Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Principal Technical Architect - Secure Cloud / Defence - Farnborough / Hybrid - 120k - 140k A rare opportunity to join in a senior capacity for a proven technical leader to define and deliver secure cloud architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry. You'll set the technical direction, lead a team of architects, and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision, stakeholder influence, and real delivery impact. The Role Lead the design and direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards. Develop and maintain architectural patterns, governance, and technical roadmaps for large-scale, high-security environments. Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting consistent standards, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Act as subject matter expert across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including restricted and government offerings. Provide technical authority through full solution lifecycles, from design through to delivery and assurance. You'll Bring 10+ years in architecture or infrastructure leadership, with 5+ in secure cloud environments (defence, government, or critical national systems). Proven experience in shaping technical strategy and leading architecture teams. Deep understanding of secure cloud design, zero-trust models, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, and NCSC best practice. Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, containerisation (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automation for secure cloud deployments. Strong knowledge of networking, encryption, IAM, and DevSecOps principles. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and bid support experience. Desirable Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect-level). Security credentials (CISSP or equivalent). Agile / DevOps / DevSecOps Prior experience in MOD, UKIC, or other defence domains. Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture. Clearance Applicants must have current Security Clearance (SC) and interested in becoming DV Cleared.
11/12/2025
Full time
Principal Technical Architect - Secure Cloud / Defence - Farnborough / Hybrid - 120k - 140k A rare opportunity to join in a senior capacity for a proven technical leader to define and deliver secure cloud architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry. You'll set the technical direction, lead a team of architects, and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision, stakeholder influence, and real delivery impact. The Role Lead the design and direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards. Develop and maintain architectural patterns, governance, and technical roadmaps for large-scale, high-security environments. Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting consistent standards, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Act as subject matter expert across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including restricted and government offerings. Provide technical authority through full solution lifecycles, from design through to delivery and assurance. You'll Bring 10+ years in architecture or infrastructure leadership, with 5+ in secure cloud environments (defence, government, or critical national systems). Proven experience in shaping technical strategy and leading architecture teams. Deep understanding of secure cloud design, zero-trust models, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, and NCSC best practice. Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, containerisation (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automation for secure cloud deployments. Strong knowledge of networking, encryption, IAM, and DevSecOps principles. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and bid support experience. Desirable Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect-level). Security credentials (CISSP or equivalent). Agile / DevOps / DevSecOps Prior experience in MOD, UKIC, or other defence domains. Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture. Clearance Applicants must have current Security Clearance (SC) and interested in becoming DV Cleared.
Lead Solution Architect - Enterprise & Cloud Integration Location: London - 5 days on-site Salary: 78,000 - 87,000 per annum Type: Permanent My client is looking to recruit an accomplished Lead Solution Architect to drive a pivotal transformation in their technology organisation. This is a strategic and highly influential role, where you will define the architectural vision, enable product teams, and bridge modern cloud-native platforms with core enterprise systems The Role: As Lead Solution Architect, you will shape the organisation's technical strategy, mentor architects and engineers, and influence decision-making across technology and business domains. You will lead the transition from a technology stack-oriented delivery model to a product-centric, outcome-driven architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Define and drive the enterprise-wide architecture strategy supporting the transition from stack-centric IT to product-led, outcome-focused delivery. Establish an architectural vision aligned with commercial objectives, customer experience goals, and operational scalability. Design and govern integration patterns between modern cloud platforms, distributed retail/wholesale sites. Champion modernisation of Legacy environments, enabling core enterprise capabilities (pricing, inventory, fulfilment) to be consumed via APIs and event-driven interfaces. Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, shaping product strategy through architecture. Define and embed architecture principles, standards, and guardrails to support autonomous product teams. Lead initiatives to transition delivery teams to product-aligned operating models, creating scalable architectural patterns and platforms that accelerate delivery. Ensure non-functional requirements-including security, observability, resilience, and performance-are Embedded in product and platform design. Oversee architectural governance in a way that enables delivery rather than constrains it. Mentor and coach solution architects and senior engineers, raising the overall architectural maturity. Play a leading role in architecture forums, communities of practice, and design reviews. Candidate Profile: Extensive experience as a Lead Solution Architect, Principal Architect, or similar senior architecture leadership role. Proven track record of driving architectural transformation, ideally moving from stack- or project-centric models to product- and outcome-driven architectures. Deep expertise in enterprise integration and hybrid architecture. Strong understanding of modern architectural paradigms: domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, microservices, API-first. Experience shaping and scaling architectures on Azure AND AWS. Exceptional communication and influencing skills with C-level, business stakeholders, and engineering teams. Strong leadership experience guiding teams through large-scale technical and organisational change. Exposure to platform engineering, DevOps, or data architecture.
11/12/2025
Full time
Lead Solution Architect - Enterprise & Cloud Integration Location: London - 5 days on-site Salary: 78,000 - 87,000 per annum Type: Permanent My client is looking to recruit an accomplished Lead Solution Architect to drive a pivotal transformation in their technology organisation. This is a strategic and highly influential role, where you will define the architectural vision, enable product teams, and bridge modern cloud-native platforms with core enterprise systems The Role: As Lead Solution Architect, you will shape the organisation's technical strategy, mentor architects and engineers, and influence decision-making across technology and business domains. You will lead the transition from a technology stack-oriented delivery model to a product-centric, outcome-driven architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Define and drive the enterprise-wide architecture strategy supporting the transition from stack-centric IT to product-led, outcome-focused delivery. Establish an architectural vision aligned with commercial objectives, customer experience goals, and operational scalability. Design and govern integration patterns between modern cloud platforms, distributed retail/wholesale sites. Champion modernisation of Legacy environments, enabling core enterprise capabilities (pricing, inventory, fulfilment) to be consumed via APIs and event-driven interfaces. Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, shaping product strategy through architecture. Define and embed architecture principles, standards, and guardrails to support autonomous product teams. Lead initiatives to transition delivery teams to product-aligned operating models, creating scalable architectural patterns and platforms that accelerate delivery. Ensure non-functional requirements-including security, observability, resilience, and performance-are Embedded in product and platform design. Oversee architectural governance in a way that enables delivery rather than constrains it. Mentor and coach solution architects and senior engineers, raising the overall architectural maturity. Play a leading role in architecture forums, communities of practice, and design reviews. Candidate Profile: Extensive experience as a Lead Solution Architect, Principal Architect, or similar senior architecture leadership role. Proven track record of driving architectural transformation, ideally moving from stack- or project-centric models to product- and outcome-driven architectures. Deep expertise in enterprise integration and hybrid architecture. Strong understanding of modern architectural paradigms: domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, microservices, API-first. Experience shaping and scaling architectures on Azure AND AWS. Exceptional communication and influencing skills with C-level, business stakeholders, and engineering teams. Strong leadership experience guiding teams through large-scale technical and organisational change. Exposure to platform engineering, DevOps, or data architecture.
Engineering Lead Basingstoke Are you an experienced Engineering Lead looking for your next big challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end engineering function for a major client programme - driving strategy, governance, and innovation across multiple technologies and suppliers. As the Engineering Lead, you ll be at the heart of the customer s Design Authority, responsible for defining engineering standards, processes, and tooling that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. You ll shape the technical direction, lead on automation initiatives, and make sure the engineering function delivers measurable value aligned with long-term business goals. You ll also lead a thriving Engineering Community of Practice mentoring, guiding, and inspiring teams to adopt best practices and deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a senior, high-impact role that offers both strategic influence and hands-on leadership across complex, multi-supplier environments. What we re looking for: Strong background in engineering leadership, governance, and process design Experience working across software, infrastructure, or service management disciplines Proven ability to define and embed automation and tooling strategies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills What s in it for you: 26 days annual leave + public holidays Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10%) Life assurance and flexible benefits package Employee discounts, wellbeing support, and private medical/car allowance (role dependent) This is your chance to make a real impact shaping the engineering strategy for a leading organisation and driving meaningful change. Apply now to take your career to the next level. Job Description Engineering Lead Location - Basingstoke Your role will involve: -As part of the customers Design Authority, take responsibility for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy -Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products -Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently -Define engineering and automation tooling requirements and architecture, and support teams in the delivery of this technology and the supporting processes -Deliver a vision and strategy around engineering, supporting the customers medium to long term business strategy -Ensure the engineering function is delivering value to the customers business, achieving their strategic goals through delivery of engineering concepts, guidance and artefacts -Attend Design Authority meetings, supporting the delivery of customer strategy and positioning Fujitsu in the correct way -Manage the Engineering Community of Practise, leading a team of engineering focussed people to deliver the wider engineering function -Utilise the opportunities presented on the programme to ensure Fujitsu grow and develop a strong automation capability, reusing lessons learnt on the programme and sharing knowledge with the wider business -Deliver an engineering function that enables Fujitsu to deliver to its cost and time commitments -Support teams on the programme to adopt engineering processes and tooling 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible) Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10% Life assurance Companywide incentive plans Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/ travel/ dental critical illness and more) Perks at work - employee discounts Employee assistance programme/ virtual GP Role dependent benefits: Private medical/ company car or car allowance We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email (url removed) if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Achieve together We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We are people centric: Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.
11/12/2025
Full time
Engineering Lead Basingstoke Are you an experienced Engineering Lead looking for your next big challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end engineering function for a major client programme - driving strategy, governance, and innovation across multiple technologies and suppliers. As the Engineering Lead, you ll be at the heart of the customer s Design Authority, responsible for defining engineering standards, processes, and tooling that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. You ll shape the technical direction, lead on automation initiatives, and make sure the engineering function delivers measurable value aligned with long-term business goals. You ll also lead a thriving Engineering Community of Practice mentoring, guiding, and inspiring teams to adopt best practices and deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a senior, high-impact role that offers both strategic influence and hands-on leadership across complex, multi-supplier environments. What we re looking for: Strong background in engineering leadership, governance, and process design Experience working across software, infrastructure, or service management disciplines Proven ability to define and embed automation and tooling strategies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills What s in it for you: 26 days annual leave + public holidays Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10%) Life assurance and flexible benefits package Employee discounts, wellbeing support, and private medical/car allowance (role dependent) This is your chance to make a real impact shaping the engineering strategy for a leading organisation and driving meaningful change. Apply now to take your career to the next level. Job Description Engineering Lead Location - Basingstoke Your role will involve: -As part of the customers Design Authority, take responsibility for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy -Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products -Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently -Define engineering and automation tooling requirements and architecture, and support teams in the delivery of this technology and the supporting processes -Deliver a vision and strategy around engineering, supporting the customers medium to long term business strategy -Ensure the engineering function is delivering value to the customers business, achieving their strategic goals through delivery of engineering concepts, guidance and artefacts -Attend Design Authority meetings, supporting the delivery of customer strategy and positioning Fujitsu in the correct way -Manage the Engineering Community of Practise, leading a team of engineering focussed people to deliver the wider engineering function -Utilise the opportunities presented on the programme to ensure Fujitsu grow and develop a strong automation capability, reusing lessons learnt on the programme and sharing knowledge with the wider business -Deliver an engineering function that enables Fujitsu to deliver to its cost and time commitments -Support teams on the programme to adopt engineering processes and tooling 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible) Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10% Life assurance Companywide incentive plans Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/ travel/ dental critical illness and more) Perks at work - employee discounts Employee assistance programme/ virtual GP Role dependent benefits: Private medical/ company car or car allowance We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email (url removed) if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Achieve together We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We are people centric: Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.
Senior Network Engineer - 70k + 6k Car Allowance + 15% Bonus Hybrid - Home Based + easy travel to London area (2x/month) Out-of-hours paid at time and a half We're working with a long-standing client of ours, a major player in their industry, and they're looking for a proper Senior Network Engineer to join the team. You'll need to have worked on/lead some Network Security projects to be successful in this role. We're after someone confident, experienced, and ready to step straight into a hands-on delivery role. This isn't one for a passenger, you'll be expected to lead network projects from day one, support a junior engineer, and take the reins on everything from firewall migrations to hands-on data centre work. The role: You'll be delivering key network projects including firewall migrations (FortiGate-heavy), SD-WAN rollouts, and hands-on switching/routing across a hybrid environment. You'll be the go-to engineer for complex technical issues and low-level designs, collaborating with architects and working independently where needed. This role has a strong emphasis on being present during the complex work - so proximity to London is essential, and you'll need to drive for occasional travel between sites (not accessible via public transport). What we're looking for: Someone who's personally led and delivered network projects Strong experience with FortiGate , BGP , SD-WAN , and data centre switching Confident producing LLDs , doing hands-on config, migrations, and kit installs A proper communicator - able to articulate technical details to peers and stakeholders Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers Bonus if you've worked with Meraki or Cisco ACI We're after someone senior in both title and attitude - someone who doesn't need to defer decisions or escalate for basic sign-off. You'll need to be the one who takes ownership and gets things done. The setup: Hybrid : Home-based with travel to data centres in London (twice a month) You must be within a commutable distance to London and have a driving licence Out-of-hours work : Around once a week (paid time and a half), mainly for Q4 migration work - dies down early next year, but some out of hours still expected. On-call rota : 1 in 6 once you're up to speed Process: 2-stage interview (remote): 30 mins with the Lead Network Engineer (technical/screening) 1 hour with architects (technical deep dive) You'll be reporting directly into a hands-on and highly capable network lead, joining a team that values ownership, initiative, and delivery. Start date? ASAP. Our client will wait for the right person though, so send your CV in ASAP as I'm excepting a lot of interest in this one. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
11/12/2025
Full time
Senior Network Engineer - 70k + 6k Car Allowance + 15% Bonus Hybrid - Home Based + easy travel to London area (2x/month) Out-of-hours paid at time and a half We're working with a long-standing client of ours, a major player in their industry, and they're looking for a proper Senior Network Engineer to join the team. You'll need to have worked on/lead some Network Security projects to be successful in this role. We're after someone confident, experienced, and ready to step straight into a hands-on delivery role. This isn't one for a passenger, you'll be expected to lead network projects from day one, support a junior engineer, and take the reins on everything from firewall migrations to hands-on data centre work. The role: You'll be delivering key network projects including firewall migrations (FortiGate-heavy), SD-WAN rollouts, and hands-on switching/routing across a hybrid environment. You'll be the go-to engineer for complex technical issues and low-level designs, collaborating with architects and working independently where needed. This role has a strong emphasis on being present during the complex work - so proximity to London is essential, and you'll need to drive for occasional travel between sites (not accessible via public transport). What we're looking for: Someone who's personally led and delivered network projects Strong experience with FortiGate , BGP , SD-WAN , and data centre switching Confident producing LLDs , doing hands-on config, migrations, and kit installs A proper communicator - able to articulate technical details to peers and stakeholders Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers Bonus if you've worked with Meraki or Cisco ACI We're after someone senior in both title and attitude - someone who doesn't need to defer decisions or escalate for basic sign-off. You'll need to be the one who takes ownership and gets things done. The setup: Hybrid : Home-based with travel to data centres in London (twice a month) You must be within a commutable distance to London and have a driving licence Out-of-hours work : Around once a week (paid time and a half), mainly for Q4 migration work - dies down early next year, but some out of hours still expected. On-call rota : 1 in 6 once you're up to speed Process: 2-stage interview (remote): 30 mins with the Lead Network Engineer (technical/screening) 1 hour with architects (technical deep dive) You'll be reporting directly into a hands-on and highly capable network lead, joining a team that values ownership, initiative, and delivery. Start date? ASAP. Our client will wait for the right person though, so send your CV in ASAP as I'm excepting a lot of interest in this one. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Azure Full Stack Engineer 12 month contract Watford Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to design and implement business functionality across multiple platforms and products. You'll lead and deliver on Epics, champion DevSecOps best practices, and develop high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end feature development: design, code, deploy, and support software components. Build impactful systems and services using modern cloud technologies. Create architecture, estimates, and technical documentation. Perform code analysis, debugging, reviews, and automated testing. Mentor engineers and support onboarding. Contribute to technical roadmaps and best practices. Skills & Experience: Full-stack development (C#, Blazor/React/Angular, REST APIs, Entity Framework). Strong experience with Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Event Grids , and DevSecOps practices. Proficient in Cosmos DB, SQL, Oracle , and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP). Exposure to GitHub and agile delivery models. Azure certifications and Blazor experience are a plus. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
11/12/2025
Contractor
Azure Full Stack Engineer 12 month contract Watford Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to design and implement business functionality across multiple platforms and products. You'll lead and deliver on Epics, champion DevSecOps best practices, and develop high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end feature development: design, code, deploy, and support software components. Build impactful systems and services using modern cloud technologies. Create architecture, estimates, and technical documentation. Perform code analysis, debugging, reviews, and automated testing. Mentor engineers and support onboarding. Contribute to technical roadmaps and best practices. Skills & Experience: Full-stack development (C#, Blazor/React/Angular, REST APIs, Entity Framework). Strong experience with Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Event Grids , and DevSecOps practices. Proficient in Cosmos DB, SQL, Oracle , and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP). Exposure to GitHub and agile delivery models. Azure certifications and Blazor experience are a plus. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities SC Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, and Firewall architecture, design, and operations. The ideal candidate will operate at a consultant level, providing strategic input on architecture and design while ensuring robust security and operational excellence across data center environments. Technical Skills & Key Responsibilities Develop and implement network architecture for Cisco ACI and NSX-T environments. Design and optimize Firewall solutions (Cisco ASA & Checkpoint) aligned with Zero Trust principles. Assess current Firewall rule base and migrate to NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW). Consolidate physical to virtual Firewall environments. Utilize tools such as APIs and IP Fabric to document current state (security posture, routing). Conduct audits and discovery to ensure compliance and operational integrity. Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for network deployments. Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical recommendations. Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports. Cisco ACI: Architecture, Design, and Operations VMware NSX-T: Architecture, Design, and Operations Firewalls: Cisco ASA & Checkpoint expertise Routing: Strong understanding of BGP Security: Zero Trust principles Automation: Familiarity with Scripting and IaC tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong technical writing and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Soft Skills Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favorably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.
11/12/2025
Full time
About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities SC Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, and Firewall architecture, design, and operations. The ideal candidate will operate at a consultant level, providing strategic input on architecture and design while ensuring robust security and operational excellence across data center environments. Technical Skills & Key Responsibilities Develop and implement network architecture for Cisco ACI and NSX-T environments. Design and optimize Firewall solutions (Cisco ASA & Checkpoint) aligned with Zero Trust principles. Assess current Firewall rule base and migrate to NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW). Consolidate physical to virtual Firewall environments. Utilize tools such as APIs and IP Fabric to document current state (security posture, routing). Conduct audits and discovery to ensure compliance and operational integrity. Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for network deployments. Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical recommendations. Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports. Cisco ACI: Architecture, Design, and Operations VMware NSX-T: Architecture, Design, and Operations Firewalls: Cisco ASA & Checkpoint expertise Routing: Strong understanding of BGP Security: Zero Trust principles Automation: Familiarity with Scripting and IaC tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong technical writing and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Soft Skills Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favorably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 Jan 2026 . First stage interviews over MS Teams will take place between January 2026. Second stage interviews will take place at our offices in Victoria on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 January. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. How does this align to the Government Digital Service DDaT Roles? This position aligns with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession role of IT Service Manager within the Government Digital Service framework. While this serves as a reference point for capability and expectations, the responsibilities of this role extend beyond the standard DDaT definition. For further details, please refer to the official DDaT role description: IT Service Manager DDaT Capability Framework. Relationships: Reporting to: Head of Service Management Relationships: Part of a 3-person team alongside the Service Management Lead working under the Head of Service Management, which in turn works alongside the Infrastructure Operations team under the Head of Digital Operations. Internal: Working with all teams across Digital Services and Information Security (InfoSec). External: Multiple third-party support vendors. Resources Managed: None Security Clearance: NAO DS Operators at this level must be SC cleared as part of the onboarding process. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Maintain structured documentation and SOPs for EUC services. •Support internal communications and cross-team knowledge sharing. •Contribute to CMDB accuracy and asset lifecycle governance. •Participate in team engagement and improvement workshops. •Lead and assurance of onboarding new devices and services. •Represent EUC operations in governance forums. Service Delivery •Ensure availability, performance, and SLA compliance across EUC platforms including supplier performance management. •Responsible for MDM tooling and endpoint refresh programmes. •Administer Windows Operating System, Office 365, and third-party applications. •Lead Video Conferencing/Audio-visual device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat, etc.) including peripherals and managing supplier who supports and develops. •Maintain accurate configuration and asset data in ITSM Tools. •Lead on service validation and testing for new deployments. •Manage vendors and suppliers to ensure service continuity and upgrades. •Monitor endpoint performance and identify improvement opportunities. •Manage patching, backup, and DR readiness for endpoint platforms. •Lead onboarding of EUC services into operational support. Strategic •Lead endpoint strategy, BIOS/driver/firmware governance, and app lifecycle planning. •Produce technology roadmaps to ensure architecture decisions for all EUC and AV services are fit for purpose. •Write Statements of work, engaging in supplier workshops to determine solutions where necessary. •Contribute to service catalogue evolution and governance frameworks. •Recommend tooling improvements and automation opportunities. •Provide input into training needs and capability uplift. •Liaise with senior stakeholders on EUC priorities. •Develop metrics and dashboards for EUC performance and risk. •Advocate for cost-effective and scalable endpoint solutions. Support •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Conduct root cause analysis and manage known error records. •Provide mentoring and guidance on structured troubleshooting. •Support resolution of ad hoc technical issues with a strategic approach. •Deliver remote support to Newcastle office and mobile users. •Collaborate with Problem Management Lead to remediate recurring issues. •Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager on queue management to ensure incidents are resolved within SLA/KPIs Security & Risk •Implement endpoint security controls and compliance policies. •Collaborate with InfoSec on vulnerability remediation and access governance. •Support change governance and compliance processes; provide evidence for GRC audits and align to industry certifications where applicable (including, but not limited to ISO 27001 & CE+). •Track and report on endpoint-related risk metrics and posture improvements. Development •Contribute to automation scripts and tooling enhancements. •Participate in pilots for new endpoint technologies and service improvements. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance • Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. • Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise • Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. • Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. • Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge • Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). • Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. • Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). • Experience with MDM policy design and administration. • Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. • Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. • Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications • ITIL 4 Foundation. • ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). • PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). • Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours • Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. • Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. • Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. • Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. • Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. • Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. • Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. • Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. • Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. • Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. • Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.
11/12/2025
Full time
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 Jan 2026 . First stage interviews over MS Teams will take place between January 2026. Second stage interviews will take place at our offices in Victoria on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 January. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. How does this align to the Government Digital Service DDaT Roles? This position aligns with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession role of IT Service Manager within the Government Digital Service framework. While this serves as a reference point for capability and expectations, the responsibilities of this role extend beyond the standard DDaT definition. For further details, please refer to the official DDaT role description: IT Service Manager DDaT Capability Framework. Relationships: Reporting to: Head of Service Management Relationships: Part of a 3-person team alongside the Service Management Lead working under the Head of Service Management, which in turn works alongside the Infrastructure Operations team under the Head of Digital Operations. Internal: Working with all teams across Digital Services and Information Security (InfoSec). External: Multiple third-party support vendors. Resources Managed: None Security Clearance: NAO DS Operators at this level must be SC cleared as part of the onboarding process. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Maintain structured documentation and SOPs for EUC services. •Support internal communications and cross-team knowledge sharing. •Contribute to CMDB accuracy and asset lifecycle governance. •Participate in team engagement and improvement workshops. •Lead and assurance of onboarding new devices and services. •Represent EUC operations in governance forums. Service Delivery •Ensure availability, performance, and SLA compliance across EUC platforms including supplier performance management. •Responsible for MDM tooling and endpoint refresh programmes. •Administer Windows Operating System, Office 365, and third-party applications. •Lead Video Conferencing/Audio-visual device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat, etc.) including peripherals and managing supplier who supports and develops. •Maintain accurate configuration and asset data in ITSM Tools. •Lead on service validation and testing for new deployments. •Manage vendors and suppliers to ensure service continuity and upgrades. •Monitor endpoint performance and identify improvement opportunities. •Manage patching, backup, and DR readiness for endpoint platforms. •Lead onboarding of EUC services into operational support. Strategic •Lead endpoint strategy, BIOS/driver/firmware governance, and app lifecycle planning. •Produce technology roadmaps to ensure architecture decisions for all EUC and AV services are fit for purpose. •Write Statements of work, engaging in supplier workshops to determine solutions where necessary. •Contribute to service catalogue evolution and governance frameworks. •Recommend tooling improvements and automation opportunities. •Provide input into training needs and capability uplift. •Liaise with senior stakeholders on EUC priorities. •Develop metrics and dashboards for EUC performance and risk. •Advocate for cost-effective and scalable endpoint solutions. Support •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Conduct root cause analysis and manage known error records. •Provide mentoring and guidance on structured troubleshooting. •Support resolution of ad hoc technical issues with a strategic approach. •Deliver remote support to Newcastle office and mobile users. •Collaborate with Problem Management Lead to remediate recurring issues. •Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager on queue management to ensure incidents are resolved within SLA/KPIs Security & Risk •Implement endpoint security controls and compliance policies. •Collaborate with InfoSec on vulnerability remediation and access governance. •Support change governance and compliance processes; provide evidence for GRC audits and align to industry certifications where applicable (including, but not limited to ISO 27001 & CE+). •Track and report on endpoint-related risk metrics and posture improvements. Development •Contribute to automation scripts and tooling enhancements. •Participate in pilots for new endpoint technologies and service improvements. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance • Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. • Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise • Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. • Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. • Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge • Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). • Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. • Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). • Experience with MDM policy design and administration. • Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. • Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. • Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications • ITIL 4 Foundation. • ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). • PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). • Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours • Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. • Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. • Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. • Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. • Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. • Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. • Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. • Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. • Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. • Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. • Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.
Networking Architect (Contract - Inside IR35) Locations: London & Milton Keynes (onsite expectations TBC) Contract: 6 months Start: ASAP IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking experienced SC or DV Cleared Networking Architects to support a major programme involving optimisation and brownfield transformation of complex, secure network environments. This role requires a combination of high-level architectural design and hands-on technical implementation, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation. The ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Cisco and Zscaler technologies (with further technical stack details to be confirmed), as well as proven experience operating in highly secure or restricted environments. We are recruiting a mix of senior and mid-level architects across both London and Milton Keynes locations. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Develop high-level and low-level network designs for existing brownfield environments and optimisation projects. Translate business and programme requirements into robust, scalable network architectures. Conduct impact assessments, technical reviews, and architectural governance activities. Ensure designs follow best practice for security, resilience, and operational efficiency. Implementation & Hands-On Delivery Support or lead technical implementation, migrations, upgrades, and optimisation efforts. Troubleshoot complex networking issues within secure environments. Validate designs through PoCs, testing, and phased deployment approaches. Technical Leadership Work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Provide technical assurance and guidance to junior and mid-level architects. Contribute to the development of design patterns, standards, and configuration baselines. Essential Skills & Experience Core Networking Expertise Strong experience with Cisco enterprise and security technologies. Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and associated integration patterns. Deep technical understanding of: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) MPLS & VPN architectures SD-WAN (Cisco preferred; others beneficial) Firewall technologies Zero-Trust and segmentation concepts
11/12/2025
Contractor
Networking Architect (Contract - Inside IR35) Locations: London & Milton Keynes (onsite expectations TBC) Contract: 6 months Start: ASAP IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking experienced SC or DV Cleared Networking Architects to support a major programme involving optimisation and brownfield transformation of complex, secure network environments. This role requires a combination of high-level architectural design and hands-on technical implementation, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation. The ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Cisco and Zscaler technologies (with further technical stack details to be confirmed), as well as proven experience operating in highly secure or restricted environments. We are recruiting a mix of senior and mid-level architects across both London and Milton Keynes locations. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Develop high-level and low-level network designs for existing brownfield environments and optimisation projects. Translate business and programme requirements into robust, scalable network architectures. Conduct impact assessments, technical reviews, and architectural governance activities. Ensure designs follow best practice for security, resilience, and operational efficiency. Implementation & Hands-On Delivery Support or lead technical implementation, migrations, upgrades, and optimisation efforts. Troubleshoot complex networking issues within secure environments. Validate designs through PoCs, testing, and phased deployment approaches. Technical Leadership Work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Provide technical assurance and guidance to junior and mid-level architects. Contribute to the development of design patterns, standards, and configuration baselines. Essential Skills & Experience Core Networking Expertise Strong experience with Cisco enterprise and security technologies. Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and associated integration patterns. Deep technical understanding of: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) MPLS & VPN architectures SD-WAN (Cisco preferred; others beneficial) Firewall technologies Zero-Trust and segmentation concepts
SC/DV Cleared Networking Architect (Contract - Inside IR35) Locations: London & Milton Keynes (onsite expectations TBC) Contract: 6 months (with option to extend) Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required Start: ASAP IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking experienced SC or DV Cleared Networking Architects to support a major programme involving optimisation and brownfield transformation of complex, secure network environments. This role requires a combination of high-level architectural design and hands-on technical implementation, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation. The ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Cisco and Zscaler technologies (with further technical stack details to be confirmed), as well as proven experience operating in highly secure or restricted environments. We are recruiting a mix of senior and mid-level architects across both London and Milton Keynes locations. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Develop high-level and low-level network designs for existing brownfield environments and optimisation projects. Translate business and programme requirements into robust, scalable network architectures. Conduct impact assessments, technical reviews, and architectural governance activities. Ensure designs follow best practice for security, resilience, and operational efficiency. Implementation & Hands-On Delivery Support or lead technical implementation, migrations, upgrades, and optimisation efforts. Troubleshoot complex networking issues within secure environments. Validate designs through PoCs, testing, and phased deployment approaches. Technical Leadership Work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Provide technical assurance and guidance to junior and mid-level architects. Contribute to the development of design patterns, standards, and configuration baselines. Essential Skills & Experience Core Networking Expertise Strong experience with Cisco enterprise and security technologies. Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and associated integration patterns. Deep technical understanding of: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) MPLS & VPN architectures SD-WAN (Cisco preferred; others beneficial) Firewall technologies Zero-Trust and segmentation concepts Secure Environment Experience Active SC or DV clearance (mandatory). Experience working in restricted or sensitive operational environments.
11/12/2025
Contractor
SC/DV Cleared Networking Architect (Contract - Inside IR35) Locations: London & Milton Keynes (onsite expectations TBC) Contract: 6 months (with option to extend) Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required Start: ASAP IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking experienced SC or DV Cleared Networking Architects to support a major programme involving optimisation and brownfield transformation of complex, secure network environments. This role requires a combination of high-level architectural design and hands-on technical implementation, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation. The ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Cisco and Zscaler technologies (with further technical stack details to be confirmed), as well as proven experience operating in highly secure or restricted environments. We are recruiting a mix of senior and mid-level architects across both London and Milton Keynes locations. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Develop high-level and low-level network designs for existing brownfield environments and optimisation projects. Translate business and programme requirements into robust, scalable network architectures. Conduct impact assessments, technical reviews, and architectural governance activities. Ensure designs follow best practice for security, resilience, and operational efficiency. Implementation & Hands-On Delivery Support or lead technical implementation, migrations, upgrades, and optimisation efforts. Troubleshoot complex networking issues within secure environments. Validate designs through PoCs, testing, and phased deployment approaches. Technical Leadership Work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Provide technical assurance and guidance to junior and mid-level architects. Contribute to the development of design patterns, standards, and configuration baselines. Essential Skills & Experience Core Networking Expertise Strong experience with Cisco enterprise and security technologies. Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and associated integration patterns. Deep technical understanding of: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) MPLS & VPN architectures SD-WAN (Cisco preferred; others beneficial) Firewall technologies Zero-Trust and segmentation concepts Secure Environment Experience Active SC or DV clearance (mandatory). Experience working in restricted or sensitive operational environments.
Senior Optimisation Lead required to join our Customer Insight & Activation team on a contract basis Contract - Remote The opportunity: Optimisation Lead/Manager required to join our first-class Commerce organisation and to work alongside a wide range of international clients. This is hands on role working directly with clients on their CRO and experimental campaigns. What you'll be doing: Account & Project Lead for Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) activity: Day to day lead across all CRO/experimentation activity, covering multiple clients Understand the client's business and challenges in order to identify suitable solutions, with a particular focus on CRO (working collaboratively with CX and data insight teams) Manage resourcing and timelines, ensuring delivery of key milestones against schedule and budget Commercially minded, able to create and manage budgets and monitor costs and ROI Contribute to forecasting, month-end invoicing and reporting Build strong client relationships CRO strategy: Formulate CRO hypotheses and craft this into an engaging story to playback to the client Maintain a CRO backlog for each customer, based on the findings of data analysis and CX research Conduct workshops to gather hypotheses and strategic initiatives from clients to ensure internal alignment Maintain a record of all CRO results, and promote this within the business to drive better decision making internally Analyse CRO test results (working in collaboration with the data insight team) and present this to the client in a clear and engaging way Support the creation of business cases for clients to support the implementation of successful tests to production Technical planning and delivery: Formulate detailed requirement documents that outline optimisation hypotheses and proposed design solutions Brief the CRO development team on what is required (based on the test requirement document) Support the CRO development teams to plan, prioritise and successfully launch CRO initiatives to the agreed specification, using suitable delivery frameworks where needed (eg Scrum) Work with clients to ensure they conduct UAT (user acceptability testing) as needed Manage go live' communications with the client and internal support teams Work with client development teams to help transfer winning CRO initiatives to the core website platform Look for efficiencies across the team and breadth of work, so that we can continue to accelerate our offering What we want from you: Proven track record of managing multiple accounts & projects in a creative environment within digital/eComm Hands on technical experience with optimisation Ability to write specifications with a high level of attention to detail, think creatively and add value Ability to think strategically and to prioritise among competing tasks Experience of digital optimisation Experience with tools such as Optimizely, AB Tasty, Adobe Experience (and understanding) of implementation and data tracking is preferable Ability to constructively challenge the client/brief, and work through challenges to facilitate project delivery Experience of new business - able to hunt down opportunities and create pitch/proposals that answer client needs Good self-motivation, strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure and deliver on time Excellent analytical skills, so that you can devise and implement strategies to benefit both client and customer Commercially focussed Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders both internally and with the client, at all levels Strong written skills - ability to write proposals/presentations, and distil complex presentations, or in-depth research into bite sized information Extremely organised, efficient and calm, able to get up to speed quickly Proactive problem solving, with a natural ability to identify solutions and engage additional resources where needed What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. Permanent only: We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more. Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day: Connect Meaningfully Inspire Creatively Include Purposefully Approach Positively Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That's why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday. AT VML Enterprise Solutions Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands. We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business. As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
11/12/2025
Contractor
Senior Optimisation Lead required to join our Customer Insight & Activation team on a contract basis Contract - Remote The opportunity: Optimisation Lead/Manager required to join our first-class Commerce organisation and to work alongside a wide range of international clients. This is hands on role working directly with clients on their CRO and experimental campaigns. What you'll be doing: Account & Project Lead for Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) activity: Day to day lead across all CRO/experimentation activity, covering multiple clients Understand the client's business and challenges in order to identify suitable solutions, with a particular focus on CRO (working collaboratively with CX and data insight teams) Manage resourcing and timelines, ensuring delivery of key milestones against schedule and budget Commercially minded, able to create and manage budgets and monitor costs and ROI Contribute to forecasting, month-end invoicing and reporting Build strong client relationships CRO strategy: Formulate CRO hypotheses and craft this into an engaging story to playback to the client Maintain a CRO backlog for each customer, based on the findings of data analysis and CX research Conduct workshops to gather hypotheses and strategic initiatives from clients to ensure internal alignment Maintain a record of all CRO results, and promote this within the business to drive better decision making internally Analyse CRO test results (working in collaboration with the data insight team) and present this to the client in a clear and engaging way Support the creation of business cases for clients to support the implementation of successful tests to production Technical planning and delivery: Formulate detailed requirement documents that outline optimisation hypotheses and proposed design solutions Brief the CRO development team on what is required (based on the test requirement document) Support the CRO development teams to plan, prioritise and successfully launch CRO initiatives to the agreed specification, using suitable delivery frameworks where needed (eg Scrum) Work with clients to ensure they conduct UAT (user acceptability testing) as needed Manage go live' communications with the client and internal support teams Work with client development teams to help transfer winning CRO initiatives to the core website platform Look for efficiencies across the team and breadth of work, so that we can continue to accelerate our offering What we want from you: Proven track record of managing multiple accounts & projects in a creative environment within digital/eComm Hands on technical experience with optimisation Ability to write specifications with a high level of attention to detail, think creatively and add value Ability to think strategically and to prioritise among competing tasks Experience of digital optimisation Experience with tools such as Optimizely, AB Tasty, Adobe Experience (and understanding) of implementation and data tracking is preferable Ability to constructively challenge the client/brief, and work through challenges to facilitate project delivery Experience of new business - able to hunt down opportunities and create pitch/proposals that answer client needs Good self-motivation, strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure and deliver on time Excellent analytical skills, so that you can devise and implement strategies to benefit both client and customer Commercially focussed Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders both internally and with the client, at all levels Strong written skills - ability to write proposals/presentations, and distil complex presentations, or in-depth research into bite sized information Extremely organised, efficient and calm, able to get up to speed quickly Proactive problem solving, with a natural ability to identify solutions and engage additional resources where needed What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. Permanent only: We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more. Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day: Connect Meaningfully Inspire Creatively Include Purposefully Approach Positively Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That's why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday. AT VML Enterprise Solutions Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands. We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business. As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
A Senior Golang Developer is required to design and deliver robust, scalable cloud Back End services for an innovative European consumer technology scale-up developing high-end productivity electronic devices. As a Senior Golang Engineer you'll play a key role in advancing high-quality cloud solutions with a modern stack (Go, GCP, Terraform), collaborating across design, Embedded, data and Front End teams to shape future-proof systems with minimal Legacy. Salary £80,000 to 100,000k + Bens including 30 days holiday (remote with 2 days in the office, London Paddington area) Key skills required for the Senior Golang Developer Strong proficiency in Go, with hands-on software engineering experience building and maintaining cloud Back End services Commercial experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, Azure (GCP highly beneficial) Strong skills in software design, clean coding, CI/CD, robustness, systems scalability, and build and run. Logging, metrics and tracing with skills such as Grafana and Prometheus Experience with Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform)- this is not a DevOps role Understanding of lower-level languages such as C++ or Rust Experience designing scalable APIs and working in multi-tenant architectures Background in software engineering with a relevant technical degree Able to take end-to-end ownership and apply pragmatic problem-solving Collaborative mindset, analytical thinker, and comfortable working cross-functionally Professional written and spoken English What you'll do as a Senior Golang Developer Design, develop, and test Back End services using Go Build and optimise robust APIs and API frameworks for multi-tenant environments Deploy, monitor, and operate services in GCP with CI/CD practices Explore AI opportunities within cloud strategy, including optimisation of existing models Design data pipelines and IAM policies to manage petabyte-scale datasets Work closely with Embedded, design, product and content teams in a cross-functional environment Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, elevating code quality and engineering standards Why this role? Join a mission-driven consumer-tech innovator focused on enhancing human creativity and productivity Join a large international European Golang-focused cloud engineering team and work with top-end engineers Work with a clean, modern codebase and minimal Legacy Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across engineering and product disciplines Enjoy a culture that values focus, craftsmanship, and technical excellence Additional benefits including extra leave days, wellness initiatives, premium insurance and regular team events, some European trips A supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to both technical strategy and product evolution Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment. Apply now or message us for more details. Referrals always welcome!
11/12/2025
Full time
A Senior Golang Developer is required to design and deliver robust, scalable cloud Back End services for an innovative European consumer technology scale-up developing high-end productivity electronic devices. As a Senior Golang Engineer you'll play a key role in advancing high-quality cloud solutions with a modern stack (Go, GCP, Terraform), collaborating across design, Embedded, data and Front End teams to shape future-proof systems with minimal Legacy. Salary £80,000 to 100,000k + Bens including 30 days holiday (remote with 2 days in the office, London Paddington area) Key skills required for the Senior Golang Developer Strong proficiency in Go, with hands-on software engineering experience building and maintaining cloud Back End services Commercial experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, Azure (GCP highly beneficial) Strong skills in software design, clean coding, CI/CD, robustness, systems scalability, and build and run. Logging, metrics and tracing with skills such as Grafana and Prometheus Experience with Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform)- this is not a DevOps role Understanding of lower-level languages such as C++ or Rust Experience designing scalable APIs and working in multi-tenant architectures Background in software engineering with a relevant technical degree Able to take end-to-end ownership and apply pragmatic problem-solving Collaborative mindset, analytical thinker, and comfortable working cross-functionally Professional written and spoken English What you'll do as a Senior Golang Developer Design, develop, and test Back End services using Go Build and optimise robust APIs and API frameworks for multi-tenant environments Deploy, monitor, and operate services in GCP with CI/CD practices Explore AI opportunities within cloud strategy, including optimisation of existing models Design data pipelines and IAM policies to manage petabyte-scale datasets Work closely with Embedded, design, product and content teams in a cross-functional environment Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, elevating code quality and engineering standards Why this role? Join a mission-driven consumer-tech innovator focused on enhancing human creativity and productivity Join a large international European Golang-focused cloud engineering team and work with top-end engineers Work with a clean, modern codebase and minimal Legacy Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across engineering and product disciplines Enjoy a culture that values focus, craftsmanship, and technical excellence Additional benefits including extra leave days, wellness initiatives, premium insurance and regular team events, some European trips A supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to both technical strategy and product evolution Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment. Apply now or message us for more details. Referrals always welcome!
We are seeking a Data & AI Lead for our Platinum account. Our ideal candidate should be passionate about Data & AI, possess deep technical knowledge and a focus on delivering measurable business impact. This role offers leadership opportunities and client exposure in North America, the UK, and Europe. You must possess: 15-20 years' experience in a reputable Data & AI services firm, working in the Banking & Financial Services vertical. Proven Revenue Generation Track Record: A consistent history of delivering and exceeding revenue targets on a YoY basis within the Banking & FS sector, including winning new logos, expanding existing accounts, and converting pipeline into closed business with measurable commercial impact. Exceptional Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Possess the ability to engage C-suite executives and senior decision-makers in Banks, Building Societies, and Financial Market Infrastructures with confidence and credibility. Outstanding Communication & Compelling Storytelling: You are an articulate, persuasive communicator who can distill complex Data & AI concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences-from technical architects to CDOs. Deep Technical Expertise Across Data & AI: You possess comprehensive technical knowledge spanning the entire Data & AI landscape, including cloud platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS &GCP). Knowledge of AI/ML, Gen AI and Agentic AI capabilities: You understand not just the "what" but the "how" and "why" behind these technologies, enabling you to architect enterprise-scale solutions that address real-world Banking & FS challenges. Ability to solve: Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions that align with enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks. Matrix Organisation Leadership Across Geographies Ability to work with delivery, pre-sales, and sales teams throughout deal pursuits. Good to have: Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Decision Sciences. Deep Banking & Financial Services Domain Expertise: At least 10+ years of progressive experience within the UK&I banking & FS sector, with demonstrable knowledge of retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, or insurance operations. Regulatory & Compliance Acumen Active Participation in Banking & FS Industry Forums & Thought Leadership Practice Building & Team Leadership: You must have experience building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing consulting teams Deep Understanding of UK Banking Regulatory Landscape Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time NOTE: 4 days/week onsite
11/12/2025
Full time
We are seeking a Data & AI Lead for our Platinum account. Our ideal candidate should be passionate about Data & AI, possess deep technical knowledge and a focus on delivering measurable business impact. This role offers leadership opportunities and client exposure in North America, the UK, and Europe. You must possess: 15-20 years' experience in a reputable Data & AI services firm, working in the Banking & Financial Services vertical. Proven Revenue Generation Track Record: A consistent history of delivering and exceeding revenue targets on a YoY basis within the Banking & FS sector, including winning new logos, expanding existing accounts, and converting pipeline into closed business with measurable commercial impact. Exceptional Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Possess the ability to engage C-suite executives and senior decision-makers in Banks, Building Societies, and Financial Market Infrastructures with confidence and credibility. Outstanding Communication & Compelling Storytelling: You are an articulate, persuasive communicator who can distill complex Data & AI concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences-from technical architects to CDOs. Deep Technical Expertise Across Data & AI: You possess comprehensive technical knowledge spanning the entire Data & AI landscape, including cloud platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS &GCP). Knowledge of AI/ML, Gen AI and Agentic AI capabilities: You understand not just the "what" but the "how" and "why" behind these technologies, enabling you to architect enterprise-scale solutions that address real-world Banking & FS challenges. Ability to solve: Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions that align with enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks. Matrix Organisation Leadership Across Geographies Ability to work with delivery, pre-sales, and sales teams throughout deal pursuits. Good to have: Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Decision Sciences. Deep Banking & Financial Services Domain Expertise: At least 10+ years of progressive experience within the UK&I banking & FS sector, with demonstrable knowledge of retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, or insurance operations. Regulatory & Compliance Acumen Active Participation in Banking & FS Industry Forums & Thought Leadership Practice Building & Team Leadership: You must have experience building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing consulting teams Deep Understanding of UK Banking Regulatory Landscape Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time NOTE: 4 days/week onsite
Data & AI Senior Consultants Location - We are flexible: onsite, hybrid or fully remote, depending on what works for you and the client, UK or Netherlands based. What you will actually be doing This is not a role where you build clever models that never get used. Your focus is on creating measurable value for clients using data science, machine learning and GenAI, in a consulting and advisory context. You will own work from the very beginning, asking questions like "What value are we trying to create here?" and "Is this the right problem to solve?" through to "It is live, stakeholders are using it and we can see the impact in the numbers." You will work fairly independently and you will also be someone that more junior team members look to for help and direction. A big part of the job is taking messy, ambiguous business and technical problems and turning them into clear, valuable solutions that make sense to the client. You will do this in a client facing role. That means you will be in the room for key conversations, providing honest advice, managing expectations and helping clients make good decisions about where and how to use AI. What your day to day might look like Getting to the heart of the problem Meeting with stakeholders who may not be clear on what they really need Using discovery sessions, workshops and structured questioning to uncover the real business problem Framing success in terms of value. For example higher revenue, lower cost, reduced risk, increased efficiency or better customer experience Translating business goals into a clear roadmap of data and AI work that everyone can understand Advising clients when AI is not the right solution and suggesting simpler or more cost effective alternatives Consulting and advisory work Acting as a trusted advisor to product owners, heads of department and executives Helping clients prioritise use cases based on value, feasibility and risk Communicating trade offs in a simple way. For example accuracy versus speed, innovation versus compliance, cost versus impact Preparing and delivering client presentations, proposals and updates that tell a clear story Supporting pre sales activities where needed, such as scoping work, estimating effort and defining outcomes Managing client expectations, risks and dependencies so there are no surprises Building things that actually work Once the problem and value are clear, you will design and deliver production ready ML and GenAI solutions. That includes: Designing and building data pipelines, batch or streaming, that support the desired outcomes Working with engineers and architects so your work fits cleanly into existing systems Making sure what you build is reliable in production and moves the needle on agreed metrics, not just offline benchmarks Explaining design decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders GenAI work You will work with GenAI in ways that are grounded in real use cases and business value: Building RAG systems that improve search, content discovery or productivity rather than existing for their own sake Implementing guardrails so models do not leak PII or generate harmful or off brand content Defining and tracking the right metrics so you and the client can see whether a GenAI solution is useful and cost effective Fine tuning and optimising models so they perform well for the use case and budget Designing agentic workflows where they genuinely improve outcomes rather than add complexity Helping clients understand what GenAI can and cannot do in practice Keeping it running You will set up the foundations that protect value over time: Experiment tracking and model versioning so you know what works and can roll back safely CI/CD pipelines for ML so improvements reach users quickly and reliably Monitoring and alerting for models and data so you can catch issues before they damage trust or results Communicating operational risks and mitigations to non technical stakeholders in plain language Security, quality and compliance You will help make sure: Data is accurate, traceable and well managed so decisions are sound Sensitive data is handled correctly, protecting users and the business Regulatory and compliance requirements are met, avoiding costly mistakes Clients understand the risk profile of AI solutions and the controls in place Working with people You will be a bridge between technical and non technical teams, inside our organisation and on the client side. That means: Explaining complex ML and GenAI ideas in plain language, always tied to business outcomes Working closely with product managers, engineers and business stakeholders to prioritise work that matters Facilitating workshops, playback sessions and show and tells that build buy in and understanding Coaching and supporting junior colleagues so the whole team can deliver more value Representing the company professionally in client meetings and at industry events What we are looking for Experience Around 3 to 6 years of experience shipping ML or GenAI solutions into production A track record of seeing projects through from discovery to delivery, with clear impact Experience working directly with stakeholders or clients in a consulting, advisory or product facing role Education A Bachelor or Master degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering or Equivalent experience that shows you can deliver results Technical skills Core skills Strong Python and SQL, with clean, maintainable code Solid understanding of ML fundamentals. For example feature engineering, model selection, handling imbalanced data, choosing and interpreting metrics Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow GenAI specific Hands on experience with LLM APIs or open source models such as Llama or Mistral Experience building RAG systems with vector databases such as FAISS, Pinecone or Weaviate Ability to evaluate and improve prompts and retrieval quality using clear metrics Understanding of safety practices such as PII redaction and content filtering Exposure to agentic frameworks Cloud and infrastructure Comfortable working in at least one major cloud provider. AWS, GCP or Azure Familiar with Docker and CI/CD pipelines Experience with managed ML platforms such as SageMaker, Vertex AI or Azure ML Data engineering and MLOps Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Redshift Workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow or Dagster Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Weights and Biases or similar Awareness of data and model drift, and how to monitor and respond to it before it erodes value Soft skills, the things that really matter You are comfortable in client facing settings and can build trust quickly You can talk with anyone from a CEO to a new data analyst, and always bring the conversation back to business value You can take a vague, messy business problem and turn it into a clear technical plan that links to outcomes and metrics You are happy to push back and challenge assumptions respectfully when it is in the client's best interest You like helping other people grow and are happy to mentor junior colleagues You communicate clearly in writing and in person Nice to have, not required Do not rule yourself out if you do not have these. They are a bonus, not a checklist. Experience with Delta Lake, Iceberg, Spark or Databricks, Palantir Experience optimising LLM serving with tools such as vLLM, TGI or TensorRT LLM Search and ranking experience. For example Elasticsearch or rerankers Background in time series forecasting, causal inference, recommender systems or optimisation Experience managing cloud costs and IAM so value is not lost to waste Ability to work in other languages where needed. For example Java, Scala, Go or bash Experience with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau Prior consulting experience or leading client projects end to end Contributions to open source, conference talks or published papers that show your ability to share ideas and influence the wider community Got a background that fits and you're up for a new challenge? Send over your latest CV, expectations and availability. Staffworx Limited is a UK based recruitment consultancy partnering with leading global brands across digital, AI, software, and business consulting. Let's talk about what you could add to the mix.
11/12/2025
Full time
Data & AI Senior Consultants Location - We are flexible: onsite, hybrid or fully remote, depending on what works for you and the client, UK or Netherlands based. What you will actually be doing This is not a role where you build clever models that never get used. Your focus is on creating measurable value for clients using data science, machine learning and GenAI, in a consulting and advisory context. You will own work from the very beginning, asking questions like "What value are we trying to create here?" and "Is this the right problem to solve?" through to "It is live, stakeholders are using it and we can see the impact in the numbers." You will work fairly independently and you will also be someone that more junior team members look to for help and direction. A big part of the job is taking messy, ambiguous business and technical problems and turning them into clear, valuable solutions that make sense to the client. You will do this in a client facing role. That means you will be in the room for key conversations, providing honest advice, managing expectations and helping clients make good decisions about where and how to use AI. What your day to day might look like Getting to the heart of the problem Meeting with stakeholders who may not be clear on what they really need Using discovery sessions, workshops and structured questioning to uncover the real business problem Framing success in terms of value. For example higher revenue, lower cost, reduced risk, increased efficiency or better customer experience Translating business goals into a clear roadmap of data and AI work that everyone can understand Advising clients when AI is not the right solution and suggesting simpler or more cost effective alternatives Consulting and advisory work Acting as a trusted advisor to product owners, heads of department and executives Helping clients prioritise use cases based on value, feasibility and risk Communicating trade offs in a simple way. For example accuracy versus speed, innovation versus compliance, cost versus impact Preparing and delivering client presentations, proposals and updates that tell a clear story Supporting pre sales activities where needed, such as scoping work, estimating effort and defining outcomes Managing client expectations, risks and dependencies so there are no surprises Building things that actually work Once the problem and value are clear, you will design and deliver production ready ML and GenAI solutions. That includes: Designing and building data pipelines, batch or streaming, that support the desired outcomes Working with engineers and architects so your work fits cleanly into existing systems Making sure what you build is reliable in production and moves the needle on agreed metrics, not just offline benchmarks Explaining design decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders GenAI work You will work with GenAI in ways that are grounded in real use cases and business value: Building RAG systems that improve search, content discovery or productivity rather than existing for their own sake Implementing guardrails so models do not leak PII or generate harmful or off brand content Defining and tracking the right metrics so you and the client can see whether a GenAI solution is useful and cost effective Fine tuning and optimising models so they perform well for the use case and budget Designing agentic workflows where they genuinely improve outcomes rather than add complexity Helping clients understand what GenAI can and cannot do in practice Keeping it running You will set up the foundations that protect value over time: Experiment tracking and model versioning so you know what works and can roll back safely CI/CD pipelines for ML so improvements reach users quickly and reliably Monitoring and alerting for models and data so you can catch issues before they damage trust or results Communicating operational risks and mitigations to non technical stakeholders in plain language Security, quality and compliance You will help make sure: Data is accurate, traceable and well managed so decisions are sound Sensitive data is handled correctly, protecting users and the business Regulatory and compliance requirements are met, avoiding costly mistakes Clients understand the risk profile of AI solutions and the controls in place Working with people You will be a bridge between technical and non technical teams, inside our organisation and on the client side. That means: Explaining complex ML and GenAI ideas in plain language, always tied to business outcomes Working closely with product managers, engineers and business stakeholders to prioritise work that matters Facilitating workshops, playback sessions and show and tells that build buy in and understanding Coaching and supporting junior colleagues so the whole team can deliver more value Representing the company professionally in client meetings and at industry events What we are looking for Experience Around 3 to 6 years of experience shipping ML or GenAI solutions into production A track record of seeing projects through from discovery to delivery, with clear impact Experience working directly with stakeholders or clients in a consulting, advisory or product facing role Education A Bachelor or Master degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering or Equivalent experience that shows you can deliver results Technical skills Core skills Strong Python and SQL, with clean, maintainable code Solid understanding of ML fundamentals. For example feature engineering, model selection, handling imbalanced data, choosing and interpreting metrics Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow GenAI specific Hands on experience with LLM APIs or open source models such as Llama or Mistral Experience building RAG systems with vector databases such as FAISS, Pinecone or Weaviate Ability to evaluate and improve prompts and retrieval quality using clear metrics Understanding of safety practices such as PII redaction and content filtering Exposure to agentic frameworks Cloud and infrastructure Comfortable working in at least one major cloud provider. AWS, GCP or Azure Familiar with Docker and CI/CD pipelines Experience with managed ML platforms such as SageMaker, Vertex AI or Azure ML Data engineering and MLOps Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Redshift Workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow or Dagster Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Weights and Biases or similar Awareness of data and model drift, and how to monitor and respond to it before it erodes value Soft skills, the things that really matter You are comfortable in client facing settings and can build trust quickly You can talk with anyone from a CEO to a new data analyst, and always bring the conversation back to business value You can take a vague, messy business problem and turn it into a clear technical plan that links to outcomes and metrics You are happy to push back and challenge assumptions respectfully when it is in the client's best interest You like helping other people grow and are happy to mentor junior colleagues You communicate clearly in writing and in person Nice to have, not required Do not rule yourself out if you do not have these. They are a bonus, not a checklist. Experience with Delta Lake, Iceberg, Spark or Databricks, Palantir Experience optimising LLM serving with tools such as vLLM, TGI or TensorRT LLM Search and ranking experience. For example Elasticsearch or rerankers Background in time series forecasting, causal inference, recommender systems or optimisation Experience managing cloud costs and IAM so value is not lost to waste Ability to work in other languages where needed. For example Java, Scala, Go or bash Experience with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau Prior consulting experience or leading client projects end to end Contributions to open source, conference talks or published papers that show your ability to share ideas and influence the wider community Got a background that fits and you're up for a new challenge? Send over your latest CV, expectations and availability. Staffworx Limited is a UK based recruitment consultancy partnering with leading global brands across digital, AI, software, and business consulting. Let's talk about what you could add to the mix.
Greetings We are Hiring Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (GCP) in Haifax, West Yorkshire 6 months We have 3 positions. Mandatory 3 days/week Shape the Future of Cloud Engineering Are you ready to lead the next wave of cloud innovation? Join our Cloud Native Engineering Lab as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (GCP) and help us design, build, and operate secure, automated cloud platforms that empower product teams to deliver API-first services at pace and with confidence. Responsibilities Engineering Leadership: Be a hands-on leader, balancing deep technical work with mentoring and coaching to raise the bar on reliability, security, and simplicity. Platform Development: Design, build, and operate Google Cloud Platform (GCP) capabilities using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and modern CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Harness, Spinnaker). Security & Reliability: Embed secure-by-design principles from architecture to runtime, safeguarding colleagues and customers. Performance & Automation: Define and operate against SLOs/SLIs, implement actionable observability, performance tuning, and automation to reduce toil. API-First Enablement: Enable API-first delivery with reusable patterns and golden paths for API producers and consumers. Community & Mentorship: Mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and uphold Platform Engineering standards. Qualifications Proven experience delivering large-scale systems with high performance, availability, and fault-tolerance. Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD systems. Deep knowledge of containers, orchestration (Kubernetes), and service-mesh patterns (Istio). Strong API design and security skills (REST/OpenAPI, authN/Z, mTLS, certificate lifecycle). Scripting proficiency in Bash or Python. Depth in GCP services, including: GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) Cloud Load Balancing Cloud Armor Istio Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging) Apigee for API Management Desirable: Harness, HashiCorp Vault, Dynatrace, Docker/buildah, NodeJS for API tooling, relevant GCP certifications. Required Skills Delivered automated, hybrid-cloud platforms in agile teams. Collaborate across architecture and business stakeholders. Technology-agnostic mindsetchoose the best tool for the job and stay curious. Enjoy mentoring and raising the engineering bar as a hands-on player-coach. Preferred Skills Harness, HashiCorp Vault, Dynatrace, Docker/buildah, NodeJS for API tooling, Google Professional Cloud Architect or GCP DevOps certifications. Pay Range and Compensation Package Competitive remuneration package Equal Opportunity Statement Were committed to inclusive hiring and accessible processes. Well provide reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring processplease let us know what you need. What You'll Get in Return Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a diverse, energising, and inclusive environment. Real career progression and development support. JBRP1_UKTJ
11/12/2025
Full time
Greetings We are Hiring Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (GCP) in Haifax, West Yorkshire 6 months We have 3 positions. Mandatory 3 days/week Shape the Future of Cloud Engineering Are you ready to lead the next wave of cloud innovation? Join our Cloud Native Engineering Lab as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (GCP) and help us design, build, and operate secure, automated cloud platforms that empower product teams to deliver API-first services at pace and with confidence. Responsibilities Engineering Leadership: Be a hands-on leader, balancing deep technical work with mentoring and coaching to raise the bar on reliability, security, and simplicity. Platform Development: Design, build, and operate Google Cloud Platform (GCP) capabilities using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and modern CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Harness, Spinnaker). Security & Reliability: Embed secure-by-design principles from architecture to runtime, safeguarding colleagues and customers. Performance & Automation: Define and operate against SLOs/SLIs, implement actionable observability, performance tuning, and automation to reduce toil. API-First Enablement: Enable API-first delivery with reusable patterns and golden paths for API producers and consumers. Community & Mentorship: Mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and uphold Platform Engineering standards. Qualifications Proven experience delivering large-scale systems with high performance, availability, and fault-tolerance. Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD systems. Deep knowledge of containers, orchestration (Kubernetes), and service-mesh patterns (Istio). Strong API design and security skills (REST/OpenAPI, authN/Z, mTLS, certificate lifecycle). Scripting proficiency in Bash or Python. Depth in GCP services, including: GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) Cloud Load Balancing Cloud Armor Istio Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging) Apigee for API Management Desirable: Harness, HashiCorp Vault, Dynatrace, Docker/buildah, NodeJS for API tooling, relevant GCP certifications. Required Skills Delivered automated, hybrid-cloud platforms in agile teams. Collaborate across architecture and business stakeholders. Technology-agnostic mindsetchoose the best tool for the job and stay curious. Enjoy mentoring and raising the engineering bar as a hands-on player-coach. Preferred Skills Harness, HashiCorp Vault, Dynatrace, Docker/buildah, NodeJS for API tooling, Google Professional Cloud Architect or GCP DevOps certifications. Pay Range and Compensation Package Competitive remuneration package Equal Opportunity Statement Were committed to inclusive hiring and accessible processes. Well provide reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring processplease let us know what you need. What You'll Get in Return Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a diverse, energising, and inclusive environment. Real career progression and development support. JBRP1_UKTJ
Solution Architect: 3 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a contract Solutions Architect for a project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team on both high and low level solution design to provide improvements on existing systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Solutions Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in software development and system integration. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Please apply now to be considered for this role.
11/12/2025
Contractor
Solution Architect: 3 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a contract Solutions Architect for a project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team on both high and low level solution design to provide improvements on existing systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Solutions Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in software development and system integration. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Please apply now to be considered for this role.
Senior Systems Engineer - Hybrid - to 50k A leading engineering company working in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. If you enjoy designing robust solutions, collaborating across teams, and influencing engineering best practice, this role offers challenge, variety, and real impact. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle - from requirements capture and architecture development to integration, verification, validation and commissioning. You'll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, C&I and software teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. You'll also help support bids, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead and support systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle Capture and manage system and stakeholder requirements Develop system architectures and interface definitions Oversee integration across engineering disciplines Define and execute V&V strategies Support safety case input, hazard and risk analysis Manage supplier technical deliverables Provide technical reviews and design assurance Support proposals and cost/schedule estimates Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to process improvements You: Engineering related degree Experience in a highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and MBSE Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools (DOORS, SysML, UML) Experience in verification, validation, and integration Benefits: Salary up to 50k doe, flexible and hybrid working Work on meaningful projects that enhance safety and advance nuclear engineering Help shape best practice in a growing business Develop professionally through continual learning and career support WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
11/12/2025
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer - Hybrid - to 50k A leading engineering company working in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. If you enjoy designing robust solutions, collaborating across teams, and influencing engineering best practice, this role offers challenge, variety, and real impact. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle - from requirements capture and architecture development to integration, verification, validation and commissioning. You'll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, C&I and software teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. You'll also help support bids, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead and support systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle Capture and manage system and stakeholder requirements Develop system architectures and interface definitions Oversee integration across engineering disciplines Define and execute V&V strategies Support safety case input, hazard and risk analysis Manage supplier technical deliverables Provide technical reviews and design assurance Support proposals and cost/schedule estimates Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to process improvements You: Engineering related degree Experience in a highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and MBSE Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools (DOORS, SysML, UML) Experience in verification, validation, and integration Benefits: Salary up to 50k doe, flexible and hybrid working Work on meaningful projects that enhance safety and advance nuclear engineering Help shape best practice in a growing business Develop professionally through continual learning and career support WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Palantir Foundry Consultant You'll work as a hands-on Palantir Foundry consultant, helping to design, build and support data and application workflows on the platform. You'll work closely with senior Foundry engineers and architects, contribute to technical decisions, and collaborate directly with business stakeholders as you grow into owning areas end-to-end. Core Responsibilities Foundry Solution Delivery Contribute to solution design and implementation across: Data integration (Pipeline Builder/code-based pipelines, connectors, incremental loads). Ontology modelling (objects, relationships, basic semantics, versioning). Application layer (Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK/APIs, Actions, AIP/agentic workflows). Implement data modelling and transformation patterns under guidance from senior team members. Help configure permissions (RBAC/ABAC), object-level security and auditability following established standards. Support CI/CD and environment promotion processes for Foundry artefacts. Scalability, Reliability & Operations Help investigate performance issues (eg parallelisation, partitioning, caching, compute configuration) with mentorship from more senior colleagues. Contribute to monitoring, alerting and observability setup for pipelines, applications and integrations. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for platform and application issues. Assist in applying non-functional requirements (SLA/SLOs, resilience, backup and recovery) defined by senior engineers. Client-Facing Engineering & Stakeholder Support Join technical discovery sessions to help translate business needs into Foundry use cases. Prepare and demo prototypes, data flows and applications to technical and business users. Support integration work with existing enterprise systems (data warehouses, APIs, identity providers) under guidance. Enablement, Collaboration & Standards Take part in and later help deliver technical enablement sessions, hands-on labs and onboarding for analysts and power users. Share learning, debugging tips and best practices with peers. Follow internal standards for code quality, naming conventions, testing and design patterns and contribute improvements as you gain experience. Required Experience Commercial experience working with Palantir Foundry in an implementation, consulting or engineering role. Hands-on experience with: Building and maintaining Foundry pipelines and/or ontologies. Developing or supporting Foundry applications (Workshop, Code Repos, OSDK, Actions). Exposure to at least one production Foundry project, contributing to: Solution implementation. Deployment or promotion through environments. Operational support and troubleshooting. Experience dealing with: Performance issues or optimisation tasks. Permissions and basic security models. Schema/ontology changes and their impact on downstream use cases. Integration problems and incident recovery in collaboration with senior staff. Some client-facing experience (eg workshops, demos, requirement sessions or design walkthroughs). Any experience helping to train, onboard or support other Foundry users (eg internal sessions, documentation, brown-bag talks) is a plus. Familiarity with Foundry's constraints and common pitfalls, and willingness to learn deeper platform internals, limitations and workarounds. Technical Skills Practical experience with core Foundry components such as: Pipeline Builder Ontology Workshop Code Repositories OSDK/APIs Actions and AIP/agentic features Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language commonly used with Foundry (eg Python, Java or similar) for data transformations, services and integrations. Solid understanding of core data engineering concepts: batch/stream processing basics, data modelling, data quality and governance. Experience (or strong interest) in integrating Foundry with: Enterprise identity (SSO, SAML/OIDC) REST APIs and services Existing data platforms or warehouses Familiarity with modern software engineering practices: Version control and code review Automated testing CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure-as-code concepts (where applicable)
11/12/2025
Full time
Palantir Foundry Consultant You'll work as a hands-on Palantir Foundry consultant, helping to design, build and support data and application workflows on the platform. You'll work closely with senior Foundry engineers and architects, contribute to technical decisions, and collaborate directly with business stakeholders as you grow into owning areas end-to-end. Core Responsibilities Foundry Solution Delivery Contribute to solution design and implementation across: Data integration (Pipeline Builder/code-based pipelines, connectors, incremental loads). Ontology modelling (objects, relationships, basic semantics, versioning). Application layer (Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK/APIs, Actions, AIP/agentic workflows). Implement data modelling and transformation patterns under guidance from senior team members. Help configure permissions (RBAC/ABAC), object-level security and auditability following established standards. Support CI/CD and environment promotion processes for Foundry artefacts. Scalability, Reliability & Operations Help investigate performance issues (eg parallelisation, partitioning, caching, compute configuration) with mentorship from more senior colleagues. Contribute to monitoring, alerting and observability setup for pipelines, applications and integrations. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for platform and application issues. Assist in applying non-functional requirements (SLA/SLOs, resilience, backup and recovery) defined by senior engineers. Client-Facing Engineering & Stakeholder Support Join technical discovery sessions to help translate business needs into Foundry use cases. Prepare and demo prototypes, data flows and applications to technical and business users. Support integration work with existing enterprise systems (data warehouses, APIs, identity providers) under guidance. Enablement, Collaboration & Standards Take part in and later help deliver technical enablement sessions, hands-on labs and onboarding for analysts and power users. Share learning, debugging tips and best practices with peers. Follow internal standards for code quality, naming conventions, testing and design patterns and contribute improvements as you gain experience. Required Experience Commercial experience working with Palantir Foundry in an implementation, consulting or engineering role. Hands-on experience with: Building and maintaining Foundry pipelines and/or ontologies. Developing or supporting Foundry applications (Workshop, Code Repos, OSDK, Actions). Exposure to at least one production Foundry project, contributing to: Solution implementation. Deployment or promotion through environments. Operational support and troubleshooting. Experience dealing with: Performance issues or optimisation tasks. Permissions and basic security models. Schema/ontology changes and their impact on downstream use cases. Integration problems and incident recovery in collaboration with senior staff. Some client-facing experience (eg workshops, demos, requirement sessions or design walkthroughs). Any experience helping to train, onboard or support other Foundry users (eg internal sessions, documentation, brown-bag talks) is a plus. Familiarity with Foundry's constraints and common pitfalls, and willingness to learn deeper platform internals, limitations and workarounds. Technical Skills Practical experience with core Foundry components such as: Pipeline Builder Ontology Workshop Code Repositories OSDK/APIs Actions and AIP/agentic features Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language commonly used with Foundry (eg Python, Java or similar) for data transformations, services and integrations. Solid understanding of core data engineering concepts: batch/stream processing basics, data modelling, data quality and governance. Experience (or strong interest) in integrating Foundry with: Enterprise identity (SSO, SAML/OIDC) REST APIs and services Existing data platforms or warehouses Familiarity with modern software engineering practices: Version control and code review Automated testing CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure-as-code concepts (where applicable)
Senior Full Stack Engineer Are you a pragmatic, innovative, and self-motivated problem solver with a passion for building scalable, high-performing software? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a high-performing product team working on a global, high-traffic eCommerce platform handling thousands of transactions daily. You'll play a key role in designing and developing end-to-end solutions, collaborating closely with both technical and business teams to deliver new features that drive growth and enhance the customer experience. What You'll Do Build and maintain robust, scalable applications across the full stack Collaborate in an agile team environment to deliver clean, maintainable, and testable code Influence architectural decisions and technology choices Optimise Front End and Back End performance to ensure fast, seamless user experiences Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, introducing new ideas and technologies What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role Expertise in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS , and responsive design principles Strong understanding of Back End technologies and best practices Passion for writing clean, well-tested code Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly A mindset focused on scalability, maintainability, and continuous learning Must be proficient in Node and React Nice to Have Degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience in eCommerce sectors Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Why You'll Love It Here Work on a product with global reach and real-world impact Have a voice in how things are built - your ideas matter Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture Flexible working environment with opportunities for growth Location: Brighton/London Salary: £80k/per annum
11/12/2025
Full time
Senior Full Stack Engineer Are you a pragmatic, innovative, and self-motivated problem solver with a passion for building scalable, high-performing software? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a high-performing product team working on a global, high-traffic eCommerce platform handling thousands of transactions daily. You'll play a key role in designing and developing end-to-end solutions, collaborating closely with both technical and business teams to deliver new features that drive growth and enhance the customer experience. What You'll Do Build and maintain robust, scalable applications across the full stack Collaborate in an agile team environment to deliver clean, maintainable, and testable code Influence architectural decisions and technology choices Optimise Front End and Back End performance to ensure fast, seamless user experiences Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, introducing new ideas and technologies What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role Expertise in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS , and responsive design principles Strong understanding of Back End technologies and best practices Passion for writing clean, well-tested code Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly A mindset focused on scalability, maintainability, and continuous learning Must be proficient in Node and React Nice to Have Degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience in eCommerce sectors Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Why You'll Love It Here Work on a product with global reach and real-world impact Have a voice in how things are built - your ideas matter Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture Flexible working environment with opportunities for growth Location: Brighton/London Salary: £80k/per annum
