The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
The Company: A long-established organisation with over a century of experience in manufacturing and defense projects. With a focus on advancing engineering technology through innovative solutions, especially in the field of sustainable propulsion systems-moving from hybrid to alternative fuel technologies, including hydrogen. Their ongoing development is driven by a commitment to core values: safety, sustainability, quality, innovation, excellence, and teamwork. Overview: The IT Manager leads the delivery, security, reliability, and ongoing improvement of IT services and infrastructure, acting as the strategic link between technology and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Finance and IT, this role oversees IT Infrastructure and Support functions, managing a team of two and ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable IT operations across the business. Key Responsibilities: People Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop IT Infrastructure Engineer and IT Support Engineer. Oversee performance, resource planning, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. IT Operations & Service Delivery: Ensure delivery of reliable IT services that meet business SLAs. Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes, serving as an escalation point for technical issues. Infrastructure Management: Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid IT infrastructure. Ensure system availability, resilience, and compliance with recovery and continuity plans. End-User Support: Drive high-quality, consistent end-user support. Oversee device life cycle, onboarding/offboarding, and enhance user satisfaction with a focus on self-service and knowledge sharing. Security & Compliance: Enforce IT security standards and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, vulnerability patching, and audit readiness. Strategy & Budget: Develop and execute IT strategy in alignment with business goals. Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and prioritise technology investments. Process & Governance: Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and ITIL-aligned service management best practices. Track operational KPIs and optimise processes through documentation and automation. Experience: 5-10+ years' experience in IT operations or infrastructure/support; 2-5+ years in a management role Knowledge of business system/ERP implementation Experience with Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus Experience managing infrastructure and service desk teams Strong technical knowledge (enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, IT support operations) Experience with ITSM frameworks (ITIL preferred), budgeting, and vendor management Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
02/04/2026
Full time
The Company: A long-established organisation with over a century of experience in manufacturing and defense projects. With a focus on advancing engineering technology through innovative solutions, especially in the field of sustainable propulsion systems-moving from hybrid to alternative fuel technologies, including hydrogen. Their ongoing development is driven by a commitment to core values: safety, sustainability, quality, innovation, excellence, and teamwork. Overview: The IT Manager leads the delivery, security, reliability, and ongoing improvement of IT services and infrastructure, acting as the strategic link between technology and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Finance and IT, this role oversees IT Infrastructure and Support functions, managing a team of two and ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable IT operations across the business. Key Responsibilities: People Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop IT Infrastructure Engineer and IT Support Engineer. Oversee performance, resource planning, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. IT Operations & Service Delivery: Ensure delivery of reliable IT services that meet business SLAs. Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes, serving as an escalation point for technical issues. Infrastructure Management: Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid IT infrastructure. Ensure system availability, resilience, and compliance with recovery and continuity plans. End-User Support: Drive high-quality, consistent end-user support. Oversee device life cycle, onboarding/offboarding, and enhance user satisfaction with a focus on self-service and knowledge sharing. Security & Compliance: Enforce IT security standards and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, vulnerability patching, and audit readiness. Strategy & Budget: Develop and execute IT strategy in alignment with business goals. Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and prioritise technology investments. Process & Governance: Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and ITIL-aligned service management best practices. Track operational KPIs and optimise processes through documentation and automation. Experience: 5-10+ years' experience in IT operations or infrastructure/support; 2-5+ years in a management role Knowledge of business system/ERP implementation Experience with Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus Experience managing infrastructure and service desk teams Strong technical knowledge (enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, IT support operations) Experience with ITSM frameworks (ITIL preferred), budgeting, and vendor management Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. Working at The National Archives means joining a purpose driven organisation where heritage, technology and public service meet. Staff contribute to safeguarding the nation's story while shaping new ways for people to discover and use it. It is an inclusive, forward thinking environment offering opportunities to innovate, collaborate with experts across disciplines, and make a lasting difference to how society understands its past and prepares for its future. The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services.
02/04/2026
Full time
We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. Working at The National Archives means joining a purpose driven organisation where heritage, technology and public service meet. Staff contribute to safeguarding the nation's story while shaping new ways for people to discover and use it. It is an inclusive, forward thinking environment offering opportunities to innovate, collaborate with experts across disciplines, and make a lasting difference to how society understands its past and prepares for its future. The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services.
Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Principal Administrator (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A principal application operations engineer owns the application strategy and leads, on implementation, support, resourcing, learning and development for their team. You will lead the Salesforce administration team, ensuring robust solution design, effective delivery, platform optimisation, and operational performance across the organisation's Salesforce environment. This role is accountable for maintaining stability, quality, and continuous improvement of complex enterprise Salesforce solutions. Responsibilities include ownership of administration strategy, adherence to best practices, and oversight of systems integrator performance to guarantee that Salesforce services deliver consistent, resilient, and high-quality outcomes for both Ofgem and its users. Close collaboration with implementation partners is essential in aligning strategic objectives and operational execution. Key Outputs and Deliverables Stable, high-quality Salesforce operational services, ensuring resilience, performance, and reliability across all environments. Compliant release processes, supported by assurance frameworks, documentation standards, and governance controls for every Salesforce deployment. Operational performance reporting and continuous improvement plans, providing visibility, metrics, and strategic insights for service optimisation. Accurate asset records and configuration inventories for all Salesforce environments, enabling traceability, auditability, and effective change management. Third-party supplier performance management, including service-level compliance, contractual obligations, and quality assurance across delivery partnerships Essential: Deep operational expertise in managing complex Salesforce environments. Proven leadership in application operations or platform engineering. Demonstrable experience managing suppliers and technical risk. Demonstrable experience managing a Salesforce Administration team. Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: Salesforce Certified App Builder, and Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on (see below)
02/04/2026
Contractor
Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Principal Administrator (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A principal application operations engineer owns the application strategy and leads, on implementation, support, resourcing, learning and development for their team. You will lead the Salesforce administration team, ensuring robust solution design, effective delivery, platform optimisation, and operational performance across the organisation's Salesforce environment. This role is accountable for maintaining stability, quality, and continuous improvement of complex enterprise Salesforce solutions. Responsibilities include ownership of administration strategy, adherence to best practices, and oversight of systems integrator performance to guarantee that Salesforce services deliver consistent, resilient, and high-quality outcomes for both Ofgem and its users. Close collaboration with implementation partners is essential in aligning strategic objectives and operational execution. Key Outputs and Deliverables Stable, high-quality Salesforce operational services, ensuring resilience, performance, and reliability across all environments. Compliant release processes, supported by assurance frameworks, documentation standards, and governance controls for every Salesforce deployment. Operational performance reporting and continuous improvement plans, providing visibility, metrics, and strategic insights for service optimisation. Accurate asset records and configuration inventories for all Salesforce environments, enabling traceability, auditability, and effective change management. Third-party supplier performance management, including service-level compliance, contractual obligations, and quality assurance across delivery partnerships Essential: Deep operational expertise in managing complex Salesforce environments. Proven leadership in application operations or platform engineering. Demonstrable experience managing suppliers and technical risk. Demonstrable experience managing a Salesforce Administration team. Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: Salesforce Certified App Builder, and Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on (see below)
Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A the Senior DevOps Engineer you will responsible for the integration and delivery of software components within a complete DevOps toolchain. This includes designing, implementing, and optimising solutions across multiple Salesforce workstreams and technical domains. At the public sector organisation, this means working as a senior technical specialist to architect, build, and operate resilient, automated environments and deployment pipelines focused on the Salesforce platform using Azure DevOps (ADO) for Salesforce deployments, integrating testing and code quality tools such as ADO Test Plans, Salesforce Code Checker, and SonarCloud (in future). You will manage work tracking through ADO Boards and Confluence, contribute to testing automation with BrowserStack and Playwright, and ensure that Salesforce delivery aligns with our clients cloud engineering and governance standards. You will influence delivery practices across Salesforce and adjacent platforms, ensuring resilience, repeatability, and compliance in all pipeline activities. Key Responsibilities: Pipeline and Release Engineering Design, maintain and optimise Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO), supporting metadata and source-driven deployments. Implement automated testing integration via ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack and Playwright. Quality and Compliance Assurance Integrate code quality and compliance tools such as Salesforce Code Checker and SonarCloud to enforce secure coding and testing standards, ensuring releases meet Ofgem's quality and assurance requirements. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Salesforce product owners, developers, architects, and the wider Cloud Engineering and Security teams to deliver reliable, auditable, and efficient DevOps solutions. Tooling and Automation Leadership Continuously improve DevOps tooling and automation frameworks across Salesforce and adjacent platforms. Champion Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Testing approaches. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Contribute to Ofgem's devops community. Share technical knowledge, and identify opportunities to improve DevOps maturity, delivery velocity, and platform reliability. Essential: Proven experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps (ADO). Experience integrating automated testing and code quality tools (Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright and SonarCloud. If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on (see below)
02/04/2026
Contractor
Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A the Senior DevOps Engineer you will responsible for the integration and delivery of software components within a complete DevOps toolchain. This includes designing, implementing, and optimising solutions across multiple Salesforce workstreams and technical domains. At the public sector organisation, this means working as a senior technical specialist to architect, build, and operate resilient, automated environments and deployment pipelines focused on the Salesforce platform using Azure DevOps (ADO) for Salesforce deployments, integrating testing and code quality tools such as ADO Test Plans, Salesforce Code Checker, and SonarCloud (in future). You will manage work tracking through ADO Boards and Confluence, contribute to testing automation with BrowserStack and Playwright, and ensure that Salesforce delivery aligns with our clients cloud engineering and governance standards. You will influence delivery practices across Salesforce and adjacent platforms, ensuring resilience, repeatability, and compliance in all pipeline activities. Key Responsibilities: Pipeline and Release Engineering Design, maintain and optimise Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO), supporting metadata and source-driven deployments. Implement automated testing integration via ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack and Playwright. Quality and Compliance Assurance Integrate code quality and compliance tools such as Salesforce Code Checker and SonarCloud to enforce secure coding and testing standards, ensuring releases meet Ofgem's quality and assurance requirements. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Salesforce product owners, developers, architects, and the wider Cloud Engineering and Security teams to deliver reliable, auditable, and efficient DevOps solutions. Tooling and Automation Leadership Continuously improve DevOps tooling and automation frameworks across Salesforce and adjacent platforms. Champion Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Testing approaches. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Contribute to Ofgem's devops community. Share technical knowledge, and identify opportunities to improve DevOps maturity, delivery velocity, and platform reliability. Essential: Proven experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps (ADO). Experience integrating automated testing and code quality tools (Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright and SonarCloud. If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on (see below)
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer Salary: £80,000 - £88,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to London Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join a dynamic Engineering team. If you're passionate about creating innovative web and mobile applications while ensuring high performance and scalability, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Your Role: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through collaboration, innovation and facilitation to ensure best practices and high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain both front-end components of web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap 5, HTML, CSS Apply Test Driven Development (TDD) practices using tools such as Karma to ensure robust and reliable code. Leverage AI-augmented development tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve consistency, and reduce boilerplate. Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your skills and experience Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proven experience in full stack JavaScript development, with a strong focus on Node.js and server-side development. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality. Experience of at least one leading Node framework (Express.js, Nest.js, Hapi.js) Expertise in at least one modern front-end framework (Nest.js, Remix.js). A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Security Clearance Requirements: You must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
02/04/2026
Full time
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer Salary: £80,000 - £88,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to London Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join a dynamic Engineering team. If you're passionate about creating innovative web and mobile applications while ensuring high performance and scalability, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Your Role: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through collaboration, innovation and facilitation to ensure best practices and high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain both front-end components of web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap 5, HTML, CSS Apply Test Driven Development (TDD) practices using tools such as Karma to ensure robust and reliable code. Leverage AI-augmented development tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve consistency, and reduce boilerplate. Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your skills and experience Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proven experience in full stack JavaScript development, with a strong focus on Node.js and server-side development. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality. Experience of at least one leading Node framework (Express.js, Nest.js, Hapi.js) Expertise in at least one modern front-end framework (Nest.js, Remix.js). A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Security Clearance Requirements: You must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
Location Bristol, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford, Worthing About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Chief Engineering & Platform Office (CEPO) - supports the HMRC CDIO group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain the IT services that support CDIO platform operations. Our team is made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We work closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs. Job description Due to the expansion of the Tax, Benefits, and Enterprise Operations team, the current migration project from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and the desire to build S/4HANA capability, we are bringing knowledge and expertise on S/4HANA into the team. We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery-focused SAP S/4HANA Technical Expert to support the successful planning, configuration, and execution of the ETMP Regeneration Programme. This is a once-in-a-generation transformation initiative to migrate HMRC's Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP) from SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA. The role is critical to ensuring the technical success of this complex and high-impact programme, which underpins HMRC's core tax accounting and payment capabilities. Person specification Key responsibilities S/4HANA Migration Execution: Lead and support the development, testing, and deployment of S/4HANA Integrations. Technical Integration: Act as a bridge between functional requirements and technical implementation, ensuring end-to-end solution integrity across SAP modules and integrations. Documentation: Oversee, Create and maintain technical specifications, configuration documents, and integration mappings. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business users, architects, functional experts and technical teams to translate requirements into system solutions. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across internal HMRC teams, systems integrators (SIs), and vendors to ensure cohesive delivery and issue resolution. Testing and Validation: Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and cutover planning activities. Support and Hypercare: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to knowledge transfer and training. Essential Criteria: S/4HANA Migration Experience: Hands-on experience configuring and supporting one or more S/4HANA migrations, including ECC6 transition planning and execution. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology. SAP Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of core SAP modules including S/4HANA, BTP, Integration Suite and PI/PO, Work Zone, Build Apps, Fiori, Build Process Automation, and cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS, PaaS). Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience working with data, integration, security, and identity management in SAP landscapes. Delivery Experience: Proven ability to deliver in large-scale, multi-stakeholder transformation programmes. Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical and functional concepts to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders. Industry Specific SAP Knowledge: Relevant to tax, finance, and public sector operations - such as TRM, PSCD, FICA. SAP Business Warehousing knowledge: such as BW, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere. Additional Security Information This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be willing to hold Security Check (SC) clearance.
02/04/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford, Worthing About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Chief Engineering & Platform Office (CEPO) - supports the HMRC CDIO group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain the IT services that support CDIO platform operations. Our team is made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We work closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs. Job description Due to the expansion of the Tax, Benefits, and Enterprise Operations team, the current migration project from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and the desire to build S/4HANA capability, we are bringing knowledge and expertise on S/4HANA into the team. We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery-focused SAP S/4HANA Technical Expert to support the successful planning, configuration, and execution of the ETMP Regeneration Programme. This is a once-in-a-generation transformation initiative to migrate HMRC's Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP) from SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA. The role is critical to ensuring the technical success of this complex and high-impact programme, which underpins HMRC's core tax accounting and payment capabilities. Person specification Key responsibilities S/4HANA Migration Execution: Lead and support the development, testing, and deployment of S/4HANA Integrations. Technical Integration: Act as a bridge between functional requirements and technical implementation, ensuring end-to-end solution integrity across SAP modules and integrations. Documentation: Oversee, Create and maintain technical specifications, configuration documents, and integration mappings. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business users, architects, functional experts and technical teams to translate requirements into system solutions. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across internal HMRC teams, systems integrators (SIs), and vendors to ensure cohesive delivery and issue resolution. Testing and Validation: Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and cutover planning activities. Support and Hypercare: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to knowledge transfer and training. Essential Criteria: S/4HANA Migration Experience: Hands-on experience configuring and supporting one or more S/4HANA migrations, including ECC6 transition planning and execution. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology. SAP Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of core SAP modules including S/4HANA, BTP, Integration Suite and PI/PO, Work Zone, Build Apps, Fiori, Build Process Automation, and cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS, PaaS). Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience working with data, integration, security, and identity management in SAP landscapes. Delivery Experience: Proven ability to deliver in large-scale, multi-stakeholder transformation programmes. Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical and functional concepts to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders. Industry Specific SAP Knowledge: Relevant to tax, finance, and public sector operations - such as TRM, PSCD, FICA. SAP Business Warehousing knowledge: such as BW, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere. Additional Security Information This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be willing to hold Security Check (SC) clearance.
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies
02/04/2026
Full time
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. Where business needs allow some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The DevOps (MLOps) Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining and supporting key components, proactively monitoring metrics, and performing updates to ensure accessibility, stability, and capacity for production and deployment. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, advising developers on best practices to enable secure and efficient deployments. They help streamline automation and software delivery processes, ensuring the platform is effectively utilised. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. Additionally, they collaborate with teams to ensure secure, scalable, and well-monitored platforms that align with business needs. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Kafka, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace, Helm Charts Person specification Working Pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in effectively using platform services, ensuring secure and reliable AI deployments. Developing and maintaining automation scripts and hardened base containers for various systems and frameworks. Providing hands-on technical support, troubleshooting platform use and configuration issues. Advising developers on configuring CI/CD pipelines and best practices for integrating with platform services. Contributing to routine monitoring activities, identifying performance improvements and security enhancements. Ensuring adherence to organisational standards, maintaining high service quality and reliability. As our services operate 24/7, you may need to occasionally work outside of office hours, including participating in an on-call rota implementing technical changes, with additional pay for out-of-hours work and on-call. Essential skills You'll have a strong foundation in DevOps culture, with the following skills or experience: Designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS or Azure, applying best practices for architecture, security, and scalability. (SWDN) Configuring and maintaining automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tools to support CI/CD and improve software quality. (TEST) Monitoring AI applications and responding to incidents using established procedures, ensuring system availability and performance. (ASUP) Developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities. (PROG) Implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency and reliability. (SINT) Applying data management best practices for cloud resources, ensuring structured naming, tagging, metadata, backups, and documentation. (DATM)
02/04/2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. Where business needs allow some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The DevOps (MLOps) Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining and supporting key components, proactively monitoring metrics, and performing updates to ensure accessibility, stability, and capacity for production and deployment. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, advising developers on best practices to enable secure and efficient deployments. They help streamline automation and software delivery processes, ensuring the platform is effectively utilised. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. Additionally, they collaborate with teams to ensure secure, scalable, and well-monitored platforms that align with business needs. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Kafka, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace, Helm Charts Person specification Working Pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in effectively using platform services, ensuring secure and reliable AI deployments. Developing and maintaining automation scripts and hardened base containers for various systems and frameworks. Providing hands-on technical support, troubleshooting platform use and configuration issues. Advising developers on configuring CI/CD pipelines and best practices for integrating with platform services. Contributing to routine monitoring activities, identifying performance improvements and security enhancements. Ensuring adherence to organisational standards, maintaining high service quality and reliability. As our services operate 24/7, you may need to occasionally work outside of office hours, including participating in an on-call rota implementing technical changes, with additional pay for out-of-hours work and on-call. Essential skills You'll have a strong foundation in DevOps culture, with the following skills or experience: Designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS or Azure, applying best practices for architecture, security, and scalability. (SWDN) Configuring and maintaining automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tools to support CI/CD and improve software quality. (TEST) Monitoring AI applications and responding to incidents using established procedures, ensuring system availability and performance. (ASUP) Developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities. (PROG) Implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency and reliability. (SINT) Applying data management best practices for cloud resources, ensuring structured naming, tagging, metadata, backups, and documentation. (DATM)
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary The Senior DevOps Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining, designing, and building key components in line with standards, ensuring security and effective monitoring. Collaborating with architects and teams, they clarify design constraints, workforce needs, and cost implications during discovery phases. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, enabling efficient and secure deployments for new users, ensuring automation and streamlined software delivery processes. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The Senior DevOps Engineer will contribute to and lead activities related to the migration of services to AWS platforms. This includes assessing existing legacy services, identifying modernisation opportunities, and re platforming workloads to cloud native architectures. They will design and implement secure, scalable, and cost efficient AWS solutions using modern engineering patterns such as containerisation, serverless computing, automated IaC deployments, and improved observability. They will work closely with product, delivery, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure smooth and low risk transitions from legacy systems, supporting the adoption of modern platforms and tooling while embedding best practice approaches for resilience, automation, and operational readiness across services. Tools and Technologies we use We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies. We have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace AI: Python, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in mapping their stories to available platforms, ensuring effective and secure service deployment. Developing and maintaining hardened base containers, undertaking skilled platform build and support activities. Identifying gaps in best practices, advising teams on delivery risks and recommending improvements. Assisting engineers with service topology discovery, helping define quality assurance (QA) and deployment pipelines. Driving adoption of new tools and technologies, improving teams' integration approaches. Developing and enhance support processes, ensuring better user experience and operational efficiency. Essential skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for DevOps culture , with the following skills or strong experience in: Leading the design, implementation, and review of complex cloud solutions using AWS, ensuring alignment with best practices for architecture and scalability. (SWDN) Driving the implementation of automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tooling, and providing guidance on best practices to ensure continuous integration and code quality. (TEST) Identifying and enforcing the use of processes, procedures, and tooling for application monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and incident response to ensure high availability and performance. (ASUP) Devising and leading the implementation of data management processes and standards for cloud resources, covering areas like naming, tagging, metadata management, backups, and documentation for compliance and efficiency. (DATM) Designing, coding, testing, maintaining, and documenting scripts and infrastructure-as-code definitions to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities, enhancing operational workflows. (PROG) Specifying and leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring alignment with best practices to facilitate automated and efficient deployment cycles. (SINT)
02/04/2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary The Senior DevOps Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining, designing, and building key components in line with standards, ensuring security and effective monitoring. Collaborating with architects and teams, they clarify design constraints, workforce needs, and cost implications during discovery phases. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, enabling efficient and secure deployments for new users, ensuring automation and streamlined software delivery processes. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The Senior DevOps Engineer will contribute to and lead activities related to the migration of services to AWS platforms. This includes assessing existing legacy services, identifying modernisation opportunities, and re platforming workloads to cloud native architectures. They will design and implement secure, scalable, and cost efficient AWS solutions using modern engineering patterns such as containerisation, serverless computing, automated IaC deployments, and improved observability. They will work closely with product, delivery, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure smooth and low risk transitions from legacy systems, supporting the adoption of modern platforms and tooling while embedding best practice approaches for resilience, automation, and operational readiness across services. Tools and Technologies we use We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies. We have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace AI: Python, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in mapping their stories to available platforms, ensuring effective and secure service deployment. Developing and maintaining hardened base containers, undertaking skilled platform build and support activities. Identifying gaps in best practices, advising teams on delivery risks and recommending improvements. Assisting engineers with service topology discovery, helping define quality assurance (QA) and deployment pipelines. Driving adoption of new tools and technologies, improving teams' integration approaches. Developing and enhance support processes, ensuring better user experience and operational efficiency. Essential skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for DevOps culture , with the following skills or strong experience in: Leading the design, implementation, and review of complex cloud solutions using AWS, ensuring alignment with best practices for architecture and scalability. (SWDN) Driving the implementation of automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tooling, and providing guidance on best practices to ensure continuous integration and code quality. (TEST) Identifying and enforcing the use of processes, procedures, and tooling for application monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and incident response to ensure high availability and performance. (ASUP) Devising and leading the implementation of data management processes and standards for cloud resources, covering areas like naming, tagging, metadata management, backups, and documentation for compliance and efficiency. (DATM) Designing, coding, testing, maintaining, and documenting scripts and infrastructure-as-code definitions to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities, enhancing operational workflows. (PROG) Specifying and leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring alignment with best practices to facilitate automated and efficient deployment cycles. (SINT)
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Job Description Hardware Engineer 5 days in the Office Derby, Raynesway. A role within Submarines will offer you the opportunity to work across all phases of the product life cycle, solving technical challenges across a wide range of digital, software, programmable hardware and electronics technologies, systems, and applications. You will be able to build the career you desire as an engineer, technical specialist, or technical leader. We want you to maximise your potential and will support your technical development through coaching, experience, and training. This will include professional mentoring to start your journey towards becoming a chartered engineer or to continue your professional development. Why Rolls-Royce? Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- (url removed) Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. You will be encouraged to bring in fresh ideas and generate creative ways of working to make a stepped improvement in our effectiveness, allowing you to make an impact in delivering programmes that are strategically important to the nation. You will work within our safety critical hardware development team across all phases of product design lifecycles. The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity products adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. Training will be provided where required to equip you with the skills necessary to develop requirements, architectures and designs for controls applications essential for the protection and monitoring of nuclear propulsion plant. In addition to design activities, you will be engaged in the integration of programmable parts on to existing hardware products and you will define and carry out platform integration testing on a range of products. The applications you will be involved in are leading-edge solutions addressing the challenges of meeting the highest safety integrity requirements. Within the hardware team there are opportunities to develop your career in technical management, team leadership or as a technical specialist. The team offers the opportunity to become an expert in the use of state-of-the-art toolsets. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work. What you'll be doing: You will follow a process driven Hardware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by: Developing high-level hardware design requirements using DOORS, Architecting Hardware solutions, Defining low level requirements and detailed designs, Designing circuits, selecting components and capturing schematics, Integrating of software and programmable hardware onto hardware platforms, Defining and carrying out detailed integration testing, Developing automated testing procedures, Managing change control and configuration management, You will be engaged in problem solving, You will be required to demonstrate process adherence and solution correctness, You will be expected to engage in continued improvement of our hardware development process, for cost and timescale reduction and quality improvement, You will support process and technical audits, and product design reviews, You will liaise with software, systems, programmable hardware and safety teams, You will manage suppliers, including scoping packages of work and reviewing their deliveries. Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles Qualified to degree level, In Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools, Experienced and talented hardware engineer. Experienced in digital electronics design, Experienced in programmable logic device design, Experienced in real-time systems Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566), Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at (url removed) To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Electrical and Electronics Posting Date 15 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date PandoLogic.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Description Hardware Engineer 5 days in the Office Derby, Raynesway. A role within Submarines will offer you the opportunity to work across all phases of the product life cycle, solving technical challenges across a wide range of digital, software, programmable hardware and electronics technologies, systems, and applications. You will be able to build the career you desire as an engineer, technical specialist, or technical leader. We want you to maximise your potential and will support your technical development through coaching, experience, and training. This will include professional mentoring to start your journey towards becoming a chartered engineer or to continue your professional development. Why Rolls-Royce? Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- (url removed) Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. You will be encouraged to bring in fresh ideas and generate creative ways of working to make a stepped improvement in our effectiveness, allowing you to make an impact in delivering programmes that are strategically important to the nation. You will work within our safety critical hardware development team across all phases of product design lifecycles. The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity products adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. Training will be provided where required to equip you with the skills necessary to develop requirements, architectures and designs for controls applications essential for the protection and monitoring of nuclear propulsion plant. In addition to design activities, you will be engaged in the integration of programmable parts on to existing hardware products and you will define and carry out platform integration testing on a range of products. The applications you will be involved in are leading-edge solutions addressing the challenges of meeting the highest safety integrity requirements. Within the hardware team there are opportunities to develop your career in technical management, team leadership or as a technical specialist. The team offers the opportunity to become an expert in the use of state-of-the-art toolsets. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work. What you'll be doing: You will follow a process driven Hardware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by: Developing high-level hardware design requirements using DOORS, Architecting Hardware solutions, Defining low level requirements and detailed designs, Designing circuits, selecting components and capturing schematics, Integrating of software and programmable hardware onto hardware platforms, Defining and carrying out detailed integration testing, Developing automated testing procedures, Managing change control and configuration management, You will be engaged in problem solving, You will be required to demonstrate process adherence and solution correctness, You will be expected to engage in continued improvement of our hardware development process, for cost and timescale reduction and quality improvement, You will support process and technical audits, and product design reviews, You will liaise with software, systems, programmable hardware and safety teams, You will manage suppliers, including scoping packages of work and reviewing their deliveries. Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles Qualified to degree level, In Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools, Experienced and talented hardware engineer. Experienced in digital electronics design, Experienced in programmable logic device design, Experienced in real-time systems Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566), Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at (url removed) To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Electrical and Electronics Posting Date 15 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date PandoLogic.
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer The Role: This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. Essential Skills: Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Experience with GPU based computer environments Experience with MLOps and associated tooling Experience with data pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Gitlab, Gitlab CI Docker, Kubernetes Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
02/04/2026
Full time
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer The Role: This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. Essential Skills: Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Experience with GPU based computer environments Experience with MLOps and associated tooling Experience with data pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Gitlab, Gitlab CI Docker, Kubernetes Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
AI Platform Engineer London Excellent Salary +Benefits Join an award-winning, internationally recognised B2B consultancy as an AI Platform Engineer, owning the cloud-native platform that underpins conversational AI and generative AI products at scale. Sitting at the core of AI delivery, you will design, build, and operate the runtime, infrastructure, and operational layers supporting RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and evaluation workflows across AWS and Databricks. Working closely with senior AI engineers and product teams, you'll ensure AI systems are scalable, observable, secure, and cost-efficient, turning experimental AI into reliable, production-grade capabilities. With further scope of responsibilities detailed below: Own and evolve the AI platform powering conversational assistants and generative AI products. Build, operate, and optimise RAG and LLM-backed services, improving latency, reliability, and cost. Design and run cloud-native AI services across AWS and Databricks, including ingestion and embedding pipelines. Scale and operate vector search infrastructure (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia, AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases). Implement strong observability, CI/CD, security, and governance across AI workloads. Enable future architectures such as multi-model orchestration and agentic workflows. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch). Hands-on experience with Databricks and large-scale data or embedding pipelines. Proven experience building and operating production AI systems , including RAG pipelines, LLM-backed services, and vector search (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia). Proficiency in Python , with experience deploying containerised services on Kubernetes using Terraform . Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and API design , with a focus on scalability and reliability. Demonstrable ownership of observability, performance, cost efficiency, and operational robustness in production environments. Why Join? You'll own the foundational AI platform behind a growing suite of generative AI products, working with senior AI leaders on systems used by real customers at scale. This role offers deep technical ownership, long-term impact, and an excellent compensation package within a market-leading organisation. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
02/04/2026
Full time
AI Platform Engineer London Excellent Salary +Benefits Join an award-winning, internationally recognised B2B consultancy as an AI Platform Engineer, owning the cloud-native platform that underpins conversational AI and generative AI products at scale. Sitting at the core of AI delivery, you will design, build, and operate the runtime, infrastructure, and operational layers supporting RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and evaluation workflows across AWS and Databricks. Working closely with senior AI engineers and product teams, you'll ensure AI systems are scalable, observable, secure, and cost-efficient, turning experimental AI into reliable, production-grade capabilities. With further scope of responsibilities detailed below: Own and evolve the AI platform powering conversational assistants and generative AI products. Build, operate, and optimise RAG and LLM-backed services, improving latency, reliability, and cost. Design and run cloud-native AI services across AWS and Databricks, including ingestion and embedding pipelines. Scale and operate vector search infrastructure (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia, AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases). Implement strong observability, CI/CD, security, and governance across AI workloads. Enable future architectures such as multi-model orchestration and agentic workflows. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch). Hands-on experience with Databricks and large-scale data or embedding pipelines. Proven experience building and operating production AI systems , including RAG pipelines, LLM-backed services, and vector search (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia). Proficiency in Python , with experience deploying containerised services on Kubernetes using Terraform . Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and API design , with a focus on scalability and reliability. Demonstrable ownership of observability, performance, cost efficiency, and operational robustness in production environments. Why Join? You'll own the foundational AI platform behind a growing suite of generative AI products, working with senior AI leaders on systems used by real customers at scale. This role offers deep technical ownership, long-term impact, and an excellent compensation package within a market-leading organisation. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Senior Technical Business Analyst 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 650 per day Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham based (need to be local to one of these offices)- hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Purpose We are seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams to help shape and deliver shared technical capabilities and enablers. This is a highly technical BA role. You will operate at SFIA Level 5 (Ensure & Advise), working alongside engineers, architects, DevOps and platform teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery ready user stories. This is not a task taking role. The successful candidate will bring structure to ambiguity, challenge constructively, and actively shape technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Analysis & Delivery Analyse complex technical and business processes across software, DevOps, security, resilience and platform domains Take ownership of epics and poorly defined backlog items, refining them into delivery-ready features and user stories Define scope, assumptions, constraints, risks and dependencies across multiple technical initiatives Ensure stories meet Definition of Ready and provide continuous clarification during build and test Collaboration with Engineering Teams (Essential) Work day-to-day with software engineers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers Facilitate technical design discussions and ensure shared understanding of requirements and proposed solutions Translate complex technical concepts so they are understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively challenge implementation approaches where required, based on user, operational and technical outcomes Discovery, PoC & Early-Phase Work Support discovery and proof-of-concept activities, including: o shaping hypotheses o defining success measures o identifying technical risks and assumptions Contribute to value cases, benefits mapping, and outcome-based metrics Stakeholder Engagement Engage confidently with Product Managers, senior engineers, architects, delivery managers and business stakeholders Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and delivery constraints Operate effectively across multiple initiatives, managing frequent context switching Essential Skills & Experience 1. Recent Technical BA Experience Recent experience working directly with software development teams Clear examples of: o technical user stories written o outcomes delivered (not just responsibilities) o systems or platforms worked on 2. Technical Awareness & Breadth You do not need to be an engineer, but you must understand technical concepts and vocabulary. Experience should include exposure to some of the following: Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins) Containers & orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) APIs and service-based architectures DevOps ways of working Non-functional requirements (security, resilience, recoverability, testability) 3. Agile & Lean Delivery Strong Agile mindset with experience working in Scrum / Kanban teams Lean, outcome-focused approach to requirements and scope Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving technical landscapes 4. Breadth of Experience Demonstrated experience across multiple systems, teams or technical domains Desirable Experience Previous experience within UK Government or large, complex enterprises Experience shaping backlogs for newly formed engineering teams Exposure to security, platform or shared services environments Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Technical Business Analyst 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 650 per day Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham based (need to be local to one of these offices)- hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Purpose We are seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams to help shape and deliver shared technical capabilities and enablers. This is a highly technical BA role. You will operate at SFIA Level 5 (Ensure & Advise), working alongside engineers, architects, DevOps and platform teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery ready user stories. This is not a task taking role. The successful candidate will bring structure to ambiguity, challenge constructively, and actively shape technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Analysis & Delivery Analyse complex technical and business processes across software, DevOps, security, resilience and platform domains Take ownership of epics and poorly defined backlog items, refining them into delivery-ready features and user stories Define scope, assumptions, constraints, risks and dependencies across multiple technical initiatives Ensure stories meet Definition of Ready and provide continuous clarification during build and test Collaboration with Engineering Teams (Essential) Work day-to-day with software engineers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers Facilitate technical design discussions and ensure shared understanding of requirements and proposed solutions Translate complex technical concepts so they are understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively challenge implementation approaches where required, based on user, operational and technical outcomes Discovery, PoC & Early-Phase Work Support discovery and proof-of-concept activities, including: o shaping hypotheses o defining success measures o identifying technical risks and assumptions Contribute to value cases, benefits mapping, and outcome-based metrics Stakeholder Engagement Engage confidently with Product Managers, senior engineers, architects, delivery managers and business stakeholders Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and delivery constraints Operate effectively across multiple initiatives, managing frequent context switching Essential Skills & Experience 1. Recent Technical BA Experience Recent experience working directly with software development teams Clear examples of: o technical user stories written o outcomes delivered (not just responsibilities) o systems or platforms worked on 2. Technical Awareness & Breadth You do not need to be an engineer, but you must understand technical concepts and vocabulary. Experience should include exposure to some of the following: Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins) Containers & orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) APIs and service-based architectures DevOps ways of working Non-functional requirements (security, resilience, recoverability, testability) 3. Agile & Lean Delivery Strong Agile mindset with experience working in Scrum / Kanban teams Lean, outcome-focused approach to requirements and scope Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving technical landscapes 4. Breadth of Experience Demonstrated experience across multiple systems, teams or technical domains Desirable Experience Previous experience within UK Government or large, complex enterprises Experience shaping backlogs for newly formed engineering teams Exposure to security, platform or shared services environments Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Principal Engineer/Hands-on Technical Lead Permanent | £80,000 - £100,000 | South East (Hybrid) SC clearance required or eligible We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery for Defence programmes. The role focuses on building AI-enabled capabilities in secure, air-gapped environments, combining hands-on software engineering with technical leadership to deliver high-assurance solutions. You'll be working on some of the most exciting projects within Defence AI and LLM generation and deployment, delivering and integrating core products and working with the customers to build best in class systems for mission decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day technical delivery on Defence programmes Make architecture and design decisions for deployments into classified environments Write production code, conduct code reviews, and set engineering standards Translate programme requirements into technical plans, sprints, and deliverables Work closely with Defence stakeholders, delivery managers, and end users on site Manage technical risk, dependencies, and integration points across programme workstreams Mentor and develop engineers within the team Contribute to technical proposals, bids, and architecture documentation Support release management and deployment in air-gapped environments Skills & Experience Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer delivering complex software in secure or regulated environments Strong ability to articulate architecture and integration concerns clearly Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript (core stack) Familiarity with AI/ML integration patterns (model serving, RAG pipelines, vector databases) Understanding of secure development practices Experience working in fast-paced, scaling organisations UK-based with willingness to travel to sites as required Hold or eligible for DV clearance This is a high-impact role delivering nationally significant defence programmes with flexible hybrid working in the South East.
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Engineer/Hands-on Technical Lead Permanent | £80,000 - £100,000 | South East (Hybrid) SC clearance required or eligible We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery for Defence programmes. The role focuses on building AI-enabled capabilities in secure, air-gapped environments, combining hands-on software engineering with technical leadership to deliver high-assurance solutions. You'll be working on some of the most exciting projects within Defence AI and LLM generation and deployment, delivering and integrating core products and working with the customers to build best in class systems for mission decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day technical delivery on Defence programmes Make architecture and design decisions for deployments into classified environments Write production code, conduct code reviews, and set engineering standards Translate programme requirements into technical plans, sprints, and deliverables Work closely with Defence stakeholders, delivery managers, and end users on site Manage technical risk, dependencies, and integration points across programme workstreams Mentor and develop engineers within the team Contribute to technical proposals, bids, and architecture documentation Support release management and deployment in air-gapped environments Skills & Experience Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer delivering complex software in secure or regulated environments Strong ability to articulate architecture and integration concerns clearly Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript (core stack) Familiarity with AI/ML integration patterns (model serving, RAG pipelines, vector databases) Understanding of secure development practices Experience working in fast-paced, scaling organisations UK-based with willingness to travel to sites as required Hold or eligible for DV clearance This is a high-impact role delivering nationally significant defence programmes with flexible hybrid working in the South East.
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Chester, Cheshire
Control Systems Engineer - Chester (Hybrid) Are you a C&I Engineer who enjoys producing clear, well-thought-out specifications? Do you like working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to testing? Are you looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built in? What's in it for you Salary up to 74,000 Company performance bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option of an extra 2 days per month due flexi-arrangements Private healthcare (individual cover) Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home per week (subject to security and business need) Company sick pay Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance - 7x annual salary What will you be doing? Producing detailed technical specifications, including functional and control system logic specifications Developing control system designs, logic simulations and performance models Specifying control system hardware and instrumentation Working with subcontractors, reviewing and approving detailed design drawings Reviewing supplier test specifications and attending factory acceptance tests Supporting technical reviews and presenting design information internally and to customers Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to identify performance improvements Developing and maintaining control system design standards Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts Managing deliverables and providing clear status updates to stakeholders Occasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites Where you'll be doing it You'll be based at a specialist engineering facility near Chester, working for a high-tech engineering business delivering complex control and instrumentation solutions within a highly regulated environment. The work is technically demanding, safety-focused and long-term in nature. What you'll need A degree in Electrical, Electronic or a related engineering discipline Experience specifying or designing control systems in process or industrial environments Strong ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reports Experience working with and overseeing subcontractors Knowledge of PLC hardware, I/O, networks and power supplies Understanding of control cabinet design and construction Experience with instrumentation design, including accuracy, EMC and measurement techniques Awareness of standards such as UKCA, CE and UL Knowledge of PLC programming standards and SCADA design principles Practical experience supporting equipment testing Good communication skills and strong IT literacy French or German language skills would be beneficial, but not essential We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
02/04/2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer - Chester (Hybrid) Are you a C&I Engineer who enjoys producing clear, well-thought-out specifications? Do you like working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to testing? Are you looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built in? What's in it for you Salary up to 74,000 Company performance bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option of an extra 2 days per month due flexi-arrangements Private healthcare (individual cover) Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home per week (subject to security and business need) Company sick pay Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance - 7x annual salary What will you be doing? Producing detailed technical specifications, including functional and control system logic specifications Developing control system designs, logic simulations and performance models Specifying control system hardware and instrumentation Working with subcontractors, reviewing and approving detailed design drawings Reviewing supplier test specifications and attending factory acceptance tests Supporting technical reviews and presenting design information internally and to customers Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to identify performance improvements Developing and maintaining control system design standards Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts Managing deliverables and providing clear status updates to stakeholders Occasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites Where you'll be doing it You'll be based at a specialist engineering facility near Chester, working for a high-tech engineering business delivering complex control and instrumentation solutions within a highly regulated environment. The work is technically demanding, safety-focused and long-term in nature. What you'll need A degree in Electrical, Electronic or a related engineering discipline Experience specifying or designing control systems in process or industrial environments Strong ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reports Experience working with and overseeing subcontractors Knowledge of PLC hardware, I/O, networks and power supplies Understanding of control cabinet design and construction Experience with instrumentation design, including accuracy, EMC and measurement techniques Awareness of standards such as UKCA, CE and UL Knowledge of PLC programming standards and SCADA design principles Practical experience supporting equipment testing Good communication skills and strong IT literacy French or German language skills would be beneficial, but not essential We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Kirtana consulting is looking for IRM developer for 6months rolling contract in London. Job description: Role Title: Enterprise Technology Engineer (GRC) - ServiceNow Developer 1. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Technology Engineer (GRC) with strong expertise in ServiceNow (SNOW) development, specifically within the Operational Risk Controls domain. The engineer will provide end-to-end support for the client's trading organization, spanning analysis, requirements gathering, design, configuration, deployment, and operational support of ServiceNow-based solutions. This role requires deep technical competence, strong understanding of modern software delivery principles, and proven experience working in Agile and DevOps environments. 2. Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery & Engineering Deliver end-to-end services in the Operational Risk Controls landscape for BP's trading organization. Analyze business requirements and convert them into technical ServiceNow configurations. Design, build, and maintain ServiceNow GRC functionality with high quality and reliability. Ensure all delivered features meet operational and regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver the intended value. Coordinate with business, compliance, and audit teams on integration and process alignment. Documentation & Operations Maintain technical documentation to support both new enhancements and ongoing operations. Contribute to best practices for operational risk management processes and system configurations. 3. Essential Qualifications & Experience: 8+ years designing, building, and supporting complex enterprise software systems. Expert-level proficiency in ServiceNow Back End development, including: Business rules Script includes Client scripts ACLs Expert knowledge in ServiceNow Workspace design and configuration. Good understanding of Risk Management module configuration, master data structures, and integration points. Strong process knowledge in: Risk assessment Reporting Compliance integrations Audit processes Ability to translate business requirements into high-quality technical implementation. 4. Desirable Skills: Experience working in an Oil & Gas industry environment. Additional hands-on knowledge in ServiceNow (generalist capabilities). Experience with Agile project management methodologies. Highly responsible, self-driven, and able to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Excellent interpersonal skills to work across cultures and organizational levels. Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to evolving technical environments. 5. Core Competency Expectations Information Security Ability to design, implement, and manage controls ensuring confidentiality, security, and regulatory compliance of information systems. Service Operations & Resilience Ability to build and operate scalable, resilient services including: Infrastructure sizing Monitoring & service health metrics Alarming and automated remediation High availability via automation and DevOps tooling Source Control & Code Management Expertise in: Git-based workflows Pull requests Trunk-based development Automated testing/static analysis CI/CD pipelines Testing & Quality Assurance Hands-on experience with: Unit, functional, UI, load, and chaos testing Maintaining code quality across the agile life cycle Automation-first QA mindset
02/04/2026
Contractor
Kirtana consulting is looking for IRM developer for 6months rolling contract in London. Job description: Role Title: Enterprise Technology Engineer (GRC) - ServiceNow Developer 1. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Technology Engineer (GRC) with strong expertise in ServiceNow (SNOW) development, specifically within the Operational Risk Controls domain. The engineer will provide end-to-end support for the client's trading organization, spanning analysis, requirements gathering, design, configuration, deployment, and operational support of ServiceNow-based solutions. This role requires deep technical competence, strong understanding of modern software delivery principles, and proven experience working in Agile and DevOps environments. 2. Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery & Engineering Deliver end-to-end services in the Operational Risk Controls landscape for BP's trading organization. Analyze business requirements and convert them into technical ServiceNow configurations. Design, build, and maintain ServiceNow GRC functionality with high quality and reliability. Ensure all delivered features meet operational and regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver the intended value. Coordinate with business, compliance, and audit teams on integration and process alignment. Documentation & Operations Maintain technical documentation to support both new enhancements and ongoing operations. Contribute to best practices for operational risk management processes and system configurations. 3. Essential Qualifications & Experience: 8+ years designing, building, and supporting complex enterprise software systems. Expert-level proficiency in ServiceNow Back End development, including: Business rules Script includes Client scripts ACLs Expert knowledge in ServiceNow Workspace design and configuration. Good understanding of Risk Management module configuration, master data structures, and integration points. Strong process knowledge in: Risk assessment Reporting Compliance integrations Audit processes Ability to translate business requirements into high-quality technical implementation. 4. Desirable Skills: Experience working in an Oil & Gas industry environment. Additional hands-on knowledge in ServiceNow (generalist capabilities). Experience with Agile project management methodologies. Highly responsible, self-driven, and able to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Excellent interpersonal skills to work across cultures and organizational levels. Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to evolving technical environments. 5. Core Competency Expectations Information Security Ability to design, implement, and manage controls ensuring confidentiality, security, and regulatory compliance of information systems. Service Operations & Resilience Ability to build and operate scalable, resilient services including: Infrastructure sizing Monitoring & service health metrics Alarming and automated remediation High availability via automation and DevOps tooling Source Control & Code Management Expertise in: Git-based workflows Pull requests Trunk-based development Automated testing/static analysis CI/CD pipelines Testing & Quality Assurance Hands-on experience with: Unit, functional, UI, load, and chaos testing Maintaining code quality across the agile life cycle Automation-first QA mindset
What you'll be doing: The Business Intelligence Manager is accountable for the management and delivery of a program of Business Intelligence reports, supporting the businesses in achieving its strategic goals. This includes the end-to-end delivery of a program of requests, working closely with our Data Engineering, Business Partnering and Agile Release Train teams to deliver new reports accurately and on-time. They also play a key role, along with our architecture team in shaping the future roadmap of Power BI within The Boots Group, from both Power BI's visual and reporting capability perspective, but also making sure our usage of Power BI is aligned closely with our technology and data strategies and keeps us ahead or our peers. As part of the Data & BI extended leadership team they will play a key role designing and managing our ways of working, understand your teams acceptance into and handoff delivery requirements. Key responsibilities: Manage the development and delivery of a rolling programme of Business Intelligence solutions that support business decisions Drive a culture where information proactively contributes to the development of business strategies through ad hoc and regular reporting Promote and champion new approaches and innovative techniques that promotes a best-in-class BI Delivery team. Own the BI reporting suite and ensure outputs tell a simple, reliable and consistent story Be the driving force behind your team and providing expert coaching to ensure targets and goals are met whilst fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment Liaise with other data consuming functions across The Boots Group to ensure information and its impacts are aligned Deputise for the department leader when requested, representing the Delivery function across the wider business as needed Identify resource requirements and where needed recruit, manage and develop individuals Collaborate with the Data & BI leadership team to ensure consistency of agile ways of working, business processes, governance disciplines and standardized reporting and communications Collaborate with Business Partnering, Platform Architecture, Analytics Engineering, other Business Intelligence teams and Release Train teams to influence the roadmap and plan Ensure appropriate standards and governance procedures are adhered to throughout delivery & service What you'll need to have (our must-haves): A track record of successfully leading and developing a BI or reporting functions Advanced proficiency in Power BI, with hands-on experience in dashboard design and report automation Strong experience working with DAX, SQL and data modelling, ideally within Azure and Databricks Experience engaging and collaborating with senior stakeholders A solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a fast-faces and evolving environment An awareness of data security and governance would be advantageous Passionate and organised leader with excellent data literacy, strong analytical and problem solving skills Can work in the grey and manage complex, competing demands and multiple senior stakeholders A critical thinker with outstanding influencing skills to promote your ideas and move others toward a common vision or goal Can work in an omni-channel environment with the ability to see the bigger picture, get to the heart of the problem and to drive the right decisions at pace Can discuss complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders It would be great if you also have: Understanding of the retail environment Experience of working in an outsourced environment, managing work across geographies Experience of data & analytics, BI Experience of agile and Scrum frameworks Rewards designed for you: Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. A bit about us: At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time. What's next: If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.
02/04/2026
Full time
What you'll be doing: The Business Intelligence Manager is accountable for the management and delivery of a program of Business Intelligence reports, supporting the businesses in achieving its strategic goals. This includes the end-to-end delivery of a program of requests, working closely with our Data Engineering, Business Partnering and Agile Release Train teams to deliver new reports accurately and on-time. They also play a key role, along with our architecture team in shaping the future roadmap of Power BI within The Boots Group, from both Power BI's visual and reporting capability perspective, but also making sure our usage of Power BI is aligned closely with our technology and data strategies and keeps us ahead or our peers. As part of the Data & BI extended leadership team they will play a key role designing and managing our ways of working, understand your teams acceptance into and handoff delivery requirements. Key responsibilities: Manage the development and delivery of a rolling programme of Business Intelligence solutions that support business decisions Drive a culture where information proactively contributes to the development of business strategies through ad hoc and regular reporting Promote and champion new approaches and innovative techniques that promotes a best-in-class BI Delivery team. Own the BI reporting suite and ensure outputs tell a simple, reliable and consistent story Be the driving force behind your team and providing expert coaching to ensure targets and goals are met whilst fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment Liaise with other data consuming functions across The Boots Group to ensure information and its impacts are aligned Deputise for the department leader when requested, representing the Delivery function across the wider business as needed Identify resource requirements and where needed recruit, manage and develop individuals Collaborate with the Data & BI leadership team to ensure consistency of agile ways of working, business processes, governance disciplines and standardized reporting and communications Collaborate with Business Partnering, Platform Architecture, Analytics Engineering, other Business Intelligence teams and Release Train teams to influence the roadmap and plan Ensure appropriate standards and governance procedures are adhered to throughout delivery & service What you'll need to have (our must-haves): A track record of successfully leading and developing a BI or reporting functions Advanced proficiency in Power BI, with hands-on experience in dashboard design and report automation Strong experience working with DAX, SQL and data modelling, ideally within Azure and Databricks Experience engaging and collaborating with senior stakeholders A solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a fast-faces and evolving environment An awareness of data security and governance would be advantageous Passionate and organised leader with excellent data literacy, strong analytical and problem solving skills Can work in the grey and manage complex, competing demands and multiple senior stakeholders A critical thinker with outstanding influencing skills to promote your ideas and move others toward a common vision or goal Can work in an omni-channel environment with the ability to see the bigger picture, get to the heart of the problem and to drive the right decisions at pace Can discuss complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders It would be great if you also have: Understanding of the retail environment Experience of working in an outsourced environment, managing work across geographies Experience of data & analytics, BI Experience of agile and Scrum frameworks Rewards designed for you: Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. A bit about us: At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time. What's next: If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. 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