Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
Telecommunications Field Engineer Reports to: Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager (APM), Senior Delivery Manager (SDM) Location: UK-wide (travel required) Type: Contract Key Objectives / Deliverables The successful candidate will be technically proficient in all aspects of telecom installation, configuration, integration, call testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance across operator networks in the UK. You will work on multi-technology, multi-vendor systems, ensuring professional delivery and flexibility when engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Operational Experience Essential: Proven experience working within a UK Mobile Network Operator environment. Highly experienced in proactive maintenance on multi-customer, multi-technology networks (e.g., Ericsson, VMO2, EE, Vodafone). 2+ years of commissioning and integration experience (within the last 5 years) on Ericsson and/or Nokia systems. 6+ months of troubleshooting or technical investigation experience (within the last 2 years) on Ericsson and/or Nokia. Skilled across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G radio technologies, including transmission networks. Strong collaboration with 3rd parties, customers, and site providers to ensure successful task completion. Accurate completion of all Hand Over Packs (HOPs) and site completion documentation within agreed SLAs. Responsibilities: Attend sites as scheduled, fully prepared with correct equipment and materials. Work independently or as part of a small team. Starlink installation, decommissioning, and maintenance Transmission migration activities CSG/Router installation Fibre installation and routing Rack installation and deployment Installation, commissioning, and integration of transmission equipment Router and pre-aggregates installation Patching and labelling Joint site visits and fault finding Site surveys and migrations AC/DC electrical installation BTS, BSC, and Core installation and optimisation Rigging, router switch installation/swapping Ericsson installations VMO2 transmission enablement, DC and space enablement Complete all required documentation, including HOPs, Completion Certificates, Surveys, Health & Safety (H&S), and CDM records. Adhere to all operational and safety procedures at all times. Collect and manage required data and tools for task completion. Perform installation, commissioning, configuration, integration, call testing, troubleshooting, and resolution activities. Ensure all assigned PPE, test equipment, and tools are maintained, functional, and calibrated. Person Specification Essential: Must have UK work experience. Full UK driving licence. Own car/van, laptop, test phone, and tools. Strong team player, capable of working independently. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to work nationwide. Willingness to work outside normal hours when required. Academic & Technical Background Essential: Background in Telecommunications or a closely related field. Valid Health & Safety certifications for street works and rooftop access, including: TEL003 Certification (or willingness to obtain within 2 weeks of joining) Emergency First Aid RF Awareness Manual Handling Asbestos Awareness Rooftop Access (Fixed Ladder) NRSWA Streetworks Certification Desirable: BTEC ONC/OND (or equivalent) in a relevant technical subject. DC and Electrical Awareness certification.
17/03/2026
Contractor
Telecommunications Field Engineer Reports to: Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager (APM), Senior Delivery Manager (SDM) Location: UK-wide (travel required) Type: Contract Key Objectives / Deliverables The successful candidate will be technically proficient in all aspects of telecom installation, configuration, integration, call testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance across operator networks in the UK. You will work on multi-technology, multi-vendor systems, ensuring professional delivery and flexibility when engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Operational Experience Essential: Proven experience working within a UK Mobile Network Operator environment. Highly experienced in proactive maintenance on multi-customer, multi-technology networks (e.g., Ericsson, VMO2, EE, Vodafone). 2+ years of commissioning and integration experience (within the last 5 years) on Ericsson and/or Nokia systems. 6+ months of troubleshooting or technical investigation experience (within the last 2 years) on Ericsson and/or Nokia. Skilled across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G radio technologies, including transmission networks. Strong collaboration with 3rd parties, customers, and site providers to ensure successful task completion. Accurate completion of all Hand Over Packs (HOPs) and site completion documentation within agreed SLAs. Responsibilities: Attend sites as scheduled, fully prepared with correct equipment and materials. Work independently or as part of a small team. Starlink installation, decommissioning, and maintenance Transmission migration activities CSG/Router installation Fibre installation and routing Rack installation and deployment Installation, commissioning, and integration of transmission equipment Router and pre-aggregates installation Patching and labelling Joint site visits and fault finding Site surveys and migrations AC/DC electrical installation BTS, BSC, and Core installation and optimisation Rigging, router switch installation/swapping Ericsson installations VMO2 transmission enablement, DC and space enablement Complete all required documentation, including HOPs, Completion Certificates, Surveys, Health & Safety (H&S), and CDM records. Adhere to all operational and safety procedures at all times. Collect and manage required data and tools for task completion. Perform installation, commissioning, configuration, integration, call testing, troubleshooting, and resolution activities. Ensure all assigned PPE, test equipment, and tools are maintained, functional, and calibrated. Person Specification Essential: Must have UK work experience. Full UK driving licence. Own car/van, laptop, test phone, and tools. Strong team player, capable of working independently. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to work nationwide. Willingness to work outside normal hours when required. Academic & Technical Background Essential: Background in Telecommunications or a closely related field. Valid Health & Safety certifications for street works and rooftop access, including: TEL003 Certification (or willingness to obtain within 2 weeks of joining) Emergency First Aid RF Awareness Manual Handling Asbestos Awareness Rooftop Access (Fixed Ladder) NRSWA Streetworks Certification Desirable: BTEC ONC/OND (or equivalent) in a relevant technical subject. DC and Electrical Awareness certification.
Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Principal Engineering Lead - Mission IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to 849 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in national security and defence, is hiring for a reputable client to appoint a Senior Principal Engineering Lead to provide strategic IT platform and engineering leadership within mission-critical environments. This role is pivotal in shaping technical strategies, delivering complex solutions, and driving growth across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud capabilities. What you'll be doing: Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver innovative, secure IT solutions aligned with MOD standards, JSPs, DEFSTANs, NIST, and NATO frameworks. Oversee programme delivery, bidding activities, and develop end-to-end architectures for Defence IT, C5ISR, and mission systems. Collaborate across functions to develop strategies for new capabilities, evaluate emerging technologies such as cloud, AI/ML, and secure networks. Ensure architectural governance, technical assurance, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. Support business development, strategic planning, and key facility development to meet future customer needs. What you'll bring: Extensive experience leading complex IT projects and teams, with a strong background in systems engineering and enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF). Recognised expertise in secure networks, cloud, edge computing, and mission-critical software. Proven ability to influence strategy, develop innovative solutions, and foster positive cultural change. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and motivating teams. A degree in Science or Engineering, complemented by professional qualifications and ongoing CPD. Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks and a track record of outstanding technical contributions in the defence or security sectors. Join our client's team and contribute to impactful projects that support national security. If you are a respected leader with a passion for innovation and strategic delivery, we want to hear from you! GAF).
17/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Principal Engineering Lead - Mission IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to 849 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in national security and defence, is hiring for a reputable client to appoint a Senior Principal Engineering Lead to provide strategic IT platform and engineering leadership within mission-critical environments. This role is pivotal in shaping technical strategies, delivering complex solutions, and driving growth across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud capabilities. What you'll be doing: Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver innovative, secure IT solutions aligned with MOD standards, JSPs, DEFSTANs, NIST, and NATO frameworks. Oversee programme delivery, bidding activities, and develop end-to-end architectures for Defence IT, C5ISR, and mission systems. Collaborate across functions to develop strategies for new capabilities, evaluate emerging technologies such as cloud, AI/ML, and secure networks. Ensure architectural governance, technical assurance, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. Support business development, strategic planning, and key facility development to meet future customer needs. What you'll bring: Extensive experience leading complex IT projects and teams, with a strong background in systems engineering and enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF). Recognised expertise in secure networks, cloud, edge computing, and mission-critical software. Proven ability to influence strategy, develop innovative solutions, and foster positive cultural change. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and motivating teams. A degree in Science or Engineering, complemented by professional qualifications and ongoing CPD. Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks and a track record of outstanding technical contributions in the defence or security sectors. Join our client's team and contribute to impactful projects that support national security. If you are a respected leader with a passion for innovation and strategic delivery, we want to hear from you! GAF).
A high-growth institutional trading business in the digital assets market is expanding its London team and hiring a Quant Developer to join its OTC pricing function. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm adding headcount as it continues to grow, and to work on highly visible quantitative systems that sit at the core of pricing, hedging and liquidity decisions. The role offers a rare blend of quantitative research partnership and hands-on production engineering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving real market problems in a fast-paced trading environment. THE ROLE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing This is a senior-level quant development role within the OTC pricing team, focused on turning quantitative ideas into robust, production-grade trading and pricing solutions. The successful candidate will work very closely with quantitative researchers, contributing not only to implementation but also to the design and refinement of pricing and liquidity models. The role combines research-oriented modelling in Python with production engineering in Java. You will use Python to analyse data, test ideas and support model development, while using Java to build and enhance high-performance pricing infrastructure used in a live, global trading environment. You will be involved in the development of pricing logic, flow analysis, spread optimisation and automated hedging tools. The role also includes working on distributed systems challenges in a 24/7 multi-region environment, where reliability, consistency and performance are critical. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys applying quantitative thinking to real trading and pricing problems at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Build and enhance quantitative pricing, hedging and optimisation models within a high-performance Java framework Work alongside quantitative researchers to analyse large datasets and translate research into production-ready solutions Use Python for model prototyping, data analysis, signal investigation and backtesting activity Develop and improve pricing skew, spread and liquidity optimisation logic Design and implement automated hedging strategies, taking into account execution risk, liquidity and market impact Support pricing system deployment across distributed, multi-region architecture with a focus on uptime and consistency Analyse client trading behaviour, including flow quality, decay and pricing performance, to support more effective pricing decisions Contribute to the ongoing evolution of tools and systems used in a live institutional trading environment REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Strong Java development experience, ideally 5+ years Deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and high-performance distributed systems Proficient in Python; Including use of libraries such as NumPy, SciPy and Pandas for quantitative analysis and prototyping Proven experience applying numerical optimisation techniques and/or machine learning methods to pricing, trading or market-related problems Prior experience in client pricing, electronic trading, or a closely related quantitative trading environment Exposure to liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or crypto Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance Ability to operate effectively in a role that bridges quantitative modelling and production engineering DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Familiarity with low-latency system optimisation, such as GC tuning or tools/frameworks used in high-performance messaging environments Understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, particularly across products such as futures, forwards, NDFs and CFDs KDB+/Q Exposure to AWS, Docker and Kubernetes
17/03/2026
Full time
A high-growth institutional trading business in the digital assets market is expanding its London team and hiring a Quant Developer to join its OTC pricing function. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm adding headcount as it continues to grow, and to work on highly visible quantitative systems that sit at the core of pricing, hedging and liquidity decisions. The role offers a rare blend of quantitative research partnership and hands-on production engineering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving real market problems in a fast-paced trading environment. THE ROLE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing This is a senior-level quant development role within the OTC pricing team, focused on turning quantitative ideas into robust, production-grade trading and pricing solutions. The successful candidate will work very closely with quantitative researchers, contributing not only to implementation but also to the design and refinement of pricing and liquidity models. The role combines research-oriented modelling in Python with production engineering in Java. You will use Python to analyse data, test ideas and support model development, while using Java to build and enhance high-performance pricing infrastructure used in a live, global trading environment. You will be involved in the development of pricing logic, flow analysis, spread optimisation and automated hedging tools. The role also includes working on distributed systems challenges in a 24/7 multi-region environment, where reliability, consistency and performance are critical. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys applying quantitative thinking to real trading and pricing problems at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Build and enhance quantitative pricing, hedging and optimisation models within a high-performance Java framework Work alongside quantitative researchers to analyse large datasets and translate research into production-ready solutions Use Python for model prototyping, data analysis, signal investigation and backtesting activity Develop and improve pricing skew, spread and liquidity optimisation logic Design and implement automated hedging strategies, taking into account execution risk, liquidity and market impact Support pricing system deployment across distributed, multi-region architecture with a focus on uptime and consistency Analyse client trading behaviour, including flow quality, decay and pricing performance, to support more effective pricing decisions Contribute to the ongoing evolution of tools and systems used in a live institutional trading environment REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Strong Java development experience, ideally 5+ years Deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and high-performance distributed systems Proficient in Python; Including use of libraries such as NumPy, SciPy and Pandas for quantitative analysis and prototyping Proven experience applying numerical optimisation techniques and/or machine learning methods to pricing, trading or market-related problems Prior experience in client pricing, electronic trading, or a closely related quantitative trading environment Exposure to liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or crypto Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance Ability to operate effectively in a role that bridges quantitative modelling and production engineering DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Familiarity with low-latency system optimisation, such as GC tuning or tools/frameworks used in high-performance messaging environments Understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, particularly across products such as futures, forwards, NDFs and CFDs KDB+/Q Exposure to AWS, Docker and Kubernetes
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.
17/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Citrix, VMWare, Linux, SC or DV Cleared is required by our government services client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks. Commutable from Luton, North London Northampton, East Midlands, Peterborough, Bedford. Hybrid working Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance (or be eligible to obtain). 610 per day inside IR35 plus weekday (50) and weekend (100) on-call We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands on capability across VMWare, Citrix, and Linux platforms. Skills and Experience required Good general depth of skills across various core technologies VMware-Configuration, updates, awareness, NSX Linux/Debian-Scripting, updates, migrations, general supportCitrix-updates, migrations, general support Windows Mgt-PKI, IDAM, RBACS Cloud-Azure/AWS Working experience and exposure across hardware and software Worked with third party suppliers to provide and engage and support development Comfortable supporting documentation and knowledge enhancement Private and Public Cloud exposure. You will support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across all systems. proactive engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills, strong technical breadth, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy operations environment. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
17/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Citrix, VMWare, Linux, SC or DV Cleared is required by our government services client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks. Commutable from Luton, North London Northampton, East Midlands, Peterborough, Bedford. Hybrid working Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance (or be eligible to obtain). 610 per day inside IR35 plus weekday (50) and weekend (100) on-call We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands on capability across VMWare, Citrix, and Linux platforms. Skills and Experience required Good general depth of skills across various core technologies VMware-Configuration, updates, awareness, NSX Linux/Debian-Scripting, updates, migrations, general supportCitrix-updates, migrations, general support Windows Mgt-PKI, IDAM, RBACS Cloud-Azure/AWS Working experience and exposure across hardware and software Worked with third party suppliers to provide and engage and support development Comfortable supporting documentation and knowledge enhancement Private and Public Cloud exposure. You will support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across all systems. proactive engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills, strong technical breadth, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy operations environment. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
IT Support Technician Working Hours: 9:00am 5:30pm; Monday Friday Location: Based at our office in Shenley (Occasional visits to clients within Hertfordshire, London and Essex); Work from home up to 2 days per week (after probation period) Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary £28,000 £35,000; 20 days holiday plus public holidays; Pension; Health Insurance; Gym Membership options The Company Speak Digital is a Managed Service Provider offering support, consultancy and cloud services. Since 2010, we have become a trusted partner for small and medium businesses focused in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. We are a small technical team where everyone contributes across support, projects and client work. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be valued for your contributions every step of the way. Our Engineers work closely with clients to deliver practical solutions and responsive support. The Role We are looking for an IT Support Technician to join our small technical team, taking ownership of support requests and helping deliver projects for our clients. You will work directly with users and take responsibility for troubleshooting problems, supporting Microsoft 365 environments, and ensuring client systems continue running smoothly. Alongside support work, you will also have opportunities to work on projects such as: Microsoft Intune deployments. Security improvements including MFA and Conditional Access. Device lifecycle management and onboarding/offboarding processes. Office and SME network upgrades. As part of a small team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and have opportunities to develop your skills in Microsoft 365, cloud platforms and endpoint management. The role will occasionally involve visiting client sites across the region, so you must be comfortable interacting with users and representing the company professionally. Key Responsibilities: Taking ownership of support tickets from investigation through to resolution, escalating or collaborating with colleagues where needed. Communicating directly with clients and keeping them informed of progress. Troubleshooting Windows, Microsoft 365 and common business applications. Supporting Microsoft 365 environments including user administration and device management. Basic networking troubleshooting (Wi-Fi issues, DHCP, DNS, connectivity). Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes for client staff. Assisting Senior Engineers with project delivery and system improvements. Occasional out-of-hours project work or emergency call outs, with time off in lieu. Helping test and implement new technologies or services where appropriate. Contributing to internal documentation and knowledge sharing. Required Skills and Experience: Experience in an IT support role (MSP experience beneficial but not required). Good working knowledge of Windows 10 / 11 and common business applications. Experience administering Microsoft 365 users and services. Understanding of basic networking concepts (DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi troubleshooting). Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise support tickets. Clear communication skills and confidence speaking with non-technical users. A methodical and professional approach to resolving issues. Additionally: Own vehicle with valid UK driving license. Commutable distance from our offices in Shenley. Personal Attributes: Patient, calm and professional under pressure. Honest, reliable and hardworking. Team-oriented with a willingness to support others. Keen to learn and open to feedback. Strong organisation and time management skills. Adaptable and proactive.
17/03/2026
Full time
IT Support Technician Working Hours: 9:00am 5:30pm; Monday Friday Location: Based at our office in Shenley (Occasional visits to clients within Hertfordshire, London and Essex); Work from home up to 2 days per week (after probation period) Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary £28,000 £35,000; 20 days holiday plus public holidays; Pension; Health Insurance; Gym Membership options The Company Speak Digital is a Managed Service Provider offering support, consultancy and cloud services. Since 2010, we have become a trusted partner for small and medium businesses focused in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. We are a small technical team where everyone contributes across support, projects and client work. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be valued for your contributions every step of the way. Our Engineers work closely with clients to deliver practical solutions and responsive support. The Role We are looking for an IT Support Technician to join our small technical team, taking ownership of support requests and helping deliver projects for our clients. You will work directly with users and take responsibility for troubleshooting problems, supporting Microsoft 365 environments, and ensuring client systems continue running smoothly. Alongside support work, you will also have opportunities to work on projects such as: Microsoft Intune deployments. Security improvements including MFA and Conditional Access. Device lifecycle management and onboarding/offboarding processes. Office and SME network upgrades. As part of a small team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and have opportunities to develop your skills in Microsoft 365, cloud platforms and endpoint management. The role will occasionally involve visiting client sites across the region, so you must be comfortable interacting with users and representing the company professionally. Key Responsibilities: Taking ownership of support tickets from investigation through to resolution, escalating or collaborating with colleagues where needed. Communicating directly with clients and keeping them informed of progress. Troubleshooting Windows, Microsoft 365 and common business applications. Supporting Microsoft 365 environments including user administration and device management. Basic networking troubleshooting (Wi-Fi issues, DHCP, DNS, connectivity). Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes for client staff. Assisting Senior Engineers with project delivery and system improvements. Occasional out-of-hours project work or emergency call outs, with time off in lieu. Helping test and implement new technologies or services where appropriate. Contributing to internal documentation and knowledge sharing. Required Skills and Experience: Experience in an IT support role (MSP experience beneficial but not required). Good working knowledge of Windows 10 / 11 and common business applications. Experience administering Microsoft 365 users and services. Understanding of basic networking concepts (DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi troubleshooting). Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise support tickets. Clear communication skills and confidence speaking with non-technical users. A methodical and professional approach to resolving issues. Additionally: Own vehicle with valid UK driving license. Commutable distance from our offices in Shenley. Personal Attributes: Patient, calm and professional under pressure. Honest, reliable and hardworking. Team-oriented with a willingness to support others. Keen to learn and open to feedback. Strong organisation and time management skills. Adaptable and proactive.
Senior / Principal Control Systems Engineer UAS Flight Control & Precision Pointing UK SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced flight control laws and precision pointing algorithms for next-generation UAS platforms. This role goes beyond PID tuning you will architect robust, high-performance control strategies for demanding, high-dynamic missions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement advanced flight control laws (LQR/LQG, Robust, Adaptive, MPC) for autonomous flight from take-off to landing. Develop high-precision sensor pointing and gimbal stabilisation algorithms for EO/IR ISR payloads. Build and validate high-fidelity 6-DOF aircraft models, accounting for disturbances, latency, and structural dynamics. Define handling qualities, stability margins, and safety envelopes. Transition algorithms from simulation to flight-ready code, supporting HIL testing and flight-test campaigns. Lead control strategy in the UK and mentor engineers on complex dynamical systems. Ensure rigorous verification & validation, including degraded and failure modes. Qualifications & Experience 8+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Principal) in flight dynamics and control within UAS or aerospace. Deep expertise in classical and modern control theory. Experience with gimbal servo loops, jitter compensation, and LOS stabilisation. Strong modelling and simulation capability; flight-test data analysis experience. Degree in Control Theory, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field. UK national eligible for SC Clearance.
17/03/2026
Full time
Senior / Principal Control Systems Engineer UAS Flight Control & Precision Pointing UK SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced flight control laws and precision pointing algorithms for next-generation UAS platforms. This role goes beyond PID tuning you will architect robust, high-performance control strategies for demanding, high-dynamic missions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement advanced flight control laws (LQR/LQG, Robust, Adaptive, MPC) for autonomous flight from take-off to landing. Develop high-precision sensor pointing and gimbal stabilisation algorithms for EO/IR ISR payloads. Build and validate high-fidelity 6-DOF aircraft models, accounting for disturbances, latency, and structural dynamics. Define handling qualities, stability margins, and safety envelopes. Transition algorithms from simulation to flight-ready code, supporting HIL testing and flight-test campaigns. Lead control strategy in the UK and mentor engineers on complex dynamical systems. Ensure rigorous verification & validation, including degraded and failure modes. Qualifications & Experience 8+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Principal) in flight dynamics and control within UAS or aerospace. Deep expertise in classical and modern control theory. Experience with gimbal servo loops, jitter compensation, and LOS stabilisation. Strong modelling and simulation capability; flight-test data analysis experience. Degree in Control Theory, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field. UK national eligible for SC Clearance.
VMWare Engineer Rate - 525 - 550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning). Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs. Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion). Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs. Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration. Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible). Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads. Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes. Contractor Expectations Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver results within defined project timelines. Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.
17/03/2026
Contractor
VMWare Engineer Rate - 525 - 550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning). Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs. Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion). Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs. Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration. Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible). Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads. Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes. Contractor Expectations Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver results within defined project timelines. Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.
Head of Data & Analytics (Reporting & BI) Hybrid - Covering South West with site visits Permanent Overview An exciting opportunity with our client for a hands-on Head of Data & Analytics to lead reporting and business intelligence across a group of manufacturing businesses. This role combines strategic leadership with technical delivery, driving a modern data capability while developing high-quality reporting and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the BI & reporting strategy across the organisation Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualisations Work with SQL and raw datasets to build scalable data models Establish data governance, KPI frameworks, and reporting standards Develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and reporting performance Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and performance Automate reporting processes and improve data accessibility Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and leadership Essential Skills & Experience Expert-level Power BI (dashboard design, visualisation) Advanced SQL (query writing, optimisation) Strong data modelling and analytical dataset design Experience working with large, complex datasets Background in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience with ERP systems and data integration Knowledge of ETL and data warehousing Advanced DAX Exposure to Azure (Synapse, Azure SQL, Data Lakes) Experience with Python or Microsoft BI stack tools Track record of improving dashboard performance and data quality What's on Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to lead and shape a growing data function Collaborative, forward-thinking environment Chance to build a modern analytics capability from the ground up
17/03/2026
Full time
Head of Data & Analytics (Reporting & BI) Hybrid - Covering South West with site visits Permanent Overview An exciting opportunity with our client for a hands-on Head of Data & Analytics to lead reporting and business intelligence across a group of manufacturing businesses. This role combines strategic leadership with technical delivery, driving a modern data capability while developing high-quality reporting and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the BI & reporting strategy across the organisation Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualisations Work with SQL and raw datasets to build scalable data models Establish data governance, KPI frameworks, and reporting standards Develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and reporting performance Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and performance Automate reporting processes and improve data accessibility Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and leadership Essential Skills & Experience Expert-level Power BI (dashboard design, visualisation) Advanced SQL (query writing, optimisation) Strong data modelling and analytical dataset design Experience working with large, complex datasets Background in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience with ERP systems and data integration Knowledge of ETL and data warehousing Advanced DAX Exposure to Azure (Synapse, Azure SQL, Data Lakes) Experience with Python or Microsoft BI stack tools Track record of improving dashboard performance and data quality What's on Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to lead and shape a growing data function Collaborative, forward-thinking environment Chance to build a modern analytics capability from the ground up
Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer Senior Atlassian Systems Engineer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the public sector, who is seeking a Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: Hybrid working - London/Glasgow The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Atlassian Engineering, with the following skills and experience: Proven experience in administering, configuring, and supporting Atlassian Data Center, specifically Jira and Confluence. Experience in L2/L3 incident resolution for production systems. Ability to lead the execution of non-production and production changes under approved change records. Proficient in JVM tuning and index management. In-depth knowledge of Jira Service Management and Confluence, including configuration and workflow modifications. Experience with upgrading Atlassian Data Center configurations and maintaining resilient infrastructure. Familiarity with Atlassian architecture, focusing on Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence, along with a thorough understanding of modular workflows, permission schemes, and notification schemes.Experience working in public sector or defence secure environments. To apply, please submit your updated CV for consideration.
17/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer Senior Atlassian Systems Engineer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the public sector, who is seeking a Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: Hybrid working - London/Glasgow The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Atlassian Engineering, with the following skills and experience: Proven experience in administering, configuring, and supporting Atlassian Data Center, specifically Jira and Confluence. Experience in L2/L3 incident resolution for production systems. Ability to lead the execution of non-production and production changes under approved change records. Proficient in JVM tuning and index management. In-depth knowledge of Jira Service Management and Confluence, including configuration and workflow modifications. Experience with upgrading Atlassian Data Center configurations and maintaining resilient infrastructure. Familiarity with Atlassian architecture, focusing on Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence, along with a thorough understanding of modular workflows, permission schemes, and notification schemes.Experience working in public sector or defence secure environments. To apply, please submit your updated CV for consideration.
Title : Linux Kernel Engineer Company : Telecoms Location : Cambridge (on site) Pay : Up to 85,000 + excellent benefits Company : One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role : You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position . About you: 4+ years' commercial development experience Excellent kernel-level experience Excellent C++ skills Willing to work on site You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
17/03/2026
Full time
Title : Linux Kernel Engineer Company : Telecoms Location : Cambridge (on site) Pay : Up to 85,000 + excellent benefits Company : One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role : You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position . About you: 4+ years' commercial development experience Excellent kernel-level experience Excellent C++ skills Willing to work on site You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
IT Director, CLM & CRM Engineering Lead Location: London Contract: Permanent Seniority: Director / Head of Engineering Industry: Financial Services (Wealth / Advisory) About the Role We are seeking an experienced IT Director - CLM & CRM Engineering Lead to own and evolve our end?to?end Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) and CRM platform . This role is central to transforming how we attract, onboard, serve and understand clients-through modern, scalable technology and a unified data and workflow architecture. You will lead multi?disciplinary engineering, data and integration teams, shaping a platform built on technologies such as Salesforce , Xplan , Snowflake , MuleSoft , Fivetran , and AWS . This is a rare opportunity to define technical direction, drive architecture simplification, and deliver the future state of our client lifecycle experience. Key Responsibilities In this senior leadership role, you will: Platform Strategy & Technical Direction Define the technical roadmap for the entire client lifecycle platform from leads and onboarding to servicing and reporting. Champion a unified, scalable architecture and modern engineering standards. Engineering Leadership Lead and grow an internal platform engineering team spanning CRM development, integrations, data engineering and DevOps. Build capability, strengthen standards, and reduce reliance on external partners. Architecture, Integration & Data Drive simplification of CLM systems and data flows across the organisation. Establish robust integration patterns and ensure reliable, secure, high?quality data movement across platforms. Agile & Delivery Leadership Oversee PI planning, sprint delivery, backlog shaping, and feature prioritisation. Ensure predictable delivery velocity across engineering, integration, and testing squads. Governance, Security & Compliance Act as design authority across CLM/CRM features and integrations. Ensure solutions align with security, data protection, regulatory expectations and operational models. Stakeholder & Cross?Functional Alignment Work closely with technology, operations, compliance, finance and front?office teams. Coordinate delivery with suppliers, consultancies and system vendors. Operational Excellence Embed monitoring, controls, DevOps practices and environment management for platform stability. Ensure post?go?live readiness, knowledge transfer and long?term operational ownership. About You We're looking for a leader who brings: Extensive experience leading engineering teams across CRM, data, and integration disciplines. Strong background in wealth management or complex financial services environments. Expertise across the full client lifecycle, including onboarding, servicing, suitability and reporting. Deep understanding of secure, compliant, scalable platform design. Proven success delivering large-scale transformation or re?platforming programmes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
17/03/2026
Full time
IT Director, CLM & CRM Engineering Lead Location: London Contract: Permanent Seniority: Director / Head of Engineering Industry: Financial Services (Wealth / Advisory) About the Role We are seeking an experienced IT Director - CLM & CRM Engineering Lead to own and evolve our end?to?end Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) and CRM platform . This role is central to transforming how we attract, onboard, serve and understand clients-through modern, scalable technology and a unified data and workflow architecture. You will lead multi?disciplinary engineering, data and integration teams, shaping a platform built on technologies such as Salesforce , Xplan , Snowflake , MuleSoft , Fivetran , and AWS . This is a rare opportunity to define technical direction, drive architecture simplification, and deliver the future state of our client lifecycle experience. Key Responsibilities In this senior leadership role, you will: Platform Strategy & Technical Direction Define the technical roadmap for the entire client lifecycle platform from leads and onboarding to servicing and reporting. Champion a unified, scalable architecture and modern engineering standards. Engineering Leadership Lead and grow an internal platform engineering team spanning CRM development, integrations, data engineering and DevOps. Build capability, strengthen standards, and reduce reliance on external partners. Architecture, Integration & Data Drive simplification of CLM systems and data flows across the organisation. Establish robust integration patterns and ensure reliable, secure, high?quality data movement across platforms. Agile & Delivery Leadership Oversee PI planning, sprint delivery, backlog shaping, and feature prioritisation. Ensure predictable delivery velocity across engineering, integration, and testing squads. Governance, Security & Compliance Act as design authority across CLM/CRM features and integrations. Ensure solutions align with security, data protection, regulatory expectations and operational models. Stakeholder & Cross?Functional Alignment Work closely with technology, operations, compliance, finance and front?office teams. Coordinate delivery with suppliers, consultancies and system vendors. Operational Excellence Embed monitoring, controls, DevOps practices and environment management for platform stability. Ensure post?go?live readiness, knowledge transfer and long?term operational ownership. About You We're looking for a leader who brings: Extensive experience leading engineering teams across CRM, data, and integration disciplines. Strong background in wealth management or complex financial services environments. Expertise across the full client lifecycle, including onboarding, servicing, suitability and reporting. Deep understanding of secure, compliant, scalable platform design. Proven success delivering large-scale transformation or re?platforming programmes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
Software Engineer UK Based Remote Friendly 35,000 to 70,000 depending on level A high-growth engineering consultancy is expanding its software team as it scales significantly over the next 12 to 18 months. This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to build technically complex systems from scratch, often at the intersection of software and hardware, across cutting-edge sectors including biotech, quantum computing, heavy industry and government-backed R&D. Due to strong inbound demand, the business is hiring across multiple levels. The Role You will work in small, multidisciplinary teams delivering bespoke engineering solutions. Projects are technically challenging and require strong engineering fundamentals, production-quality code and real ownership. This environment suits engineers who enjoy solving complex problems rather than simply implementing tickets. Opportunities are available at: Graduate Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer (Advanced / Principal Level) There is flexibility on title for exceptional candidates. Technology Environment Core stack includes: C++ Python JavaScript or TypeScript Frontend and backend development Desirable experience: Firmware or microcontrollers Hardware integration LLM tools or AI-assisted development UX or interface thinking Strong engineering principles matter more than matching every technology exactly. What They Are Looking For Graduate level: Strong fundamentals Demonstrable coding ability Curiosity and fast learning capability Senior level: 3+ years commercial experience Experience delivering production systems Strong ownership and accountability Advanced Senior level: Deep technical capability Architectural judgement Comfort making engineering decisions Potential mentoring influence Working Model UK based only Remote friendly Occasional office presence required Flexible hours Generous holiday allowance Additional office-day benefits Why Join High-growth environment with strong financial backing Complex, meaningful engineering challenges Direct access to leadership Opportunity to shape a scaling team Strong project demand and pipeline This is an engineering-led environment that values quality, intellectual honesty and high standards. If you are looking to build real systems with impact rather than maintain legacy code, this is a rare opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth.
17/03/2026
Full time
Software Engineer UK Based Remote Friendly 35,000 to 70,000 depending on level A high-growth engineering consultancy is expanding its software team as it scales significantly over the next 12 to 18 months. This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to build technically complex systems from scratch, often at the intersection of software and hardware, across cutting-edge sectors including biotech, quantum computing, heavy industry and government-backed R&D. Due to strong inbound demand, the business is hiring across multiple levels. The Role You will work in small, multidisciplinary teams delivering bespoke engineering solutions. Projects are technically challenging and require strong engineering fundamentals, production-quality code and real ownership. This environment suits engineers who enjoy solving complex problems rather than simply implementing tickets. Opportunities are available at: Graduate Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer (Advanced / Principal Level) There is flexibility on title for exceptional candidates. Technology Environment Core stack includes: C++ Python JavaScript or TypeScript Frontend and backend development Desirable experience: Firmware or microcontrollers Hardware integration LLM tools or AI-assisted development UX or interface thinking Strong engineering principles matter more than matching every technology exactly. What They Are Looking For Graduate level: Strong fundamentals Demonstrable coding ability Curiosity and fast learning capability Senior level: 3+ years commercial experience Experience delivering production systems Strong ownership and accountability Advanced Senior level: Deep technical capability Architectural judgement Comfort making engineering decisions Potential mentoring influence Working Model UK based only Remote friendly Occasional office presence required Flexible hours Generous holiday allowance Additional office-day benefits Why Join High-growth environment with strong financial backing Complex, meaningful engineering challenges Direct access to leadership Opportunity to shape a scaling team Strong project demand and pipeline This is an engineering-led environment that values quality, intellectual honesty and high standards. If you are looking to build real systems with impact rather than maintain legacy code, this is a rare opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth.
Senior Software Engineer - Up to 350,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to 350,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery. It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch. Role : Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust code Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders Build mission-critical research systems from scratch This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software. Providing support to a small number of junior engineers Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish About you: Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your work Exceptional systems knowledge Exceptional Linux knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP) Strong concurrent programming ability (C++ or Rust) Experienced working with distributed systems Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
17/03/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Up to 350,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to 350,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery. It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch. Role : Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust code Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders Build mission-critical research systems from scratch This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software. Providing support to a small number of junior engineers Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish About you: Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your work Exceptional systems knowledge Exceptional Linux knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP) Strong concurrent programming ability (C++ or Rust) Experienced working with distributed systems Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35 ) Manchester (2 days onsite) 4 months We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning) Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion) Required Experience & Skills VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP) Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible) Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
17/03/2026
Contractor
VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35 ) Manchester (2 days onsite) 4 months We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning) Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion) Required Experience & Skills VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP) Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible) Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, STM32, FreeRTOS) Location: Derbyshire (On-site / Remote work available) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test and integrate embedded control systems for advanced industrial applications. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong C/C++ embedded development skills, looking to work on real-time systems (RTOS) and ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32) within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical and cost-effective embedded software solutions for global customers. Key Responsibilities Translate system and customer requirements into detailed software specifications and acceptance criteria Design and develop embedded software architecture for ARM-based microcontrollers (STM32) Develop, test and integrate embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time control systems Work with FreeRTOS (or similar RTOS) including task scheduling, inter-task communication and debugging Implement and optimise communication protocols including Modbus/TCP, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485 and Ethernet (TCP/UDP) Interface with analogue and digital hardware (ADCs, DACs, sensors and actuators) Perform unit testing, static code analysis, code coverage and peer reviews to ensure high-quality software Develop and maintain HIL/SIL test environments Produce clear technical documentation including specifications, architecture diagrams, and test plans Use Git (version control) within a trunk-based development environment with semantic versioning Support manufacturing, commissioning and field service teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution Drive continuous improvement in software processes, tools and engineering standards Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in embedded software development or industrial control systems Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32 preferred) Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS or similar) Knowledge of functional safety and coding standards (MISRA C:2012, IEC 61508, CERT-C) Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. Unity, Ceedling), static analysis tools and code coverage Strong experience with Git version control and modern development workflows Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet) Experience integrating embedded systems with sensors and hardware interfaces Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication abilities Desirable Skills Experience with Python or MATLAB for automation, testing or data analysis Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Experience working in safety-critical or regulated industries
17/03/2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, STM32, FreeRTOS) Location: Derbyshire (On-site / Remote work available) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test and integrate embedded control systems for advanced industrial applications. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong C/C++ embedded development skills, looking to work on real-time systems (RTOS) and ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32) within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical and cost-effective embedded software solutions for global customers. Key Responsibilities Translate system and customer requirements into detailed software specifications and acceptance criteria Design and develop embedded software architecture for ARM-based microcontrollers (STM32) Develop, test and integrate embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time control systems Work with FreeRTOS (or similar RTOS) including task scheduling, inter-task communication and debugging Implement and optimise communication protocols including Modbus/TCP, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485 and Ethernet (TCP/UDP) Interface with analogue and digital hardware (ADCs, DACs, sensors and actuators) Perform unit testing, static code analysis, code coverage and peer reviews to ensure high-quality software Develop and maintain HIL/SIL test environments Produce clear technical documentation including specifications, architecture diagrams, and test plans Use Git (version control) within a trunk-based development environment with semantic versioning Support manufacturing, commissioning and field service teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution Drive continuous improvement in software processes, tools and engineering standards Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in embedded software development or industrial control systems Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32 preferred) Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS or similar) Knowledge of functional safety and coding standards (MISRA C:2012, IEC 61508, CERT-C) Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. Unity, Ceedling), static analysis tools and code coverage Strong experience with Git version control and modern development workflows Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet) Experience integrating embedded systems with sensors and hardware interfaces Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication abilities Desirable Skills Experience with Python or MATLAB for automation, testing or data analysis Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Experience working in safety-critical or regulated industries
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Oxfordshire Full-Time Competitive Salary We re working with a growing space engineering organisation delivering complex spacecraft missions across commercial and institutional programmes. They re looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead mission definition, system architecture, and verification across the full spacecraft lifecycle from concept through to integration and validation. The Role Define mission CONOPS and derive system requirements Lead mission analysis and spacecraft modelling Manage system budgets (mass, power, data, fuel) Deliver mission-level V&V including FMECA, FTA, FDIR Support feasibility studies and bid activities Coordinate across subsystem teams (GNC, propulsion, comms, software) Support integration and test activities What You ll Need Degree in Aerospace/Systems Engineering (or similar) 5+ years space industry experience Strong background in system architecture and full project lifecycle Experience with spacecraft subsystems and mission-level V&V Understanding of AIT and end-of-life/debris considerations
17/03/2026
Full time
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Oxfordshire Full-Time Competitive Salary We re working with a growing space engineering organisation delivering complex spacecraft missions across commercial and institutional programmes. They re looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead mission definition, system architecture, and verification across the full spacecraft lifecycle from concept through to integration and validation. The Role Define mission CONOPS and derive system requirements Lead mission analysis and spacecraft modelling Manage system budgets (mass, power, data, fuel) Deliver mission-level V&V including FMECA, FTA, FDIR Support feasibility studies and bid activities Coordinate across subsystem teams (GNC, propulsion, comms, software) Support integration and test activities What You ll Need Degree in Aerospace/Systems Engineering (or similar) 5+ years space industry experience Strong background in system architecture and full project lifecycle Experience with spacecraft subsystems and mission-level V&V Understanding of AIT and end-of-life/debris considerations