Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales) IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project. This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level. Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities. You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions Essential Skills Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role). Experience with Enterprise level Data sets. Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards. Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent. Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services. Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions. Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs. Ability to lead and mentor other team members. Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS. Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures. Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Desirable skills Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles. Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery. Experience with Big Data. Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC). Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL Welsh language skills. Key Responsibilities (at a glance): Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services. Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate. Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs. Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies. Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls. Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands. Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs. What you ll get in return (at a glance) A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week A flexible working environment Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) 4 x Death in service The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects Progression and development opportunities Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed). This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.
03/04/2026
Full time
Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales) IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project. This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level. Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities. You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions Essential Skills Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role). Experience with Enterprise level Data sets. Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards. Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent. Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services. Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions. Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs. Ability to lead and mentor other team members. Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS. Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures. Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Desirable skills Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles. Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery. Experience with Big Data. Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC). Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL Welsh language skills. Key Responsibilities (at a glance): Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services. Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate. Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs. Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies. Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls. Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands. Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs. What you ll get in return (at a glance) A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week A flexible working environment Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) 4 x Death in service The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects Progression and development opportunities Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed). This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company's product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we're looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and Validation Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
03/04/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company's product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we're looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and Validation Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Subject - Technical Lead - Full Stack - AWS - Microservices - East Kilbride/Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) - £50-60K Per Annum Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: East Kilbride Salary: £50-60K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We're partnering with a well-established, product-led technology business delivering large-scale, high-impact software solutions used across the UK. Their platforms process billions of transactions annually and support critical, real-world systems used by millions of people every day. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer delivery, they are continuing to invest in modern, cloud-native technologies and are expanding their engineering capability to support new product development and market growth. The Candidate: This role would suit a highly capable full-stack engineer who enjoys working across the entire technology stack and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions. You will be technically strong and comfortable leading from the front, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while driving best practices across a team. The Role: This is a hands-on Engineering Technical Lead position, where you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, cloud-native applications. You will work across a cutting-edge stack, including TypeScript and AWS (CDK), within a microservices architecture, contributing to both Back End services and Front End applications. Alongside development, you will provide technical leadership, helping to shape architecture, improve engineering standards, and support the growth of the wider team. Key Duties: Lead by example through hands-on development and problem solving. Drive architectural and technical decisions across projects. Build and deliver scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions. Develop and maintain systems using TypeScript and AWS (CDK). Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and security. Mentor and support engineers, contributing to team development. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and observability. Requirements: Strong experience as a full-stack developer (not purely Front End or Back End). Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience delivering solutions in AWS, ideally using AWS CDK. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD practices. Experience working with microservices architectures. Ability to design and build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Experience mentoring or supporting other developers. Comfortable working in Agile environments. Nice to have: (not essential) Experience working within payments or regulated environments. Exposure to banking or financial systems. Experience managing or working with third-party suppliers or offshore teams. To apply for this Technical Lead permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
03/04/2026
Full time
Subject - Technical Lead - Full Stack - AWS - Microservices - East Kilbride/Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) - £50-60K Per Annum Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: East Kilbride Salary: £50-60K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We're partnering with a well-established, product-led technology business delivering large-scale, high-impact software solutions used across the UK. Their platforms process billions of transactions annually and support critical, real-world systems used by millions of people every day. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer delivery, they are continuing to invest in modern, cloud-native technologies and are expanding their engineering capability to support new product development and market growth. The Candidate: This role would suit a highly capable full-stack engineer who enjoys working across the entire technology stack and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions. You will be technically strong and comfortable leading from the front, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while driving best practices across a team. The Role: This is a hands-on Engineering Technical Lead position, where you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, cloud-native applications. You will work across a cutting-edge stack, including TypeScript and AWS (CDK), within a microservices architecture, contributing to both Back End services and Front End applications. Alongside development, you will provide technical leadership, helping to shape architecture, improve engineering standards, and support the growth of the wider team. Key Duties: Lead by example through hands-on development and problem solving. Drive architectural and technical decisions across projects. Build and deliver scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions. Develop and maintain systems using TypeScript and AWS (CDK). Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and security. Mentor and support engineers, contributing to team development. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and observability. Requirements: Strong experience as a full-stack developer (not purely Front End or Back End). Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience delivering solutions in AWS, ideally using AWS CDK. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD practices. Experience working with microservices architectures. Ability to design and build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Experience mentoring or supporting other developers. Comfortable working in Agile environments. Nice to have: (not essential) Experience working within payments or regulated environments. Exposure to banking or financial systems. Experience managing or working with third-party suppliers or offshore teams. To apply for this Technical Lead permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
We're looking for a Senior-level Software Engineer with strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience across modern web stacks. You'll be instrumental in our transition away from Drupal as we modernise and scale our platform. Tech Stack: At least 6-8 years commercial experience with Node, JavaScript or TypeScript Exposure of Laravel and/or Python (Django or Flask a plus) Familiarity with Drupal and some knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) What You'll Do: Build scalable applications using modern frameworks and clean architecture Contribute to backend services and APIs (Python or Laravel-based) Help re-platform and migrate to a modern stack Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and DevOps What We Offer: A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning. An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers. A competitive salary and benefits package. 49904MSR1 INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
02/04/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior-level Software Engineer with strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience across modern web stacks. You'll be instrumental in our transition away from Drupal as we modernise and scale our platform. Tech Stack: At least 6-8 years commercial experience with Node, JavaScript or TypeScript Exposure of Laravel and/or Python (Django or Flask a plus) Familiarity with Drupal and some knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) What You'll Do: Build scalable applications using modern frameworks and clean architecture Contribute to backend services and APIs (Python or Laravel-based) Help re-platform and migrate to a modern stack Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and DevOps What We Offer: A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning. An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers. A competitive salary and benefits package. 49904MSR1 INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Salesforce Architect - Financial Services Cloud - Banking Excellent opportunity for a Senior Salesforce architect to own the architecture of the end-to-end solutions and lead the development team in a rapidly growing International Bank. The successful candidate will design the new Financial Services Cloud platform and determine the strategic direction of technology in the enterprise architecture, working closely with C-suites to define the solutions. Responsibilities: Owning the end to end architecture of the Salesforce platform and connected CRM services Designing enterprise scale solutions using Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Vlocity Leading and mentoring Salesforce developers and setting engineering standards Defining governance, quality controls, and development standards for the platform Driving DevOps practices, CI/CD, and release governance for Salesforce Designing complex integrations between Salesforce and core banking and enterprise systems Working closely with InfoSec to ensure platform security and compliance Leading LWC design and development and contributing to UX direction Producing architecture artefacts and solution design documentation to enterprise standards Partnering with senior business stakeholders to extend CRM capability and value This is a hands on architecture role. You will review code, sign off designs, and be involved in solution delivery where required. Ideal Candidate: Significant experience as a Salesforce Architect in a banking or financial services environment Deep expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Strong experience with Vlocity (Salesforce Industries) Proven experience designing enterprise scale Salesforce solutions Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and enterprise application integration Experience implementing DevOps and governance models for Salesforce Hands on experience with Apex, declarative configuration, and Lightning Web Components Experience leading Salesforce development teams Strong understanding of platform security and working with InfoSec teams Excellent technical documentation and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Interested? Please Apply! Salesforce Financial Services Cloud OOP Salesforce fsc architect architecture solution enterprise LWC Design UX Design CRM technology customer relationship management development agile vlocity Apex platform enterprise application integration Salesforce Architect Salesforce Architecture Finance Financial Services Bank Banking Financial Services Cloud Cloud DevOps LWC Design UX Design Salesforce
02/04/2026
Contractor
Salesforce Architect - Financial Services Cloud - Banking Excellent opportunity for a Senior Salesforce architect to own the architecture of the end-to-end solutions and lead the development team in a rapidly growing International Bank. The successful candidate will design the new Financial Services Cloud platform and determine the strategic direction of technology in the enterprise architecture, working closely with C-suites to define the solutions. Responsibilities: Owning the end to end architecture of the Salesforce platform and connected CRM services Designing enterprise scale solutions using Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Vlocity Leading and mentoring Salesforce developers and setting engineering standards Defining governance, quality controls, and development standards for the platform Driving DevOps practices, CI/CD, and release governance for Salesforce Designing complex integrations between Salesforce and core banking and enterprise systems Working closely with InfoSec to ensure platform security and compliance Leading LWC design and development and contributing to UX direction Producing architecture artefacts and solution design documentation to enterprise standards Partnering with senior business stakeholders to extend CRM capability and value This is a hands on architecture role. You will review code, sign off designs, and be involved in solution delivery where required. Ideal Candidate: Significant experience as a Salesforce Architect in a banking or financial services environment Deep expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Strong experience with Vlocity (Salesforce Industries) Proven experience designing enterprise scale Salesforce solutions Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and enterprise application integration Experience implementing DevOps and governance models for Salesforce Hands on experience with Apex, declarative configuration, and Lightning Web Components Experience leading Salesforce development teams Strong understanding of platform security and working with InfoSec teams Excellent technical documentation and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Interested? Please Apply! Salesforce Financial Services Cloud OOP Salesforce fsc architect architecture solution enterprise LWC Design UX Design CRM technology customer relationship management development agile vlocity Apex platform enterprise application integration Salesforce Architect Salesforce Architecture Finance Financial Services Bank Banking Financial Services Cloud Cloud DevOps LWC Design UX Design Salesforce
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £100,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across large-scale, complex platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll shape reliability engineering practices, influence architecture, and drive operational excellence across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and driving SRE strategy, standards, and best practices Architecting highly resilient, scalable, and secure systems Leading major incident reviews and driving organisational improvements Influencing platform and application design at an architectural level Championing automation, self-healing systems, and reliability by design Acting as a mentor and technical authority across multiple teams What we're looking for: Extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures Strong experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Why apply? High-impact role with influence across engineering and architecture Opportunity to shape reliability strategy at scale Work with cutting-edge technologies in a complex environment
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £100,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across large-scale, complex platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll shape reliability engineering practices, influence architecture, and drive operational excellence across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and driving SRE strategy, standards, and best practices Architecting highly resilient, scalable, and secure systems Leading major incident reviews and driving organisational improvements Influencing platform and application design at an architectural level Championing automation, self-healing systems, and reliability by design Acting as a mentor and technical authority across multiple teams What we're looking for: Extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures Strong experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Why apply? High-impact role with influence across engineering and architecture Opportunity to shape reliability strategy at scale Work with cutting-edge technologies in a complex environment
Software Delivery Manager Hybrid - Central Manchester (2 days on-site) £80,000-£90,000 + bonus Overview We're supporting a major organisation in the gambling and gaming industry as they look to hire an experienced Software Delivery Manager. This role sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving, regulated technology environment and offers the chance to influence how product, coaching, and delivery functions operate together at scale. You'll provide vision, leadership, and clarity across multiple Agile teams, helping shape product direction, strengthen engineering collaboration, and build a culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. A strong grasp of OKRs, DORA metrics, and modern delivery frameworks will be essential as you guide teams through transformation and measure what truly drives impact. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple domains, aligning work with strategic business outcomes Drive Agile best practice and evolve delivery frameworks for a regulated sector Monitor delivery health using DORA metrics and OKRs, surfacing risks and opportunities early Remove blockers, manage inter-team dependencies, and ensure predictable delivery Use data to support roadmap planning, prioritisation, and performance conversations Product, Coaching & Delivery Integration Understand the product and engineering landscape deeply, including all key players involved Partner with Product to clarify key transformations, objectives, and expected results Bring structure and clarity to design discussions, helping teams define what to build and how to approach it Balance coaching and delivery: ensuring ownership is clear and team effort is allocated effectively Work alongside product leaders to improve processes, refine OKRs, and reinforce continuous improvement Coaching & Team Development Act as both a coach and a leader: promoting openness, new thinking, and better decision-making Encourage teams to understand different perspectives and identify what makes individuals successful Support team growth by providing guidance, transparency, and practical frameworks for improvement Strengthen team culture, productivity, and the ability to work in high-performing environments Leadership & Environment Provide clarity and strong communication that helps people understand goals and expectations Champion a culture where opinions are valued but guided by purpose and direction Maintain awareness of technical, cultural, and environmental factors that influence team performance Foster an environment where people can grow, collaborate, and operate effectively What You'll Bring Essential Experience leading multiple Agile teams or overseeing complex delivery initiatives Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and scaled models (SAFe, LeSS) Hands-on experience using OKRs and DORA metrics to assess and improve delivery performance Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills Background in digital delivery within regulated industries (gaming, gambling, fintech, etc.) Ability to translate data and insights into tangible improvements Familiarity with DevOps, continuous delivery practices, and high-availability environments Desirable Experience with outcome-based planning and SEI/DORA dashboarding Understanding of large-scale Agile environments Knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar delivery tooling Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe, ICAgile, or PMI-ACP Why Join? £80,000-£90,000 salary + 10% bonus + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days weekly in Manchester Opportunity to influence delivery culture, leadership behaviours, and product strategy Join passionate teams who value innovation, growth, and continuous improvement Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Full time
Software Delivery Manager Hybrid - Central Manchester (2 days on-site) £80,000-£90,000 + bonus Overview We're supporting a major organisation in the gambling and gaming industry as they look to hire an experienced Software Delivery Manager. This role sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving, regulated technology environment and offers the chance to influence how product, coaching, and delivery functions operate together at scale. You'll provide vision, leadership, and clarity across multiple Agile teams, helping shape product direction, strengthen engineering collaboration, and build a culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. A strong grasp of OKRs, DORA metrics, and modern delivery frameworks will be essential as you guide teams through transformation and measure what truly drives impact. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple domains, aligning work with strategic business outcomes Drive Agile best practice and evolve delivery frameworks for a regulated sector Monitor delivery health using DORA metrics and OKRs, surfacing risks and opportunities early Remove blockers, manage inter-team dependencies, and ensure predictable delivery Use data to support roadmap planning, prioritisation, and performance conversations Product, Coaching & Delivery Integration Understand the product and engineering landscape deeply, including all key players involved Partner with Product to clarify key transformations, objectives, and expected results Bring structure and clarity to design discussions, helping teams define what to build and how to approach it Balance coaching and delivery: ensuring ownership is clear and team effort is allocated effectively Work alongside product leaders to improve processes, refine OKRs, and reinforce continuous improvement Coaching & Team Development Act as both a coach and a leader: promoting openness, new thinking, and better decision-making Encourage teams to understand different perspectives and identify what makes individuals successful Support team growth by providing guidance, transparency, and practical frameworks for improvement Strengthen team culture, productivity, and the ability to work in high-performing environments Leadership & Environment Provide clarity and strong communication that helps people understand goals and expectations Champion a culture where opinions are valued but guided by purpose and direction Maintain awareness of technical, cultural, and environmental factors that influence team performance Foster an environment where people can grow, collaborate, and operate effectively What You'll Bring Essential Experience leading multiple Agile teams or overseeing complex delivery initiatives Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and scaled models (SAFe, LeSS) Hands-on experience using OKRs and DORA metrics to assess and improve delivery performance Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills Background in digital delivery within regulated industries (gaming, gambling, fintech, etc.) Ability to translate data and insights into tangible improvements Familiarity with DevOps, continuous delivery practices, and high-availability environments Desirable Experience with outcome-based planning and SEI/DORA dashboarding Understanding of large-scale Agile environments Knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar delivery tooling Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe, ICAgile, or PMI-ACP Why Join? £80,000-£90,000 salary + 10% bonus + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days weekly in Manchester Opportunity to influence delivery culture, leadership behaviours, and product strategy Join passionate teams who value innovation, growth, and continuous improvement Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
One of my consultancy clients are looking for a Google Cloud Architect to join on a permanent basis Role: GCP Architect Salary: £88k - £110k DOE Clearance: Active SC or Eligible for SC clearance Location: Hybrid Central London - need by need basis so you must be flexible on your onsite commitment - this could be 2 times a week or 2 times a month Depending on project demand and will vary Your role Will be focused on solving complex technology challenges and modernising Legacy systems. As a Technical Lead, you'll design and deliver cloud-based solutions, working either independently or as part of an agile team. You'll have ownership of delivery, from design through to production, with the autonomy to shape engineering practices, tooling, and ways of working. Collaboration, DevOps principles, and test automation are central to how teams operate. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team growth. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and delivery of cloud solutions using modern architectures Own technical direction and ensure successful project outcomes Work closely with stakeholders and act as a key client-facing contact Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices Support and mentor engineers across teams Contribute to proposals and solution design for new opportunities What We're Looking For Strong background in software engineering or DevOps Experience with cloud platforms (ideally Google Cloud, but others welcome) Hands-on experience with tools such as Java, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform Experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures Experience working in agile teams and delivering iterative releases Nice to Have Experience with serverless and container platforms Exposure to data platforms and pipelines (eg SQL, streaming, analytics tools) Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing (TDD/BDD), and DevOps practices Cloud certifications (or equivalent hands-on experience) Exposure to AI/ML tools and techniques Key Skills: Cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Containers & serverless (Kubernetes, Docker, Functions) Data & analytics tools (SQL, distributed data systems) Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript CI/CD & tooling (eg Jenkins or similar What You'll Get Competitive salary + performance bonus Private medical insurance Pension scheme 25 days holiday (with option to buy more) Life & income protection Flexible benefits (eg travel loans, cycle to work, etc.) If this is of interest please reach out now!
02/04/2026
Full time
One of my consultancy clients are looking for a Google Cloud Architect to join on a permanent basis Role: GCP Architect Salary: £88k - £110k DOE Clearance: Active SC or Eligible for SC clearance Location: Hybrid Central London - need by need basis so you must be flexible on your onsite commitment - this could be 2 times a week or 2 times a month Depending on project demand and will vary Your role Will be focused on solving complex technology challenges and modernising Legacy systems. As a Technical Lead, you'll design and deliver cloud-based solutions, working either independently or as part of an agile team. You'll have ownership of delivery, from design through to production, with the autonomy to shape engineering practices, tooling, and ways of working. Collaboration, DevOps principles, and test automation are central to how teams operate. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team growth. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and delivery of cloud solutions using modern architectures Own technical direction and ensure successful project outcomes Work closely with stakeholders and act as a key client-facing contact Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices Support and mentor engineers across teams Contribute to proposals and solution design for new opportunities What We're Looking For Strong background in software engineering or DevOps Experience with cloud platforms (ideally Google Cloud, but others welcome) Hands-on experience with tools such as Java, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform Experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures Experience working in agile teams and delivering iterative releases Nice to Have Experience with serverless and container platforms Exposure to data platforms and pipelines (eg SQL, streaming, analytics tools) Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing (TDD/BDD), and DevOps practices Cloud certifications (or equivalent hands-on experience) Exposure to AI/ML tools and techniques Key Skills: Cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Containers & serverless (Kubernetes, Docker, Functions) Data & analytics tools (SQL, distributed data systems) Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript CI/CD & tooling (eg Jenkins or similar What You'll Get Competitive salary + performance bonus Private medical insurance Pension scheme 25 days holiday (with option to buy more) Life & income protection Flexible benefits (eg travel loans, cycle to work, etc.) If this is of interest please reach out now!
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer The Role: This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. Essential Skills: Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Experience with GPU based computer environments Experience with MLOps and associated tooling Experience with data pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Gitlab, Gitlab CI Docker, Kubernetes Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
02/04/2026
Full time
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer The Role: This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. Essential Skills: Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Experience with GPU based computer environments Experience with MLOps and associated tooling Experience with data pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Gitlab, Gitlab CI Docker, Kubernetes Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
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.
02/04/2026
Full time
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 Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March
02/04/2026
Full time
Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March
Lead Platform Engineer £100,000 - £120,000 Hybrid (London) The Mission Cut dev-to-production lead time with seamless CI/CD and preview environments Design "Golden Path" workflows so engineers ship features, not config files Auto-scale GCP infrastructure to handle Black Friday and January travel peaks Champion SRE practices - define SLOs and error budgets for the booking flow Architect data-sync pipelines with GDPR-compliant PII masking for dev environments Operationalise Vertex AI and Redis to power personalised search and dynamic pricing The Tech Stack We'll consider strong candidates from AWS or Azure backgrounds - GCP is where you'll operate. The must-haves are: Kubernetes (GKE) Docker Terraform PHP (Symfony/Drupal) JavaScript Go Cloud SQL/MySQL Redis Nginx Cloud Load Balancing Varnish CDNs Cloudflare Bonus: GCP, BigQuery, Apigee, Vertex AI About You Proven leadership of Platform, DevOps, or SRE teams in high-volume e-commerce, travel, or fintech Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration experience with PHP/React workloads Strong cloud fundamentals (IAM, VPCs, networking) - transferable from AWS or Azure to GCP Scripting fluency in Bash, Python, or Go Experience managing high-traffic SQL databases and Redis caching strategies A track record of data anonymisation workflows and dev-environment seeding What We Offer £100,000 - £120,000 salary Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in our London office) with flexible hours Enhanced pension plan & life and critical illness insurance Medicash health plan Season ticket loan & cycle scheme Supplier social events Dog-friendly office Interested? Apply here. We'd love to hear from you.
02/04/2026
Full time
Lead Platform Engineer £100,000 - £120,000 Hybrid (London) The Mission Cut dev-to-production lead time with seamless CI/CD and preview environments Design "Golden Path" workflows so engineers ship features, not config files Auto-scale GCP infrastructure to handle Black Friday and January travel peaks Champion SRE practices - define SLOs and error budgets for the booking flow Architect data-sync pipelines with GDPR-compliant PII masking for dev environments Operationalise Vertex AI and Redis to power personalised search and dynamic pricing The Tech Stack We'll consider strong candidates from AWS or Azure backgrounds - GCP is where you'll operate. The must-haves are: Kubernetes (GKE) Docker Terraform PHP (Symfony/Drupal) JavaScript Go Cloud SQL/MySQL Redis Nginx Cloud Load Balancing Varnish CDNs Cloudflare Bonus: GCP, BigQuery, Apigee, Vertex AI About You Proven leadership of Platform, DevOps, or SRE teams in high-volume e-commerce, travel, or fintech Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration experience with PHP/React workloads Strong cloud fundamentals (IAM, VPCs, networking) - transferable from AWS or Azure to GCP Scripting fluency in Bash, Python, or Go Experience managing high-traffic SQL databases and Redis caching strategies A track record of data anonymisation workflows and dev-environment seeding What We Offer £100,000 - £120,000 salary Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in our London office) with flexible hours Enhanced pension plan & life and critical illness insurance Medicash health plan Season ticket loan & cycle scheme Supplier social events Dog-friendly office Interested? Apply here. We'd love to hear from you.
Development Team Leader - VISUALFILES - HYBRID The Software Development Team Leader is responsible for leading a cross-functional development team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring that development work aligns with strategic objectives, follows best practices, and meets agreed timelines. Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture. Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support personal development plans to grow technical and professional skills. Identify training and development needs and provide coaching or facilitate learning opportunities. Essential: VISUALFILES TECHNICAL ABILITY Leadership & Communication Proven experience leading or mentoring a software development team in an Agile environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to inspire, coach, and develop individuals to achieve personal and team objectives. Confident decision-maker, able to balance technical, business, and people considerations. Software Engineering Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including design patterns, code quality, version control, and automated testing. Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated ceremonies and tools (eg, Azure DevOps, Jira). Solid grounding in secure coding practices and software development life cycle (SDLC). Experience in CI/CD pipelines, source control (eg, Git), and automated build/test processes. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
02/04/2026
Full time
Development Team Leader - VISUALFILES - HYBRID The Software Development Team Leader is responsible for leading a cross-functional development team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring that development work aligns with strategic objectives, follows best practices, and meets agreed timelines. Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture. Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support personal development plans to grow technical and professional skills. Identify training and development needs and provide coaching or facilitate learning opportunities. Essential: VISUALFILES TECHNICAL ABILITY Leadership & Communication Proven experience leading or mentoring a software development team in an Agile environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to inspire, coach, and develop individuals to achieve personal and team objectives. Confident decision-maker, able to balance technical, business, and people considerations. Software Engineering Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including design patterns, code quality, version control, and automated testing. Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated ceremonies and tools (eg, Azure DevOps, Jira). Solid grounding in secure coding practices and software development life cycle (SDLC). Experience in CI/CD pipelines, source control (eg, Git), and automated build/test processes. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
London - Hybrid (3 days in office, 4 days during onboarding) £80,000 - £90,000 + benefits We're working with a leading professional services organisation to hire an Azure Integration Engineer into their growing applications team. This is a key role within a small, high-performing team responsible for the development, integration and support of business-critical systems across the firm. You'll act as the technical owner for Azure integrations, working closely with internal stakeholders to design, build and improve how systems connect and share data across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and support Azure-based integrations (Logic Apps, Functions) Build and maintain integrations using C#/.NET Own and improve existing application integrations and workflows Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise application performance Ensure integrations meet security and compliance standards Key requirements: Strong experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Functions) Solid C#/.NET development experience Experience with data integration and data mapping Background working in a regulated or enterprise environment Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders Desirable: Experience within legal or professional services environments Exposure to systems such as document management or finance platforms Familiarity with DevOps tools or modern development practices This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation, where you'll have real ownership of integrations and visibility across the business. If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on development with ownership and stakeholder engagement, we'd be keen to speak with you.
02/04/2026
Full time
London - Hybrid (3 days in office, 4 days during onboarding) £80,000 - £90,000 + benefits We're working with a leading professional services organisation to hire an Azure Integration Engineer into their growing applications team. This is a key role within a small, high-performing team responsible for the development, integration and support of business-critical systems across the firm. You'll act as the technical owner for Azure integrations, working closely with internal stakeholders to design, build and improve how systems connect and share data across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and support Azure-based integrations (Logic Apps, Functions) Build and maintain integrations using C#/.NET Own and improve existing application integrations and workflows Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise application performance Ensure integrations meet security and compliance standards Key requirements: Strong experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Functions) Solid C#/.NET development experience Experience with data integration and data mapping Background working in a regulated or enterprise environment Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders Desirable: Experience within legal or professional services environments Exposure to systems such as document management or finance platforms Familiarity with DevOps tools or modern development practices This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation, where you'll have real ownership of integrations and visibility across the business. If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on development with ownership and stakeholder engagement, we'd be keen to speak with you.
Applications Service Lead | Insurance | London (Hybrid) | £75,000 We're hiring an Applications Service Lead to take ownership of core underwriting and claims systems within a London Market environment. This role sits between the business, vendors and engineering teams, focused on keeping applications stable, resolving incidents effectively and improving service performance. Key focus areas: BAU support across insurance platforms (PAS, claims, document systems) Major incident coordination and issue resolution Working with vendors and internal teams to investigate and fix problems Managing releases, defects and change via Azure DevOps Ensuring applications are performing as expected in a live environment We're looking for someone who: Has experience supporting or owning insurance applications Is comfortable working with vendors and offshore teams Can understand issues at application level (data, integrations, system behaviour) Has worked with tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps London Market experience is preferred. Exposure to platforms such as Eclipse, Sequel or Guidewire is beneficial but not essential. If you want to own key systems and work close to both technology and the business, get in touch.
02/04/2026
Full time
Applications Service Lead | Insurance | London (Hybrid) | £75,000 We're hiring an Applications Service Lead to take ownership of core underwriting and claims systems within a London Market environment. This role sits between the business, vendors and engineering teams, focused on keeping applications stable, resolving incidents effectively and improving service performance. Key focus areas: BAU support across insurance platforms (PAS, claims, document systems) Major incident coordination and issue resolution Working with vendors and internal teams to investigate and fix problems Managing releases, defects and change via Azure DevOps Ensuring applications are performing as expected in a live environment We're looking for someone who: Has experience supporting or owning insurance applications Is comfortable working with vendors and offshore teams Can understand issues at application level (data, integrations, system behaviour) Has worked with tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps London Market experience is preferred. Exposure to platforms such as Eclipse, Sequel or Guidewire is beneficial but not essential. If you want to own key systems and work close to both technology and the business, get in touch.
TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Wh o we are The Enterprise Architecture team at TJX drives technology strategy , innovation, and governance across multiple technical domains to ensure all technology decisions align with business goals and enterprise standards. We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect with d eep ServiceNow experience to lead the design, architecture, and governance of our enterprise ServiceNow platform. You will define the strategic direction of the platform, ensure scalable and secure implementations, and partner with business and IT stakeholders to maximize the value of ServiceNow aligning with the overall TJX IT strategy and vision. What you'll need As a Senior Architect within the Enterprise Architecture team, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise across the enterprise architecture landscape while serving as the primary authority for ServiceNow platform architecture. This role combines deep knowledge of enterprise architecture principles with hands-on experience in designing and governing ServiceNow solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise standards. Our team is looking for people with deep technical expertise , architectural leadership, and a passion for building solutions that enable business agility. We want creative people that bring in thought leadership and interpersonal skills to demonstrate leadership by example, not authority, and who can foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard What you will do Serve as the primary architect for the ServiceNow platform, while ensuring its integration and strategic positioning within the broader enterprise ecosystem Lead the architecture and design of solutions across ServiceNow modules (ITOM, ITBM/PPM, HRSD, CSM, ITAM, GRC , SecOps, Integration Services, Intelligence & AI, ITSM / DevOps etc.) Partner with enterprise and solution architects to design end-to-end solutions that span multiple platforms and domains Develop an understanding of TJX 's global business strategies and contribute to development of an application rationalization & modernization roadmap. Develop reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design templates Supports the publication and communication of strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage opportunities through efficient design Define and evolve the enterprise ServiceNow platform 's architecture and roadmap aligned with business needs Promote DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices across ServiceNow and other enterprise solutions Lead high-level design, integration patterns, and performance/scalability best practices Ensure adherence to platform best practices, security, data model integrity, and upgradeability Define and enforce architectural governance processes and design review boards Stay abreast of new ServiceNow product offerings, trends, and emerging technologies Successful candidate will have 8+ years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years in enterprise architecture or solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level systems across multiple domains. 5+ years of ServiceNow platform architecture and solution design experience, including complex, multi-module implementations. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), security, and data governance. Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and foundational cloud skills, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid architectures ; experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines Ability to bridge business and technology, translating strategic objectives into actionable architecture roadmaps Expertise in ServiceNow core components: Service Catalog, Workflow, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, CMDB, Discovery, Performance Analytics, and Custom Apps. Strong understanding of ITSM, ITOM, CSM, GRC, or other key ServiceNow modules ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA), ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification Experience with integration design patterns and technologies ( Event Driven, REST, SOAP, JDBC, APIs) across heterogeneous systems. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills. Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification is preferable Experience designing multi-instance or global ServiceNow deployments Exposure to SAFe Agile methodologies and DevOps practices Knowledge of complementary platforms (Workday, Azure/Cloud, etc.). Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: 770 Cochituate Rd Location: USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd This position has a starting salary range of $(phone number removed) to $(phone number removed) per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.
02/04/2026
Full time
TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Wh o we are The Enterprise Architecture team at TJX drives technology strategy , innovation, and governance across multiple technical domains to ensure all technology decisions align with business goals and enterprise standards. We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect with d eep ServiceNow experience to lead the design, architecture, and governance of our enterprise ServiceNow platform. You will define the strategic direction of the platform, ensure scalable and secure implementations, and partner with business and IT stakeholders to maximize the value of ServiceNow aligning with the overall TJX IT strategy and vision. What you'll need As a Senior Architect within the Enterprise Architecture team, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise across the enterprise architecture landscape while serving as the primary authority for ServiceNow platform architecture. This role combines deep knowledge of enterprise architecture principles with hands-on experience in designing and governing ServiceNow solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise standards. Our team is looking for people with deep technical expertise , architectural leadership, and a passion for building solutions that enable business agility. We want creative people that bring in thought leadership and interpersonal skills to demonstrate leadership by example, not authority, and who can foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard What you will do Serve as the primary architect for the ServiceNow platform, while ensuring its integration and strategic positioning within the broader enterprise ecosystem Lead the architecture and design of solutions across ServiceNow modules (ITOM, ITBM/PPM, HRSD, CSM, ITAM, GRC , SecOps, Integration Services, Intelligence & AI, ITSM / DevOps etc.) Partner with enterprise and solution architects to design end-to-end solutions that span multiple platforms and domains Develop an understanding of TJX 's global business strategies and contribute to development of an application rationalization & modernization roadmap. Develop reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design templates Supports the publication and communication of strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage opportunities through efficient design Define and evolve the enterprise ServiceNow platform 's architecture and roadmap aligned with business needs Promote DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices across ServiceNow and other enterprise solutions Lead high-level design, integration patterns, and performance/scalability best practices Ensure adherence to platform best practices, security, data model integrity, and upgradeability Define and enforce architectural governance processes and design review boards Stay abreast of new ServiceNow product offerings, trends, and emerging technologies Successful candidate will have 8+ years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years in enterprise architecture or solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level systems across multiple domains. 5+ years of ServiceNow platform architecture and solution design experience, including complex, multi-module implementations. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), security, and data governance. Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and foundational cloud skills, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid architectures ; experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines Ability to bridge business and technology, translating strategic objectives into actionable architecture roadmaps Expertise in ServiceNow core components: Service Catalog, Workflow, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, CMDB, Discovery, Performance Analytics, and Custom Apps. Strong understanding of ITSM, ITOM, CSM, GRC, or other key ServiceNow modules ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA), ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification Experience with integration design patterns and technologies ( Event Driven, REST, SOAP, JDBC, APIs) across heterogeneous systems. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills. Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification is preferable Experience designing multi-instance or global ServiceNow deployments Exposure to SAFe Agile methodologies and DevOps practices Knowledge of complementary platforms (Workday, Azure/Cloud, etc.). Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: 770 Cochituate Rd Location: USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd This position has a starting salary range of $(phone number removed) to $(phone number removed) per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.