable architecture patterns, and API design. Hands-on experience with relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases. Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Deep understanding of investment products and trading workflows is a plus. If you have the skills and experience required, then apply now! McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

I'm working with a world-class technology company in Edinburgh to help them find a Lead Data Engineer to join their team (hybrid working but there is flex on this for the right person). This is your chance to take the technical lead on complex, large-scale data projects that power real-world products used by millions of people . The organisation has been steadily growing for a number of years and have become a market leader in their field so it's genuinely a really exciting time to join! You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that's passionate about doing things properly using a modern tech stack , cloud-first approach, and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence. As Lead Data Engineer, you'll be hands-on in designing and building scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and business-critical insights. You'll shape the technical vision , set best practices, and make key architectural decisions that define how data flows across the organisation. You won't be working in isolation either as collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to turn ideas into high-performing, production-ready systems. You'll also play a big part in mentoring others , driving standards across the team, and influencing the overall data strategy. The ideal person for this role will have a strong background in data engineering , with experience building modern data solutions using technologies like Kafka , Spark , Databricks , dbt , and Airflow . You'll know your way around cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and be confident coding in Python , Java , or Scala . Most importantly, you'll understand what it takes to design data systems that are scalable , reliable and built for the long haul. In return, they are offering a competitive salary (happy to discuss prior to application), great benefits which includes uncapped holidays and multiple bonuses! Their office in central Edinburgh is only a short walk from Haymarket train station. The role is Hybrid (ideally 1 or 2 days in office), however, they can be flex on this for the right candidate. If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will have a visible impact and where you can build data systems that continue to scale then please apply or contact Matthew MacAlpine at Cathcart Technology.

CIS Sales Manager Onsite role in London We are seeking a senior, high-impact sales leader to spearhead the growth of our Cloud & Infrastructure Services business in the UK. This role demands a hunter mindset, someone who thrives on building new relationships, opening enterprise logos, and closing large, multi-year deals. The individual will also serve as a subject matter expert for cloud, infrastructure modernization, and managed operations, working closely with partners like Microsoft (Azure), AWS, GCP, ServiceNow etc. Key Responsibilities: Business Growth & Client Acquisition: Lead new logo acquisition across enterprise and upper-mid-market customers in the UK. Build and execute a territory growth plan aligned to company revenue targets. Identify, qualify, and close opportunities across Cloud Consulting, Migration, Managed Services, and Security Operations. Engage C-suite stakeholders (CIO, CTO, CISO, CFO) Own the full sales life cycle from lead generation to contract signature and hand-off to delivery. Solution & Domain Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor for customers across domains such as Cloud Migration, FinOps, DevSecOps, SRE, Security Operations, and Infrastructure Modernization. Understand client IT landscapes, transformation roadmaps, and align proposals to measurable business outcomes (cost reduction, agility, resilience, experience). Collaborate with presales, solution architects, and delivery SMEs to craft differentiated proposals and value-driven solutions. Partner & Ecosystem Engagement: Build strong working relationships with partners (Microsoft, AWS, GCP, ServiceNow) to drive co-sell opportunities and secure funding. Collaborate with OEMs, ISVs, and alliance teams to create joint GTM plays. Participate in partner marketing events, round tables and analyst forums to strengthen market positioning. Sales Governance: Lead deal reviews, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization. Work closely with delivery and service management for smooth onboarding and long-term customer satisfaction. Contribute insights to GTM strategy, competitive positioning, and pricing evolution. Experience & Skills: 15+ years in IT Services sales, with proven experience selling Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Services, or Security Operations deals. Demonstrated success in new business hunting, including acquisition of net-new enterprise customers in the UK. Strong understanding of cloud transformation life cycles - consulting, migration, platform engineering, DevSecOps, and managed operations. Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP ecosystems, ideally with partner sales collaboration and incentive program familiarity. Strong commercial acumen: able to structure TCV/ACV deals, consumption-based pricing, and multi-year managed service contracts. Excellent executive-level communication and negotiation skills; able to engage and influence CIO, CTO, and procurement leaders. Experience leading large, cross-functional pursuit teams and delivering complex RFP responses. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Data & Integration's Lead (Azure) I am recruiting for a rapidly growing, multi-site healthcare organisation in the middle of a major digital transformation. As their Data & Business Intelligence function continues to expand, they require a hands-on Data & Integration's Lead / Manager to take ownership of the Azure migration and enterprise integration strategy. This is a delivery-focused leadership role, working as the number two to the Director of Data & BI. You will own the day-to-day data engineering and integration's landscape, helping to shape modern cloud architecture while mentoring a small but capable team. You'll be joining at a pivotal point as the business migrates from GCP to Azure, modernises its data platform, and connects a complex ecosystem of finance, HR, and core operational systems. The role comes with strong visibility across the business and regular interaction with senior leadership, including the CFO. The Role Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise data and integration platforms Design, build, and manage Azure data pipelines using Data Factory, Data Lake, and SQL Own API and system-to-system integrations using Logic Apps, Function Apps, and related tools Oversee data governance, quality, and documentation Mentor a small Data & BI engineering team (currently 3 people) Partner closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and senior stakeholders Work with external MSPs and vendors to ensure best-practice delivery Technology & Experience Essential: Strong hands-on experience with the Azure data platform Proven experience delivering API and enterprise system integrations ETL/ELT pipelines, data modelling, and data warehousing Understanding of how data feeds into Power BI and analytics platforms Desirable: GCP exposure (to support migration) iPaaS platforms such as Boomi, MuleSoft, or Informatica Multi-site sector experience (healthcare, retail, hospitality, etc.) Package & Working Pattern Salary: 70,000 to 80,000 doe (flexible for standout candidates) Hybrid working: Basingstoke, 2 days a MONTH onsite. Two-stage interview process (online followed by on-site with Head of Data & CFO) If you're looking for a role where you can own data integration and play a key part in a major cloud transformation, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Software Engineering - Milton Keynes - Hybrid (2x per week in office) - 100K + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + 2 Wellbeing Days + Private Healthcare We are looking for a highly motivated Head of Software Development to join an award winning software consultancy who work within both the public and private sectors with the head office in Milton Keynes. They technical team is comprised of over 40 individuals including Developers, Software Testers, Product owners and Project Managers. This exciting opportunity will suit a talented Head of Software Engineering who is looking to inspire a team of 20 and spearhead the software engineering team. They employ over 100 people, turning over north of 25 million. They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Head of Software Engineering will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional, gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure. The position is primarily remote with the technical team being based across the UK. A fortnightly 'get together' is encouraged. Head of Software Engineering Responsibilities and Tech Stack: Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and technical leads across multiple product development teams Build and maintain a strong engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity Lead the evolution of the cloud operations team into a product-aligned Site Reliability Engineering function Champion the adoption of Infrastructure as Code practices across all environments and further uses AI technologies to automate provisioning and self healing platform services Partner closely with Product Management teams, CTO, and business stakeholders to align engineering delivery with business priorities Provide technical vision and architectural guidance for the migration from on-premise and hosted solutions to true multi-tenant SaaS delivery models Oversee the technical strategy for migrating existing customers to new products and platforms working in alignment with our AI development teams Technical Environment: Cloud Platforms: Multi-cloud environment (Microsoft Azure, AWS and GCP) Languages: C#, Go, JavaScript Development Practices: AI and Agile methodologies, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Quality Assurance: Mix of in-house and outsourced QA resources Operations: Transitioning to SRE model with IaC and product-aligned support We are not expecting the Head of Software Engineering to be an expert in all the technologies above, just a strong basis knowledge and passion to inspire! You will be an enthusiastic Head of Software Engineering, a natural leader, have fantastic communication skills and a desire to create amazing products. The successful Head of Software Engineering should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Head of Software Engineering position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

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What You'll Do The IT Secure Infrastructure Engineering (SIE) team is seeking an experienced Network Solution Architect. The individual in this role will be part of the team responsible for BCG's Infrastructure Strategy with a focus on the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-grade network solutions across the on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise with Cisco Appliances, AWS and/or GCP networking, and a strong proficiency with Infoblox DNS, Palo Alto Firewalls, VeloCloud SD-WAN, Zero Trust solutions like Zscaler, and Azure networking. The role requires a strategic thinker that can translate business needs into secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures while collaborating with diverse and globally distributed teams. YOU'RE GOOD AT Architecture and Design Develop end-to-end network architectures that integrate AWS, GCP, Azure, and Cisco IOS platforms Design Core Network Protocol (DNS, NTP, DHCP) deployments with tools like Infoblox Design secure perimeter and segmentation strategies with Palo Alto Firewalls Lead SD-WAN design and deployment using VeloCloud to optimize global connectivity Implementation and Optimization Configure and manage Cisco IOS-based routers, switches, and firewalls Deploy and maintain enterprise scale cloud networking components in AWS, Azure, and GCP Optimize network reliability, performance, and scalability across hybrid and multi-cloud environments Implement automation where possible using Terraform, API integrations, Git Actions and/or Terraform Cloud Security Implement next-generation firewall policies, web application firewall rules, threat prevention on Palo Alto and cloud native Firewalls Apply DNS security best practices using Infoblox Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR Collaboration and Leadership Partner with cloud, security, network, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions Serve as subject matter expert for cloud networking, SD-WAN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and firewall technologies Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and operations teams Monitoring and Troubleshooting Establish proactive monitoring and alerting systems across cloud and on-prem networks Lead advanced troubleshooting for issues involving Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, Infoblox, and VeloCloud Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures What You'll Bring The ideal candidate will demonstrate appropriate experience in the following: Networking Protocols and Platforms Strong Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs Advanced proficiency in Cisco IOS (routers, switches, firewalls) Infoblox for enterprise-grade DNS solutions VeloCloud SD-WAN deployment and optimization Cloud Networking (required AWS or GCP) AWS: Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Security Groups GCP: Network Connectivity Center, Cloud Interconnect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewall Rules Azure: Express Routes, VNET, Security Groups, Load Balancing, vWAN Security Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration, threat prevention Network segmentation, zero-trust frameworks, and IAM integration Cloud native Web Application Firewalls Tools and Monitoring Monitoring solutions: Datadog, Stackdriver, PA Panorama, or equivalent Has strong practical experience with DevOps tools and methods, like CI/CD, Git, IaC (Terraform) Working and collaborating with Agile Teams (Squad) Good understanding of using Jira for story tracking and Confluence for documentation Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience Ability to successfully and effectively manage multiple projects and deliverables Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional and global level Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant experience/certifications Preferred Cisco: CCNP/CCIE Cloud: AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Professional Cloud Network Engineer 10 Years Experience in network engineering and design including cloud (AWS or GCP preferred) Who You'll Work With You will work with a broad spectrum of engineers, developers, managers and directors across IT and the IT Leadership team. 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Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works closely with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust architectures that support organisational goals. Key Responsibilities: Solution Design & Architecture to a high standard. Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications. Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements. Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements. Present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in. Technology Evaluation Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. Governance & Standards Define and enforce architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices. Ensure consistency and integration across systems and platforms. Implementation Support Provide technical leadership during solution implementation. Troubleshoot architectural issues and guide development teams. Perform Risk Management. Identify potential risks in solution design and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 7+ years in IT roles, with at least 3 years in solution architecture. Experience in large-scale system design and implementation. Certifications (Preferred). TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures. Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns. Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles. Analytical & Problem-Solving. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex systems. Communication & Leadership. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure. Excellent communication and presentation skills. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong focus on TypeScript to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge applications and services. You will play a key role in building scalable, cloud-based solutions and ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across our systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust full-stack applications using TypeScript and modern frameworks. Implement scalable cloud architectures leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP. Optimise system performance and ensure security best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, and product managers. Conduct code reviews and mentor team members to maintain high-quality standards. Drive process improvements through automation and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues effectively. Required Skills & Experience 7+ years of back-end development experience with TypeScript and Node.js (TypeScript expertise is critical). Proven experience in full-stack development with modern technologies (React, Node). Strong understanding of software architecture , design principles, and microservices . Hands-on experience with serverless architectures , containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Solid understanding of version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub). Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL , InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, Redis. Familiarity with GraphQL , RESTful API design, and integration. Exposure to other languages (Python, Java, C/C++). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps methodologies. Understanding of security best practices and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Nagios). To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager to join a well established software organisation undergoing a major technical evolution. This is a senior strategic role leading engineering, QA and cloud operations through a significant SaaS migration and AI enablement programme. You will drive organisational development, technical excellence and delivery maturity while guiding the modernisation of a complex product suite used at scale across two main sectors. Location: Hybrid with minimum of 2 days a week in the Milton Keynes office, UK based Salary: 85,000 - 95,000 per annum with excellent benefits and performance bonus Requirements for Head of Engineering: Strong experience leading large engineering organisations delivering enterprise SaaS products, or transforming legacy on premise or hosted products into SaaS models Proven leadership background managing engineering managers and multiple cross functional teams You will have progressed through a Software Developer career path - while this isn't a hands on role, having an incredibly strong technical understanding and knowledge of a range of technologies is very important Strong ability to build, develop and scale technical organisations of 30 people or more Deep technical grounding with hands on exposure to Azure, AWS or GCP, enterprise software architecture and modern engineering practices Experience of large scale platform migrations, customer transitions and maintaining service continuity Background working with blended QA teams and embedding quality engineering practices Understanding of SRE principles, Infrastructure as Code and cloud operations in product driven environments Excellent ability to drive collaboration across engineering, product, security, professional services and customer facing teams Highly advantageous experience includes: regulated environments, multi cloud operations, AI or ML integration, multi region deployments, education sector systems, API first platforms, legacy to modern engineering uplift Responsibilities for Head of Engineering: Lead and develop engineering managers and technical leads, embedding a culture of quality, innovation and customer focus Shape talent strategy, build high performing teams and create clear progression frameworks across engineering Oversee outsourced QA partnership, define quality metrics, integrate QA within agile workflows and drive continuous improvement in automation and quality engineering Lead the evolution of cloud operations into a product aligned SRE function, embedding Infrastructure as Code, reliability principles and operational excellence Partner closely with product, CTO and wider business teams to ensure delivery aligns with strategic priorities Collaborate with sales, customer experience, professional services and implementation teams to support customer transitions Embed security by design in collaboration with information security and compliance teams Provide architectural direction for SaaS migration, cloud native evolution, microservices, API design and AI engineering methodologies Guide the introduction of AI capabilities across the product suite and ensure responsible AI practices, governance and sector aligned compliance Drive platform modernisation, customer migration tooling, integration frameworks and data integrity for large scale transitions Maintain engineering standards covering code quality, documentation, testing, CI/CD, observability and security Establish metrics driven engineering practices and lead initiatives to reduce lead time, improve deployment frequency and optimise reliability Ensure compliance with ISO27001, GDPR, PCI DSS and sector specific requirements Key focus areas for the first 18 to 24 months: Deliver the engineering enablement plan across SaaS and AI objectives Oversee the technical and operational direction of the SaaS transformation Ensure smooth, reliable customer migrations with no service disruption Strengthen organisational capability through structured hiring and development Embed AI engineering maturity, infrastructure and best practice Drive improvements in deployment cadence, reliability and operational excellence What the role offers: Leadership of a high impact engineering function during a major technology transformation The opportunity to shape the future of a complex product suite used at scale Collaborative, people focused working culture with strong professional development pathways Applications: If you would like to apply for this unique Head of Engineering position, please send your CV via the relevant links. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (url removed). If this email address has been removed by the job board, our full contact details are available on our website.