Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
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Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience of a variety of CIAM solutions such as ForgeRock, Ping, Microsoft Azure B2C, Okta, and Auth0 or equivalent. Advanced, practical experience of cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP or equivalent. Hands-on experience of implementation of OAuth, OIDC and JWTs. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills including concisely communicating status and creating customer reports and presentations. Consulting Skills: Project management - Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client specified frameworks. Delivery team management: Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Client stakeholder management - Strong communication and relationship skills to manage a variety of client stakeholders from CISO to Developer. In addition to the above the following are desirable: Consulting or equivalent background. Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape. Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, certifications from Microsoft, ISC2, ISACA, SANS, GIAC, ECCouncil etc. or equivalent). Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure Dev Ops, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.). Role based access control (RBAC) design. Practical experience with Linux operating systems. 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We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "Join Deloitte and you'll be guiding major clients to their best technology and process decisions. You'll work at the cutting edge, with some of the finest minds in this field, and be able to take your career in any direction." - Deloitte employee "At Deloitte, is collaboration that sets us apart. Our scale and structure mean you can draw on all kinds of expertise from across our entire global business and behave as a true business partner for your clients." - Deloitte employee Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills . click apply for full job details
14/03/2026
Full time
Connect to your Industry Cyber Risk & Security. Everybody's talking about it. Every major corporation is concerned by it. The Government is investing £1.9 billion in tackling it. We're shaping strategies and transforming technology to minimise it and we need you to join us. You'll build strong relationships within a Cyber practice with over 200 extremely talented individuals. Our team brings together people who graduated in everything from Philosophy to Law, Maths and Computer Science. Join them and you will operate at the cutting edge, enjoying the kind of professional development that will set your potential free. At Deloitte, the Cyber Identity team help our clients assess, design, and implement Identity solutions to support digital change and reduce the risk of high impact cyber-attacks. Quite simply, the Identity team help ensure our client's business can expand and adapt to the changing digital and regulatory needs in a secure and complaint manner. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity You will have a passion and curiosity, for cyber and technology, comfortable with operating in a fastpaced environment where you will define and lead the implementation of various identity solutions that enable our clients explore new business opportunities, while reducing the risk of these changes. As an IAM technical specialist/lead, you will be responsible for: Engagement Delivery: Leading large and complex IAM engagements, you will be well versed in the Identity lifecycle and concepts as well as alignment of requirements to security frameworks like NIST. Supporting clients to define and develop their identity projects and programmes, from current state review through to CIAM strategies, roadmap development, and execution of activities to mobilise projects and programmes. Project and programme delivery, covering solution requirements definition, solution architecture, high and low-level design development, solution build / configuration / deployment / integration, supported by testing and hand-over to business as usual operational teams. Form part of digital transformation and enterprise recovery engagements delivering IAM solutions and remediation activity. Deliver broader cyber engagements where needed (across related disciplines like architecture, data security and application security) Market Development: Distilling complex technical matters into simple narratives to drive and lead conversations with senior client stakeholders. Ongoing client engagement / relationship management - building and maintaining client relationships in support of account targeting. Opportunity pursuit - engaging with clients to capture problem statements / solution requirements, developing client propositions / solutions, defining detailed delivery timelines, resource requirements and cost estimates, and supporting client pitch activity. Working with FS sector leadership to shape and refine both existing and new IAM market propositions / offerings. Connect to your skills and professional experience Whilst a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Engineering is desirable, we are more interested in your real-world professional experience and your ability to turn this into impactful client outcomes. Technical Skills: The skills we want you to ultimately have will cover: Broad enterprise identity experience across Enterprise and Customer Authentication, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience of a variety of CIAM solutions such as ForgeRock, Ping, Microsoft Azure B2C, Okta, and Auth0 or equivalent. Advanced, practical experience of cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP or equivalent. Hands-on experience of implementation of OAuth, OIDC and JWTs. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills including concisely communicating status and creating customer reports and presentations. Consulting Skills: Project management - Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client specified frameworks. Delivery team management: Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Client stakeholder management - Strong communication and relationship skills to manage a variety of client stakeholders from CISO to Developer. In addition to the above the following are desirable: Consulting or equivalent background. Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape. Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, certifications from Microsoft, ISC2, ISACA, SANS, GIAC, ECCouncil etc. or equivalent). Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure Dev Ops, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.). Role based access control (RBAC) design. Practical experience with Linux operating systems. Experience with Modern Authentication concepts e.g. Self-Service Identity, Bring your own Identity, SCIM, SAML, WS-Federation, OAuth, Open ID Connect or equivalent. Ability to hold Security Clearance. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Cyber The modern world is more complex than ever before, and we are navigating an ever-changing landscape. We help clients to operate with resilience and grow with confidence to secure success and minimise risk. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "Join Deloitte and you'll be guiding major clients to their best technology and process decisions. You'll work at the cutting edge, with some of the finest minds in this field, and be able to take your career in any direction." - Deloitte employee "At Deloitte, is collaboration that sets us apart. Our scale and structure mean you can draw on all kinds of expertise from across our entire global business and behave as a true business partner for your clients." - Deloitte employee Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills . click apply for full job details
Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to 55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)B To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to 55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)B To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 62,766 - 69,984 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for an exceptional Insight & Intelligence Manager to play a leading role in shaping how we use data, analytics and emerging technologies to improve outcomes for our residents. This is a key leadership role within our Insight & Intelligence Hub, responsible for driving data informed decision-making across the organisation, developing advanced analytical solutions, and guiding a talented team of analysts and data scientists. You'll blend technical excellence with strategic insight, helping Barnet unlock the full value of its data through innovative approaches, strong stakeholder relationships, and a commitment to building organisational data literacy. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. You're an experienced analytics or data science professional with a track record of delivering high impact insight. You combine technical depth with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. You'll bring: - Expertise in advanced analytics, data science, machine learning and data engineering. - Experience designing secure, scalable data solutions using platforms such as Azure, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks or Fabric. - Strong proficiency in Python, SQL and/or R, and confidence in developing data pipelines and operationalising models. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decisions and tell compelling data stories. - Experience leading, coaching or developing analysts or data scientists. - A passion for driving data culture, improving data literacy, and championing ethical, secure use of data. In this role, you will: - Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated analytical, data science and AI projects. - Build, maintain and optimise data pipelines, analytical models and data architecture. - Develop and operationalise machine learning solutions, applying MLOps best practice. - Produce high-quality, accessible dashboards and tools using platforms such as Power BI. - Work closely with senior leaders to shape strategic insight, policy development and service transformation. - Champion best practice in data quality, governance, privacy and information security. - Develop and mentor a team of analysts and data scientists, supporting high performance and continuous learning. - Strengthen cross council collaboration, working with ICT, service leads, data engineers and external partners. - Support delivery of the Council's DDaT Strategies If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference to public services, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
13/03/2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 62,766 - 69,984 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for an exceptional Insight & Intelligence Manager to play a leading role in shaping how we use data, analytics and emerging technologies to improve outcomes for our residents. This is a key leadership role within our Insight & Intelligence Hub, responsible for driving data informed decision-making across the organisation, developing advanced analytical solutions, and guiding a talented team of analysts and data scientists. You'll blend technical excellence with strategic insight, helping Barnet unlock the full value of its data through innovative approaches, strong stakeholder relationships, and a commitment to building organisational data literacy. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. You're an experienced analytics or data science professional with a track record of delivering high impact insight. You combine technical depth with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. You'll bring: - Expertise in advanced analytics, data science, machine learning and data engineering. - Experience designing secure, scalable data solutions using platforms such as Azure, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks or Fabric. - Strong proficiency in Python, SQL and/or R, and confidence in developing data pipelines and operationalising models. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decisions and tell compelling data stories. - Experience leading, coaching or developing analysts or data scientists. - A passion for driving data culture, improving data literacy, and championing ethical, secure use of data. In this role, you will: - Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated analytical, data science and AI projects. - Build, maintain and optimise data pipelines, analytical models and data architecture. - Develop and operationalise machine learning solutions, applying MLOps best practice. - Produce high-quality, accessible dashboards and tools using platforms such as Power BI. - Work closely with senior leaders to shape strategic insight, policy development and service transformation. - Champion best practice in data quality, governance, privacy and information security. - Develop and mentor a team of analysts and data scientists, supporting high performance and continuous learning. - Strengthen cross council collaboration, working with ICT, service leads, data engineers and external partners. - Support delivery of the Council's DDaT Strategies If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference to public services, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Can you Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure solutions? Are you able to ensure high availability, performance, and security of bpha's network systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across IT teams? Then we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who can do all of the above and more! Take a look at our key responsibilities below, and if you think that sounds like you, why not apply! Key Responsibilities Design and develop network architecture strategies aligned with business needs and industry standards. Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless systems, and firewalls. Deploy scalable, high-performance network solutions with minimal downtime. Conduct regular network maintenance, updates, and upgrades. Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments. Respond to and mitigate network security incidents. Automate network tasks and processes using scripting tools. Maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams. Collaborate with IT teams and third-party vendors on network-related projects. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends. Key Performance Indicators High network uptime and minimal downtime. Successful delivery of network projects on time and within budget. Zero or minimal security breaches. Positive stakeholder feedback on network performance and documentation. Effective automation and continuous improvement of network processes. Accurate and timely documentation updates. Strong collaboration and communication across teams. Essential Skills & Attributes Logical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Adaptability and responsiveness to change. Strong vendor relationship management. Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed. Essential Experience & Knowledge Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer. Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, NETGEAR, ZYXEL. Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network security tools. Strong background in Microsoft Azure and automation tools. Experience leading network projects and scripting for automation. Desirable Experience Windows Server administration. Experience with Amazon AWS or other cloud platforms. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum) or project management (PRINCE2, APM). ITIL Foundation certification. Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Essential). Full clean driving license (Essential). Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
13/03/2026
Full time
Can you Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure solutions? Are you able to ensure high availability, performance, and security of bpha's network systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across IT teams? Then we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who can do all of the above and more! Take a look at our key responsibilities below, and if you think that sounds like you, why not apply! Key Responsibilities Design and develop network architecture strategies aligned with business needs and industry standards. Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless systems, and firewalls. Deploy scalable, high-performance network solutions with minimal downtime. Conduct regular network maintenance, updates, and upgrades. Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments. Respond to and mitigate network security incidents. Automate network tasks and processes using scripting tools. Maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams. Collaborate with IT teams and third-party vendors on network-related projects. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends. Key Performance Indicators High network uptime and minimal downtime. Successful delivery of network projects on time and within budget. Zero or minimal security breaches. Positive stakeholder feedback on network performance and documentation. Effective automation and continuous improvement of network processes. Accurate and timely documentation updates. Strong collaboration and communication across teams. Essential Skills & Attributes Logical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Adaptability and responsiveness to change. Strong vendor relationship management. Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed. Essential Experience & Knowledge Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer. Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, NETGEAR, ZYXEL. Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network security tools. Strong background in Microsoft Azure and automation tools. Experience leading network projects and scripting for automation. Desirable Experience Windows Server administration. Experience with Amazon AWS or other cloud platforms. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum) or project management (PRINCE2, APM). ITIL Foundation certification. Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Essential). Full clean driving license (Essential). Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, London
UAT and Infrastructure Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 3 days a week + 45,000 - 50,000 Skills: +Infrastructure Testing experience +UAT +AWS / Azure +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a Junior UAT & Infrastructure Test Analyst to support testing across business applications and core infrastructure platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their testing career who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and a fast learning curve - not just clicking buttons and logging tickets. You'll work closely with senior testers, engineers, and business stakeholders, supporting UAT delivery while gaining strong exposure to infrastructure and technical testing. Key Responsibilities UAT & Business Testing Support delivery of UAT cycles across multiple projects Execute test cases and scripts based on defined requirements Work with business users to coordinate and support UAT activities Log, track, and retest defects through to resolution Help produce UAT documentation and reporting Infrastructure & Technical Testing Support testing of infrastructure changes such as: Cloud migrations Network and platform upgrades OS updates and patches Assist with: Smoke testing Regression testing DR and failover test activities Validate system stability before production release Test Delivery & Quality Maintain test cases, test data, and documentation Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes Support automation and tooling initiatives where relevant Required Experience 1-3 years experience in software testing or UAT Basic understanding of: IT infrastructure Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP - exposure is fine) Networks, servers, or application platforms Experience using defect and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail) Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders Nice to Have (But Not Essential) Exposure to infrastructure or technical testing Basic automation knowledge SQL or API testing exposure What's On Offer Broad exposure across business + technical testing Fast development path into Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead Hybrid working - real flexibility, not "remote but actually office" Strong training, mentoring, and career progression If you're an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
13/03/2026
Full time
UAT and Infrastructure Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 3 days a week + 45,000 - 50,000 Skills: +Infrastructure Testing experience +UAT +AWS / Azure +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a Junior UAT & Infrastructure Test Analyst to support testing across business applications and core infrastructure platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their testing career who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and a fast learning curve - not just clicking buttons and logging tickets. You'll work closely with senior testers, engineers, and business stakeholders, supporting UAT delivery while gaining strong exposure to infrastructure and technical testing. Key Responsibilities UAT & Business Testing Support delivery of UAT cycles across multiple projects Execute test cases and scripts based on defined requirements Work with business users to coordinate and support UAT activities Log, track, and retest defects through to resolution Help produce UAT documentation and reporting Infrastructure & Technical Testing Support testing of infrastructure changes such as: Cloud migrations Network and platform upgrades OS updates and patches Assist with: Smoke testing Regression testing DR and failover test activities Validate system stability before production release Test Delivery & Quality Maintain test cases, test data, and documentation Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes Support automation and tooling initiatives where relevant Required Experience 1-3 years experience in software testing or UAT Basic understanding of: IT infrastructure Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP - exposure is fine) Networks, servers, or application platforms Experience using defect and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail) Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders Nice to Have (But Not Essential) Exposure to infrastructure or technical testing Basic automation knowledge SQL or API testing exposure What's On Offer Broad exposure across business + technical testing Fast development path into Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead Hybrid working - real flexibility, not "remote but actually office" Strong training, mentoring, and career progression If you're an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Senior Software Engineer - C#, .Net, TypeScript, JavaScript Hybrid, 2 days in the office which is located near Liverpool Street 70,000 - 90,000 If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, learning from highly capable peers, and working on a product where your contribution genuinely matters, this is an opportunity to do exactly that. We're hiring for a growing, well-funded SaaS business building a sophisticated, data-driven platform that helps organisations understand and manage complex information at scale. The company is in an early investment phase with strong growth ambitions, offering real scope for progression and the chance to help shape both the product and engineering direction. You'll be part of a bright, collaborative team of talented software engineers and academically strong problem-solvers who value clean design and thoughtful architecture. The Role As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll design and deliver features across a modern stack, working on scalable backend services and intuitive front-end applications that present complex data clearly. Key Responsibilities: Building full-stack features using C#, .NET and TypeScript/React Developing scalable backend services for complex data workflows Creating responsive, user-friendly interfaces Exploring new technologies and contributing to technical improvements Working collaboratively in an agile engineering environment About You Strong commercial experience as a Software or Full Stack Engineer Solid experience with C# / .NET and modern JavaScript or TypeScript (React preferred) Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset A strong Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is highly desirable Why Join? Technically challenging, data-driven SaaS product Work alongside a highly capable and intellectually strong team Excellent learning opportunities and clear progression as the company grows Hybrid working, 2 days onsite near Liverpool Street Salary up to 90,000 plus benefits If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, tackle interesting technical challenges, and grow with an ambitious product business, hit apply! Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - C#, .Net, TypeScript, JavaScript Hybrid, 2 days in the office which is located near Liverpool Street 70,000 - 90,000 If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, learning from highly capable peers, and working on a product where your contribution genuinely matters, this is an opportunity to do exactly that. We're hiring for a growing, well-funded SaaS business building a sophisticated, data-driven platform that helps organisations understand and manage complex information at scale. The company is in an early investment phase with strong growth ambitions, offering real scope for progression and the chance to help shape both the product and engineering direction. You'll be part of a bright, collaborative team of talented software engineers and academically strong problem-solvers who value clean design and thoughtful architecture. The Role As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll design and deliver features across a modern stack, working on scalable backend services and intuitive front-end applications that present complex data clearly. Key Responsibilities: Building full-stack features using C#, .NET and TypeScript/React Developing scalable backend services for complex data workflows Creating responsive, user-friendly interfaces Exploring new technologies and contributing to technical improvements Working collaboratively in an agile engineering environment About You Strong commercial experience as a Software or Full Stack Engineer Solid experience with C# / .NET and modern JavaScript or TypeScript (React preferred) Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset A strong Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is highly desirable Why Join? Technically challenging, data-driven SaaS product Work alongside a highly capable and intellectually strong team Excellent learning opportunities and clear progression as the company grows Hybrid working, 2 days onsite near Liverpool Street Salary up to 90,000 plus benefits If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, tackle interesting technical challenges, and grow with an ambitious product business, hit apply! Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Audio & PAVA Systems Engineer UK Hybrid Travel Required We are recruiting for a Senior Audio & PAVA Systems Engineer specialising in Public Address and Voice Alarm systems to support complex, safety critical AV integration projects across the UK. This role sits within a global systems integration environment delivering large scale, high reliability installations across commercial, entertainment and public environments. The focus is on designing and supporting resilient, compliant, and fault tolerant audio and life safety solutions that perform when it matters most. This is a senior technical role spanning pre sales, detailed design, commissioning support, and lifecycle service. You will act as a subject matter expert in PAVA and safety critical audio systems, working within established technical frameworks alongside senior solution architects. The role You will contribute specialist expertise to the design and delivery of Public Address and Voice Alarm systems, ensuring compliance, redundancy and operational resilience are built into every stage of the project lifecycle. From early bid support through to commissioning and in service technical escalation, you will play a key role in maintaining design intent, regulatory compliance, and technical consistency. Key responsibilities Provide technical input during pre sales for PAVA and life safety audio projects Support system design including schematics, signal flow, rack layouts and documentation Contribute to programming, configuration, testing and commissioning preparation Support on site commissioning and technical handover Act as escalation point for complex audio and voice alarm system issues Support lifecycle reviews, upgrades and obsolescence planning Ensure compliance with EN 54 and relevant life safety standards Collaborate closely with architects, project managers, engineers and service teams What we are looking for 5 plus years experience in technical audio engineering or application support within life safety or large scale commercial AV Strong experience designing or delivering PAVA and safety critical audio systems Solid understanding of EN 54 and emergency voice alarm principles Knowledge of BS 5839 8, ISO 7240 or similar standards desirable Experience with DSP platforms such as Q SYS or equivalent Experience with Dante and IP based audio distribution Understanding of AV network infrastructure including VLANs and managed switches Exposure to Cisco or enterprise networking beneficial Strong documentation and schematic interpretation skills Confident communicator able to support clients and internal teams Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Degree or equivalent experience in Audio Engineering, Electronics or Systems Engineering preferred. What's on offer 50,000 - 60,000 pa basic salary Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension contribution Medical cash plan Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Ongoing technical training and development Opportunity to work on complex, safety critical AV systems within a global integration environment This role suits an experienced audio professional who understands the responsibility that comes with life safety systems and wants to operate at a high technical level across design, delivery and service. INDAV
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Audio & PAVA Systems Engineer UK Hybrid Travel Required We are recruiting for a Senior Audio & PAVA Systems Engineer specialising in Public Address and Voice Alarm systems to support complex, safety critical AV integration projects across the UK. This role sits within a global systems integration environment delivering large scale, high reliability installations across commercial, entertainment and public environments. The focus is on designing and supporting resilient, compliant, and fault tolerant audio and life safety solutions that perform when it matters most. This is a senior technical role spanning pre sales, detailed design, commissioning support, and lifecycle service. You will act as a subject matter expert in PAVA and safety critical audio systems, working within established technical frameworks alongside senior solution architects. The role You will contribute specialist expertise to the design and delivery of Public Address and Voice Alarm systems, ensuring compliance, redundancy and operational resilience are built into every stage of the project lifecycle. From early bid support through to commissioning and in service technical escalation, you will play a key role in maintaining design intent, regulatory compliance, and technical consistency. Key responsibilities Provide technical input during pre sales for PAVA and life safety audio projects Support system design including schematics, signal flow, rack layouts and documentation Contribute to programming, configuration, testing and commissioning preparation Support on site commissioning and technical handover Act as escalation point for complex audio and voice alarm system issues Support lifecycle reviews, upgrades and obsolescence planning Ensure compliance with EN 54 and relevant life safety standards Collaborate closely with architects, project managers, engineers and service teams What we are looking for 5 plus years experience in technical audio engineering or application support within life safety or large scale commercial AV Strong experience designing or delivering PAVA and safety critical audio systems Solid understanding of EN 54 and emergency voice alarm principles Knowledge of BS 5839 8, ISO 7240 or similar standards desirable Experience with DSP platforms such as Q SYS or equivalent Experience with Dante and IP based audio distribution Understanding of AV network infrastructure including VLANs and managed switches Exposure to Cisco or enterprise networking beneficial Strong documentation and schematic interpretation skills Confident communicator able to support clients and internal teams Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Degree or equivalent experience in Audio Engineering, Electronics or Systems Engineering preferred. What's on offer 50,000 - 60,000 pa basic salary Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension contribution Medical cash plan Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Ongoing technical training and development Opportunity to work on complex, safety critical AV systems within a global integration environment This role suits an experienced audio professional who understands the responsibility that comes with life safety systems and wants to operate at a high technical level across design, delivery and service. INDAV
I am seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work for a big household name client. In this role you'll be at the forefront of the technology lifecycle, driving impactful projects from inception to execution. The successful Senior Network Engineeer will lead the shaping and deliver cutting-edge technical solutions business wide! Benifits: 24 days holiday+ Bank Holidays Generaous Pension Scheme Lots of Project work As the successful Senior Network Engineer you will have exprience in some of the following: Producing high-and low-level designs to meet challenging networking and security requirements. Building and configuring technical solutions of networked hardware and software with a strong focus on security. Fault finding, monitoring, and resolution of issues to a successful conclusion. Ensuring core networking and hosting platforms perform at optimal levels. Producing clear and concise technical documentation. Excellent CISCO skills Exprience with Meraki Be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the installation and configuration of secure networks. This is an urgent vacancy, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in the role of Senior Network Engineer or are looking for something similar, please contact Harry Davies directly. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
13/03/2026
Full time
I am seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work for a big household name client. In this role you'll be at the forefront of the technology lifecycle, driving impactful projects from inception to execution. The successful Senior Network Engineeer will lead the shaping and deliver cutting-edge technical solutions business wide! Benifits: 24 days holiday+ Bank Holidays Generaous Pension Scheme Lots of Project work As the successful Senior Network Engineer you will have exprience in some of the following: Producing high-and low-level designs to meet challenging networking and security requirements. Building and configuring technical solutions of networked hardware and software with a strong focus on security. Fault finding, monitoring, and resolution of issues to a successful conclusion. Ensuring core networking and hosting platforms perform at optimal levels. Producing clear and concise technical documentation. Excellent CISCO skills Exprience with Meraki Be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the installation and configuration of secure networks. This is an urgent vacancy, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in the role of Senior Network Engineer or are looking for something similar, please contact Harry Davies directly. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: Experienced WordPress Engineer Location: Truro, Cornwall (Remote) Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Affinity is an award-winning, full-service, bespoke software development agency dedicated to solving digital problems for clients in both the public and private sectors. As a company, we are deeply technical and always flexible, with a core mission to deliver human-centered solutions to technical challenges. We work across the public sector, including central government, and enterprise-level private sector clients. We specialise in Discovery, Design, Development, Implementation, Data Integration and Migration, utilising open-source technologies including WordPress. We are committed to nurturing long-term relationships with our clients through quality-driven and cost-effective Support, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Please note that, due to the nature of this role and the fact that this company does not offer sponsorship, candidates require the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About the Role: We are seeking a UK-based, experienced WordPress Developer with related AWS hosting experience who will bring energy and drive, to join our agile development team. Self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, they will be looked upon to use creative problem-solving, coupled with significant experience of working with WordPress. The successful person will be part of an agile development team, building and maintaining customer websites and digital services using WordPress, SQL and PHP, utilising various services and open source tools. They will support existing solutions and help continually improve them through work packages. They will be working on a number of high profile accounts, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest level including design patterns, web security, technical documentation and application performance. Custom plugin and theme development experience would be desirable, together with a strong working knowledge of Git. They will be decisive and a good communicator, and will be looked upon to lead by example and help support the less experienced members of the team. Key Responsibilities Include: Key role on wordpress software support, development and AWS hosting projects as well as research and testing as required. Attend project meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager or Senior Developer. Record time spent on each project on a day by day basis to the required level of detail. Remain current regarding changes in relevant technology and systems to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date. About you: Ideal candidates will have experience integrating WordPress, tuning and improving WordPress implementations and enjoy fast-paced, challenging and real-time problem solving. Ideal skills, not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, Sass (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, etc.) PHP and SQL Strong ES6+ Javascript skills, including Node JS and React Custom WordPress theme and plugin development Responsive/mobile web development RESTful APIs Version control, particularly Git Docker and containerisation AWS core services, such as EC2, ECS/EKS, EFS, database, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch, ElastiCache, IAM, etc. Infrasructure-as-Code - ideally Terraform and CloudFormation Strong communication skills, including client facing Ability to work as a team and autonomously Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Commercially aware Useful experience for the role: Enterprise-level experience with either government or the private sector Continuous integration and deployment, incl. GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc. Non-AWS cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Benefits: We are a flat organisation and team members are rewarded for being great at what they do, not the seniority they have reached in the company. 1 day of extra holiday per year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 extra days. We accommodate flexible working when needed. Continuing professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job training to formal qualifications and certifications. Access to a professional and life coach where appropriate. We are an Investors In People and Living Wage accredited employer. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Front End Developer, Back End Developer, PHP Developer, Web Developer, SQL Developer, Javascript Developer, Git, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, React, Gutenberg, AWS, Docker, Vagrant may also be considered for this role.
13/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: Experienced WordPress Engineer Location: Truro, Cornwall (Remote) Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Affinity is an award-winning, full-service, bespoke software development agency dedicated to solving digital problems for clients in both the public and private sectors. As a company, we are deeply technical and always flexible, with a core mission to deliver human-centered solutions to technical challenges. We work across the public sector, including central government, and enterprise-level private sector clients. We specialise in Discovery, Design, Development, Implementation, Data Integration and Migration, utilising open-source technologies including WordPress. We are committed to nurturing long-term relationships with our clients through quality-driven and cost-effective Support, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Please note that, due to the nature of this role and the fact that this company does not offer sponsorship, candidates require the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About the Role: We are seeking a UK-based, experienced WordPress Developer with related AWS hosting experience who will bring energy and drive, to join our agile development team. Self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, they will be looked upon to use creative problem-solving, coupled with significant experience of working with WordPress. The successful person will be part of an agile development team, building and maintaining customer websites and digital services using WordPress, SQL and PHP, utilising various services and open source tools. They will support existing solutions and help continually improve them through work packages. They will be working on a number of high profile accounts, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest level including design patterns, web security, technical documentation and application performance. Custom plugin and theme development experience would be desirable, together with a strong working knowledge of Git. They will be decisive and a good communicator, and will be looked upon to lead by example and help support the less experienced members of the team. Key Responsibilities Include: Key role on wordpress software support, development and AWS hosting projects as well as research and testing as required. Attend project meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager or Senior Developer. Record time spent on each project on a day by day basis to the required level of detail. Remain current regarding changes in relevant technology and systems to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date. About you: Ideal candidates will have experience integrating WordPress, tuning and improving WordPress implementations and enjoy fast-paced, challenging and real-time problem solving. Ideal skills, not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, Sass (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, etc.) PHP and SQL Strong ES6+ Javascript skills, including Node JS and React Custom WordPress theme and plugin development Responsive/mobile web development RESTful APIs Version control, particularly Git Docker and containerisation AWS core services, such as EC2, ECS/EKS, EFS, database, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch, ElastiCache, IAM, etc. Infrasructure-as-Code - ideally Terraform and CloudFormation Strong communication skills, including client facing Ability to work as a team and autonomously Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Commercially aware Useful experience for the role: Enterprise-level experience with either government or the private sector Continuous integration and deployment, incl. GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc. Non-AWS cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Benefits: We are a flat organisation and team members are rewarded for being great at what they do, not the seniority they have reached in the company. 1 day of extra holiday per year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 extra days. We accommodate flexible working when needed. Continuing professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job training to formal qualifications and certifications. Access to a professional and life coach where appropriate. We are an Investors In People and Living Wage accredited employer. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Front End Developer, Back End Developer, PHP Developer, Web Developer, SQL Developer, Javascript Developer, Git, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, React, Gutenberg, AWS, Docker, Vagrant may also be considered for this role.
Senior Python Developer Duration: 14 Months Location: London, UK (3 days in office) Active SC Clearance required Inside IR35 - Umbrella only About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Azure Databricks platform for economic data. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Senior Developer will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on Python, including the challenging but rewarding task of reverse engineering an existing codebase to integrate new features and improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, experience with various programming languages and frameworks, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software. Drive the development of MVPs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Full-Stack Development: Contribute to both front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform. Develop user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure a seamless user experience. Develop robust and efficient back-end services and APIs using Python. Python Development: Develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development, and integration with the Azure Databricks environment. Utilise relevant Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance banking applications Work closely with UI/UX Designers to integrate visualizations seamlessly into web applications or other platforms Work on data interfaces to connect various systems within the bank. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. .NET Development (Optional): Develop and maintain .NET code for back-end services, APIs, and integrations with other systems. Utilise relevant .NET frameworks and technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework). Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Reverse Engineering: Analyse and understand existing codebases (potentially Python) to identify areas for improvement, bug fixes, and new feature implementation. Document findings and create clear specifications for changes. Implement changes while maintaining the stability and functionality of the existing system. Join us to work on impactful projects, utilise cutting-edge tech, and be part of a collaborative team shaping public sector innovation. Apply now to make a difference!
13/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Python Developer Duration: 14 Months Location: London, UK (3 days in office) Active SC Clearance required Inside IR35 - Umbrella only About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Azure Databricks platform for economic data. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Senior Developer will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on Python, including the challenging but rewarding task of reverse engineering an existing codebase to integrate new features and improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, experience with various programming languages and frameworks, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software. Drive the development of MVPs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Full-Stack Development: Contribute to both front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform. Develop user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure a seamless user experience. Develop robust and efficient back-end services and APIs using Python. Python Development: Develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development, and integration with the Azure Databricks environment. Utilise relevant Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance banking applications Work closely with UI/UX Designers to integrate visualizations seamlessly into web applications or other platforms Work on data interfaces to connect various systems within the bank. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. .NET Development (Optional): Develop and maintain .NET code for back-end services, APIs, and integrations with other systems. Utilise relevant .NET frameworks and technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework). Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Reverse Engineering: Analyse and understand existing codebases (potentially Python) to identify areas for improvement, bug fixes, and new feature implementation. Document findings and create clear specifications for changes. Implement changes while maintaining the stability and functionality of the existing system. Join us to work on impactful projects, utilise cutting-edge tech, and be part of a collaborative team shaping public sector innovation. Apply now to make a difference!
About Us DTC A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire. We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems. Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, developing secure, high reliability systems used in real world, mission critical environments. Our technology is deployed nationwide by UK law enforcement and internationally across military, defence and government markets, enabling secure video, data and communications across complex networked environments. About the Role At DTC, our Software Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging projects to work on. As a Senior Software Engineer within our Applications Team, you will lead the design, development and maintenance of complex desktop and mobile applications that underpin our product portfolio across multiple sectors. You will work across the full product lifecycle, shaping requirements, defining scalable architectures, and delivering secure, high integrity software used in operational environments. The role combines enhancement of established, nationally deployed platforms with the development of new products and capabilities, particularly within emerging military applications. You will develop in modern C++ and Qt across multiple platforms, collaborate closely with embedded, hardware and RF engineers, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring and continuous improvement. This is a hands on, engineering led role based on site in Whiteley, working within the Applications Team and closely with the Embedded and Hardware Team. Informal flexibility is available, but regular on-site presence is essential. What We re Looking For Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Qt Experience developing secure, high integrity application software Multi-platform experience across desktop and mobile environments Experience with IP networking, secure communications and database technologies Confidence working within complex, hardware integrated systems Experience within defence, military, video or networked communication environments would be highly beneficial Why Work at DTC We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on technology that has genuine operational impact. You will work on secure systems that are nationally deployed, safety critical and used in real world scenarios, while helping shape the next generation of applications within our growing portfolio Interested in finding out more? Click apply today and we will contact suitable candidates for an informal discussion. Successful applicants will need to be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
13/03/2026
Full time
About Us DTC A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire. We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems. Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, developing secure, high reliability systems used in real world, mission critical environments. Our technology is deployed nationwide by UK law enforcement and internationally across military, defence and government markets, enabling secure video, data and communications across complex networked environments. About the Role At DTC, our Software Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging projects to work on. As a Senior Software Engineer within our Applications Team, you will lead the design, development and maintenance of complex desktop and mobile applications that underpin our product portfolio across multiple sectors. You will work across the full product lifecycle, shaping requirements, defining scalable architectures, and delivering secure, high integrity software used in operational environments. The role combines enhancement of established, nationally deployed platforms with the development of new products and capabilities, particularly within emerging military applications. You will develop in modern C++ and Qt across multiple platforms, collaborate closely with embedded, hardware and RF engineers, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring and continuous improvement. This is a hands on, engineering led role based on site in Whiteley, working within the Applications Team and closely with the Embedded and Hardware Team. Informal flexibility is available, but regular on-site presence is essential. What We re Looking For Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Qt Experience developing secure, high integrity application software Multi-platform experience across desktop and mobile environments Experience with IP networking, secure communications and database technologies Confidence working within complex, hardware integrated systems Experience within defence, military, video or networked communication environments would be highly beneficial Why Work at DTC We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on technology that has genuine operational impact. You will work on secure systems that are nationally deployed, safety critical and used in real world scenarios, while helping shape the next generation of applications within our growing portfolio Interested in finding out more? Click apply today and we will contact suitable candidates for an informal discussion. Successful applicants will need to be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Data Centre Design Engineer - Lead / Consulting Inside IR35 Long-term Contract 50% Remote 50% European/US Travel (Expensed) IT Services Provider We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Design Engineer to join a major IT Services provider in a lead, design-assurance role supporting large-scale European data centre programmes. This is not a pure build role. You'll act as a technical authority, reviewing designs, shaping delivery plans, and overseeing implementation across complex, enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Review and approve data centre designs (new build and expansion) Act as lead technical engineer / design authority Develop high-level delivery and implementation plans Provide technical governance throughout the project lifecycle Oversee implementation and resolve design or delivery risks Engage with internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders Support design sign-off and senior technical discussions Required Experience: Strong experience delivering large-scale data centre deployments Proven data centre design background (compute, storage, network, power, cooling) Experience operating as a lead engineer or technical authority Able to translate designs into practical delivery plans Comfortable overseeing delivery rather than day-to-day build Willing to travel across Europe/US (approx. 50%) Desirable: Exposure to AI / HPC data centre environments (e.g. GPU-dense, NVIDIA platforms) Experience with high-density, high-power DC designs Background working for an IT services provider or systems integrator Contract Details: Inside IR35 Long-term contract potential 50% remote / 50% European travel (fully expensed) Competitive day rate (experience dependent) Apply now to discuss the role in more detail. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
13/03/2026
Contractor
Data Centre Design Engineer - Lead / Consulting Inside IR35 Long-term Contract 50% Remote 50% European/US Travel (Expensed) IT Services Provider We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Design Engineer to join a major IT Services provider in a lead, design-assurance role supporting large-scale European data centre programmes. This is not a pure build role. You'll act as a technical authority, reviewing designs, shaping delivery plans, and overseeing implementation across complex, enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Review and approve data centre designs (new build and expansion) Act as lead technical engineer / design authority Develop high-level delivery and implementation plans Provide technical governance throughout the project lifecycle Oversee implementation and resolve design or delivery risks Engage with internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders Support design sign-off and senior technical discussions Required Experience: Strong experience delivering large-scale data centre deployments Proven data centre design background (compute, storage, network, power, cooling) Experience operating as a lead engineer or technical authority Able to translate designs into practical delivery plans Comfortable overseeing delivery rather than day-to-day build Willing to travel across Europe/US (approx. 50%) Desirable: Exposure to AI / HPC data centre environments (e.g. GPU-dense, NVIDIA platforms) Experience with high-density, high-power DC designs Background working for an IT services provider or systems integrator Contract Details: Inside IR35 Long-term contract potential 50% remote / 50% European travel (fully expensed) Competitive day rate (experience dependent) Apply now to discuss the role in more detail. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
AI Architect Financial Services London Hybrid At Datatech Analytics, we're delighted to partner with a global consulting organisation expanding its AI and Data capability within Financial Services. The firm works with major banks, insurers and capital markets institutions to design and deploy enterprise AI platforms, helping organisations transform how data and AI drive decision making across the business. As demand for AI transformation programmes continues to grow, the business is looking to hire an AI Architect to help shape and deliver complex AI platforms for large financial institutions. The role You will design and architect enterprise AI platforms, translating complex business challenges into scalable AI and data solutions. Working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you'll help organisations move from experimentation with AI to production-ready AI systems embedded within core business platforms. What you'll be doing Defining enterprise AI architecture strategies for financial services clients. Designing scalable AI platforms and ML infrastructure integrated with enterprise data systems. Architecting end-to-end AI pipelines , from data ingestion through to model deployment. Leading engineering teams across AI, machine learning and data engineering. Engaging senior stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes and technical strategy. Technology environment Typical platforms and technologies include: Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake or BigQuery Python and modern ML frameworks Generative AI, LLM integration and RAG pipelines MLOps tooling and modern ML lifecycle management. The profile Experience designing enterprise AI or data platforms in complex technology environments. A background delivering large-scale transformation programmes, often within consulting or advisory environments. Strong technical leadership combined with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology teams. Experience working within Financial Services environments is highly valued. If you'd like to learn more about the opportunity, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.APPLY NOW Datatech Analytics
13/03/2026
Full time
AI Architect Financial Services London Hybrid At Datatech Analytics, we're delighted to partner with a global consulting organisation expanding its AI and Data capability within Financial Services. The firm works with major banks, insurers and capital markets institutions to design and deploy enterprise AI platforms, helping organisations transform how data and AI drive decision making across the business. As demand for AI transformation programmes continues to grow, the business is looking to hire an AI Architect to help shape and deliver complex AI platforms for large financial institutions. The role You will design and architect enterprise AI platforms, translating complex business challenges into scalable AI and data solutions. Working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you'll help organisations move from experimentation with AI to production-ready AI systems embedded within core business platforms. What you'll be doing Defining enterprise AI architecture strategies for financial services clients. Designing scalable AI platforms and ML infrastructure integrated with enterprise data systems. Architecting end-to-end AI pipelines , from data ingestion through to model deployment. Leading engineering teams across AI, machine learning and data engineering. Engaging senior stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes and technical strategy. Technology environment Typical platforms and technologies include: Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake or BigQuery Python and modern ML frameworks Generative AI, LLM integration and RAG pipelines MLOps tooling and modern ML lifecycle management. The profile Experience designing enterprise AI or data platforms in complex technology environments. A background delivering large-scale transformation programmes, often within consulting or advisory environments. Strong technical leadership combined with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology teams. Experience working within Financial Services environments is highly valued. If you'd like to learn more about the opportunity, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.APPLY NOW Datatech Analytics
3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
13/03/2026
Full time
3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
13/03/2026
Full time
3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Head of Business Systems (Enterprise Applications) Location: Flexible UK/remote Travel: Regular travel between UK operational sites required (expensed beyond base location) Salary: £90-£100k + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Leading provider of UK critical infrastructure requires a Systems Lead for the transport and logistics enterprise technology. This role will require you to deliver the ongoing development of technology systems that support complex, high-volume operational environments across multiple UK sites. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core operational, logistics and terminal systems are stable, scalable and aligned to business growth. You will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning applications, systems analysis and development while partnering closely with operations, engineering and senior IT leadership. The role offers significant scope to shape and modernise systems, improve automation and drive data-led performance across a large-scale operational environment. Location is flexible across the UK with regular travel to operational sites including South Wales, the South Coast and the Humber region. The Role You will take ownership of the systems and applications that enable day-to-day operational performance across logistics, terminals and engineering functions. Key responsibilities include: Leading the support, maintenance and development of operational and logistics systems across multiple sites Managing and developing a team of solution managers, analysts and technical specialists Overseeing delivery of system enhancements, integrations and new capabilities aligned to business priorities Acting as the senior point of contact between IT and operational stakeholders Driving continuous improvement, automation and performance optimisation through technology Managing vendors, system integrator and third-party technology partners Ensuring strong service performance across incident, problem and change management Delivering and supporting BI, reporting and data solutions for operational performance Managing budgets, roadmaps and resource planning across the function Leading large-scale systems and transformation programmes Supporting long-term technology strategy for operational and logistics platforms This role combines hands-on technical understanding with strategic leadership and will suit someone comfortable operating at both operational and executive levels. We are deliberately open on sector background and welcome candidates from: Logistics & supply chain Transport & distribution Ports & terminals Manufacturing or industrial environments Engineering or asset-heavy businesses Large-scale operational environments Experience required: Leadership of enterprise or operational systems within complex organisations Strong knowledge of logistics, supply chain or operational technology platforms Experience leading technical or applications teams Delivery of large-scale systems or transformation programmes Vendor and systems integrator management Budget ownership and strategic planning Experience improving processes through technology and automation Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and operational teams Highly desirable: Experience with ERP, supply chain or terminal systems Data, reporting and BI platform delivery Integration and automation initiatives Agile and structured delivery methodologies Location & Travel The role can be based flexibly across the UK, particularly around: Cardiff/South Wales Southampton/South Coast Hull/Humber region Regular travel between operational sites is required. The salary is a basic between £90-100K with an exceptional package/pension and bonus scheme
13/03/2026
Full time
Head of Business Systems (Enterprise Applications) Location: Flexible UK/remote Travel: Regular travel between UK operational sites required (expensed beyond base location) Salary: £90-£100k + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Leading provider of UK critical infrastructure requires a Systems Lead for the transport and logistics enterprise technology. This role will require you to deliver the ongoing development of technology systems that support complex, high-volume operational environments across multiple UK sites. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core operational, logistics and terminal systems are stable, scalable and aligned to business growth. You will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning applications, systems analysis and development while partnering closely with operations, engineering and senior IT leadership. The role offers significant scope to shape and modernise systems, improve automation and drive data-led performance across a large-scale operational environment. Location is flexible across the UK with regular travel to operational sites including South Wales, the South Coast and the Humber region. The Role You will take ownership of the systems and applications that enable day-to-day operational performance across logistics, terminals and engineering functions. Key responsibilities include: Leading the support, maintenance and development of operational and logistics systems across multiple sites Managing and developing a team of solution managers, analysts and technical specialists Overseeing delivery of system enhancements, integrations and new capabilities aligned to business priorities Acting as the senior point of contact between IT and operational stakeholders Driving continuous improvement, automation and performance optimisation through technology Managing vendors, system integrator and third-party technology partners Ensuring strong service performance across incident, problem and change management Delivering and supporting BI, reporting and data solutions for operational performance Managing budgets, roadmaps and resource planning across the function Leading large-scale systems and transformation programmes Supporting long-term technology strategy for operational and logistics platforms This role combines hands-on technical understanding with strategic leadership and will suit someone comfortable operating at both operational and executive levels. We are deliberately open on sector background and welcome candidates from: Logistics & supply chain Transport & distribution Ports & terminals Manufacturing or industrial environments Engineering or asset-heavy businesses Large-scale operational environments Experience required: Leadership of enterprise or operational systems within complex organisations Strong knowledge of logistics, supply chain or operational technology platforms Experience leading technical or applications teams Delivery of large-scale systems or transformation programmes Vendor and systems integrator management Budget ownership and strategic planning Experience improving processes through technology and automation Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and operational teams Highly desirable: Experience with ERP, supply chain or terminal systems Data, reporting and BI platform delivery Integration and automation initiatives Agile and structured delivery methodologies Location & Travel The role can be based flexibly across the UK, particularly around: Cardiff/South Wales Southampton/South Coast Hull/Humber region Regular travel between operational sites is required. The salary is a basic between £90-100K with an exceptional package/pension and bonus scheme
