Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer/Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (eg HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools) Partner with engineering and platform teams to close security gaps and guide implementation Own delivery of new security environments and capabilities, from concept through to adoption Lead and manage a small team of engineers, setting direction, priorities, and ensuring delivery Engage senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of security best practices Key Requirements Proven experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, and security architecture Strong hands-on background with the ability to design and implement solutions Demonstrated experience leading or managing small engineering teams (Team Lead/Lead Engineer level) Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments Strong knowledge of CI/CD security, IAM, secrets management, and supply chain security Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar technologies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Cloud certifications (eg AWS Professional, Architecture or DevOps track) Experience operating within large, regulated environments This is a key opportunity to take ownership of security engineering strategy and delivery, while leading a team and driving secure-by-design practices across a large-scale enterprise environment.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer/Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (eg HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools) Partner with engineering and platform teams to close security gaps and guide implementation Own delivery of new security environments and capabilities, from concept through to adoption Lead and manage a small team of engineers, setting direction, priorities, and ensuring delivery Engage senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of security best practices Key Requirements Proven experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, and security architecture Strong hands-on background with the ability to design and implement solutions Demonstrated experience leading or managing small engineering teams (Team Lead/Lead Engineer level) Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments Strong knowledge of CI/CD security, IAM, secrets management, and supply chain security Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar technologies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Cloud certifications (eg AWS Professional, Architecture or DevOps track) Experience operating within large, regulated environments This is a key opportunity to take ownership of security engineering strategy and delivery, while leading a team and driving secure-by-design practices across a large-scale enterprise environment.
We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.
01/04/2026
Full time
We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.
Business Analyst (Technical) - Engineering Enablement | Public Sector | Leeds or Newcastle | [Rate £565 PD ) (Inside IR35) Futureheads are partnering with a leading digital consultancy to find an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join a newly formed engineering enablement team. This is a hands-on, technically demanding role working at the heart of a major software delivery organisation, Embedded alongside software engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to help identify, build, and document the shared capabilities and technical enablers that underpin feature delivery. This is not a traditional BA role. You will be working on engineering requirements - shaping the platforms, services, and technical components that delivery teams depend on. Your primary stakeholders are lead engineers, and you will need to be credible, curious, and confident enough to push back when needed. What you will be doing Facilitating technical discussions to drive the right design solutions, working alongside an engineering strategy team on shared capabilities and technical enablers Analysing complex business and technical processes, applying lean thinking to identify opportunities, benefits, and risks Eliciting stakeholder and user needs, mapping and validating requirements, and ensuring solutions are reflective of those needs Scoping and writing technical user stories that meet the definition of ready, providing ongoing clarification through development and testing Supporting high quality evaluations of ideas and proof of concept activity, including ideation, discovery, scoping, success factors, risks, assumptions, proposals, and value realisation plans Engaging a wide range of technical stakeholders - primarily Product Managers, DevOps, software engineers, data engineers, architects, and security - to establish requirements and priorities Working closely with technical team members to ensure shared understanding of requirements for implementation Assimilating technical requirements quickly and challenging effectively while building strong working relationships in both one-to-one and group settings Supporting multiple strands of work across contexts, identifying and helping build services that span delivery teams About you Recent, applied experience working within a software development domain - you understand how engineering teams work and can push back credibly Proven track record of providing authoritative guidance and steering delivery under broad direction, with accountability for significant outcomes across multiple technical workstreams (SFIA Level 5) Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of software development practices, QA, and testing approaches Ability to write engineering-focused user stories and requirements, enabling technical platforms and supporting behind-the-scenes engineering work Skilled at discovery and problem framing, with experience supporting ideation, proof of concept, and capability assessments Confident engaging lead engineers as your primary customers - not end users - and able to build credibility quickly in a technical environment Comfortable working across multiple teams and technical contexts simultaneously, identifying patterns and building shared services Strong analytical thinking with the ability to apply lean principles to optimise value in complex technical processes Additional Context This is a new team. Initial roles include a Tech Architect, Delivery Manager, and this BA position, with engineers to follow. Stakeholders are engaged and ready - delivery is expected to begin promptly. You will need to hit the ground running. Note: Experience with Power Platform or low/no-code tools for office automation does not meet the software development requirement for this role. Candidates must demonstrate recent, applied software engineering domain experience.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Business Analyst (Technical) - Engineering Enablement | Public Sector | Leeds or Newcastle | [Rate £565 PD ) (Inside IR35) Futureheads are partnering with a leading digital consultancy to find an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join a newly formed engineering enablement team. This is a hands-on, technically demanding role working at the heart of a major software delivery organisation, Embedded alongside software engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to help identify, build, and document the shared capabilities and technical enablers that underpin feature delivery. This is not a traditional BA role. You will be working on engineering requirements - shaping the platforms, services, and technical components that delivery teams depend on. Your primary stakeholders are lead engineers, and you will need to be credible, curious, and confident enough to push back when needed. What you will be doing Facilitating technical discussions to drive the right design solutions, working alongside an engineering strategy team on shared capabilities and technical enablers Analysing complex business and technical processes, applying lean thinking to identify opportunities, benefits, and risks Eliciting stakeholder and user needs, mapping and validating requirements, and ensuring solutions are reflective of those needs Scoping and writing technical user stories that meet the definition of ready, providing ongoing clarification through development and testing Supporting high quality evaluations of ideas and proof of concept activity, including ideation, discovery, scoping, success factors, risks, assumptions, proposals, and value realisation plans Engaging a wide range of technical stakeholders - primarily Product Managers, DevOps, software engineers, data engineers, architects, and security - to establish requirements and priorities Working closely with technical team members to ensure shared understanding of requirements for implementation Assimilating technical requirements quickly and challenging effectively while building strong working relationships in both one-to-one and group settings Supporting multiple strands of work across contexts, identifying and helping build services that span delivery teams About you Recent, applied experience working within a software development domain - you understand how engineering teams work and can push back credibly Proven track record of providing authoritative guidance and steering delivery under broad direction, with accountability for significant outcomes across multiple technical workstreams (SFIA Level 5) Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of software development practices, QA, and testing approaches Ability to write engineering-focused user stories and requirements, enabling technical platforms and supporting behind-the-scenes engineering work Skilled at discovery and problem framing, with experience supporting ideation, proof of concept, and capability assessments Confident engaging lead engineers as your primary customers - not end users - and able to build credibility quickly in a technical environment Comfortable working across multiple teams and technical contexts simultaneously, identifying patterns and building shared services Strong analytical thinking with the ability to apply lean principles to optimise value in complex technical processes Additional Context This is a new team. Initial roles include a Tech Architect, Delivery Manager, and this BA position, with engineers to follow. Stakeholders are engaged and ready - delivery is expected to begin promptly. You will need to hit the ground running. Note: Experience with Power Platform or low/no-code tools for office automation does not meet the software development requirement for this role. Candidates must demonstrate recent, applied software engineering domain experience.
Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization) We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile. The Essentials Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT . Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault Mandatory and Dimensional modeling. Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code. Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline. Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally. The Mission You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts. Apply If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization) We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile. The Essentials Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT . Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault Mandatory and Dimensional modeling. Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code. Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline. Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally. The Mission You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts. Apply If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function, setting standards and best practices across delivery Own engineering strategy across multiple Defence workstreams, aligning to wider programme and business goals Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native systems, including microservices, APIs, and secure integrations Provide technical assurance, ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards Drive DevOps maturity, CI/CD adoption, and engineering excellence across teams Engage with senior stakeholders to shape delivery, roadmaps, and technical direction Mentor engineers and team leads, building capability and improving performance across the function Essential Skills / Experience: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in cloud-native development across AWS or Azure Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding Experience delivering within Defence, government, or highly regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
01/04/2026
Full time
Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function, setting standards and best practices across delivery Own engineering strategy across multiple Defence workstreams, aligning to wider programme and business goals Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native systems, including microservices, APIs, and secure integrations Provide technical assurance, ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards Drive DevOps maturity, CI/CD adoption, and engineering excellence across teams Engage with senior stakeholders to shape delivery, roadmaps, and technical direction Mentor engineers and team leads, building capability and improving performance across the function Essential Skills / Experience: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in cloud-native development across AWS or Azure Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding Experience delivering within Defence, government, or highly regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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.
Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: 95 - 105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to technology and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community. Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business development activities, including technical bids and proposal input. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches. What You'll Bring Essential Experience & Skills: Proven expertise in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud). Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF. Strong knowledge of 3GPP technical standards. Advanced understanding of secure system design and cyber security standards. Experience shaping architecture within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership. Technical Skills Must Have: 3GPP Specifications Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (certification or equivalent experience) Nice To Have: ArchiMate AWS Solutions Architect Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architect DevOps / DevSecOps ESN / TETRA Mission Critical Communications Desirable Experience Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate). Vendor certifications (e.g., AWS). Knowledge of emergency services communications environments. Experience with mission-critical communications software. Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches. Experience contributing to enterprise technology strategy and international programmes. Background in service design, digital transformation, or operational modernisation. Experience presenting at senior technical boards or conferences. Security Clearance This role is subject to UK pre-employment screening in line with BPSS standards. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may be required.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: 95 - 105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to technology and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community. Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business development activities, including technical bids and proposal input. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches. What You'll Bring Essential Experience & Skills: Proven expertise in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud). Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF. Strong knowledge of 3GPP technical standards. Advanced understanding of secure system design and cyber security standards. Experience shaping architecture within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership. Technical Skills Must Have: 3GPP Specifications Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (certification or equivalent experience) Nice To Have: ArchiMate AWS Solutions Architect Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architect DevOps / DevSecOps ESN / TETRA Mission Critical Communications Desirable Experience Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate). Vendor certifications (e.g., AWS). Knowledge of emergency services communications environments. Experience with mission-critical communications software. Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches. Experience contributing to enterprise technology strategy and international programmes. Background in service design, digital transformation, or operational modernisation. Experience presenting at senior technical boards or conferences. Security Clearance This role is subject to UK pre-employment screening in line with BPSS standards. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may be required.
Cloud Engineer - Azure Annual Salary: £55491 Location: Newquay - one day per week on site Job Type: Full-time Reed Technology are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation with their search for an Azure Cloud Engineer This role demands a proactive approach to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of services delivered on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high standards and alignment with service level agreements. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the design and deployment of Azure-based research services within a Service Management framework, ensuring compliance with university standards and service levels. Develop and implement Azure DevOps best practices and build CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency. Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Cloud technologies, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team. Create and review technical documentation including high-level designs, architectural statements, and standard operating manuals. Ensure adherence to security, resilience, backup, and monitoring standards and policies. Represent the Research Cloud Services at various meetings, including Change Advisory Board and Service Review meetings. Identify and implement service improvements and work closely with IT teams to deliver exceptional IT services. Respond to customer improvement activities and contribute to solutions ensuring they are fit for purpose and offer optimal value. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure-based services, ideally with Azure DevOps. Proven ability to produce detailed technical documentation. Experience in supporting and developing environments and applications within Azure (e.g., WAMP/LAMP). Familiarity with cloud-based solutions adhering to OWASP developer best practices. Proficiency in languages/middleware such as Asp.Net, Python, PHP, Apache. Experience managing SQL databases (Azure DB, Managed SQL, MS SQL & MySQL). Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with ITIL-based service processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to manage small projects and prioritize effectively. Desirable: AZ 104, AZ 204/400 certifications, ITIL v3/4 qualification, experience in an Agile environment. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online or for more information, please contact me on
01/04/2026
Full time
Cloud Engineer - Azure Annual Salary: £55491 Location: Newquay - one day per week on site Job Type: Full-time Reed Technology are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation with their search for an Azure Cloud Engineer This role demands a proactive approach to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of services delivered on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high standards and alignment with service level agreements. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the design and deployment of Azure-based research services within a Service Management framework, ensuring compliance with university standards and service levels. Develop and implement Azure DevOps best practices and build CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency. Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Cloud technologies, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team. Create and review technical documentation including high-level designs, architectural statements, and standard operating manuals. Ensure adherence to security, resilience, backup, and monitoring standards and policies. Represent the Research Cloud Services at various meetings, including Change Advisory Board and Service Review meetings. Identify and implement service improvements and work closely with IT teams to deliver exceptional IT services. Respond to customer improvement activities and contribute to solutions ensuring they are fit for purpose and offer optimal value. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure-based services, ideally with Azure DevOps. Proven ability to produce detailed technical documentation. Experience in supporting and developing environments and applications within Azure (e.g., WAMP/LAMP). Familiarity with cloud-based solutions adhering to OWASP developer best practices. Proficiency in languages/middleware such as Asp.Net, Python, PHP, Apache. Experience managing SQL databases (Azure DB, Managed SQL, MS SQL & MySQL). Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with ITIL-based service processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to manage small projects and prioritize effectively. Desirable: AZ 104, AZ 204/400 certifications, ITIL v3/4 qualification, experience in an Agile environment. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online or for more information, please contact me on
A great energy client based in London is looking for a Full Stack Python Engineer. Fantastic benefits, bonus, training, events, cycling scheme, pension, free breakfast and much more! If you're looking for a genuinely exceptional tech environment in London, this is it. The team is highly collaborative, technically strong, and incredibly supportive - a group of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects. You must have at least 4 years Python experience Experience with Typescript and a years Javascript Key Requirements Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Strong problem-solving & communication skills. Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile). Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance). Desirable: Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery). Experience with database schema design and query optimisation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features. Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap. Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.
01/04/2026
Full time
A great energy client based in London is looking for a Full Stack Python Engineer. Fantastic benefits, bonus, training, events, cycling scheme, pension, free breakfast and much more! If you're looking for a genuinely exceptional tech environment in London, this is it. The team is highly collaborative, technically strong, and incredibly supportive - a group of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects. You must have at least 4 years Python experience Experience with Typescript and a years Javascript Key Requirements Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Strong problem-solving & communication skills. Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile). Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance). Desirable: Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery). Experience with database schema design and query optimisation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features. Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap. Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.
DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: £47,000 - £54,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem-solving?Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability?If you are looking for a role where you are treated as an individual and supported in your professional development, then this DevOps Engineer position is for you! An excellent, exciting opportunity within a growing civil service business, the Platform Engineering group during the companies digital transformation journey. This role is perfect for someone who wants to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Day-to-Day of the Role: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Design, release, and implement automated, efficient delivery pipelines and manage deployments onto Production. Provide administration, configuration, and troubleshooting support for CI & CD pipelines and hosted container applications. Lead on delivery, integration, administration, and configuration of DevOps tools. Conduct reviews and quality checks for newly delivered code and advocate for security and performance standards. Implement and configure DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing, and notification strategies. Contribute to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment. Attend Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Promote and encourage the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Understanding of DevOps principles and experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Demonstrable experience with CI & CD tools, including pipeline implementation. Awareness of automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience in service support. Technical skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services. Experience managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred). Experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in the following: Python .NET Core / C# NextJS / Node Frontend Experience with Infrastructure as code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure Container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Benefits: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Hybrid working arrangements with at least 20% of time spent onsite. Opportunities for professional and career development. To apply for this DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
01/04/2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: £47,000 - £54,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem-solving?Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability?If you are looking for a role where you are treated as an individual and supported in your professional development, then this DevOps Engineer position is for you! An excellent, exciting opportunity within a growing civil service business, the Platform Engineering group during the companies digital transformation journey. This role is perfect for someone who wants to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Day-to-Day of the Role: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Design, release, and implement automated, efficient delivery pipelines and manage deployments onto Production. Provide administration, configuration, and troubleshooting support for CI & CD pipelines and hosted container applications. Lead on delivery, integration, administration, and configuration of DevOps tools. Conduct reviews and quality checks for newly delivered code and advocate for security and performance standards. Implement and configure DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing, and notification strategies. Contribute to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment. Attend Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Promote and encourage the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Understanding of DevOps principles and experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Demonstrable experience with CI & CD tools, including pipeline implementation. Awareness of automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience in service support. Technical skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services. Experience managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred). Experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in the following: Python .NET Core / C# NextJS / Node Frontend Experience with Infrastructure as code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure Container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Benefits: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Hybrid working arrangements with at least 20% of time spent onsite. Opportunities for professional and career development. To apply for this DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & Experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security.
01/04/2026
Full time
The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & Experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security.
Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions. The Role You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks Key Requirements Strong experience with AWS (essential) Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)
01/04/2026
Full time
Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions. The Role You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks Key Requirements Strong experience with AWS (essential) Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)
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.
Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £41k 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 IPO 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. Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Manage releases and troubleshoot deployment issues. Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and containerised applications. Configure and integrate DevOps tooling (source control, build, security, testing, monitoring). Perform code quality checks and ensure security and performance standards. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Contribute to technical design, planning, and delivery activities. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Experience working with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of automated testing within delivery pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability. Experience maintaining and improving technical processes. 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 using cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this 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: DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £41k 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 IPO 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. Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Manage releases and troubleshoot deployment issues. Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and containerised applications. Configure and integrate DevOps tooling (source control, build, security, testing, monitoring). Perform code quality checks and ensure security and performance standards. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Contribute to technical design, planning, and delivery activities. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Experience working with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of automated testing within delivery pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability. Experience maintaining and improving technical processes. 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 using cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this 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.
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
Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions. The Role You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks Key Requirements Strong experience with AWS (essential) Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)
01/04/2026
Full time
Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions. The Role You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks Key Requirements Strong experience with AWS (essential) Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)
£65,000 - £80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Driving improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving system observability Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team Key Skills Strong industry experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based software systems High proficiency in C# and solid experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience building distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Experience contributing to system architecture and technical leadership within teams Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or scaling technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience improving legacy platforms or leading modernisation initiatives Understanding of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
01/04/2026
Full time
£65,000 - £80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Driving improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving system observability Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team Key Skills Strong industry experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based software systems High proficiency in C# and solid experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience building distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Experience contributing to system architecture and technical leadership within teams Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or scaling technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience improving legacy platforms or leading modernisation initiatives Understanding of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
