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Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £75,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to play a key role in designing and operating highly reliable, scalable systems in a fast-paced environment. You'll act as a technical leader within the team, driving best practices across reliability engineering, automation, and system performance. What you'll be doing: Designing and improving system reliability, scalability, and observability Leading incident management and driving root cause analysis Building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks Partnering with development teams to embed SRE principles into the SDLC Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices What we're looking for: Strong experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering roles Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Go, or similar) Experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems Why apply? Opportunity to influence technical direction and best practices Work on large-scale, mission-critical systems Leadership exposure with clear progression to principal level

Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).

I am recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to work on a hybrid basis - 3 days in either London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, York, Glasgow or Norwich, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You MUST have worked within central government recently. Working with the End User Compute Team you'll be instrumental in shaping the infrastructure, network and cloud capabilities that support vital services for the client. As the Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Mobile Device Management), you won't just be maintaining systems, you'll be a key architect of our future infrastructure landscape. Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. You must have several years of experience managing an MDM / EMM solution and SaaS based platforms. A strong understanding of security and device hardening, especially with mobile devices such as phones and tablets. You will also have strong experience managing and administering of Android and iOS devices with Workspace ONE. You must have an understanding of Windows 11 and macOS device management and experience of supporting infrastructure services for 10000+ users. Experience in IaaS/PaaS Compute such as AWS, GCP or Azure is essential. Please apply ASAP.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Mobile Device Management (Workspace ONE) Grade: 7 Locations: London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, York, Norwich Hours: 37 per week Security Clearance: SC (Active) Rate: Umbrella: £675 £700 per day About the Role Join a high-profile UK government digital programme as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Mobile Device Management) . You ll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports thousands of users across multiple government agencies, ensuring secure, reliable, and seamless operations. Working with the End User Compute Team, you will collaborate with Technical Architects and Principal Engineers to support, troubleshoot, and enhance Workspace ONE environments for iOS and Android devices. Key Responsibilities Support and manage Workspace ONE customers: troubleshooting, upgrades, and general queries Evaluate, recommend, and deploy new hardware/software solutions Work with vendors for product enhancements and issue resolution Implement and test policies and configurations on endpoints Maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and operating procedures Manage escalations and support our endpoint technology stack Design and enforce device and software lifecycle policies Contribute to corporate patching and infrastructure upgrade planning Skills & Experience Essential: 4+ years managing MDM/EMM solutions and SaaS platforms Strong experience with iOS and Android device management via Workspace ONE Expertise in mobile device security and hardening Knowledge of Windows 11/macOS device management Experience supporting infrastructure for 10,000+ users Familiarity with IaaS/PaaS platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Excellent communication, attention to detail, and adaptability Desirable: Experience with endpoint lifecycle management and enterprise App Stores Familiarity with government/public sector IT legislation Security Clearance: Active SC required Why Join? Flexible onsite arrangements (officially 60% onsite, but negotiable to 2 days per week) Work across multiple high-profile UK government locations Opportunity to shape infrastructure affecting thousands of users Collaborative, innovative environment

Job Title : Workspace ONE Engineer - SC Location: London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, York or Norwich (Whichever is closest - 2 days/week on site) Contract Duration 31/12/26 Daily Rate: £675-700/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Mobile Device Management), you won't just be maintaining systems, you'll be a key architect of our future infrastructure landscape. Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. Support existing Workspace ONE customers with troubleshooting, upgrades and general questions. Research, evaluate, and recommend new or upgraded hardware/software to ensure proper operation and performance for customers. Work with vendors for product enhancement announcements and other issues. Utilize basic network skills to help in solving customer UEM issues. Be able to identify, access, and use resources for troubleshooting (Internet, webinars, etc.). Estimate appropriate project deliverables as requested. Accurately determine resource requirements for a particular project/task. Test, validate, and deploy policies and configurations to endpoints Maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and operating procedures Manage ticket escalations supporting our endpoint technology stack Creating and following device and software life cycle policies Minimize system policies and agent-based footprint on a corporate device Maintaining a software service catalog (enterprise App store) Provide input and manage a corporate patching policy Skills and experience It's essential that you have : Minimum 4 years of experience managing an MDM/EMM solution and SaaS based platforms Strong understanding of security and device hardening, especially with mobile devices such as phones and tablets Strong experience managing and administering of Android and iOS devices with Workspace ONE Highly developed written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities. Ability to work independently. Experience implementing planned changes to infrastructure Understanding of Windows 11 and macOS device management Experience of supporting infrastructure services for 10000+ users Experience in IaaS/PaaS Compute such as AWS,GCP or Azure Familiarity with legislation pertaining to Government/Public Sector IT Security Clearance: SC Clearance Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources

IT Infrastructure Consultant - 40,000/ 45,000 - Scunthorpe (With Client Site Travel) Principal IT are working with an award-winning UK technology provider that delivers a range of business technology solutions including IT support, accounting software, and EPOS systems. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions to businesses, the organisation is continuing to grow and is now looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Consultant to join their Professional Services team. The Role As an IT Infrastructure Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions for customers. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing server and infrastructure environments that are secure, stable, and easy for customers to manage. You will work within established implementation frameworks to deploy Windows Server, virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions, helping organisations adopt new technology with minimal disruption to their operations. Projects typically range from 10-25 days in duration, and you will work closely with customers to ensure successful delivery and a smooth transition into ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Solution Design & Delivery Design and implement server and infrastructure solutions aligned to technical standards and best practices. Deliver deployments across Microsoft Windows Server and core infrastructure platforms. Implement virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions. Deliver multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines. Produce clear and accurate technical documentation for each implementation. Client Engagement Work closely with customers to understand technical and operational requirements. Translate technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions. Provide guidance and training to customer IT teams following implementation. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance Ensure smooth handovers from project delivery into service support teams. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful outcomes. Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and solution stability. Continuous Improvement Provide feedback to improve internal infrastructure standards and delivery frameworks. Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance infrastructure designs. Support mentoring of junior consultants within the team. Key Responsibilities (Day to Day) Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within scope Work with IT Project Managers to plan and manage project delivery Provide clear updates to both customers and internal stakeholders Produce high-quality documentation and handover materials Present technical updates to both technical teams and senior stakeholders Contribute to improving infrastructure solutions and internal processes Experience & Skills Essential 2+ years' experience in infrastructure, server, or technical consultancy roles Experience delivering server and infrastructure implementations Strong organisation and project delivery skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused and solution-driven approach Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server environments Virtualisation platforms Networking infrastructure Backup and disaster recovery solutions Technical troubleshooting and infrastructure support Desirable Certifications Microsoft Windows Server certifications CompTIA A+ or Network+ Benefits Salary of 40,000 - 45,000 35-hour working week 36 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays) Business mileage reimbursed during probation (up to 45p per mile) Company vehicle or car allowance after successful probation Pension scheme Electric car scheme and bike to work scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Ongoing training and development plans Free lunches and regular staff events On-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Consultant looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH

My client is looking to grow their Civil Infrastructure Engineering team based in their Watford office. They are looking for candidates from experienced Project Engineer level through to Principal Engineer. Candidates will need; A good level of previous UK private sector experience Design of private infrastructure (ideally for the logistic sector) Drainage design (+ relevant softwares: MicroDrainage and/or Flow) Ground modelling, cut and fill, level design (C3D with use of feature lines) Flood Risk Assessment (zones 1-3) Paving design (including external yard slabs to TR66) Highways design is advantageous but not a strict requirement Right candidate should be used to being a civil design lead with an aspiration to project manage multidisciplinary projects Familiar with D&B contract dynamic (and working as novated engineer) Client facing

Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester. This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery. The Opportunity As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals. This role goes beyond delivery-you'll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architecture What We're Looking For Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering , with time spent in a senior or principal capacity Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub) Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation , and automation tools such as Ansible Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth. If you're ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

IntaPeople are currently representing a client based in South Wales who due to a substantial amount of growth now require an experienced Platform Engineering Manager/Director to join and lead their core production team along side the Chief Technology Officer. This role is about shaping how their platforms scale, ensuring resilience, and embedding long term DevOps principles across the business whilst using tools like Terraform/Ansible frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure design. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for running their largest systems within their industry in the UK and having recently launched in the USA, they now are building within this resource area. Their an on-premise first business of which 90% of their workload-intensive applications run on Proxmox Servers which requires robust on-prem operations with hybrid cloud integrations. Please note, this is a hands on Management/Director position and not a hands off people leadership role. This position would suit a Principal/Lead level Engineer who is looking for more autonomy, responsibilities and progression. Key Skills/Experience (at a glance): Their platform has matured significantly in recent years and candidates should have demonstrable experience across most of the following: Proven experience as a Senior/Principal/Lead Platform/Infrastructure Engineer. Proven experience with people leadership. Proven experience running fast moving projects and teams. Strong server experience using tools such as Proxmox and vSphere hypervisor clusters (or similar). Experience with HP MSA SAN storage, Unifi networking, pfSense routing. Experience working within a cloud environment using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Digital Ocean Monitoring: Uptime Robot, Grafana, Sentry, and custom application-level tooling. Experience using operating systems such as Linux. Strong experience with databases such as MySQL For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to make a major impact in a scaling, founder-led business with a track record of continuous product development and an ambitious growth plan. KEY CHALLENGES THE NEW PLATFORM MANAGER/DIRECTOR WILL OWN Platform stability at scale their infrastructure is doubling approximately every three months. Downtime has direct and significant commercial impact, and incidents can occur at any time. AI tooling support They are actively using and expanding AI-assisted development tooling (Replit, Claude Code, currently cloud-based). They are also scoping local model deployment: Minimax M1 (229B) within two months, with Kimi K2 and DeepSeek to follow later in the year. New data centre build They are relocating to new offices (across the road from their current setup), where they will be constructing their own data centre. The incoming team will be central to this move/setup. Reducing the teams production bottleneck. The new manager/director in particular must be capable of owning the platform function with genuine autonomy. Resilience: Disaster recovery, backups, and replication across multiple data layers are constant priorities. Extreme velocity: They push code to production up to 4 times per day, running fast and breaking things, but aiming to remain online as much as possible. The core platform team between them covers platform trading core hours across two time zones UK: 07 00 and USA: 11 00. As well as providing out-of-hours emergency support on a rota basis set between the team. This organisation is a self-funded, profitable business that has set strong growth plans for 2026/2027. They are investing heavily within their own software and infrastructure platforms. This is an excellent time to join the team right now as you will play a pivotal role in shaping how that growth is supported. Role overview Platform Engineering Manager/Director Bridgend / Hybrid (3-4days per week) Salary £60,00 - £75,000 depending on experience 28days annual leave (inc. BH) increasing with length of service New office equipment such as Macbook etc Performance based bonuses Flexi time working structure Cycle to work scheme For more information please contact Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click APPLY now to be considered. Please note: We can provide sponsorship to candidates who are already living and working within the UK and have an established based within a commutable distance of the office. Candidates without this criteria should not apply as applications will not be processed. Candidates must be willing to work onsite 3-4 days per week in Bridgend/South Wales We would consider serious relocators but candidates must show willingness to attend interviews in person

Principal Engineer/Architect Leeds (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in office) £70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare My client is continuing to expand their SaaS platform and is now seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to take ownership of the technical direction, architectural evolution and innovation strategy. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on ensuring the platform remains scalable, maintainable and performant as the organisation grows. You will work across all engineering teams to define architectural standards, guide complex technical decisions and lead initiatives that strengthen performance, reliability, technical sustainability and innovation. What will you do in the role? Architecture Governance Define and maintain system architecture standards Guide the evolution of platform architecture Support major technical decisions across engineering teams Review and approve complex technical designs Technical Debt and Modernisation Define and maintain a technical debt roadmap Lead initiatives such as Front End modernisation and system restructuring Improve the long-term maintainability of the platform Performance Engineering Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks Lead database performance optimisation efforts Improve platform scalability and reliability Technical Leadership Mentor developers and Team Leads Support problem-solving for complex technical challenges Promote best practices in software design and development Platform Collaboration Work closely with Platform Engineers on infrastructure improvements Enhance CI/CD architecture and deployment processes Improve system monitoring and observability Data and Innovation Support development of data platform capabilities (eg, ClickHouse, ElasticSearch) Explore AI and automation opportunities within the platform Drive innovation aligned with organisational needs Research and Development Define and lead the technical R&D strategy Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches Run proofs-of-concept to validate new ideas Translate R&D findings into deliverable capabilities Establish structured experimentation with clear success criteria Keep the organisation informed of relevant technology trends Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation What skills and experience will you already have? Essential 10+ years' experience in software development Experience designing and evolving large-scale systems Strong background in .NET and cloud-based architectures Experience with performance tuning and optimisation Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Deep understanding of software architecture principles Strong coding ability (C#, SQL, etc.) Experience with system integration patterns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to balance innovation with delivery needs Strong ability to assess new technologies and communicate trade-offs Strong understanding of performance optimisation techniques Experience with modern Front End frameworks (eg React) Desirable Experience with AWS Experience with distributed systems Experience with data platforms or analytics systems Experience contributing to R&D or innovation initiatives Experience evaluating and prototyping new technologies Exposure to AI/ML and emerging technology trends Experience introducing new technologies into production environments Personal Qualities Highly analytical and detail-oriented Strong technical leadership presence Ability to influence without direct authority Passion for engineering excellence Pragmatic and outcome-focused Curious and forward-thinking mindset Comfortable operating in ambiguity Strong commercial awareness when assessing innovation If you're looking for a senior technical leadership role where you can shape architectural direction, modernise a growing platform and lead high-impact engineering initiatives, please apply to find out more. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Join us as a Principal Engineer for CIAM at Barclays, where you will support the acceleration of a new digital platform capability, transforming and modernising our digital estate to build a market-leading digital offering with customer experience at its heart. This is an exciting and key role, partnering with business aligned engineering and product teams, to ensure a collaborative team culture is at the heart of what we do. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong hands-on experience in the configuration, deployment and running of ForgeRock COTS based IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS), including designing and implementing cloud-based, scalable and resilient IAM solutions for large corporate organisations. Experience with IAM engineering experience across authentication, authorisation, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, identity lifecycle management, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML and policy management Expertise with JavaScript, Java, Python, and must be comfortable with API and microservices development. Strong working knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering principles Experience with Cloud computing (AWS is essential, Azure is a plus) Some other highly desirable skills include: Experience in DevSecOps - knowledge of Product Operating Model Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code tooling (Chef is essential, Ansible is a plus), containerization knowledge of authentication and biometric system design is highly desired. Open-source experience You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our London office. Purpose of the role To drive technical excellence and innovation by leading the design and implementation of robust software solutions, providing mentorship to engineering teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. Accountabilities Provision of guidance and expertise to engineering teams to ensure alignment with best practices and foster a culture of technical excellence. Contribution to strategic planning by aligning technical decisions with business goals, anticipating future technology trends, and providing insights to optimize product roadmaps. Design and implementation of complex, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, considering long-term viability and business objectives. Mentoring and coaching to junior and mid-level engineers to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing, elevating the overall skillset and capabilities of the organization. Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. Innovation within the organization by identifying and incorporating new technologies, methodologies, and industry practices into the engineering process. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Support Engineer to join our well-established client in Saint Leonards, East Sussex. MFK Recruitment has successfully recruited 45 IT Professionals for this well-established company in the past 5 years, 32 are still with the company! Extremely ambitious company, and they're very interested in having individuals join their team, who are keen to progress and succeed. (The vast majority of our candidates have progressed in a short space of time!) Exciting and varied role: We're looking for a Senior IT Support Engineer who has the gravitas to be able to interact with local management and also visit clients' sites. We estimate 1 day per week with clients, 2 days per week on desk escalations and 2 days per week on projects, although this will vary from week to week in line with demand across the organisation. This needs to be a real team player who can cope with a fluid and changing workload. Senior IT Support Engineer - Job Purpose: To provide expert technical support for day-to-day client technical issues, as well as the delivery of projects. This role focuses on resolving complex issues, ensuring smooth system integrations, and driving continuous improvement in processes to meet client needs and optimise performance. Senior IT Support Engineer - Principal Responsibilities: Escalation route for technical queries from the level 1 & 2 engineers. Delivering project work as defined by the Head of Project Management Mobilising as a team & communicating effectively through the relevant channels in the event of high-risk business critical P1 outage or security incident Although there won't be an expectation to answer calls regularly, you will be placed in the 3rd tier phone queue in the event of busy periods Part of your role will require you to tackle proactive tasks such as Firmware Upgrades/Process Development/Project Delivery/Recurring infrastructure checks You must be able to work as a team alongside other engineers with a combined goal of continuous service improvement & innovation Likelihood of being enrolled on a Change Advisory Board & part responsible for managing change & risk on the service desk Senior IT Support Engineer - Qualifications and Experience: MSP experience or a customer-centric environment providing support. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Active Directory and GPO administration Exchange administration Excellent experience with Microsoft technologies Good general knowledge of networking and technologies: TCP/IP stack, concept of VLANs and firewalls, wireless configurations 5+ years of technical helpdesk environment Firewall Implementations -Fortigate/Cisco/SonicWall/Watchguard Backup Solutions - Azure/Veeam Virtualisation - Hyper-V, VMware, AVD, RDS In-depth Knowledge of O365 suite & MFA Able to answer complex Networking questions.

Your new company Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation committed to delivering innovative ICT solutions across Scotland. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, driving transformation and excellence in digital infrastructure. Your new role As an IT Principal Engineer, you'll lead a high-performing technical team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining core ICT infrastructure. You'll play a key role in shaping strategic direction, solving complex problems, and ensuring the reliability and security of enterprise-wide systems across cloud, network, and communications platforms. The role offers flexibility to work from various ICT locations across Scotland, subject to availability. What you'll need to succeed Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Degree or relevant industry certification (eg Cisco CCIE) or extensive experience in a similar role. - Proven expertise in ICT infrastructure support, including cloud, security, telephony, WAN/LAN, and remote access. - Strong understanding of ICT automation tools and network security. - Experience with identity management systems (eg Active Directory, Azure AD, Radius). Essential Personal Qualities: - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Strong problem-solving capabilities under pressure. - Adaptability and attention to detail. - Experience managing enterprise-level infrastructure services. Desirable: - ITIL Foundation Certificate. - Experience supporting a live network across 500+ sites and 24,000+ users. What you'll get in return - A dynamic and collaborative working environment. - Opportunity to influence strategic ICT direction. - Competitive Day Rate - Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and transformation programmes. - Flexible working location across Scotland's ICT hubs. - Participation in a senior on-call rota and potential to deputise for the Infrastructure Manager. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Job Description Job Title: Senior Design Engineer (Power) Job Location: Kentish Town (NW5 1TN) Country/Region: United Kingdom Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer (Power) to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Kentish Town, London. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions. Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Engineer (Power) Undertaking technical delivery of civil designs including producing and checking calculations and drawing production against project scope, Client Technical standards, British and European standards, and industry best practice Develop civil design scopes, WBS and deliverables lists Structural building and HV plant support structure analysis, design and checking/review of REVIT models and output drawings. Foundation analysis and design Inspection and surveying existing civil infrastructure for potential re-use Drainage system modelling (desirable but not essential) Site visits and inspections Undertaking Design Risk Assessments and actively contributing to project HAZARD reviews Coordinating with Design coordination/management functions and interfacing with other design disciplines. Interfacing with Client, Subcontractors and Third Party functions to support project delivery, with support from Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Manage, produce and respond to Technical Queries or RFIs for live projects in accordance with Design Management procedure Programme and resource management of civil design activities Reviewing external civil designs to ensure specification compliance, SHESQ, constructability and value has been considered Developing and mentoring junior engineers, graduate and apprentices Still interested, does this sound like you? HND, Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil Engineering Civil design experience (within consultancy or internal contractor design) Exposure to site construction activities through previous site positions, placement, or visits. Experience with working to National Grid, SSE or DNO standards, including experience within HV civils design Experience of work winning including risk identification and mitigation Chartered or working towards chartered status with ICE and/or IStructE What's in it for you? 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc About Murphy Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington on to discuss in more detail. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Principal .Net Developer SaaS Company Greater Manchester Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 + Benefits Location: Manchester Xpertise Recruitment are looking for a Principal .Net Developer to join a well-established and fast-growing SaaS business in Manchester. This company has built a high-performing engineering team and a strong reputation for delivering scalable, user-centric software used by over a million users worldwide. They offer a modern tech environment, exciting product challenges, and a brilliant culture that supports learning, collaboration, and technical leadership. Why should you want to join? Strategic technical leadership: You ll play a key role in shaping the engineering direction of a product suite used globally. As a Principal Developer, you ll help define architectural decisions, mentor senior developers, and guide best practices across multiple teams. Supportive engineering culture: You ll be surrounded by experienced engineers who value collaboration, clean code, and continuous improvement. There s a strong sense of ownership and shared responsibility when tackling complex challenges. Modern, cloud-based tech: You ll work hands-on with the latest technologies including .Net 8 , C# , Azure , and infrastructure-as-code with Terraform . There s a strong DevOps culture, and the environment encourages experimentation and innovation. Agile, cross-functional teams: Product delivery is built around agile principles, iterative development, and real user feedback across the UK and international markets. Low staff turnover: Engineers stay long term thanks to the positive culture, leadership support, and clear opportunities for personal and technical progression. Tech-first mindset: The engineering team prioritises clean, test-driven code, continuous deployment, and automation. You ll have the chance to help drive improvements to performance, scalability, and overall software design. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career as a hands-on technical leader working on meaningful software, influencing architectural decisions, and supporting the growth of a high-performing engineering team. Interested? Please apply with your CV, and we ll set up an informal call to talk through the role, tech, and team in more detail.

Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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