Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
Apex Resources limited are on the lookout for a Machine Learning Engineer (Agentic AI) in Glasgow for a hybrid role. A leading Glasgow-based AI firm is building next-generation agentic AI products that automate complex tax and finance workflows for UK accountancy firms and in-house finance teams. The platform leverages large language models and intelligent orchestration to remove repetitive work and free specialists to focus on higher-value advice. The role You will join a small, high-calibre engineering team as an AI Developer, working on the core agentic AI platform for tax and finance automation. Day-to-day, you will design, build and ship production-grade features across the AI orchestration, reasoning and integration layers. Typical work includes: Designing and implementing agentic AI workflows that coordinate LLMs, tools and reasoning engines to handle end-to-end finance and tax processes. Building robust back-end services and APIs to support document ingestion, data extraction, multi-step reasoning and autonomous execution. Working with modern LLM tooling (advanced prompting, retrieval-augmented generation, tool calling, evaluation frameworks) to optimise accuracy, latency and reliability for real client workloads. Collaborating with product managers, domain SMEs (tax and finance) and fellow AI engineers to deliver features from concept through to production. Contributing to code quality, observability and secure engineering practices in a regulated, data-sensitive environment. Our tech stack You do not need experience with everything below, but you should be strong in several and able to learn the rest quickly. Languages: Python (core), plus exposure to TypeScript/JavaScript helpful for front-end integrations. AI & data: LLMs (OpenAI/Anthropic-style APIs), vector databases/RAG, agent frameworks, basic MLOps for deploying and monitoring AI systems in production. Orchestration: Workflow engines, event-driven architectures, multi-agent coordination systems. Cloud & infra: Azure or AWS, containerised services (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Platform integrations: Connecting agentic AI to third-party tax/finance systems and APIs within customers existing tech stacks. What we re looking for Essential: 2+ years post-graduate experience as a Software Engineer / AI Engineer / ML Engineer working on production AI systems. Strong software engineering fundamentals: clean code, testing, version control and debugging in Python or similar. A Master s degree (or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI/ML, Data Science, or a closely related discipline from a top-tier university. Demonstrable experience with applied AI/ML or LLM-based systems (projects, internships, or commercial work), not just academic exposure. Comfort working in a fast-moving, small-team environment where you take ownership from idea through to production release. Nice to have: Experience building agentic AI systems (tool-calling, multi-step planning, self-improvement loops) or autonomous agents. Knowledge of advanced agentic patterns and concepts like Model Context Protocol or similar orchestration standards. Exposure to financial, tax or accounting data and the nuances of working in regulated or data-sensitive environments. Why join? Direct impact: Ship agentic AI that immediately removes hours of manual work for tax and finance teams every day. Cutting-edge AI: Work at the forefront of agentic AI and enterprise-grade autonomous systems, delivering beyond proof-of-concepts. High-calibre team: Join experienced AI engineers shaping the future of finance automation with production-grade agentic technology. Growth opportunity: Be part of a scaling AI product business with room to shape technical direction and best practices. How to apply Send your CV to Chris at Apex Resources or call on (phone number removed)
22/01/2026
Seasonal
Apex Resources limited are on the lookout for a Machine Learning Engineer (Agentic AI) in Glasgow for a hybrid role. A leading Glasgow-based AI firm is building next-generation agentic AI products that automate complex tax and finance workflows for UK accountancy firms and in-house finance teams. The platform leverages large language models and intelligent orchestration to remove repetitive work and free specialists to focus on higher-value advice. The role You will join a small, high-calibre engineering team as an AI Developer, working on the core agentic AI platform for tax and finance automation. Day-to-day, you will design, build and ship production-grade features across the AI orchestration, reasoning and integration layers. Typical work includes: Designing and implementing agentic AI workflows that coordinate LLMs, tools and reasoning engines to handle end-to-end finance and tax processes. Building robust back-end services and APIs to support document ingestion, data extraction, multi-step reasoning and autonomous execution. Working with modern LLM tooling (advanced prompting, retrieval-augmented generation, tool calling, evaluation frameworks) to optimise accuracy, latency and reliability for real client workloads. Collaborating with product managers, domain SMEs (tax and finance) and fellow AI engineers to deliver features from concept through to production. Contributing to code quality, observability and secure engineering practices in a regulated, data-sensitive environment. Our tech stack You do not need experience with everything below, but you should be strong in several and able to learn the rest quickly. Languages: Python (core), plus exposure to TypeScript/JavaScript helpful for front-end integrations. AI & data: LLMs (OpenAI/Anthropic-style APIs), vector databases/RAG, agent frameworks, basic MLOps for deploying and monitoring AI systems in production. Orchestration: Workflow engines, event-driven architectures, multi-agent coordination systems. Cloud & infra: Azure or AWS, containerised services (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Platform integrations: Connecting agentic AI to third-party tax/finance systems and APIs within customers existing tech stacks. What we re looking for Essential: 2+ years post-graduate experience as a Software Engineer / AI Engineer / ML Engineer working on production AI systems. Strong software engineering fundamentals: clean code, testing, version control and debugging in Python or similar. A Master s degree (or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI/ML, Data Science, or a closely related discipline from a top-tier university. Demonstrable experience with applied AI/ML or LLM-based systems (projects, internships, or commercial work), not just academic exposure. Comfort working in a fast-moving, small-team environment where you take ownership from idea through to production release. Nice to have: Experience building agentic AI systems (tool-calling, multi-step planning, self-improvement loops) or autonomous agents. Knowledge of advanced agentic patterns and concepts like Model Context Protocol or similar orchestration standards. Exposure to financial, tax or accounting data and the nuances of working in regulated or data-sensitive environments. Why join? Direct impact: Ship agentic AI that immediately removes hours of manual work for tax and finance teams every day. Cutting-edge AI: Work at the forefront of agentic AI and enterprise-grade autonomous systems, delivering beyond proof-of-concepts. High-calibre team: Join experienced AI engineers shaping the future of finance automation with production-grade agentic technology. Growth opportunity: Be part of a scaling AI product business with room to shape technical direction and best practices. How to apply Send your CV to Chris at Apex Resources or call on (phone number removed)
Data & AI Senior Consultants Location - We are flexible: onsite, hybrid or fully remote, depending on what works for you and the client, UK or Netherlands based. What you will actually be doing This is not a role where you build clever models that never get used. Your focus is on creating measurable value for clients using data science, machine learning and GenAI, in a consulting and advisory context. You will own work from the very beginning, asking questions like "What value are we trying to create here?" and "Is this the right problem to solve?" through to "It is live, stakeholders are using it and we can see the impact in the numbers." You will work fairly independently and you will also be someone that more junior team members look to for help and direction. A big part of the job is taking messy, ambiguous business and technical problems and turning them into clear, valuable solutions that make sense to the client. You will do this in a client facing role. That means you will be in the room for key conversations, providing honest advice, managing expectations and helping clients make good decisions about where and how to use AI. What your day to day might look like Getting to the heart of the problem Meeting with stakeholders who may not be clear on what they really need Using discovery sessions, workshops and structured questioning to uncover the real business problem Framing success in terms of value. For example higher revenue, lower cost, reduced risk, increased efficiency or better customer experience Translating business goals into a clear roadmap of data and AI work that everyone can understand Advising clients when AI is not the right solution and suggesting simpler or more cost effective alternatives Consulting and advisory work Acting as a trusted advisor to product owners, heads of department and executives Helping clients prioritise use cases based on value, feasibility and risk Communicating trade offs in a simple way. For example accuracy versus speed, innovation versus compliance, cost versus impact Preparing and delivering client presentations, proposals and updates that tell a clear story Supporting pre sales activities where needed, such as scoping work, estimating effort and defining outcomes Managing client expectations, risks and dependencies so there are no surprises Building things that actually work Once the problem and value are clear, you will design and deliver production ready ML and GenAI solutions. That includes: Designing and building data pipelines, batch or streaming, that support the desired outcomes Working with engineers and architects so your work fits cleanly into existing systems Making sure what you build is reliable in production and moves the needle on agreed metrics, not just offline benchmarks Explaining design decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders GenAI work You will work with GenAI in ways that are grounded in real use cases and business value: Building RAG systems that improve search, content discovery or productivity rather than existing for their own sake Implementing guardrails so models do not leak PII or generate harmful or off brand content Defining and tracking the right metrics so you and the client can see whether a GenAI solution is useful and cost effective Fine tuning and optimising models so they perform well for the use case and budget Designing agentic workflows where they genuinely improve outcomes rather than add complexity Helping clients understand what GenAI can and cannot do in practice Keeping it running You will set up the foundations that protect value over time: Experiment tracking and model versioning so you know what works and can roll back safely CI/CD pipelines for ML so improvements reach users quickly and reliably Monitoring and alerting for models and data so you can catch issues before they damage trust or results Communicating operational risks and mitigations to non technical stakeholders in plain language Security, quality and compliance You will help make sure: Data is accurate, traceable and well managed so decisions are sound Sensitive data is handled correctly, protecting users and the business Regulatory and compliance requirements are met, avoiding costly mistakes Clients understand the risk profile of AI solutions and the controls in place Working with people You will be a bridge between technical and non technical teams, inside our organisation and on the client side. That means: Explaining complex ML and GenAI ideas in plain language, always tied to business outcomes Working closely with product managers, engineers and business stakeholders to prioritise work that matters Facilitating workshops, playback sessions and show and tells that build buy in and understanding Coaching and supporting junior colleagues so the whole team can deliver more value Representing the company professionally in client meetings and at industry events What we are looking for Experience Around 3 to 6 years of experience shipping ML or GenAI solutions into production A track record of seeing projects through from discovery to delivery, with clear impact Experience working directly with stakeholders or clients in a consulting, advisory or product facing role Education A Bachelor or Master degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering or Equivalent experience that shows you can deliver results Technical skills Core skills Strong Python and SQL, with clean, maintainable code Solid understanding of ML fundamentals. For example feature engineering, model selection, handling imbalanced data, choosing and interpreting metrics Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow GenAI specific Hands on experience with LLM APIs or open source models such as Llama or Mistral Experience building RAG systems with vector databases such as FAISS, Pinecone or Weaviate Ability to evaluate and improve prompts and retrieval quality using clear metrics Understanding of safety practices such as PII redaction and content filtering Exposure to agentic frameworks Cloud and infrastructure Comfortable working in at least one major cloud provider. AWS, GCP or Azure Familiar with Docker and CI/CD pipelines Experience with managed ML platforms such as SageMaker, Vertex AI or Azure ML Data engineering and MLOps Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Redshift Workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow or Dagster Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Weights and Biases or similar Awareness of data and model drift, and how to monitor and respond to it before it erodes value Soft skills, the things that really matter You are comfortable in client facing settings and can build trust quickly You can talk with anyone from a CEO to a new data analyst, and always bring the conversation back to business value You can take a vague, messy business problem and turn it into a clear technical plan that links to outcomes and metrics You are happy to push back and challenge assumptions respectfully when it is in the client's best interest You like helping other people grow and are happy to mentor junior colleagues You communicate clearly in writing and in person Nice to have, not required Do not rule yourself out if you do not have these. They are a bonus, not a checklist. Experience with Delta Lake, Iceberg, Spark or Databricks, Palantir Experience optimising LLM serving with tools such as vLLM, TGI or TensorRT LLM Search and ranking experience. For example Elasticsearch or rerankers Background in time series forecasting, causal inference, recommender systems or optimisation Experience managing cloud costs and IAM so value is not lost to waste Ability to work in other languages where needed. For example Java, Scala, Go or bash Experience with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau Prior consulting experience or leading client projects end to end Contributions to open source, conference talks or published papers that show your ability to share ideas and influence the wider community Got a background that fits and you're up for a new challenge? Send over your latest CV, expectations and availability. Staffworx Limited is a UK based recruitment consultancy partnering with leading global brands across digital, AI, software, and business consulting. Let's talk about what you could add to the mix.
22/01/2026
Full time
Data & AI Senior Consultants Location - We are flexible: onsite, hybrid or fully remote, depending on what works for you and the client, UK or Netherlands based. What you will actually be doing This is not a role where you build clever models that never get used. Your focus is on creating measurable value for clients using data science, machine learning and GenAI, in a consulting and advisory context. You will own work from the very beginning, asking questions like "What value are we trying to create here?" and "Is this the right problem to solve?" through to "It is live, stakeholders are using it and we can see the impact in the numbers." You will work fairly independently and you will also be someone that more junior team members look to for help and direction. A big part of the job is taking messy, ambiguous business and technical problems and turning them into clear, valuable solutions that make sense to the client. You will do this in a client facing role. That means you will be in the room for key conversations, providing honest advice, managing expectations and helping clients make good decisions about where and how to use AI. What your day to day might look like Getting to the heart of the problem Meeting with stakeholders who may not be clear on what they really need Using discovery sessions, workshops and structured questioning to uncover the real business problem Framing success in terms of value. For example higher revenue, lower cost, reduced risk, increased efficiency or better customer experience Translating business goals into a clear roadmap of data and AI work that everyone can understand Advising clients when AI is not the right solution and suggesting simpler or more cost effective alternatives Consulting and advisory work Acting as a trusted advisor to product owners, heads of department and executives Helping clients prioritise use cases based on value, feasibility and risk Communicating trade offs in a simple way. For example accuracy versus speed, innovation versus compliance, cost versus impact Preparing and delivering client presentations, proposals and updates that tell a clear story Supporting pre sales activities where needed, such as scoping work, estimating effort and defining outcomes Managing client expectations, risks and dependencies so there are no surprises Building things that actually work Once the problem and value are clear, you will design and deliver production ready ML and GenAI solutions. That includes: Designing and building data pipelines, batch or streaming, that support the desired outcomes Working with engineers and architects so your work fits cleanly into existing systems Making sure what you build is reliable in production and moves the needle on agreed metrics, not just offline benchmarks Explaining design decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders GenAI work You will work with GenAI in ways that are grounded in real use cases and business value: Building RAG systems that improve search, content discovery or productivity rather than existing for their own sake Implementing guardrails so models do not leak PII or generate harmful or off brand content Defining and tracking the right metrics so you and the client can see whether a GenAI solution is useful and cost effective Fine tuning and optimising models so they perform well for the use case and budget Designing agentic workflows where they genuinely improve outcomes rather than add complexity Helping clients understand what GenAI can and cannot do in practice Keeping it running You will set up the foundations that protect value over time: Experiment tracking and model versioning so you know what works and can roll back safely CI/CD pipelines for ML so improvements reach users quickly and reliably Monitoring and alerting for models and data so you can catch issues before they damage trust or results Communicating operational risks and mitigations to non technical stakeholders in plain language Security, quality and compliance You will help make sure: Data is accurate, traceable and well managed so decisions are sound Sensitive data is handled correctly, protecting users and the business Regulatory and compliance requirements are met, avoiding costly mistakes Clients understand the risk profile of AI solutions and the controls in place Working with people You will be a bridge between technical and non technical teams, inside our organisation and on the client side. That means: Explaining complex ML and GenAI ideas in plain language, always tied to business outcomes Working closely with product managers, engineers and business stakeholders to prioritise work that matters Facilitating workshops, playback sessions and show and tells that build buy in and understanding Coaching and supporting junior colleagues so the whole team can deliver more value Representing the company professionally in client meetings and at industry events What we are looking for Experience Around 3 to 6 years of experience shipping ML or GenAI solutions into production A track record of seeing projects through from discovery to delivery, with clear impact Experience working directly with stakeholders or clients in a consulting, advisory or product facing role Education A Bachelor or Master degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering or Equivalent experience that shows you can deliver results Technical skills Core skills Strong Python and SQL, with clean, maintainable code Solid understanding of ML fundamentals. For example feature engineering, model selection, handling imbalanced data, choosing and interpreting metrics Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow GenAI specific Hands on experience with LLM APIs or open source models such as Llama or Mistral Experience building RAG systems with vector databases such as FAISS, Pinecone or Weaviate Ability to evaluate and improve prompts and retrieval quality using clear metrics Understanding of safety practices such as PII redaction and content filtering Exposure to agentic frameworks Cloud and infrastructure Comfortable working in at least one major cloud provider. AWS, GCP or Azure Familiar with Docker and CI/CD pipelines Experience with managed ML platforms such as SageMaker, Vertex AI or Azure ML Data engineering and MLOps Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Redshift Workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow or Dagster Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Weights and Biases or similar Awareness of data and model drift, and how to monitor and respond to it before it erodes value Soft skills, the things that really matter You are comfortable in client facing settings and can build trust quickly You can talk with anyone from a CEO to a new data analyst, and always bring the conversation back to business value You can take a vague, messy business problem and turn it into a clear technical plan that links to outcomes and metrics You are happy to push back and challenge assumptions respectfully when it is in the client's best interest You like helping other people grow and are happy to mentor junior colleagues You communicate clearly in writing and in person Nice to have, not required Do not rule yourself out if you do not have these. They are a bonus, not a checklist. Experience with Delta Lake, Iceberg, Spark or Databricks, Palantir Experience optimising LLM serving with tools such as vLLM, TGI or TensorRT LLM Search and ranking experience. For example Elasticsearch or rerankers Background in time series forecasting, causal inference, recommender systems or optimisation Experience managing cloud costs and IAM so value is not lost to waste Ability to work in other languages where needed. For example Java, Scala, Go or bash Experience with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau Prior consulting experience or leading client projects end to end Contributions to open source, conference talks or published papers that show your ability to share ideas and influence the wider community Got a background that fits and you're up for a new challenge? Send over your latest CV, expectations and availability. Staffworx Limited is a UK based recruitment consultancy partnering with leading global brands across digital, AI, software, and business consulting. Let's talk about what you could add to the mix.
Job description: Can you think strategically and join the dots across multiple activities to build the bigger picture?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, spotting opportunities for improvement and innovation? Are you eager to learn new tools, master emerging software, and make a real impact on how our client operates? If so, wed love to hear from you. We are looking for DevOps Engineers at all experience levels to join our clients growing team. Youll work in small, agile delivery teams on exciting, challenging projects that solve real-world problems with a direct impact. About the Role As a DevOps Engineer, youll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting secure, efficient, and scalable systems. You will work closely with multi-skilled feature teams to: Develop, test, deploy, release, operate, and monitor software products. Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Deploy and operate products in AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. Support teams in adopting and optimising shared platform services. About You Youll enjoy working on complex and varied projects, and youll have a proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for continuous learning. Essential experience: Building and deploying secure products using modern technology and patterns. Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure concepts and services. Designing and running reliable, scalable shared solutions. Working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Delivering in agile environments using Scrum or Kanban. Engaging with senior stakeholders. Desirable (not essential):Experience or certifications in: GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Vault, Serverless, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Artifactory, Nexus. Why Join? Work on mission-critical projects that make a real difference. Be part of a team that embraces innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Access ongoing training and certifications to keep your skills sharp. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ready to build, innovate, and deliver? Apply now and help shape the future of secure, scalable technology. Qualifications: Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week, structured your way Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences Private healthcare and matched pension Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : £ 60000 Salary Max : £ 75000 Currency Type : GBP
22/01/2026
Full time
Job description: Can you think strategically and join the dots across multiple activities to build the bigger picture?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, spotting opportunities for improvement and innovation? Are you eager to learn new tools, master emerging software, and make a real impact on how our client operates? If so, wed love to hear from you. We are looking for DevOps Engineers at all experience levels to join our clients growing team. Youll work in small, agile delivery teams on exciting, challenging projects that solve real-world problems with a direct impact. About the Role As a DevOps Engineer, youll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting secure, efficient, and scalable systems. You will work closely with multi-skilled feature teams to: Develop, test, deploy, release, operate, and monitor software products. Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Deploy and operate products in AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. Support teams in adopting and optimising shared platform services. About You Youll enjoy working on complex and varied projects, and youll have a proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for continuous learning. Essential experience: Building and deploying secure products using modern technology and patterns. Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure concepts and services. Designing and running reliable, scalable shared solutions. Working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Delivering in agile environments using Scrum or Kanban. Engaging with senior stakeholders. Desirable (not essential):Experience or certifications in: GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Vault, Serverless, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Artifactory, Nexus. Why Join? Work on mission-critical projects that make a real difference. Be part of a team that embraces innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Access ongoing training and certifications to keep your skills sharp. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ready to build, innovate, and deliver? Apply now and help shape the future of secure, scalable technology. Qualifications: Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week, structured your way Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences Private healthcare and matched pension Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : £ 60000 Salary Max : £ 75000 Currency Type : GBP
Job description: Can you think strategically and join the dots across multiple activities to build the bigger picture?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, spotting opportunities for improvement and innovation? Are you eager to learn new tools, master emerging software, and make a real impact on how our client operates? If so, wed love to hear from you. We are looking for DevOps Engineers at all experience levels to join our clients growing team. Youll work in small, agile delivery teams on exciting, challenging projects that solve real-world problems with a direct impact. About the Role As a DevOps Engineer, youll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting secure, efficient, and scalable systems. You will work closely with multi-skilled feature teams to: Develop, test, deploy, release, operate, and monitor software products. Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Deploy and operate products in AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. Support teams in adopting and optimising shared platform services. About You Youll enjoy working on complex and varied projects, and youll have a proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for continuous learning. Essential experience: Building and deploying secure products using modern technology and patterns. Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure concepts and services. Designing and running reliable, scalable shared solutions. Working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Delivering in agile environments using Scrum or Kanban. Engaging with senior stakeholders. Desirable (not essential):Experience or certifications in: GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Vault, Serverless, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Artifactory, Nexus. Why Join? Work on mission-critical projects that make a real difference. Be part of a team that embraces innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Access ongoing training and certifications to keep your skills sharp. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ready to build, innovate, and deliver? Apply now and help shape the future of secure, scalable technology. Qualifications: Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week, structured your way Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences Private healthcare and matched pension Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : £ 40000 Salary Max : £ 70000 Currency Type : GBP
22/01/2026
Full time
Job description: Can you think strategically and join the dots across multiple activities to build the bigger picture?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, spotting opportunities for improvement and innovation? Are you eager to learn new tools, master emerging software, and make a real impact on how our client operates? If so, wed love to hear from you. We are looking for DevOps Engineers at all experience levels to join our clients growing team. Youll work in small, agile delivery teams on exciting, challenging projects that solve real-world problems with a direct impact. About the Role As a DevOps Engineer, youll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting secure, efficient, and scalable systems. You will work closely with multi-skilled feature teams to: Develop, test, deploy, release, operate, and monitor software products. Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Deploy and operate products in AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. Support teams in adopting and optimising shared platform services. About You Youll enjoy working on complex and varied projects, and youll have a proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for continuous learning. Essential experience: Building and deploying secure products using modern technology and patterns. Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure concepts and services. Designing and running reliable, scalable shared solutions. Working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Delivering in agile environments using Scrum or Kanban. Engaging with senior stakeholders. Desirable (not essential):Experience or certifications in: GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Vault, Serverless, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Artifactory, Nexus. Why Join? Work on mission-critical projects that make a real difference. Be part of a team that embraces innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Access ongoing training and certifications to keep your skills sharp. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ready to build, innovate, and deliver? Apply now and help shape the future of secure, scalable technology. Qualifications: Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines. Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring. Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week, structured your way Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences Private healthcare and matched pension Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : £ 40000 Salary Max : £ 70000 Currency Type : GBP
Senior Software Engineer Edinburgh - On-site 50,000 to 60,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a global leader with more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defence. That offers autonomy and the opportunity to impact the wider business. This company leads the way in technical solutions for rugged computer systems with a reputation for innovation and quality. They are committed to providing customers with the best possible products and services and are looking for a talented individual to join the team. In this varied role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining their internal software and will be working on software development projects. Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle, starting with the collection and analysis of requirements, designing the solution, verifying it, and ending with product delivery, documentation, and support. The ideal candidate will have experience and a proven track record with Embedded C software, Linux, Network technologies and be able to script using Python and Bash. Although not essential, it would be beneficial to understand GIT and Agile and to have industry knowledge in manufacturing or aerospace and defence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to take ownership of their role and focusing on cutting edge technology. The Role: Product lifecycle and development Analysis to find errors/bugs Designing solutions Product delivery The Person: Experience with embedded C software (Low-Level Development) Strong Knowledge of GNU/Linux Systems. Proven track record with Network Technologies Scripting languages (Python + Bash) Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
21/01/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Edinburgh - On-site 50,000 to 60,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a global leader with more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defence. That offers autonomy and the opportunity to impact the wider business. This company leads the way in technical solutions for rugged computer systems with a reputation for innovation and quality. They are committed to providing customers with the best possible products and services and are looking for a talented individual to join the team. In this varied role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining their internal software and will be working on software development projects. Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle, starting with the collection and analysis of requirements, designing the solution, verifying it, and ending with product delivery, documentation, and support. The ideal candidate will have experience and a proven track record with Embedded C software, Linux, Network technologies and be able to script using Python and Bash. Although not essential, it would be beneficial to understand GIT and Agile and to have industry knowledge in manufacturing or aerospace and defence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to take ownership of their role and focusing on cutting edge technology. The Role: Product lifecycle and development Analysis to find errors/bugs Designing solutions Product delivery The Person: Experience with embedded C software (Low-Level Development) Strong Knowledge of GNU/Linux Systems. Proven track record with Network Technologies Scripting languages (Python + Bash) Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Graduate Cybersecurity Developer Cyber Security Engineer Python Bristol Location: Bristol / Hybrid (South West) Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Sector: Cyber Security, Software Development, IT Security A growing technology organisation is hiring a Graduate Cybersecurity Developer / Graduate Cyber Security Engineer to join a modern security engineering team. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career technologist looking to build hands-on experience across cyber security, automation, Python development, cloud infrastructure, APIs and incident response. You will work alongside experienced engineers delivering security automation and software solutions that protect enterprise systems and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python automation scripts to support security operations and incident response. Support security tooling and automation platforms used within a Security Operations (SOC) environment. Assist with configuration and maintenance of Linux-based systems, security hardening and patching. Build and support API integrations between internal systems and third-party security tools. Contribute to cloud infrastructure integrations and system design activities. Assist with incident detection, investigation and response automation. Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks. Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and security best practices. Skills & Experience Essential Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar. Programming experience with Python (commercial, academic or personal projects). Understanding of cyber security fundamentals, secure coding and basic networking concepts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and team collaboration skills. Desirable Exposure to Linux environments. Experience with automation tools such as Ansible. Knowledge of REST APIs and system integrations. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Awareness of security tools, SOC operations or SIEM platforms. Containerisation knowledge (Docker). Cyber security certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, equivalent). Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Structured training and career development. Hands-on exposure to modern cyber security technologies. Collaborative engineering environment. Clear progression opportunities. Ballantyne Technology operate as an employment agency for their clients. For more information contact Jamie Smith.
21/01/2026
Full time
Graduate Cybersecurity Developer Cyber Security Engineer Python Bristol Location: Bristol / Hybrid (South West) Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Sector: Cyber Security, Software Development, IT Security A growing technology organisation is hiring a Graduate Cybersecurity Developer / Graduate Cyber Security Engineer to join a modern security engineering team. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career technologist looking to build hands-on experience across cyber security, automation, Python development, cloud infrastructure, APIs and incident response. You will work alongside experienced engineers delivering security automation and software solutions that protect enterprise systems and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python automation scripts to support security operations and incident response. Support security tooling and automation platforms used within a Security Operations (SOC) environment. Assist with configuration and maintenance of Linux-based systems, security hardening and patching. Build and support API integrations between internal systems and third-party security tools. Contribute to cloud infrastructure integrations and system design activities. Assist with incident detection, investigation and response automation. Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks. Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and security best practices. Skills & Experience Essential Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar. Programming experience with Python (commercial, academic or personal projects). Understanding of cyber security fundamentals, secure coding and basic networking concepts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and team collaboration skills. Desirable Exposure to Linux environments. Experience with automation tools such as Ansible. Knowledge of REST APIs and system integrations. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Awareness of security tools, SOC operations or SIEM platforms. Containerisation knowledge (Docker). Cyber security certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, equivalent). Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Structured training and career development. Hands-on exposure to modern cyber security technologies. Collaborative engineering environment. Clear progression opportunities. Ballantyne Technology operate as an employment agency for their clients. For more information contact Jamie Smith.
Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Mansfield, hybrid 1 day per week in the office for meetings etc £25,000 - £27,000 plus on-call allowance 37.5 hours - Monday Friday, plus 1 in 3 on-call weekends Overview - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support The Service Desk Associate role provides 1st technical support to external customers, helping resolve day to day IT issues & service requests. This role is key in delivering a positive support experience & ensuring problems are accurately logged, triaged, resolved or escalated. The role includes working with end users, customer based IT teams and assisting with various systems and technologies. Key Duties and Responsibilities - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Respond to incoming support requests (phone, email, and ticketing systems.) Log, categorise, and prioritise tickets following agreed SLAs. Provide first-line technical support for everyday IT issues, including password resets, software errors, printing problems, and basic hardware troubleshooting. Assist in resolving issues with email, internet connectivity, remote access, and desktop configuration. Work closely with senior engineers to escalate complex incidents Communicate regularly with users and customer-based IT teams Support user onboarding tasks Maintain accurate ticket records and internal documentation Identify patterns in recurring issues and escalate tfor further investigation. Contribute to a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork within the service desk. Person Spec - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Confident and clear in deliering support over the phone Strong communication and interpersonal skills clear, friendly, and professional with both technical and non-technical users. Customer-focused with a positive, can-do attitude. Eager to learn and take feedback to improve technical and service delivery skills. Organised and dependable able to manage tasks and follow through on commitments. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to shared goals Knowledge and Experience - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Previous experience in a customer service or IT support role is preferred (can include internships, helpdesk placements, or apprenticeships). Demonstrates a logical and analytical approach to diagnosing technical issues Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.), and general IT troubleshooting. Understanding basic networking concepts (e.g., IP addresses, Wi-Fi issues, VPNs) is beneficial. Experience working with ticketing or helpdesk systems is a plus. Ability to follow processes, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records. A genuine interest in IT and a desire to learn and grow within a technical support environment Reward & Benefits: Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. They will help you to grow to your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and customers. End of year bonus subject to business performance. Please note we are only able to respond to those who have been shortlisted. If you haven't had a response within 48 hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful.
21/01/2026
Full time
Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Mansfield, hybrid 1 day per week in the office for meetings etc £25,000 - £27,000 plus on-call allowance 37.5 hours - Monday Friday, plus 1 in 3 on-call weekends Overview - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support The Service Desk Associate role provides 1st technical support to external customers, helping resolve day to day IT issues & service requests. This role is key in delivering a positive support experience & ensuring problems are accurately logged, triaged, resolved or escalated. The role includes working with end users, customer based IT teams and assisting with various systems and technologies. Key Duties and Responsibilities - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Respond to incoming support requests (phone, email, and ticketing systems.) Log, categorise, and prioritise tickets following agreed SLAs. Provide first-line technical support for everyday IT issues, including password resets, software errors, printing problems, and basic hardware troubleshooting. Assist in resolving issues with email, internet connectivity, remote access, and desktop configuration. Work closely with senior engineers to escalate complex incidents Communicate regularly with users and customer-based IT teams Support user onboarding tasks Maintain accurate ticket records and internal documentation Identify patterns in recurring issues and escalate tfor further investigation. Contribute to a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork within the service desk. Person Spec - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Confident and clear in deliering support over the phone Strong communication and interpersonal skills clear, friendly, and professional with both technical and non-technical users. Customer-focused with a positive, can-do attitude. Eager to learn and take feedback to improve technical and service delivery skills. Organised and dependable able to manage tasks and follow through on commitments. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to shared goals Knowledge and Experience - Service Desk Associate / 1st Line Support Previous experience in a customer service or IT support role is preferred (can include internships, helpdesk placements, or apprenticeships). Demonstrates a logical and analytical approach to diagnosing technical issues Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.), and general IT troubleshooting. Understanding basic networking concepts (e.g., IP addresses, Wi-Fi issues, VPNs) is beneficial. Experience working with ticketing or helpdesk systems is a plus. Ability to follow processes, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records. A genuine interest in IT and a desire to learn and grow within a technical support environment Reward & Benefits: Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. They will help you to grow to your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and customers. End of year bonus subject to business performance. Please note we are only able to respond to those who have been shortlisted. If you haven't had a response within 48 hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Fire Sprinkler Systems Project Engineer / Designer / Site Supervisor Job Summary: The successful candidate will be required to carry out surveys of the existing sprinkler system, clarify proposed scope works as achievable (from a compliance and a buildability perspective), identify additional non-compliances, and potentially carry out design work. Subsequently plan/organise the required sprinkler system alterations. Key Responsibilities Carry out site surveys of the existing sprinkler system and mark up red line drawings / record changes required Review proposed scope of works from a compliance and buildability perspective (i.e. scope of works generated by others will specify relocate 4 no. sprinkler heads. Confirm that this work is possible, and that it is the correct scope of work to resolve the identified non-compliance). Identify and report any other non-compliances on the sprinkler system while carrying out site surveys. Report findings to the Contractors Responsible Engineer to determine next steps required for each scope of works task. Qualifications and Professional Body Memberships Required CSCS Card LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency Or A BAFSA/ABBE qualification: BAFSA/ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial or Commercial & Residential) / BAFSA/ABBE Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems / BAFSA/ABBE Level 5 Diploma in System Classification and Design of Pre-Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Desired Sentinel Card CITB SSSTS/SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering / General Engineering or similar. Professional membership of a relevant professional body i.e. The Institution of Fire Engineers / Institution of Mechanical Engineers / Association of Project Management and/or Professional registration with the engineering council (EngTech, IEng or CEng). Person Specification Essential Proactive and self motivating. Good working knowledge of BS EN 12845. Experience of carrying out sprinkler system surveys and as fitted drawing mark ups. Desired Good working knowledge of Network Rail standards, BS 9992 and Sub-surface (railway) regulations. Experience of carrying out sprinkler system designs. Experienced in the use of Bluebeam pdf software. Experienced in the design and/or installation of trace heating and insulation.
21/01/2026
Contractor
Fire Sprinkler Systems Project Engineer / Designer / Site Supervisor Job Summary: The successful candidate will be required to carry out surveys of the existing sprinkler system, clarify proposed scope works as achievable (from a compliance and a buildability perspective), identify additional non-compliances, and potentially carry out design work. Subsequently plan/organise the required sprinkler system alterations. Key Responsibilities Carry out site surveys of the existing sprinkler system and mark up red line drawings / record changes required Review proposed scope of works from a compliance and buildability perspective (i.e. scope of works generated by others will specify relocate 4 no. sprinkler heads. Confirm that this work is possible, and that it is the correct scope of work to resolve the identified non-compliance). Identify and report any other non-compliances on the sprinkler system while carrying out site surveys. Report findings to the Contractors Responsible Engineer to determine next steps required for each scope of works task. Qualifications and Professional Body Memberships Required CSCS Card LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency Or A BAFSA/ABBE qualification: BAFSA/ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial or Commercial & Residential) / BAFSA/ABBE Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems / BAFSA/ABBE Level 5 Diploma in System Classification and Design of Pre-Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Desired Sentinel Card CITB SSSTS/SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering / General Engineering or similar. Professional membership of a relevant professional body i.e. The Institution of Fire Engineers / Institution of Mechanical Engineers / Association of Project Management and/or Professional registration with the engineering council (EngTech, IEng or CEng). Person Specification Essential Proactive and self motivating. Good working knowledge of BS EN 12845. Experience of carrying out sprinkler system surveys and as fitted drawing mark ups. Desired Good working knowledge of Network Rail standards, BS 9992 and Sub-surface (railway) regulations. Experience of carrying out sprinkler system designs. Experienced in the use of Bluebeam pdf software. Experienced in the design and/or installation of trace heating and insulation.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Maidstone, Kent
Network Engineer +6 months+ +SC cleared - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Remote role - occasional travel to Maidstone + 425 - 450 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Cisco +Aruba +LAN / WAN +SC clearance This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services and will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba. Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions. Key Responsibilities: Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain data network hardware and systems. Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues. Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors. Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed. Technical Support and Leadership: Provide technical support for both internal and external customers. Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions. Lead network problem escalation and resolution. Network Installation and Configuration: Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks. Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment. Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution. Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances. Documentation and Communication: Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status. Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements. Mandatory Skills: Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level. Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level. Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment. Demonstrable experience working with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls. Strong technical documentation skills. Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP. Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers. Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment. Required: Experience in data networking with both Cisco and Aruba infrastructures. Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure. Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication. Currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory). If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
21/01/2026
Contractor
Network Engineer +6 months+ +SC cleared - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Remote role - occasional travel to Maidstone + 425 - 450 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Cisco +Aruba +LAN / WAN +SC clearance This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services and will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba. Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions. Key Responsibilities: Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain data network hardware and systems. Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues. Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors. Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed. Technical Support and Leadership: Provide technical support for both internal and external customers. Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions. Lead network problem escalation and resolution. Network Installation and Configuration: Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks. Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment. Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution. Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances. Documentation and Communication: Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status. Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements. Mandatory Skills: Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level. Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level. Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment. Demonstrable experience working with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls. Strong technical documentation skills. Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP. Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers. Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment. Required: Experience in data networking with both Cisco and Aruba infrastructures. Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure. Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication. Currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory). If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
2nd Line IT Engineer Patching IT Service Operations Engineer to join a busy service desk ITIL focused with patching experience. Joining a growing, highly talented team of IT engineers this is an exciting opportunity to work on high-security projects, helping to build a world-class ops hub that delivers fully secure ICT services across the UK. You will act as a 2nd Line Support Engineer, supporting complex incidents, applying patches, and ensuring critical IT systems remain secure, stable, and high performing. Tech stack: Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls), VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure. In this role, you ll be the point of contact for escalated technical issues, providing expert troubleshooting and resolution, while monitoring performance across hardware, software, network, and cloud environments. You ll manage priority (P1) incidents and communications when required, so strong communication skills are essential as you ll be working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver excellent service. You ll support and guide 1st Line Support Engineers to ensure incidents are handled efficiently within SLAs. Service desk tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service desk. We re looking for someone with solid patching experience , you ll be responsible for patching systems and software within agreed timescales, maintaining system integrity and compliance. You ll also coordinate and implement system changes through established change-management processes and ensure documentation for common incident and escalation scenarios is accurate and up to date. ITIL, Microsoft and CompTIA certified and ideally worked for an MSP previously. Working in a collaborative environment on high-security projects, this role offers a 36-hour working week with an early and late shift pattern. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active or previous SC Clearance , or be willing to obtain it if successful. For more info pls get in touch.
21/01/2026
Full time
2nd Line IT Engineer Patching IT Service Operations Engineer to join a busy service desk ITIL focused with patching experience. Joining a growing, highly talented team of IT engineers this is an exciting opportunity to work on high-security projects, helping to build a world-class ops hub that delivers fully secure ICT services across the UK. You will act as a 2nd Line Support Engineer, supporting complex incidents, applying patches, and ensuring critical IT systems remain secure, stable, and high performing. Tech stack: Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls), VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure. In this role, you ll be the point of contact for escalated technical issues, providing expert troubleshooting and resolution, while monitoring performance across hardware, software, network, and cloud environments. You ll manage priority (P1) incidents and communications when required, so strong communication skills are essential as you ll be working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver excellent service. You ll support and guide 1st Line Support Engineers to ensure incidents are handled efficiently within SLAs. Service desk tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service desk. We re looking for someone with solid patching experience , you ll be responsible for patching systems and software within agreed timescales, maintaining system integrity and compliance. You ll also coordinate and implement system changes through established change-management processes and ensure documentation for common incident and escalation scenarios is accurate and up to date. ITIL, Microsoft and CompTIA certified and ideally worked for an MSP previously. Working in a collaborative environment on high-security projects, this role offers a 36-hour working week with an early and late shift pattern. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active or previous SC Clearance , or be willing to obtain it if successful. For more info pls get in touch.
Senior Business Development Lead Exclusive opportunity via Grafton Recruitment Leeds The Opportunity Grafton Recruitment is supporting a long established, fast growing technology consultancy as they continue an exciting phase of expansion. With more than three decades of delivering complex digital solutions for major organisations, they are now looking for a commercially sharp, strategically minded Senior Business Development Lead to help drive their next chapter. You will join a high performing team focused on creating and closing large scale digital transformation programmes with some of the biggest names in industry. You will have the freedom to shape your own growth initiatives while being backed by a business that genuinely wants you to succeed. This is an environment where ambition is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and commercial success goes hand in hand with a strong, people centred culture. Why This Role Stands Out Established credibility Over 33 years delivering bespoke software solutions for global enterprises. Real strategic influence You will help shape market positioning, influence commercial strategy, and play a key role in how the organisation scales. Elite technical support Work alongside exceptional engineers, architects, and technical specialists on complex, high value opportunities. Enterprise level engagements Pursue significant digital transformation deals that demand commercial acumen, technical fluency, and a consultative approach. Set up for success Support from BDRs, close collaboration with pre sales consultants, and a strong marketing engine behind you. What You Will Be Doing Owning a section of the revenue pipeline Identifying, creating, and closing high value new business opportunities. Leveraging your existing CIO, CTO, and CDO network while building structured outreach campaigns to generate a strong pipeline. Leading complex sales cycles Managing multi stakeholder engagements from first conversation to signed contract. Navigating commercial and technical discussions and coordinating internal teams to deliver compelling proposals. Acting as a trusted advisor Developing deep insight into customer challenges including transformation blockers, technical debt, integration issues, and modernisation goals. Positioning the organisation as the strategic partner that can solve them. Driving market intelligence Staying ahead of technology and consulting trends and bringing fresh perspectives on emerging opportunities and shifts in enterprise buying behaviour. Shaping go to market strategy Working with Marketing to design targeted campaigns, refine the Ideal Customer Profile, and develop approaches for key verticals and accounts. Delivering against targets Owning achievable annual new business revenue goals and being rewarded for strong performance. What Makes You the Ideal Candidate Five years plus of winning big deals A proven track record closing six figure engagements in consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology. Executive presence Comfortable engaging with C suite buyers including CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs. Technically fluent You do not need to code, but you understand enterprise digital programmes and can speak confidently about them. Consultative in approach You know that complex sales are won by solving problems, not pushing products. Highly driven Self motivated, ambitious, and keen to be part of something meaningful. Collaborative excellence Experienced in orchestrating teams across pre sales, delivery, and leadership to win complex opportunities. Flexible and committed Comfortable with regular travel and the demands of enterprise sales. When an important pitch or meeting arises, even at short notice, you want to be there. Who You Will Work With You will report directly to the Head of Business Development and play a significant role within a high performing commercial team. This is not a lone wolf role. You will be supported, resourced, and empowered, but also expected to lead, influence, and drive outcomes. About the Organisation For more than 30 years, this company has been the trusted partner for organisations seeking excellence in custom software development. They work with some of the worlds most recognisable brands to deliver technology that drives revenue, reduces costs, improves efficiency, and solves mission critical challenges. They combine deep technical expertise with a personal, relationship led approach. With demand for their capabilities at an all time high, they are scaling with confidence and momentum. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit (url removed) and (url removed) for our privacy policy.
21/01/2026
Full time
Senior Business Development Lead Exclusive opportunity via Grafton Recruitment Leeds The Opportunity Grafton Recruitment is supporting a long established, fast growing technology consultancy as they continue an exciting phase of expansion. With more than three decades of delivering complex digital solutions for major organisations, they are now looking for a commercially sharp, strategically minded Senior Business Development Lead to help drive their next chapter. You will join a high performing team focused on creating and closing large scale digital transformation programmes with some of the biggest names in industry. You will have the freedom to shape your own growth initiatives while being backed by a business that genuinely wants you to succeed. This is an environment where ambition is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and commercial success goes hand in hand with a strong, people centred culture. Why This Role Stands Out Established credibility Over 33 years delivering bespoke software solutions for global enterprises. Real strategic influence You will help shape market positioning, influence commercial strategy, and play a key role in how the organisation scales. Elite technical support Work alongside exceptional engineers, architects, and technical specialists on complex, high value opportunities. Enterprise level engagements Pursue significant digital transformation deals that demand commercial acumen, technical fluency, and a consultative approach. Set up for success Support from BDRs, close collaboration with pre sales consultants, and a strong marketing engine behind you. What You Will Be Doing Owning a section of the revenue pipeline Identifying, creating, and closing high value new business opportunities. Leveraging your existing CIO, CTO, and CDO network while building structured outreach campaigns to generate a strong pipeline. Leading complex sales cycles Managing multi stakeholder engagements from first conversation to signed contract. Navigating commercial and technical discussions and coordinating internal teams to deliver compelling proposals. Acting as a trusted advisor Developing deep insight into customer challenges including transformation blockers, technical debt, integration issues, and modernisation goals. Positioning the organisation as the strategic partner that can solve them. Driving market intelligence Staying ahead of technology and consulting trends and bringing fresh perspectives on emerging opportunities and shifts in enterprise buying behaviour. Shaping go to market strategy Working with Marketing to design targeted campaigns, refine the Ideal Customer Profile, and develop approaches for key verticals and accounts. Delivering against targets Owning achievable annual new business revenue goals and being rewarded for strong performance. What Makes You the Ideal Candidate Five years plus of winning big deals A proven track record closing six figure engagements in consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology. Executive presence Comfortable engaging with C suite buyers including CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs. Technically fluent You do not need to code, but you understand enterprise digital programmes and can speak confidently about them. Consultative in approach You know that complex sales are won by solving problems, not pushing products. Highly driven Self motivated, ambitious, and keen to be part of something meaningful. Collaborative excellence Experienced in orchestrating teams across pre sales, delivery, and leadership to win complex opportunities. Flexible and committed Comfortable with regular travel and the demands of enterprise sales. When an important pitch or meeting arises, even at short notice, you want to be there. Who You Will Work With You will report directly to the Head of Business Development and play a significant role within a high performing commercial team. This is not a lone wolf role. You will be supported, resourced, and empowered, but also expected to lead, influence, and drive outcomes. About the Organisation For more than 30 years, this company has been the trusted partner for organisations seeking excellence in custom software development. They work with some of the worlds most recognisable brands to deliver technology that drives revenue, reduces costs, improves efficiency, and solves mission critical challenges. They combine deep technical expertise with a personal, relationship led approach. With demand for their capabilities at an all time high, they are scaling with confidence and momentum. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit (url removed) and (url removed) for our privacy policy.
Senior Software Engineer - Azure Platforms Location: Warwick (Hybrid working model, monthly travel required, occasional travel to London) About Us Join a leading energy network operator that keeps society connected and drives the transition to a sustainable power future. You'll be part of a team that transforms the energy landscape, integrates renewable solutions, and ensures customers are never left in the dark. As a Senior Software Engineer - Azure Platforms, you will sit across all engineering teams, acting as a key technical leader with an architectural mindset. You'll focus on platform concerns, primarily cloud infrastructure on Azure, before contributing to broader product development and enabling works. Working directly with senior leadership, you'll ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with organisational engineering and architecture standards. What You'll Do Act across all engineering teams, addressing platform-level concerns with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure. Bring an architectural mindset to design decisions, ensuring long-term scalability, maintainability, and alignment with strategic objectives. Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance C#/.NET Core backend systems. Support product and enabling workstreams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery across teams. Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions/Runners. Drive engineering standards and best practices, including code reviews and quality assurance activities. Guide teams in Agile/Lean software development practices and contribute to strategic architectural decisions. Collaborate effectively with product owners, designers, technical leads, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Ensure security, compliance, and observability standards are embedded into solutions. About You Deep expertise in C#/.NET Core, microservices, event-driven architectures, and RESTful APIs. Extensive experience with Azure Cloud Services, including Entra, AppInsights, and identity/authentication frameworks. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerisation (Docker), and orchestration. Demonstrated ability to apply an architectural mindset, influencing design decisions across platform and product teams. Test-first mindset with expertise in unit/integration/E2E testing using frameworks like XUnit, Playwright, or PACT. Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues quickly. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams, explain technical concepts clearly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in start-up, scale-up, or high-growth environments is highly desirable. Why Work with Us Warwick-based hybrid working model with monthly travel and occasional visits to London. Opportunity to work across platform, product, and enabling workstreams on national-scale infrastructure projects. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and technically ambitious team shaping the future of energy technology. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
21/01/2026
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer - Azure Platforms Location: Warwick (Hybrid working model, monthly travel required, occasional travel to London) About Us Join a leading energy network operator that keeps society connected and drives the transition to a sustainable power future. You'll be part of a team that transforms the energy landscape, integrates renewable solutions, and ensures customers are never left in the dark. As a Senior Software Engineer - Azure Platforms, you will sit across all engineering teams, acting as a key technical leader with an architectural mindset. You'll focus on platform concerns, primarily cloud infrastructure on Azure, before contributing to broader product development and enabling works. Working directly with senior leadership, you'll ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with organisational engineering and architecture standards. What You'll Do Act across all engineering teams, addressing platform-level concerns with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure. Bring an architectural mindset to design decisions, ensuring long-term scalability, maintainability, and alignment with strategic objectives. Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance C#/.NET Core backend systems. Support product and enabling workstreams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery across teams. Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions/Runners. Drive engineering standards and best practices, including code reviews and quality assurance activities. Guide teams in Agile/Lean software development practices and contribute to strategic architectural decisions. Collaborate effectively with product owners, designers, technical leads, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Ensure security, compliance, and observability standards are embedded into solutions. About You Deep expertise in C#/.NET Core, microservices, event-driven architectures, and RESTful APIs. Extensive experience with Azure Cloud Services, including Entra, AppInsights, and identity/authentication frameworks. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerisation (Docker), and orchestration. Demonstrated ability to apply an architectural mindset, influencing design decisions across platform and product teams. Test-first mindset with expertise in unit/integration/E2E testing using frameworks like XUnit, Playwright, or PACT. Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues quickly. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams, explain technical concepts clearly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in start-up, scale-up, or high-growth environments is highly desirable. Why Work with Us Warwick-based hybrid working model with monthly travel and occasional visits to London. Opportunity to work across platform, product, and enabling workstreams on national-scale infrastructure projects. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and technically ambitious team shaping the future of energy technology. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
Systems Engineer Hybrid (3/4 days in the office) Market Harborough, Leicestershire Salary: £25k-£30k (dependent on experience) + Benefits Working Hours 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday + On Call We are the brand behind world-class brands. We deliver unparalleled customer management, marketing, payment, technology and data solutions, making us the largest and most strategically aligned full-service provider for publishers globally. We have earned the trusted confidence of a wide range of companies supporting over 1,150 brands globally This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or entry-level Systems Engineer to develop their skills within a strong, well-established team. The role focuses on supporting the stable operation of the organisation s infrastructure by maintaining, deploying, supporting, and optimising key functional areas, as well as resolving support requests in a timely and accurate manner. The successful candidate will benefit from coaching and mentoring while also contributing recommendations and guidance on future architectural and technology improvements that impact business performance and costs. Essential : Strong technical mindset with a desire to learn An eye for detail The ability to work unsupervised with strong self-motivation A strong understanding of Windows 11 A working knowledge of PC hardware and networking components Knowledge of helpdesk procedures Ability to diagnose and resolve software, hardware, networking and OS issues Desirable: Approximately 1 years IT support experience or a related educational qualification Driving Licence Experience with ITIL, PCI and GDPR Experience with Firewalls Experience with virtualization platforms Experience using SIEM platforms Experience with EDR and vulnerability scanning Knowledge of Windows Servers and Azure Cloud Programming experience with PowerShell, C# and\or Python for scripting and automation In addition to a great working culture, we offer superb benefits too; 23 days holiday (increasing to 25 days) + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Long Service Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing Programme with access to tools and initiatives Onsite Gym And much more! Values Integrity / Innovative / Excellence / Collaborative / Curiosity / Compassionate
21/01/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Hybrid (3/4 days in the office) Market Harborough, Leicestershire Salary: £25k-£30k (dependent on experience) + Benefits Working Hours 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday + On Call We are the brand behind world-class brands. We deliver unparalleled customer management, marketing, payment, technology and data solutions, making us the largest and most strategically aligned full-service provider for publishers globally. We have earned the trusted confidence of a wide range of companies supporting over 1,150 brands globally This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or entry-level Systems Engineer to develop their skills within a strong, well-established team. The role focuses on supporting the stable operation of the organisation s infrastructure by maintaining, deploying, supporting, and optimising key functional areas, as well as resolving support requests in a timely and accurate manner. The successful candidate will benefit from coaching and mentoring while also contributing recommendations and guidance on future architectural and technology improvements that impact business performance and costs. Essential : Strong technical mindset with a desire to learn An eye for detail The ability to work unsupervised with strong self-motivation A strong understanding of Windows 11 A working knowledge of PC hardware and networking components Knowledge of helpdesk procedures Ability to diagnose and resolve software, hardware, networking and OS issues Desirable: Approximately 1 years IT support experience or a related educational qualification Driving Licence Experience with ITIL, PCI and GDPR Experience with Firewalls Experience with virtualization platforms Experience using SIEM platforms Experience with EDR and vulnerability scanning Knowledge of Windows Servers and Azure Cloud Programming experience with PowerShell, C# and\or Python for scripting and automation In addition to a great working culture, we offer superb benefits too; 23 days holiday (increasing to 25 days) + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Long Service Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing Programme with access to tools and initiatives Onsite Gym And much more! Values Integrity / Innovative / Excellence / Collaborative / Curiosity / Compassionate
Position: Senior .Net/Azure Engineer/Architect Salary: Circa 85,000 - 90,000 Industry: Software/SaaS Location: Fully Remote (Need to be UK Based). WeDo have exclusively partnered with a SME who continue to go from strength to strength. Due to customer retention and growth, coupled with a recent round of funding (c 12m), a Lead Engineer is required to broaden their existing product line. What do they do?:- The existing product offers compliance solutions enabling the capturing and archiving of data - this is across multiple median such as WhatsApp/WeChat. etc. AI tooling has recently been implemented and used in production. The product largely supports Financial Services/FinTech businesses. Sustained growth has taken headcount to circa 30. What do they want to do?:- There is a strong Voice/Networking presence, a separate platform team moving a lot of the solution across to a SaaS/AWS hosted solution. There are engineers focussing on the lower level Python/Scripting layer; this position would sit within a newly formed function which will be exclusively Microsoft focussed and expand their offering to encompass the Azure ecosystem. Tech:- C#/.Net Expert Azure - Platform and Software Architecture Design Patterns - HLD and LLD Messaging/Queueing - Service Bus Data Ingestion - NoSQL/Postgres API Design and Development - RESTFul Cloud agnostic mindset a nice to have - AWS/GCP. Medium Term Aspirations:- Two routes are on offer - Eng Leadership or if you want to remain close to the codebase/architecture, a position akin to Senior Technical Solution Architect can be forged solving problems across both AWS and Azure. Process: 2 stage interview - no take home test. Start to finish, likely to take circa 2 weeks. If interested, please apply now and I will follow up accordingly.
21/01/2026
Full time
Position: Senior .Net/Azure Engineer/Architect Salary: Circa 85,000 - 90,000 Industry: Software/SaaS Location: Fully Remote (Need to be UK Based). WeDo have exclusively partnered with a SME who continue to go from strength to strength. Due to customer retention and growth, coupled with a recent round of funding (c 12m), a Lead Engineer is required to broaden their existing product line. What do they do?:- The existing product offers compliance solutions enabling the capturing and archiving of data - this is across multiple median such as WhatsApp/WeChat. etc. AI tooling has recently been implemented and used in production. The product largely supports Financial Services/FinTech businesses. Sustained growth has taken headcount to circa 30. What do they want to do?:- There is a strong Voice/Networking presence, a separate platform team moving a lot of the solution across to a SaaS/AWS hosted solution. There are engineers focussing on the lower level Python/Scripting layer; this position would sit within a newly formed function which will be exclusively Microsoft focussed and expand their offering to encompass the Azure ecosystem. Tech:- C#/.Net Expert Azure - Platform and Software Architecture Design Patterns - HLD and LLD Messaging/Queueing - Service Bus Data Ingestion - NoSQL/Postgres API Design and Development - RESTFul Cloud agnostic mindset a nice to have - AWS/GCP. Medium Term Aspirations:- Two routes are on offer - Eng Leadership or if you want to remain close to the codebase/architecture, a position akin to Senior Technical Solution Architect can be forged solving problems across both AWS and Azure. Process: 2 stage interview - no take home test. Start to finish, likely to take circa 2 weeks. If interested, please apply now and I will follow up accordingly.
ABOUT KOLLENO Kolleno is a trusted FinOps platform that simplifies receivables, payments & reconciliation for CFOs and finance teams. We redefine the very essence of payments management for businesses, foreseeing traditional finance operations transforming into seamless experiences for everyone involved: CFOs, finance teams and clients. We empower finance teams to tackle their daily tasks effortlessly and businesses to free up resources to focus on higher-priority, growth-driving activities. Founded in 2020, Kolleno raised £4M (USD $5.4M) in seed funding from leading investors, including Eurazeo, Stride.VC, Allianz Trade and Hubspot, and currently services clients across North America, Europe and South Africa. As our activity surges and clientele grows, we're expanding our Customer Success team to nurture enduring client relationships. At Kolleno, we cultivate builder mindset, curiosity, humility, and teamwork. You'll be joining a diverse and dynamic team, where your potential knows no bounds, limited only by the expanse of your own ambitions. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an Implementation Manager who thrives at the intersection of customer success, product, and engineering. We are B2B Fintech in Payments, helping enterprises improve their financial operations: Do you enjoy dissecting complex enterprise systems to figure out how they actually work? get a kick out of making clunky ERP setups play nicely with modern platforms? take pride in delivering onboarding experiences that just work? love bringing clarity to chaos in cross-functional environments? Are you a strong communicator who can speak both "engineering" and "CFO"? able to understand the big picture while diving into the technical details? comfortable leading onboarding projects from kickoff to delivery? someone who thrives in client-facing, solution-oriented roles? Here's what makes our work different We're not just building B2B software - we're transforming how enterprise finance teams manage cash flow and collections. Our enterprise clients rely on us to understand their technical environments, especially ERPs like NetSuite, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics, and to help them integrate Kolleno seamlessly. You will be the technical bridge between our clients and product, ensuring each enterprise onboarding is tailored to how the customer actually works - not how they say they work. Your Role as Project Lead You'll be the owner and driver of multiple large-scale onboarding projects. You'll operate as a hands-on project manager, responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, unblocking issues, keeping everyone aligned, documenting progress and most importantly, getting customers live as quickly and smoothly as possible. You'll be the central point of contact internally and externally, balancing technical detail with strategic oversight, and making sure every onboarding hits the mark. You'll join a team that values A customer-first approach. Deep understanding of customer systems and workflows Clear, honest communication (internally and externally) Consistent, high-quality onboarding delivery Long-term thinking, not duct-tape fixes Customer empathy with strong technical depth Your Day-to-Day Work closely with enterprise customers to understand their ERP setups (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), billing and collections processes Gather and map technical requirements, including custom fields, data flows, and integration logic Own the technical implementation of Kolleno during onboarding Collaborate across Sales,Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to design tailored solutions Develop and deliver an internal/external onboarding progress tool to track outstanding tasks and milestones Act as the go-to expert for how Kolleno integrates with ERPs across the enterprise customer base Translate customer needs into actionable tasks and ensure smooth delivery of onboarding Assist with updating and maintaining detailed project plans and coordination of partner meetings, setting agendas, recording and distributing minutes Demonstrate strong project management capabilities by driving coordination of underlying implementation activities, including core application configurations, data ingestion setup, workflow configuration, and ongoing support. Participate in client-facing meetings and communications across various organizational levels, including executives, project leads, and operational teams Experience Required 6+ years in a Solutions Engineer, Implementation Specialist, Technical Consultant, or Business Analyst role Strong understanding of APIs, data mapping, and integration patterns Comfortable in client-facing situations, including with senior stakeholders Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical specs Strong organisational skills and a bias toward action Bonus: Hands-on experience working with ERPs - especially NetSuite and SAP Bonus: experience building internal tools or project tracking systems Kolleno Benefits Work all of August remotely - escape the city, or just your commute Work the two weeks of Christmas and New Year's remotely Office-based Monday to Thursday, Fridays are flexible - your call Weekly treats and Gail's pastries on Mondays 20 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays per year Performance bonuses
21/01/2026
Full time
ABOUT KOLLENO Kolleno is a trusted FinOps platform that simplifies receivables, payments & reconciliation for CFOs and finance teams. We redefine the very essence of payments management for businesses, foreseeing traditional finance operations transforming into seamless experiences for everyone involved: CFOs, finance teams and clients. We empower finance teams to tackle their daily tasks effortlessly and businesses to free up resources to focus on higher-priority, growth-driving activities. Founded in 2020, Kolleno raised £4M (USD $5.4M) in seed funding from leading investors, including Eurazeo, Stride.VC, Allianz Trade and Hubspot, and currently services clients across North America, Europe and South Africa. As our activity surges and clientele grows, we're expanding our Customer Success team to nurture enduring client relationships. At Kolleno, we cultivate builder mindset, curiosity, humility, and teamwork. You'll be joining a diverse and dynamic team, where your potential knows no bounds, limited only by the expanse of your own ambitions. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an Implementation Manager who thrives at the intersection of customer success, product, and engineering. We are B2B Fintech in Payments, helping enterprises improve their financial operations: Do you enjoy dissecting complex enterprise systems to figure out how they actually work? get a kick out of making clunky ERP setups play nicely with modern platforms? take pride in delivering onboarding experiences that just work? love bringing clarity to chaos in cross-functional environments? Are you a strong communicator who can speak both "engineering" and "CFO"? able to understand the big picture while diving into the technical details? comfortable leading onboarding projects from kickoff to delivery? someone who thrives in client-facing, solution-oriented roles? Here's what makes our work different We're not just building B2B software - we're transforming how enterprise finance teams manage cash flow and collections. Our enterprise clients rely on us to understand their technical environments, especially ERPs like NetSuite, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics, and to help them integrate Kolleno seamlessly. You will be the technical bridge between our clients and product, ensuring each enterprise onboarding is tailored to how the customer actually works - not how they say they work. Your Role as Project Lead You'll be the owner and driver of multiple large-scale onboarding projects. You'll operate as a hands-on project manager, responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, unblocking issues, keeping everyone aligned, documenting progress and most importantly, getting customers live as quickly and smoothly as possible. You'll be the central point of contact internally and externally, balancing technical detail with strategic oversight, and making sure every onboarding hits the mark. You'll join a team that values A customer-first approach. Deep understanding of customer systems and workflows Clear, honest communication (internally and externally) Consistent, high-quality onboarding delivery Long-term thinking, not duct-tape fixes Customer empathy with strong technical depth Your Day-to-Day Work closely with enterprise customers to understand their ERP setups (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), billing and collections processes Gather and map technical requirements, including custom fields, data flows, and integration logic Own the technical implementation of Kolleno during onboarding Collaborate across Sales,Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to design tailored solutions Develop and deliver an internal/external onboarding progress tool to track outstanding tasks and milestones Act as the go-to expert for how Kolleno integrates with ERPs across the enterprise customer base Translate customer needs into actionable tasks and ensure smooth delivery of onboarding Assist with updating and maintaining detailed project plans and coordination of partner meetings, setting agendas, recording and distributing minutes Demonstrate strong project management capabilities by driving coordination of underlying implementation activities, including core application configurations, data ingestion setup, workflow configuration, and ongoing support. Participate in client-facing meetings and communications across various organizational levels, including executives, project leads, and operational teams Experience Required 6+ years in a Solutions Engineer, Implementation Specialist, Technical Consultant, or Business Analyst role Strong understanding of APIs, data mapping, and integration patterns Comfortable in client-facing situations, including with senior stakeholders Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical specs Strong organisational skills and a bias toward action Bonus: Hands-on experience working with ERPs - especially NetSuite and SAP Bonus: experience building internal tools or project tracking systems Kolleno Benefits Work all of August remotely - escape the city, or just your commute Work the two weeks of Christmas and New Year's remotely Office-based Monday to Thursday, Fridays are flexible - your call Weekly treats and Gail's pastries on Mondays 20 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays per year Performance bonuses