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
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
Equities/Fixed Income Trader - Are you an Equities or Fixed Income Trader looking for a strategic career move? If you have in-depth knowledge of the financial markets, specifically Equities/Fixed Income E-Trading and exchange connectivity, we have an exciting and varied role that bridges the gap between the trading floor and technology. We are looking for an ex-trader or broker ready to pivot into a full-life cycle Business Analyst and Product Management role, leveraging your market expertise to drive the development of cutting-edge trading solutions. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE REQUIRED FINANCIAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. About The Role: This is a unique opportunity within an established and growing organisation. The primary responsibility will be managing the full project life cycle, from initial business analysis and scoping requirements to managing project delivery and solving complex problems. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring our trading systems constantly evolve to meet client and market needs. Key Responsibilities: Functional Requirement Gathering: Work closely with development teams to translate deep market knowledge and stakeholder requirements into deliverable solutions. System Review & Improvement: Constantly review existing trading systems and client needs to identify functionality improvements. Project Management: Drive product initiatives, defining timelines, identifying dependencies, and assessing risks using tools like MS Project and Jira/Confluence. Client Onboarding & Training: Develop and provide comprehensive training materials for new features and functionalities. Problem Solving: Innovate solutions with the confidence to challenge stakeholders to ensure the most appropriate solution is delivered. Candidate Background (An Ideal Fit): We are specifically targeting candidates from backgrounds that possess deep, practical market knowledge. This role is a perfect fit for: Ex-Traders/Brokers with some working knowledge of IT systems. Account Managers or Functional Support specialists from an ISV/Trading Software vendor. Trader Support or Settlements background professionals. IT Support with a demonstrated interest and excellent business knowledge of the markets. Essential Skills & Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of financial markets is a MUST, ideally Equities, with Fixed Income, Futures & Options/FX knowledge highly advantageous. Demonstrable experience (even if informal) as a Business Analyst/Product Manager in delivering trading solutions within a trading environment. Experience working with engineering teams following Agile/Scrum SDLC methodologies, translating business requirements into stories and epics. Solid understanding of IT fundamentals including Windows/Linux and general networking (TCP/UDP, multicast data delivery). Understanding of distributed server architectures. Desirable Knowledge Of Any (Beneficial): Understanding of ultra-low latency distributed computing environments. Familiarity with the FIX trading protocol and various market data systems (Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG). Previous experience with specific ISVs: Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, Fidessa, ION/Patsystems, Trayport. Exchange Connectivity experience (ICE/LIFFE, Eurex, CME/CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, LSE, NYSE, etc.). Good understanding of the full trade life cycle. Knowledge of cloud technology (AWS/Azure) or Databases (SQL Server/Oracle). Fluent Spanish speaker. Other Skills: High attention to detail with a technical focus. Excellent verbal, client-facing, and collaborative skills. Analytical and strong problem-solving attitude. Strong organisational and time management skills. There is a broad salary range as candidates at all levels will be considered, if you're ready to use your trading experience in a new, challenging capacity that drives product innovation, apply today.
18/12/2025
Full time
Equities/Fixed Income Trader - Are you an Equities or Fixed Income Trader looking for a strategic career move? If you have in-depth knowledge of the financial markets, specifically Equities/Fixed Income E-Trading and exchange connectivity, we have an exciting and varied role that bridges the gap between the trading floor and technology. We are looking for an ex-trader or broker ready to pivot into a full-life cycle Business Analyst and Product Management role, leveraging your market expertise to drive the development of cutting-edge trading solutions. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE REQUIRED FINANCIAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. About The Role: This is a unique opportunity within an established and growing organisation. The primary responsibility will be managing the full project life cycle, from initial business analysis and scoping requirements to managing project delivery and solving complex problems. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring our trading systems constantly evolve to meet client and market needs. Key Responsibilities: Functional Requirement Gathering: Work closely with development teams to translate deep market knowledge and stakeholder requirements into deliverable solutions. System Review & Improvement: Constantly review existing trading systems and client needs to identify functionality improvements. Project Management: Drive product initiatives, defining timelines, identifying dependencies, and assessing risks using tools like MS Project and Jira/Confluence. Client Onboarding & Training: Develop and provide comprehensive training materials for new features and functionalities. Problem Solving: Innovate solutions with the confidence to challenge stakeholders to ensure the most appropriate solution is delivered. Candidate Background (An Ideal Fit): We are specifically targeting candidates from backgrounds that possess deep, practical market knowledge. This role is a perfect fit for: Ex-Traders/Brokers with some working knowledge of IT systems. Account Managers or Functional Support specialists from an ISV/Trading Software vendor. Trader Support or Settlements background professionals. IT Support with a demonstrated interest and excellent business knowledge of the markets. Essential Skills & Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of financial markets is a MUST, ideally Equities, with Fixed Income, Futures & Options/FX knowledge highly advantageous. Demonstrable experience (even if informal) as a Business Analyst/Product Manager in delivering trading solutions within a trading environment. Experience working with engineering teams following Agile/Scrum SDLC methodologies, translating business requirements into stories and epics. Solid understanding of IT fundamentals including Windows/Linux and general networking (TCP/UDP, multicast data delivery). Understanding of distributed server architectures. Desirable Knowledge Of Any (Beneficial): Understanding of ultra-low latency distributed computing environments. Familiarity with the FIX trading protocol and various market data systems (Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG). Previous experience with specific ISVs: Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, Fidessa, ION/Patsystems, Trayport. Exchange Connectivity experience (ICE/LIFFE, Eurex, CME/CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, LSE, NYSE, etc.). Good understanding of the full trade life cycle. Knowledge of cloud technology (AWS/Azure) or Databases (SQL Server/Oracle). Fluent Spanish speaker. Other Skills: High attention to detail with a technical focus. Excellent verbal, client-facing, and collaborative skills. Analytical and strong problem-solving attitude. Strong organisational and time management skills. There is a broad salary range as candidates at all levels will be considered, if you're ready to use your trading experience in a new, challenging capacity that drives product innovation, apply today.
Senior QA Engineer (OSS/BSS) Home-based (UK) £50,000 to £55,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits The Opportunity: We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a proven background in telecoms billing and/or rating systems to join our clients international QA team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual with Linux command line knowledge, who thrives in a fast-paced, API-driven environment and wants to make a real impact on the quality of mission-critical telecom monetisation platforms . Skills and Experience: Strong experience in Software Quality Assurance in telecoms, billing, rating or charging platforms is a MUST Proven background in API testing (REST/Web Services), ideally including SDK testing Exposure to Scripting languages, ideally in Python Experience working with Java, JSON, XML, XSLT, WSDL, and Web Services Comfortable working with Linux based systems Strong troubleshooting skills across black-box and white-box testing Exposure to technologies like Katate, Kubernetes, Jira and Putty would be advantageous Role and Responsibilities: Design, execute and report on manual tests for API-based telecom applications Analyse functional requirements and use cases, translating them into comprehensive test plans Maintain and extend the existing test automation framework, writing and implementing automation scripts in Python Perform positive, negative, and backward-compatibility testing Identify, report, and verify defects, working closely with engineering teams through resolution Provide proactive feedback to engineering on quality, testability and risk areas Applications: Please contact James here at ISR to learn more about our client leading the way in developing the next generation of billing software services and solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
18/12/2025
Full time
Senior QA Engineer (OSS/BSS) Home-based (UK) £50,000 to £55,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits The Opportunity: We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a proven background in telecoms billing and/or rating systems to join our clients international QA team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual with Linux command line knowledge, who thrives in a fast-paced, API-driven environment and wants to make a real impact on the quality of mission-critical telecom monetisation platforms . Skills and Experience: Strong experience in Software Quality Assurance in telecoms, billing, rating or charging platforms is a MUST Proven background in API testing (REST/Web Services), ideally including SDK testing Exposure to Scripting languages, ideally in Python Experience working with Java, JSON, XML, XSLT, WSDL, and Web Services Comfortable working with Linux based systems Strong troubleshooting skills across black-box and white-box testing Exposure to technologies like Katate, Kubernetes, Jira and Putty would be advantageous Role and Responsibilities: Design, execute and report on manual tests for API-based telecom applications Analyse functional requirements and use cases, translating them into comprehensive test plans Maintain and extend the existing test automation framework, writing and implementing automation scripts in Python Perform positive, negative, and backward-compatibility testing Identify, report, and verify defects, working closely with engineering teams through resolution Provide proactive feedback to engineering on quality, testability and risk areas Applications: Please contact James here at ISR to learn more about our client leading the way in developing the next generation of billing software services and solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
Morson Edge have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineer for a 6-month contract in January 2026. London/Hybrid working As a Cloud Engineer you will serve as an internal expert, influencing cloud engineering strategy and ensuring effective operation, security and optimisation of our cloud environments. Develop, maintain and support Azure cloud services and identity management to ensure our systems are reliable, secure. The role is responsible for implementing cloud best practices, enhancing efficiency through automation and ensuring compliance with security and governance frameworks. Work closely with Senior Systems Administrator, Solution Architect and Cyber Security Officer to contribute towards continuous improvement of cloud services. Primary Duties: Administering and securing our cloud environments, including virtual machines, networking, identity and security controls. Maintaining compliance frameworks, managing Entra ID and Key Vault, implementing Purview and optimising cloud usage. Improving operation efficiency through the use of automation and Scripting. Secondary duties Working with the Senior Systems Administrator to support Legacy physical Servers, supporting software and endpoint management and monitoring Microsoft message centre notifications Developing scripts for automation of routine functions. Upskill the inhouse team in Purview and Azure administration tools. Key responsibilities Develop GCB cloud services within the Microsoft infrastructure currently being used. Maintain and administer Azure cloud services, including Azure compute and virtual desktops, security groups and identity integration. Ensure configurations meet security and compliance standards. Report on the costs of the Cloud services and make suggestions for savings and efficiencies. Lead with the configuration/implementation and management of Purview. Ensure that GCB cloud services are secure and new services are designed with security first Liaising with the CSO to ensure policies and security protocols are maintained. Mentor other peers and junior employees regarding cloud architecture and best practices Liaise with the solution architect to ensure developments and changes are in line with information services digital strategy. Ensuring all services are backed up to our third-party suppliers Any other duties appropriate to the level of the post, as directed by the line manager. On occasion, provide support out of normal office hours, for example in response to a cyber threat. Please send your CV to discuss in more detail. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
18/12/2025
Contractor
Morson Edge have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineer for a 6-month contract in January 2026. London/Hybrid working As a Cloud Engineer you will serve as an internal expert, influencing cloud engineering strategy and ensuring effective operation, security and optimisation of our cloud environments. Develop, maintain and support Azure cloud services and identity management to ensure our systems are reliable, secure. The role is responsible for implementing cloud best practices, enhancing efficiency through automation and ensuring compliance with security and governance frameworks. Work closely with Senior Systems Administrator, Solution Architect and Cyber Security Officer to contribute towards continuous improvement of cloud services. Primary Duties: Administering and securing our cloud environments, including virtual machines, networking, identity and security controls. Maintaining compliance frameworks, managing Entra ID and Key Vault, implementing Purview and optimising cloud usage. Improving operation efficiency through the use of automation and Scripting. Secondary duties Working with the Senior Systems Administrator to support Legacy physical Servers, supporting software and endpoint management and monitoring Microsoft message centre notifications Developing scripts for automation of routine functions. Upskill the inhouse team in Purview and Azure administration tools. Key responsibilities Develop GCB cloud services within the Microsoft infrastructure currently being used. Maintain and administer Azure cloud services, including Azure compute and virtual desktops, security groups and identity integration. Ensure configurations meet security and compliance standards. Report on the costs of the Cloud services and make suggestions for savings and efficiencies. Lead with the configuration/implementation and management of Purview. Ensure that GCB cloud services are secure and new services are designed with security first Liaising with the CSO to ensure policies and security protocols are maintained. Mentor other peers and junior employees regarding cloud architecture and best practices Liaise with the solution architect to ensure developments and changes are in line with information services digital strategy. Ensuring all services are backed up to our third-party suppliers Any other duties appropriate to the level of the post, as directed by the line manager. On occasion, provide support out of normal office hours, for example in response to a cyber threat. Please send your CV to discuss in more detail. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Technical Architect A Technical Architect and Senior Technical Architect are required for a public sector client. You will analyse the client's technology landscape, identify opportunities for improvement, and define architectures that support long-term digital transformation. Skills and experience required: * Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. * Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (eg, microservices, APIs, distributed systems). * Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. * Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability. * Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation. * Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. The contract is for 3 to 4 months inside IR35 and is due to start in January. There is a requirement to be onsite in London two days per week. To be considered for the position please forward your CV. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
18/12/2025
Contractor
Technical Architect A Technical Architect and Senior Technical Architect are required for a public sector client. You will analyse the client's technology landscape, identify opportunities for improvement, and define architectures that support long-term digital transformation. Skills and experience required: * Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. * Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (eg, microservices, APIs, distributed systems). * Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. * Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability. * Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation. * Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. The contract is for 3 to 4 months inside IR35 and is due to start in January. There is a requirement to be onsite in London two days per week. To be considered for the position please forward your CV. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Senior C++ Software Developer, Python - Financial/Banking Candidates will have 5+ years C++ experience (ideally more) and excellent knowledge of Python - ideally coming from a Financial/Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity, Fix Protocol with some Low Latency experience. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 5+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. 2+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms. 2+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies and good knowledge of Git/GitHub. Python, including Pytest. Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (Fixed Income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory.
18/12/2025
Full time
Senior C++ Software Developer, Python - Financial/Banking Candidates will have 5+ years C++ experience (ideally more) and excellent knowledge of Python - ideally coming from a Financial/Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity, Fix Protocol with some Low Latency experience. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 5+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. 2+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms. 2+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies and good knowledge of Git/GitHub. Python, including Pytest. Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (Fixed Income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory.
We are looking for a delivery focused individual to manage key client accounts based primarily in the UK. The role is to oversee delivery across one or more client engagements, ensuring we maximise value for the client and Mindera. This is an immersive leadership role with a strategic lean, to oversee the day to day activities within an account that will typically have upwards of 50 software engineers working across numerous teams. Primarily the role will ensure we deliver a great service to clients and foster strong partnerships. The successful candidate will ensure the customer is happy, our engineers are happy, new opportunities are identified and nurtured and risks well managed. The role will also support marketing and pre-sales activities, including input to tenders, shaping of new proposals, attendance at events and so on. You'll thrive in a fast paced scale-up environment that believes in self-organisation and individual empowerment, but is highly collaborative and supportive too. This means taking initiative and looking to add value in other areas or new initiatives wherever possible, and therefore developing your skills and fulfilling your potential as the business continues to grow. This is a hybrid opportunity. The successful applicant will be expected to work in one of our offices (London/Leicester), on client-site, or a combination of both three times a week. There may be very occasional travel to our overseas offices (mostly in Europe). Requirements Ultimately success in this role and success for Mindera as a business comes from delivering high quality software that meets the customers needs . Having a down to earth, open and transparent relationship with clients and engineers is key. Some of the related responsibilities might include: Discover, map and maintain key stakeholder relationships for an account. Ensure good working knowledge of clients business(challenges, goals, opportunities) and how the technology services we provide fit into the big picture and add value. Oversight of day to day software delivery activities, demonstrating a high level understanding of technologies, architecture and methodology, especially agile. Manage the demand/supply between the needs of the client and our engineering workforce, ensuring up to date hiring plans, coordination of new recruitment, and onboarding. Maintain detailed knowledge of what the team are doing and be credible in discussions with clients, e.g. recognising successes, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement. Coordinate any changes in our work with the client to avoid surprises, e.g. team changes, delivery problems & mitigation, cost or timescale variances etc. Preparation and attendance of monthly account meetings, including compiling information for reports. Foster an open and honest environment where achievements are celebrated and mistakes are learned from, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence to help resolve conflicts where necessary. Seek out and help curate account success stories to champion the team and use as case studies for future opportunities. Attendance at events, including networking and nurturing of new sales opportunities. Relevant Skills and Experience Previous experience as an Technology Engagement Manager or a Technology Delivery Manager, Head of Engineering or Head of Tech . Exceptional communication and team skills with a track record of being able to build and maintain long-lasting relationships. Ambitious, confident and motivated; able to meet and exceed targets in a customer facing role. Strong understanding of technology delivery, ideally gained from previous hands-on experience as a developer/architect/project/product manager (especially web and mobile application development), including good awareness in contemporary technologies, processes and tools, especially agile delivery methods. Experience of successfully working with challenging clients or stakeholders and with complex business scenarios. Solution-focused, consultative, trusting and reassuring approach. Good attention to detail. Benefits We Offer Flexible working arrangements A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay Retail Discounts Cycle to Work scheme Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy About Mindera At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.
18/12/2025
Full time
We are looking for a delivery focused individual to manage key client accounts based primarily in the UK. The role is to oversee delivery across one or more client engagements, ensuring we maximise value for the client and Mindera. This is an immersive leadership role with a strategic lean, to oversee the day to day activities within an account that will typically have upwards of 50 software engineers working across numerous teams. Primarily the role will ensure we deliver a great service to clients and foster strong partnerships. The successful candidate will ensure the customer is happy, our engineers are happy, new opportunities are identified and nurtured and risks well managed. The role will also support marketing and pre-sales activities, including input to tenders, shaping of new proposals, attendance at events and so on. You'll thrive in a fast paced scale-up environment that believes in self-organisation and individual empowerment, but is highly collaborative and supportive too. This means taking initiative and looking to add value in other areas or new initiatives wherever possible, and therefore developing your skills and fulfilling your potential as the business continues to grow. This is a hybrid opportunity. The successful applicant will be expected to work in one of our offices (London/Leicester), on client-site, or a combination of both three times a week. There may be very occasional travel to our overseas offices (mostly in Europe). Requirements Ultimately success in this role and success for Mindera as a business comes from delivering high quality software that meets the customers needs . Having a down to earth, open and transparent relationship with clients and engineers is key. Some of the related responsibilities might include: Discover, map and maintain key stakeholder relationships for an account. Ensure good working knowledge of clients business(challenges, goals, opportunities) and how the technology services we provide fit into the big picture and add value. Oversight of day to day software delivery activities, demonstrating a high level understanding of technologies, architecture and methodology, especially agile. Manage the demand/supply between the needs of the client and our engineering workforce, ensuring up to date hiring plans, coordination of new recruitment, and onboarding. Maintain detailed knowledge of what the team are doing and be credible in discussions with clients, e.g. recognising successes, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement. Coordinate any changes in our work with the client to avoid surprises, e.g. team changes, delivery problems & mitigation, cost or timescale variances etc. Preparation and attendance of monthly account meetings, including compiling information for reports. Foster an open and honest environment where achievements are celebrated and mistakes are learned from, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence to help resolve conflicts where necessary. Seek out and help curate account success stories to champion the team and use as case studies for future opportunities. Attendance at events, including networking and nurturing of new sales opportunities. Relevant Skills and Experience Previous experience as an Technology Engagement Manager or a Technology Delivery Manager, Head of Engineering or Head of Tech . Exceptional communication and team skills with a track record of being able to build and maintain long-lasting relationships. Ambitious, confident and motivated; able to meet and exceed targets in a customer facing role. Strong understanding of technology delivery, ideally gained from previous hands-on experience as a developer/architect/project/product manager (especially web and mobile application development), including good awareness in contemporary technologies, processes and tools, especially agile delivery methods. Experience of successfully working with challenging clients or stakeholders and with complex business scenarios. Solution-focused, consultative, trusting and reassuring approach. Good attention to detail. Benefits We Offer Flexible working arrangements A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay Retail Discounts Cycle to Work scheme Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy About Mindera At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.
We are looking for a delivery focused individual to manage key client accounts based primarily in the UK. The role is to oversee delivery across one or more client engagements, ensuring we maximise value for the client and Mindera. This is an immersive leadership role with a strategic lean, to oversee the day to day activities within an account that will typically have upwards of 50 software engineers working across numerous teams. Primarily the role will ensure we deliver a great service to clients and foster strong partnerships. The successful candidate will ensure the customer is happy, our engineers are happy, new opportunities are identified and nurtured and risks well managed. The role will also support marketing and pre-sales activities, including input to tenders, shaping of new proposals, attendance at events and so on. You'll thrive in a fast paced scale-up environment that believes in self-organisation and individual empowerment, but is highly collaborative and supportive too. This means taking initiative and looking to add value in other areas or new initiatives wherever possible, and therefore developing your skills and fulfilling your potential as the business continues to grow. This is a hybrid opportunity. The successful applicant will be expected to work in one of our offices (London/Leicester), on client-site, or a combination of both three times a week. There may be very occasional travel to our overseas offices (mostly in Europe). Requirements Ultimately success in this role and success for Mindera as a business comes from delivering high quality software that meets the customers needs . Having a down to earth, open and transparent relationship with clients and engineers is key. Some of the related responsibilities might include: Discover, map and maintain key stakeholder relationships for an account. Ensure good working knowledge of clients business(challenges, goals, opportunities) and how the technology services we provide fit into the big picture and add value. Oversight of day to day software delivery activities, demonstrating a high level understanding of technologies, architecture and methodology, especially agile. Manage the demand/supply between the needs of the client and our engineering workforce, ensuring up to date hiring plans, coordination of new recruitment, and onboarding. Maintain detailed knowledge of what the team are doing and be credible in discussions with clients, e.g. recognising successes, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement. Coordinate any changes in our work with the client to avoid surprises, e.g. team changes, delivery problems & mitigation, cost or timescale variances etc. Preparation and attendance of monthly account meetings, including compiling information for reports. Foster an open and honest environment where achievements are celebrated and mistakes are learned from, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence to help resolve conflicts where necessary. Seek out and help curate account success stories to champion the team and use as case studies for future opportunities. Attendance at events, including networking and nurturing of new sales opportunities. Relevant Skills and Experience Previous experience as an Technology Engagement Manager or a Technology Delivery Manager, Head of Engineering or Head of Tech . Exceptional communication and team skills with a track record of being able to build and maintain long-lasting relationships. Ambitious, confident and motivated; able to meet and exceed targets in a customer facing role. Strong understanding of technology delivery, ideally gained from previous hands-on experience as a developer/architect/project/product manager (especially web and mobile application development), including good awareness in contemporary technologies, processes and tools, especially agile delivery methods. Experience of successfully working with challenging clients or stakeholders and with complex business scenarios. Solution-focused, consultative, trusting and reassuring approach. Good attention to detail. Benefits We Offer Flexible working arrangements A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay Retail Discounts Cycle to Work scheme Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy About Mindera At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.
18/12/2025
Full time
We are looking for a delivery focused individual to manage key client accounts based primarily in the UK. The role is to oversee delivery across one or more client engagements, ensuring we maximise value for the client and Mindera. This is an immersive leadership role with a strategic lean, to oversee the day to day activities within an account that will typically have upwards of 50 software engineers working across numerous teams. Primarily the role will ensure we deliver a great service to clients and foster strong partnerships. The successful candidate will ensure the customer is happy, our engineers are happy, new opportunities are identified and nurtured and risks well managed. The role will also support marketing and pre-sales activities, including input to tenders, shaping of new proposals, attendance at events and so on. You'll thrive in a fast paced scale-up environment that believes in self-organisation and individual empowerment, but is highly collaborative and supportive too. This means taking initiative and looking to add value in other areas or new initiatives wherever possible, and therefore developing your skills and fulfilling your potential as the business continues to grow. This is a hybrid opportunity. The successful applicant will be expected to work in one of our offices (London/Leicester), on client-site, or a combination of both three times a week. There may be very occasional travel to our overseas offices (mostly in Europe). Requirements Ultimately success in this role and success for Mindera as a business comes from delivering high quality software that meets the customers needs . Having a down to earth, open and transparent relationship with clients and engineers is key. Some of the related responsibilities might include: Discover, map and maintain key stakeholder relationships for an account. Ensure good working knowledge of clients business(challenges, goals, opportunities) and how the technology services we provide fit into the big picture and add value. Oversight of day to day software delivery activities, demonstrating a high level understanding of technologies, architecture and methodology, especially agile. Manage the demand/supply between the needs of the client and our engineering workforce, ensuring up to date hiring plans, coordination of new recruitment, and onboarding. Maintain detailed knowledge of what the team are doing and be credible in discussions with clients, e.g. recognising successes, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement. Coordinate any changes in our work with the client to avoid surprises, e.g. team changes, delivery problems & mitigation, cost or timescale variances etc. Preparation and attendance of monthly account meetings, including compiling information for reports. Foster an open and honest environment where achievements are celebrated and mistakes are learned from, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence to help resolve conflicts where necessary. Seek out and help curate account success stories to champion the team and use as case studies for future opportunities. Attendance at events, including networking and nurturing of new sales opportunities. Relevant Skills and Experience Previous experience as an Technology Engagement Manager or a Technology Delivery Manager, Head of Engineering or Head of Tech . Exceptional communication and team skills with a track record of being able to build and maintain long-lasting relationships. Ambitious, confident and motivated; able to meet and exceed targets in a customer facing role. Strong understanding of technology delivery, ideally gained from previous hands-on experience as a developer/architect/project/product manager (especially web and mobile application development), including good awareness in contemporary technologies, processes and tools, especially agile delivery methods. Experience of successfully working with challenging clients or stakeholders and with complex business scenarios. Solution-focused, consultative, trusting and reassuring approach. Good attention to detail. Benefits We Offer Flexible working arrangements A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay Retail Discounts Cycle to Work scheme Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy About Mindera At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.
Initially based from the office, but hybrid after 3 months. Company description Focus on M365 New role based on company growth and tech investment Free access to company holiday homes Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Matched pension contribution Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts Please note: whilst this role is ultimately hybrid; during the first three months, you will be based full time from the office whilst you get up to speed. We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 800 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7.8 billion loan book. Job Description Together is going through a time of Tech transformation as we implement our new business wide platform. This is an exciting time as we build our teams and capabilities around new technology, much of it AI focused. We are looking for a Business Platform Engineers to work within our 'Colleague Tech Platforms' team. This role will be key in shaping a dynamic digital workspace by deploying, maintaining, and supporting a suite of SaaS-based tools and be focused on Microsoft 365 suite: Mail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Office Apps, Enterprise Applications, Copilots, eDiscovery and Purview. You will be collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver well-architected, scalable solutions that align with industry best practices and enhance the colleague experience. We have the foundations in place, but you will be coming in at a point where you'll have the opportunity to shape the way we do things and make a genuine impact. This role requires you to be able to get to our offices in Cheadle (South Manchester) 3 days per week. However, we do ask that you are in 5 days for the first three months. Qualifications we are looking for a seasoned Business Platform Engineer with experience in business process re-engineering experience in Microsoft 365 suite: Mail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Office Apps, Enterprise Applications, Copilots, eDiscovery and Purview. We don't expect you to be an expert in all of the skills and experiences listed below, but if you do have a good blend of them, then we encourage you to apply: Microsoft 365 Governance & Compliance Experience with M365 governance frameworks, including retention policies, data loss prevention (DLP), and compliance centre configurations. Identity & Access Management (IAM) Familiarity with conditional access policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity lifecycle management via Azure Entra ID (Active Directory) Single Sign-On (SSO) / MFA configuration and integration. SaaS Integration & API Usage Ability to integrate SaaS platforms using APIs, connectors, and automation tools (e.g., Power Platform). Monitoring & Observability Tools Experience with tools like Azure Monitor, Splunk or New Relic for proactive service monitoring and incident response. End-User Experience Optimization Understanding of digital experience monitoring and techniques to improve usability M365 and other SaaS tools. Change Enablement Ability to support change management efforts, including training, communications, and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption of new tools. Licensing & Cost Optimization Awareness of licensing models for M365 and other SaaS platforms, with experience in optimizing usage and cost. Environment build and application configuration InTune & AutoPilot End-User Support Demonstrated experience in providing assistance to end users, resolving a wide range of issues across hardware, software, and networks. Team Collaboration Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, contributing to shared goals and fostering a supportive team culture. DevOps & Agile Practices Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and workflows, coupled with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative dev cycles. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Strong capability to analyse complex technical problems, identify root causes, & implement solutions in high-pressure environments. Application Lifecycle Management Extensive experience managing applications throughout their lifecycle; deployment, maintenance, issue resolution, performance. Accountability & Delivery Focus Highly dependable and results-oriented, with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes. Interpersonal & Adaptability Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible approach to changing priorities, technology, and business needs. Azure / Terraform Qualifications Preferred Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
18/12/2025
Full time
Initially based from the office, but hybrid after 3 months. Company description Focus on M365 New role based on company growth and tech investment Free access to company holiday homes Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Matched pension contribution Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts Please note: whilst this role is ultimately hybrid; during the first three months, you will be based full time from the office whilst you get up to speed. We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 800 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7.8 billion loan book. Job Description Together is going through a time of Tech transformation as we implement our new business wide platform. This is an exciting time as we build our teams and capabilities around new technology, much of it AI focused. We are looking for a Business Platform Engineers to work within our 'Colleague Tech Platforms' team. This role will be key in shaping a dynamic digital workspace by deploying, maintaining, and supporting a suite of SaaS-based tools and be focused on Microsoft 365 suite: Mail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Office Apps, Enterprise Applications, Copilots, eDiscovery and Purview. You will be collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver well-architected, scalable solutions that align with industry best practices and enhance the colleague experience. We have the foundations in place, but you will be coming in at a point where you'll have the opportunity to shape the way we do things and make a genuine impact. This role requires you to be able to get to our offices in Cheadle (South Manchester) 3 days per week. However, we do ask that you are in 5 days for the first three months. Qualifications we are looking for a seasoned Business Platform Engineer with experience in business process re-engineering experience in Microsoft 365 suite: Mail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Office Apps, Enterprise Applications, Copilots, eDiscovery and Purview. We don't expect you to be an expert in all of the skills and experiences listed below, but if you do have a good blend of them, then we encourage you to apply: Microsoft 365 Governance & Compliance Experience with M365 governance frameworks, including retention policies, data loss prevention (DLP), and compliance centre configurations. Identity & Access Management (IAM) Familiarity with conditional access policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity lifecycle management via Azure Entra ID (Active Directory) Single Sign-On (SSO) / MFA configuration and integration. SaaS Integration & API Usage Ability to integrate SaaS platforms using APIs, connectors, and automation tools (e.g., Power Platform). Monitoring & Observability Tools Experience with tools like Azure Monitor, Splunk or New Relic for proactive service monitoring and incident response. End-User Experience Optimization Understanding of digital experience monitoring and techniques to improve usability M365 and other SaaS tools. Change Enablement Ability to support change management efforts, including training, communications, and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption of new tools. Licensing & Cost Optimization Awareness of licensing models for M365 and other SaaS platforms, with experience in optimizing usage and cost. Environment build and application configuration InTune & AutoPilot End-User Support Demonstrated experience in providing assistance to end users, resolving a wide range of issues across hardware, software, and networks. Team Collaboration Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, contributing to shared goals and fostering a supportive team culture. DevOps & Agile Practices Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and workflows, coupled with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative dev cycles. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Strong capability to analyse complex technical problems, identify root causes, & implement solutions in high-pressure environments. Application Lifecycle Management Extensive experience managing applications throughout their lifecycle; deployment, maintenance, issue resolution, performance. Accountability & Delivery Focus Highly dependable and results-oriented, with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes. Interpersonal & Adaptability Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible approach to changing priorities, technology, and business needs. Azure / Terraform Qualifications Preferred Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
Join a rewarding role as an IT Support Engineer in the FMCG industry, where you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting IT systems. Based in Redditch, this permanent position offers a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. Client Details This role is with a well-established organisation in the FMCG sector. The company operates as a medium-sized business and is recognised for its focus on efficient operations and delivering quality products to its customers. Description Provide second-line IT support to resolve technical issues promptly. Maintain and monitor IT systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Assist in the setup, configuration, and deployment of hardware and software. Manage user accounts and permissions to ensure system security. Collaborate with the Technology department to implement system upgrades and improvements. Document IT procedures and provide training to end-users as required. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively. Ensure compliance with company IT policies and best practices. Profile A successful IT Support Engineer should have: Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, hardware, and software. Proficiency in Microsoft Server/Azure Platform, including Active Directory. Competence in Microsoft 365 Suite, covering Defender and conditional access. Experience in providing IT support in a professional environment. Familiarity with network configurations and troubleshooting. An analytical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £30000 to £35000 per annum. Permanent position in the thriving FMCG industry. Office based 5 days a week Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A supportive company culture in a Redditch-based location. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a successful organisation in the FMCG sector, apply now to become the IT Support Engineer.
18/12/2025
Full time
Join a rewarding role as an IT Support Engineer in the FMCG industry, where you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting IT systems. Based in Redditch, this permanent position offers a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. Client Details This role is with a well-established organisation in the FMCG sector. The company operates as a medium-sized business and is recognised for its focus on efficient operations and delivering quality products to its customers. Description Provide second-line IT support to resolve technical issues promptly. Maintain and monitor IT systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Assist in the setup, configuration, and deployment of hardware and software. Manage user accounts and permissions to ensure system security. Collaborate with the Technology department to implement system upgrades and improvements. Document IT procedures and provide training to end-users as required. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively. Ensure compliance with company IT policies and best practices. Profile A successful IT Support Engineer should have: Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, hardware, and software. Proficiency in Microsoft Server/Azure Platform, including Active Directory. Competence in Microsoft 365 Suite, covering Defender and conditional access. Experience in providing IT support in a professional environment. Familiarity with network configurations and troubleshooting. An analytical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £30000 to £35000 per annum. Permanent position in the thriving FMCG industry. Office based 5 days a week Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A supportive company culture in a Redditch-based location. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a successful organisation in the FMCG sector, apply now to become the IT Support Engineer.
Utilities Engineer - Electrical Location - Aldermaston (Reading/Basingstoke area) with free onsite parking. Package - Starting from £39,280 (dependent on experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? We are currently recruiting for a Utilities Engineer - Electrical to join our team working across our Aldermaston estate. What's a day like in the life of a Utilities Engineer? As a Utilities Engineer (Electrical), you will be responsible for the delivery of professional engineering services to enable the Utilities Engineering Team Leader to deliver utility services to facilities, assets and equipment required by AWE. In addition to providing subject matter knowledge, a typical day may include undertaking electrical design activities, design reviews, calculations, change control, load coordination, strategic assessments, configuration control, asset management, reliability engineering and other tasking as directed. A Utilities Engineer (Electrical) in the Utilities Engineering Team, will engage with operational areas, project teams, capital projects, design and technical authorities, senior management, and other estate areas. Who are we looking for? As the ideal candidate, we would need you to have experience of working with electrical networks across regulated sites, including production, manufacturing or industrial environments. As part of this role, you'll be expected to take on the following: Key Accountabilities: Adherence to management system requirements for Utilities Engineering activities. Provide engineering intelligence to Utilities Engineering. Delivery of engineering tasks for utilities networks. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Apply domain and technical knowledge for design, as built standards and through life system performance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure availability of utilities plant, equipment and infrastructure within relevant networks. Ensure maintenance of configuration baseline and provision of load connection and disconnection authorisations for relevant networks. Provide specialist engineering knowledge for design. Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting on network plant equipment and infrastructure. Identify and escalate business risk associated with the condition and performance of network plant equipment and infrastructure. Optimise the delivery of Utilities Engineering services. Ensure compliance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure Continued Professional Development is maintained. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: A Technician Apprenticeship or ONC in Electrical with suitable additional experience, or (desirable), HNC to Accredited Honours degree or suitable equivalent. Prior operational and engineering experience in an industrial or utilities environment, in HV/LV, generation, distribution, and building services. An ability to provide engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. An ability to solve complex problems/issues using tested solutions, i.e. cable calculations using industry standard software. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with an understanding of nuclear and explosives area requirements Candidates must be willing and able to apply, obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the role. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Work hard, be rewarded We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
18/12/2025
Full time
Utilities Engineer - Electrical Location - Aldermaston (Reading/Basingstoke area) with free onsite parking. Package - Starting from £39,280 (dependent on experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? We are currently recruiting for a Utilities Engineer - Electrical to join our team working across our Aldermaston estate. What's a day like in the life of a Utilities Engineer? As a Utilities Engineer (Electrical), you will be responsible for the delivery of professional engineering services to enable the Utilities Engineering Team Leader to deliver utility services to facilities, assets and equipment required by AWE. In addition to providing subject matter knowledge, a typical day may include undertaking electrical design activities, design reviews, calculations, change control, load coordination, strategic assessments, configuration control, asset management, reliability engineering and other tasking as directed. A Utilities Engineer (Electrical) in the Utilities Engineering Team, will engage with operational areas, project teams, capital projects, design and technical authorities, senior management, and other estate areas. Who are we looking for? As the ideal candidate, we would need you to have experience of working with electrical networks across regulated sites, including production, manufacturing or industrial environments. As part of this role, you'll be expected to take on the following: Key Accountabilities: Adherence to management system requirements for Utilities Engineering activities. Provide engineering intelligence to Utilities Engineering. Delivery of engineering tasks for utilities networks. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Apply domain and technical knowledge for design, as built standards and through life system performance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure availability of utilities plant, equipment and infrastructure within relevant networks. Ensure maintenance of configuration baseline and provision of load connection and disconnection authorisations for relevant networks. Provide specialist engineering knowledge for design. Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting on network plant equipment and infrastructure. Identify and escalate business risk associated with the condition and performance of network plant equipment and infrastructure. Optimise the delivery of Utilities Engineering services. Ensure compliance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure Continued Professional Development is maintained. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: A Technician Apprenticeship or ONC in Electrical with suitable additional experience, or (desirable), HNC to Accredited Honours degree or suitable equivalent. Prior operational and engineering experience in an industrial or utilities environment, in HV/LV, generation, distribution, and building services. An ability to provide engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. An ability to solve complex problems/issues using tested solutions, i.e. cable calculations using industry standard software. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with an understanding of nuclear and explosives area requirements Candidates must be willing and able to apply, obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the role. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Work hard, be rewarded We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Lead Full Stack Developer (AI Solutions) Remote with trips to client sites 1-2 times a month - Cheshire £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits Tech: C# .NET Core Azure React RAG Agentic AI Azure Foundry/Microsoft Foundry Build AI that's already live - and actually used We're hiring a Lead Full Stack Developer to join a market-leading company delivering production-ready Generative AI solutions for UK local governments . This is not experimental AI or endless POCs. With 20+ councils live today, the platform already powers: AI Contact Centres Staff Copilots Social Care AI Assistants AI Readiness & Assessment tooling The business is now investing heavily in scale - and this role sits at the heart of that growth. The role This is a hands-on, Back End-focused lead engineer role with real technical ownership. You won't be a people manager - instead, you'll act as the technical anchor between clients, product, and delivery teams: Leading solution design and implementation Translating real-world public sector workflows into scalable AI systems Mentoring engineers and setting technical standards Building and shipping AI-first features in production You'll work in small SCRUM teams, directly contributing code while coordinating work across multiple developers and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Architects, BAs, and Delivery leadership. Key Responsibilities Engage directly with client stakeholders to capture and document business process requirements Translate workflows into technical designs, backlog items, and deliverables Assess the feasibility and viability of solutions against business needs, budgets, and technical constraints Provide technical leadership across programmes and projects, coordinating outputs across delivery teams Actively contribute to hands-on software development in .NET, C#, Azure, REACT, and related technologies Implement AI features using LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, and related frameworks Mentor and support developers, ensuring coding standards and best practices are applied consistently Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and technical prioritisation activities Oversee code reviews, unit testing, and QA to maintain delivery quality Support cloud-first delivery across Azure, Power Platform, and M365 Required Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET Core in production environments Solid background delivering Azure-based solutions Hands-on experience implementing Generative AI features (LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI) - POC or production Experience working in both product-led and client-facing delivery environments Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Experience mentoring or guiding developers (without line management) Confident communicator, comfortable working with non-technical stakeholders Nice to have Azure, .NET, or related professional certifications Experience in public sector, regulated environments, or complex stakeholder landscapes Why this is a great opportunity Live AI platform with real users and real impact Clear product-market fit and growing customer base Modern AI stack - not hype, not research, not endless pilots Senior technical influence without people management burden Remote-first with a collaborative, delivery-focused engineering culture
18/12/2025
Full time
Lead Full Stack Developer (AI Solutions) Remote with trips to client sites 1-2 times a month - Cheshire £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits Tech: C# .NET Core Azure React RAG Agentic AI Azure Foundry/Microsoft Foundry Build AI that's already live - and actually used We're hiring a Lead Full Stack Developer to join a market-leading company delivering production-ready Generative AI solutions for UK local governments . This is not experimental AI or endless POCs. With 20+ councils live today, the platform already powers: AI Contact Centres Staff Copilots Social Care AI Assistants AI Readiness & Assessment tooling The business is now investing heavily in scale - and this role sits at the heart of that growth. The role This is a hands-on, Back End-focused lead engineer role with real technical ownership. You won't be a people manager - instead, you'll act as the technical anchor between clients, product, and delivery teams: Leading solution design and implementation Translating real-world public sector workflows into scalable AI systems Mentoring engineers and setting technical standards Building and shipping AI-first features in production You'll work in small SCRUM teams, directly contributing code while coordinating work across multiple developers and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Architects, BAs, and Delivery leadership. Key Responsibilities Engage directly with client stakeholders to capture and document business process requirements Translate workflows into technical designs, backlog items, and deliverables Assess the feasibility and viability of solutions against business needs, budgets, and technical constraints Provide technical leadership across programmes and projects, coordinating outputs across delivery teams Actively contribute to hands-on software development in .NET, C#, Azure, REACT, and related technologies Implement AI features using LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, and related frameworks Mentor and support developers, ensuring coding standards and best practices are applied consistently Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and technical prioritisation activities Oversee code reviews, unit testing, and QA to maintain delivery quality Support cloud-first delivery across Azure, Power Platform, and M365 Required Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET Core in production environments Solid background delivering Azure-based solutions Hands-on experience implementing Generative AI features (LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI) - POC or production Experience working in both product-led and client-facing delivery environments Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Experience mentoring or guiding developers (without line management) Confident communicator, comfortable working with non-technical stakeholders Nice to have Azure, .NET, or related professional certifications Experience in public sector, regulated environments, or complex stakeholder landscapes Why this is a great opportunity Live AI platform with real users and real impact Clear product-market fit and growing customer base Modern AI stack - not hype, not research, not endless pilots Senior technical influence without people management burden Remote-first with a collaborative, delivery-focused engineering culture
This is a CISCO to Teams telephony migration contract, site based 1-2 days per week in Plymouth. Some travel to Europe also required. Client Details This contract opportunity is a Telephony migration with 1-2 days per week in Plymouth and occasional travel to Europe. The company is known for its innovative approach to technology and commitment to providing excellent service to its customers. Description Manage and maintain CISCO/Teams telephony systems to ensure optimal performance. Provide technical support and resolve issues related to telephony systems. Collaborate with the technology department to implement telephony solutions. Monitor system performance and carry out regular updates and maintenance. Document telephony system configurations and changes accurately. Assist in the deployment of new telephony technologies and solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational policies. Train team members on the effective use of telephony systems where required. TECH STACK: Microsoft Teams & Telephony Cisco CUCM & Jabber Cisco IOS Gateways VOIP Genesys Cloud Contact Centre solutions Call recording software Windows (Desktop & Server) Network support/administration - good understanding of protocols and security - IP, LAN/WAN, QoS, VLAN, sécurité, DNS, DHCP, VPN configuration, Understanding of normes and protocols: SIP, RTP, H.323 Profile A successful CISCO Telephony Engineer should have: Proven expertise in CISCO/Teams telephony systems. Strong problem-solving skills and technical understanding. Experience working within the technology department in a similar role. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical information clearly. Familiarity with maintaining and upgrading telephony solutions. A proactive approach to improving system performance and reliability. Job Offer Competitive day rate (on application) Duration until end of July 2026 Inside IR35 Paid travel and expenses 1-2 days on site in Plymouth with occasional Europe Travel.
18/12/2025
Contractor
This is a CISCO to Teams telephony migration contract, site based 1-2 days per week in Plymouth. Some travel to Europe also required. Client Details This contract opportunity is a Telephony migration with 1-2 days per week in Plymouth and occasional travel to Europe. The company is known for its innovative approach to technology and commitment to providing excellent service to its customers. Description Manage and maintain CISCO/Teams telephony systems to ensure optimal performance. Provide technical support and resolve issues related to telephony systems. Collaborate with the technology department to implement telephony solutions. Monitor system performance and carry out regular updates and maintenance. Document telephony system configurations and changes accurately. Assist in the deployment of new telephony technologies and solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational policies. Train team members on the effective use of telephony systems where required. TECH STACK: Microsoft Teams & Telephony Cisco CUCM & Jabber Cisco IOS Gateways VOIP Genesys Cloud Contact Centre solutions Call recording software Windows (Desktop & Server) Network support/administration - good understanding of protocols and security - IP, LAN/WAN, QoS, VLAN, sécurité, DNS, DHCP, VPN configuration, Understanding of normes and protocols: SIP, RTP, H.323 Profile A successful CISCO Telephony Engineer should have: Proven expertise in CISCO/Teams telephony systems. Strong problem-solving skills and technical understanding. Experience working within the technology department in a similar role. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical information clearly. Familiarity with maintaining and upgrading telephony solutions. A proactive approach to improving system performance and reliability. Job Offer Competitive day rate (on application) Duration until end of July 2026 Inside IR35 Paid travel and expenses 1-2 days on site in Plymouth with occasional Europe Travel.
Senior Software Developer (Golang) | £550-600/day | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared | 6 month-contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled digital delivery team working on large-scale government transformation projects. You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary environment where experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are core to how the team operates. This role suits someone who is confident in their technical delivery, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about improving user outcomes. You'll work closely with designers, researchers, engineers, and product specialists to deliver high-quality, secure, user-centred digital services. Active SC clearance is required. Applicants without current SC cannot be considered. Key Responsibilities Build high-quality digital services aligned with UK government service standards. Collaborate within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, UX, research, product). Contribute to product discovery through observation, experimentation, and rapid feedback loops. Support continuous improvement with frequent releases and iterative delivery. Develop reliable, maintainable code and contribute to architecture discussions. Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and DevOps practices. Essential Skills Ways of Working Experience delivering digital services in Agile environments. Strong background working in product-led, user-research-driven teams. Comfortable operating in high-paced delivery environments with frequent releases. Experience working within DevOps-driven, collaborative teams. Technical Skills Strong experience building and debugging systems in Golang . Knowledge of Spring Boot . Front End experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap . Containerisation: Docker , Kubernetes . Build tools: Maven , Gradle , Ant . Version control: Git (branching, merging, release flows). Testing: TDD , JUnit , Mockito , Cypress . Good understanding of relational databases ( MySQL , PostgreSQL ), SQL Scripting, stored procedures. Experience with functional test automation (API/UI test tools such as Cucumber, Nightwatch). Nice-to-Have Skills AWS cloud experience. Experience with BPMN workflow engines (Camunda, Activiti, Flowable). Experience using React, Angular or Vue.js. Container orchestration using RedHat OpenShift. Awareness of NCSC cloud security principles. Clearance Requirements Active SC clearance required. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and at least 5 years of continuous UK residency . Rate & Engagement - £550-£600 per day - Inside IR35 - 2 days a month on-site - 6 month initial contract If you meet the essential requirements and you're interested in this opportunity - we'd still like to hear from you!
18/12/2025
Contractor
Senior Software Developer (Golang) | £550-600/day | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared | 6 month-contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled digital delivery team working on large-scale government transformation projects. You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary environment where experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are core to how the team operates. This role suits someone who is confident in their technical delivery, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about improving user outcomes. You'll work closely with designers, researchers, engineers, and product specialists to deliver high-quality, secure, user-centred digital services. Active SC clearance is required. Applicants without current SC cannot be considered. Key Responsibilities Build high-quality digital services aligned with UK government service standards. Collaborate within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, UX, research, product). Contribute to product discovery through observation, experimentation, and rapid feedback loops. Support continuous improvement with frequent releases and iterative delivery. Develop reliable, maintainable code and contribute to architecture discussions. Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and DevOps practices. Essential Skills Ways of Working Experience delivering digital services in Agile environments. Strong background working in product-led, user-research-driven teams. Comfortable operating in high-paced delivery environments with frequent releases. Experience working within DevOps-driven, collaborative teams. Technical Skills Strong experience building and debugging systems in Golang . Knowledge of Spring Boot . Front End experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap . Containerisation: Docker , Kubernetes . Build tools: Maven , Gradle , Ant . Version control: Git (branching, merging, release flows). Testing: TDD , JUnit , Mockito , Cypress . Good understanding of relational databases ( MySQL , PostgreSQL ), SQL Scripting, stored procedures. Experience with functional test automation (API/UI test tools such as Cucumber, Nightwatch). Nice-to-Have Skills AWS cloud experience. Experience with BPMN workflow engines (Camunda, Activiti, Flowable). Experience using React, Angular or Vue.js. Container orchestration using RedHat OpenShift. Awareness of NCSC cloud security principles. Clearance Requirements Active SC clearance required. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and at least 5 years of continuous UK residency . Rate & Engagement - £550-£600 per day - Inside IR35 - 2 days a month on-site - 6 month initial contract If you meet the essential requirements and you're interested in this opportunity - we'd still like to hear from you!
Systems Engineer - LTE - Remote - New Mission Critical Product Development A System Engineer in this role will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and integration of both LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) communication systems, ensuring seamless and reliable voice and data services for mission-critical applications. Key Responsibilities System Design Implementation: Design and implement robust and scalable system architectures for integrated LTE and TETRA networks, potentially involving hybrid solutions that combine the strengths of both technologies. Network Management Optimization: Monitor system performance for both networks, identify bottlenecks, and perform optimization to ensure high availability and performance. This includes managing maintenance and repair programs to prevent system breakdowns. Configuration Installation: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including base stations, routers, switches, and software platforms. Integration Interoperability: Ensure seamless integration between the TETRA (primarily for mission-critical voice) and LTE (for high-bandwidth data/video) elements, which may involve working with gateways or integrated core network solutions. Collaboration Vendor Management: Work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors to define system requirements, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Documentation Standards: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system designs, configurations, procedures, and test reports, to ensure accurate records and compliance with regulations. Security Management: Implement and manage security protocols, including access controls and firewalls, and develop disaster recovery plans to protect the network and data. Required Skills and Qualifications Technical Expertise: Strong background in radio and IP-based communication systems, including in-depth knowledge of LTE and TETRA standards and technologies. Problem-Solving Analytical Skills: The ability to diagnose complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective, innovative solutions. Communication Collaboration: Excellent communication skills. Relevant Experience: A bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field (telecommunications, electronics, computer science) and proven experience in a similar role are typically required. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
18/12/2025
Contractor
Systems Engineer - LTE - Remote - New Mission Critical Product Development A System Engineer in this role will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and integration of both LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) communication systems, ensuring seamless and reliable voice and data services for mission-critical applications. Key Responsibilities System Design Implementation: Design and implement robust and scalable system architectures for integrated LTE and TETRA networks, potentially involving hybrid solutions that combine the strengths of both technologies. Network Management Optimization: Monitor system performance for both networks, identify bottlenecks, and perform optimization to ensure high availability and performance. This includes managing maintenance and repair programs to prevent system breakdowns. Configuration Installation: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including base stations, routers, switches, and software platforms. Integration Interoperability: Ensure seamless integration between the TETRA (primarily for mission-critical voice) and LTE (for high-bandwidth data/video) elements, which may involve working with gateways or integrated core network solutions. Collaboration Vendor Management: Work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors to define system requirements, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Documentation Standards: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system designs, configurations, procedures, and test reports, to ensure accurate records and compliance with regulations. Security Management: Implement and manage security protocols, including access controls and firewalls, and develop disaster recovery plans to protect the network and data. Required Skills and Qualifications Technical Expertise: Strong background in radio and IP-based communication systems, including in-depth knowledge of LTE and TETRA standards and technologies. Problem-Solving Analytical Skills: The ability to diagnose complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective, innovative solutions. Communication Collaboration: Excellent communication skills. Relevant Experience: A bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field (telecommunications, electronics, computer science) and proven experience in a similar role are typically required. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Backhaul Systems Engineer - New Mission Critical Product Development A Network/Backhaul Systems Engineer is required for the design of new product communication infrastructure, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining both the internal network elements and the crucial backhaul connections (the links to the core network) using technologies like Satcom and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs). Key Responsibilities The core duties involve ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient data exchange across all connected systems. Design and Implementation: Designing new network architectures and deploying hardware, including firewalls, switches, and routers, to meet organizational needs. Configuration and Maintenance: Installing, configuring, and upgrading network equipment and software to the latest releases and security patches. Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Continuously monitoring network performance to identify bottlenecks, diagnose complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure maximum uptime. Security Management: Implementing robust security measures, such as firewalls, VPNs, and access controls, to protect the network from cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards. Backhaul Specifics (Satcom and MANET - Silvus): Satcom: Integrating satellite communication systems with ground-based infrastructure to ensure connectivity in remote or non-traditional environments. MANET (Silvus): Managing and optimizing Mobile Ad-hoc Networks using Silvus proprietary MN-MIMO radios. This involves leveraging self-forming, self-healing mesh network technology to provide robust, high-throughput communication links in environments without fixed infrastructure, often in mission-critical applications. Documentation and Collaboration: Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and diagrams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Analyzing current usage patterns, forecasting future demands, and planning network upgrades to ensure the infrastructure can scale.
18/12/2025
Contractor
Backhaul Systems Engineer - New Mission Critical Product Development A Network/Backhaul Systems Engineer is required for the design of new product communication infrastructure, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining both the internal network elements and the crucial backhaul connections (the links to the core network) using technologies like Satcom and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs). Key Responsibilities The core duties involve ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient data exchange across all connected systems. Design and Implementation: Designing new network architectures and deploying hardware, including firewalls, switches, and routers, to meet organizational needs. Configuration and Maintenance: Installing, configuring, and upgrading network equipment and software to the latest releases and security patches. Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Continuously monitoring network performance to identify bottlenecks, diagnose complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure maximum uptime. Security Management: Implementing robust security measures, such as firewalls, VPNs, and access controls, to protect the network from cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards. Backhaul Specifics (Satcom and MANET - Silvus): Satcom: Integrating satellite communication systems with ground-based infrastructure to ensure connectivity in remote or non-traditional environments. MANET (Silvus): Managing and optimizing Mobile Ad-hoc Networks using Silvus proprietary MN-MIMO radios. This involves leveraging self-forming, self-healing mesh network technology to provide robust, high-throughput communication links in environments without fixed infrastructure, often in mission-critical applications. Documentation and Collaboration: Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and diagrams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Analyzing current usage patterns, forecasting future demands, and planning network upgrades to ensure the infrastructure can scale.