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Associate Director, IT Infrastructure
AskBio Edinburgh, UK
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.   As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.   Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners   Vendor & Contract Management: Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships Define and monitor service level agreements Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies Review and approve contractor work Manage vendor performance and escalations   Security & Compliance: Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits Develop and maintain security compliance documentation Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities Implement security recommendations and remediation plans Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards Participate in security incident response planning   Business Continuity: Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure Coordinate and execute DR testing Maintain DR documentation and procedures Develop and maintain business continuity plans Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met   Financial Planning & Technical Debt: Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations Identify and track technical debt Create remediation plans for technical debt Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements    Key Competencies:   Technical: Infrastructure architecture and design Performance optimization Problem-solving and troubleshooting Security best practices Technical documentation   Business & Management: Contract negotiation and management Budget planning and control Risk management Audit response and compliance Strategic planning Vendor management Cost-benefit analysis   Interpersonal: Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Team collaboration Conflict resolution Customer service orientation Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains   Leadership: Technical leadership Project management Mentoring and knowledge transfer Change management Strategic thinking   Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by: Infrastructure stability and performance improvements Stakeholder satisfaction levels Project delivery effectiveness Technical problem resolution metrics Team collaboration effectiveness Innovation and process improvements   Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.   This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.   ​Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles Experience with high-performance computing environments Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments Strong understanding of storage systems and networking Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere   Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with WEKA storage systems Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with infrastructure automation tools Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) ITIL certification Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) Experience with GxP compliance Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Web Developer (.NET)
Pense Ltd
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing. You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.” You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements. The job role will consist of the below responsibilities: Development CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C# Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights) Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL) Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB Technical Documentation Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls) Support Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues Requirement Gathering: Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes Accountability and Working Relationships Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team Partners closely with CTO (hands on) Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification Working Environment and Hours: Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred) Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience) 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work Skills – Essential C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management Skills – Desirable Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore React Native and building mobile apps Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows) Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow) Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones Twilio API Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API Development Path Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:   Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking   Ability to commute/relocate:   Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)   Work Location: In person
CyberArk Architect
Square One Resources
18/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title:CyberArk Architect Location: London - 2 days per week Salary/Rate: Up to £600 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 07/04/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled CyberArk Architect to join their team for a six-month contract. Working on an Identity & Access Management (IAM) as part of an IT Controls Remediation programme delivering Privileged Access Management (PAM) with CyberArk and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) with Saviynt. Further Integration with Workday (HR) as the authoritative source of identity and ServiceNow for access request workflows and operational processes. The CyberArk PAM Architect will define and deliver the end-to-end architecture for a major Privileged Access Management implementation. This includes design of the CyberArk CorePAS platform, onboarding strategy for privileged accounts, vaulting, session control, credential rotation, JIT access, and integration with enterprise systems including AD, Entra ID, ServiceNow, and infrastructure/security tooling. The role will be responsible for ensuring strong security foundations, scalable platform design, privileged account discovery, and embedding operational processes aligned to enterprise security controls. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Own the overall CyberArk architectural blueprint, covering: Vault environment, PSM (Privileged Session Manager), CPM (Credential Provider Manager), Conjur or Alero (if applicable), EPM (Endpoint Privilege Management), JIT access and least privilege models Produce architectural artefacts: HLD, LLD, data flow diagrams, platform topology. Define privileged account onboarding strategy and classification model. Develop vaulting and credential rotation standards. Create session monitoring and audit strategies. Architect PAM operational model (day-to-day vault admin, break-glass, emergency access). Integrate CyberArk with:AD/Entra ID for authentication and group-based access, Windows/Linux/UNIX Servers, Databases, network devices, cloud platforms, ServiceNow for privileged access request workflows, SIEM/SOAR for alerting and monitoring Define API integrations for application credential management. Ensure PAM design aligns to:Zero Trust, NIST 800-53/800-63, CIS Controls, Internal SOX/ISO27001 requirements Implement controls for least privilege, JIT elevation, and removal of standing privileges. Act as the technical authority for PAM engineering teams. Validate configurations, policies, platform hardening, and onboarding plans. Define reusable design patterns for application onboarding. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: IAM/PAM roles with strong experience as a CyberArk Architect. Hands-on experience designing and implementing: CyberArk Vault, PSM/PSMP, CPM and PVWA Strong understanding of privileged account classification, credential rotation, session monitoring, and JIT models. Experience onboarding:Windows/Linux Servers, Databases, Network devices, Cloud services (AWS/Azure) Experience integrating CyberArk with ServiceNow, SIEM, SSO, and enterprise directories. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: CyberArk CDE/CPE/CIM certifications (highly desirable). Experience in highly regulated environments (Banking/Insurance/Energy). Knowledge of DevOps secrets management and modern cloud PAM patterns. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Senior Data Engineer
83Zero Ltd
18/03/2026
Full time
Company Overview We are working with an innovative organisation that recognises the increasing complexity of project delivery. Since 2013, our client has been helping companies of all sizes improve the way projects are delivered. Their mission is to become the number one provider of innovative project solutions, driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate professionals who are committed to improving project delivery. Why Join Our Client? Our client is currently in an exciting phase of growth, making this an excellent time to join their journey. They are building something special-scaling the business while maintaining a strong people-first approach. Investment in their teams is a key priority, creating an environment where development is encouraged and individuals are supported to grow with the organisation. Their culture sets them apart from other consulting practices, and they are looking to build a team that is equally ambitious. Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer who thrives on building scalable, cloud-first data systems. In this role, you will design and manage data pipelines that support analytics, AI, and automation across complex infrastructure programmes. Your work will play a key part in enabling data-driven transformation across critical UK industries. Core Responsibilities Design, build, and optimise data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows to ensure high data quality and reliability Collaborate with analysts and AI engineers to deliver robust and reusable data products Manage data lakes and warehouses using formats such as Delta Lake and Parquet Implement best practices for data governance, performance, and security Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to evolve the organisation's data platform Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to team capability building Technical Stack Core: Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 SQL Server Databricks Enhancements: Python (PySpark, Pandas) CI/CD (Azure DevOps) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) REST APIs GitHub Actions Desirable: Microsoft Fabric Delta Live Tables Power BI dataset automation DataOps practices What You'll Bring Professional experience in data engineering or cloud data development Strong understanding of data architecture, APIs, and modern data pipeline design Hands-on experience within Microsoft's Azure ecosystem, with an interest in emerging technologies such as Fabric, AI-enhanced ETL, and real-time data streaming Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior team members A strong alignment with the organisation's IDEAL values: Integrity, Drive, Empathy, Adaptability, and Loyalty Ready to Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a key stage of growth, working on impactful projects across critical industries. If you're looking to take the next step in your career within a collaborative and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
French Speaking - Senior Java Engineer
TEKsystems
18/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer -ENGLISH AND FRENCH SPEAKING Contract to Perm Opportunity As a Senior Software Engineer on the global checkout team, you will take full ownership of critical application components that process millions of transactions in high-pressure, high-stakes TDD-driven environments . These systems are the revenue backbone of the business. This is not a greenfield project. You will own, maintain, and evolve established production systems with years of battle-tested code. You'll be responsible for making decisive technical decisions on Legacy architecture while simultaneously driving modernization efforts. If you thrive on understanding complex existing systems, taking ownership of technical debt, and delivering measurable business value, this role is for you. Essential Skills 7+ years of Back End development experience with production systems. 5+ years working in Agile environments, taking ownership of features and components. 3+ years of DevOps experience-you own your code in production. Expert-level development skills with established codebases. Strong experience with Spring Boot and modern frameworks. Deep understanding of Design Patterns and SOLID principles applied to real-world systems. Proven experience working with Legacy codebases-refactoring, modernizing, extracting business value. experience with SOA/microservices architectures in production environments. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure. Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MySQL). Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across teams and time zones. experience working in high-pressure test-driven development (TDD) environments is highly valued Additional Skills & Qualifications experience with serverless AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB) is a strong plus. Bilingual: French and English. (Strongly required for cross-regional collaboration.) Location London, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Principle Architect
Network IT Recruitment Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
18/03/2026
Full time
Role: Principle Architect Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - Once a Week On-Site) Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 Network IT are supporting a large, modernising organisation seeking a Group Architect to lead architecture across a broad digital domain. This role is ideal for an experienced Solutions/Domain Architect who enjoys shaping target architectures, guiding engineering teams, and influencing technology direction at scale. You'll work across multiple product teams to define target architectures, drive standards, and ensure technology change aligns to strategy. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while supporting and uplifting a wider architecture community. Role Overview As a Group Architect, you'll define and communicate the target architecture for your domain-covering business, application, data, and infrastructure. Working closely with engineering, operations, and product teams, you'll ensure technology decisions are aligned, well governed, and enable fast, secure, and sustainable delivery. You'll support architectural governance, contribute to strategic decision making, mentor other architects, and champion modern engineering approaches across cloud, integration, DevOps, and event driven design. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineers, operations, and product teams to shape effective cloud and integration solutions. Define and maintain target architecture, reference architectures, standards, and policies. Align technology change with organisational strategy and governance. Promote continuous architectural conversation and cross team alignment. Drive architectural decision making across build/run/improve activities. Stay abreast of emerging tech and industry trends, applying them where valuable. Advise senior technical leaders and support the development of the wider architecture profession. Enable reuse of trusted data and adoption of approved integration patterns. Participate in knowledge sharing, showcases, and wider architecture community activity. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Domain or Solutions Architect, including Azure, AWS, and/or integration technologies. Ability to define strategies, standards, and architectures (MACH, event driven, cloud). Experience migrating on premise solutions to Azure with strong cost/performance awareness. Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation driven delivery culture. Knowledge of SaaS platforms (eg, SAP, Salesforce) within a mixed architecture landscape. Excellent communication skills for varied technical and non technical audiences. Experience working with third party suppliers and implementation partners. Background in Matrix management and supporting multi disciplinary agile teams. Awareness of architecture frameworks, patterns, and structured decision making.
Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering
Pulsant
18/03/2026
Full time
About Pulsant Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services. About the role: With the UK s most geographically dispersed network of data centres, Pulsant is poised to capture the strong growth that will be driven by distribution of workloads closer to the Edge. Alongside expansion driven by M&A, Pulsant is investing heavily into the expansion and improvement of our portfolio to underpin this growth. The Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering is a newly created strategically critical senior management role with end-to-end accountability for the engineering integrity, build delivery, and technical governance of Pulsant s data centre portfolio. The role leads Pulsant s Mechanical and Electrical engineering capability and oversees all major build, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade programmes across the estate. It ensures that capital investment delivers operationally robust, maintainable, and compliant assets, aligned to Pulsant s technical standards and long-term strategy. This role acts as the final internal technical authority for data centre build and engineering decisions and provides leadership to three regional M&E engineering teams responsible for the safe operation, modification, and development of the data centres power and cooling systems. We are flexible on base location for this role, it can be based from any of our offices (Gateshead, Edinburgh or Maidenhead) or any of our 14 data centres which are spread across the UK, on a hybrid basis and with national travel. Key responsibilities: Act as Pulsant s senior engineering authority for data centre infrastructure, owning engineering outcomes across the full asset lifecycle. Lead the Mechanical and Electrical engineering function nationally, setting strategy, standards, and providing assurance across all regions. Define, own, and enforce engineering design standards, reference architectures, resilience principles, and build methodologies. Provide end-to-end oversight of all major data centre build, expansion, and refurbishment programmes, from concept through operational handover. Own the capital investment roadmap for engineering and builds, ensuring prioritisation, governance, risk management, and alignment to business objectives. Lead build, commissioning, and operational readiness strategies, including integrated system testing, live-site integration, and safe handover to operations. Establish and operate robust engineering governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including health and safety, fire, resilience, and audit requirements. Act as the single point of technical accountability across data centre operations, CTO. Work with stakeholders in Commercial, Product and Technology to support Pulsant s growth ambitions. What / who we're looking for: Significant experience leading Mechanical and Electrical engineering functions and capital programmes in critical infrastructure environments, ideally data centres. Proven delivery of complex build, expansion, or modernisation programmes in live operational environments. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors. Strong background in engineering governance, technical assurance, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to align engineering outcomes with commercial and operational priorities. Strong leadership and influencing skills Full UK Driving Licence. Pulsant offers: A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being. A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years. Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy licence and more. Equal opportunity employer statement: At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We want all individuals to feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute and succeed. If there is any way we can support you such as providing reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please note this in your application, or reach out to us by email:
Technical Specialist
Avon and Somerset Police Portishead, Somerset
18/03/2026
Full time
Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges, champion innovation, and help shape the future of our IT services? We re looking for a Technical Specialist who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and brings strong expertise across modern technologies. Salary - £47,046- £50,949 This/These post(s) attract allowances - Call Out / Standby, Market Factors Allowance Market Supplement - This role is currently eligible for a market supplement in addition to the basic salary to reflect determined market conditions. Eligibility for and value of Market factors are reviewed on an annual basis and are not contractual. It can be confirmed, therefore, that a market supplement at the rate of "£5,500 (£pro rata)" per annum will be payable. Hours per week - 37 Closing date - 25/03/2026, 23:55 Technical Specialist £52,546 £56,449 (including market factors uplift) This role sits within the Applications Delivery team and is key to driving continuous improvement and maintaining our policing applications portfolio. You ll work closely with Product Owners, Test Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Solution Architects, external suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver and support business critical services. What You ll Do: As our Technical Specialist, you will be the go to expert for high level technical support, development, and project delivery. You will: Lead on the design, analysis, development, and implementation of advanced technical solutions. Drive service improvements, proactive monitoring, maintenance, and issue resolution. Shape technical standards, strategy, and policy to ensure resilient, future ready services. Evaluate, recommend, and introduce new technologies, acting as a champion for innovation. Serve as Technical Lead on major projects to ensure strong architecture and seamless delivery. Provide expert consultancy, carry out root cause analysis, assess resource requirements, and support non functional needs. Stay ahead of technological advancements through continuous learning and hands on practice. What You ll Bring: You will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership, consultation, and negotiation skills. You will also bring: The ability to break down complex problems and deliver high quality, scalable solutions. Confidence working with third party suppliers and managing technical change end to end. Strong workload management, with the ability to plan effectively and deliver to agreed timescales. A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. A solid understanding of standard ITIL processes. We re looking for experience in one or more of the areas below: Applications Experience supporting, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise applications. Ability to diagnose complex application issues, integrate with APIs or third party systems, and manage application lifecycle activities. Knowledge of application security, performance optimisation, upgrade planning, and vendor management. Experience working with policing, public sector, or other business critical applications is beneficial. Networks Knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi Fi, data centre networking, SD WAN, telephony, unified comms, and network security. Expertise with firewalls, cloud networking, monitoring tools, and routing protocols. Ability to translate architectural designs into robust, real world network solutions. Infrastructure Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies including SCCM, Endpoint Manager, AD/ADFS, Azure AD, Identity Management, and Microsoft Information Protection. Skilled in technical analysis, planning, and troubleshooting. Database Hands on experience with Oracle or SQL Server, including backups (RMAN/log shipping), replication, and PL/SQL or T SQL development. Strong understanding of RDBMS principles, distributed architectures, storage, and failover processes. Nice to Have: A degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, or equivalent professional experience and certifications. Additional Information: Location: Police and Fire Headquarters, Portishead (hybrid working available; weekly office visits required). On-site amenities include free parking, a gym, and a coffee shop The role may require participation in an on-call rota (with appropriate allowances). Occasional travel within the force area is required. Applicants must have a five-year checkable UK residency history. The position offers a base salary of £47,046 £50,949, plus a market supplement of £5,500 per annum (pro rata), subject to annual review. In addition to the application form, we also require a copy of your current CV. If you are are unable to upload your CV to your application, please email a copy to: If you re passionate about technology, eager to influence organisational capability, and ready to lead at a technical level we d love to hear from you. About us Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered. Blended Working/ Hybrid Working Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
Lead Software Engineer
Network IT Recruitment Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
18/03/2026
Full time
Role: Lead Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - Once a Month On-Site) Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 Network IT are partnering with a large, service focused organisation undergoing significant modernisation across its digital and engineering landscape. We're seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to drive technical excellence, shape modern engineering practices, and provide end to end leadership across complex software and systems delivery. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader who enjoys balancing architecture, hands on engineering, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement. You'll help define the technical roadmap, uplift engineering standards, and support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing applications across cloud and on prem environments. Role Overview & Responsibilities As a Lead Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of products and platforms, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Leading day to day performance, motivation, and objectives for engineering teams. Mentoring and developing engineers, supporting skills growth and professional development. Driving engineering best practice across DevOps, agile delivery, tooling, automation, testing, and CI/CD. Designing and architecting complex systems, ensuring scalable, cost effective, and maintainable solutions. Owning local architecture decisions, collaborating closely with solution architects and product leads. Overseeing full life cycle delivery including design, development, integration, configuration, and testing. Leading data modelling and database design in partnership with data architects. Managing supplier relationships and contributing to effective resource allocation. Promoting DevOps culture, automation, observability, and practical application of AI where beneficial. Supporting continuous improvement and the uplift of engineering standards across the wider organisation. Essential Skills & Experience To succeed in this role, you will bring: Expertise in systems architecture, distributed systems, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and API led design. Proven background in software engineering, including coding, debugging, reviews, and modern development practices. Strong technical leadership experience across software and systems engineering. Excellent people management and mentoring skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders. Deep understanding of testing approaches including TDD, automated testing, and non functional testing. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation. Strong data and database design skills. Familiarity with modern digital architectures (eg, MACH - Microservices, API first, Cloud native, Headless).
Sr Engineer - Supply Chain
TJX Europe Watford, Hertfordshire
18/03/2026
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: Senior Engineer - Supply Chain What you'll discover Inclusive culture and career growth opportunities Global IT Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia, click here to learn more Challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment What you'll do The Global Supply Chain - Retail Distribution Team is responsible for managingvarious Warehouse Management solutions within TJX IT. The organization delivers capabilities that enrich the customer experience and provide business value. We seek a motivated, talentedSenior Engineerwith good understanding of WMS and Labor Management As a Senior Engineer in Retail Warehouse Management Systems, you will be instrumental in all technical aspects of managing and configuring the Manhattan WMS/LMS to complement our warehouse operations. The role would also entail designing solutions that integrate Manhattan WMS with external systems triage technical issues (within Manhattan WMS logs to tracing upstream and downstream systems to identify issues, facilitate meetings with cross functional teams to resolve issues, provide input in Manhattan extension designs to ensure they are scalable. What you'll need The Global Supply Chain - Retail Distribution Team thrives on strong relationships with our business partners and works diligently to address their needs, which supports TJX growth and operational stability. On this tightly knit and fast-paced solution delivery team you will be constantly challenged to stretch and think outside the box. You will be working with product teams, architecture and business partners to strategically plan and deliver the product features by connecting the technical and business worlds. You will need to break down complex problems into steps that drive product development while keeping product quality and security as the priority. You will be responsible for most architecture, design and technical decisions within the assigned scope. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Engineering skillset 3-5 years of development experiencewith medium to large bespoke developed software solutions Agilepractitioner- Scrum/Kanban/SAFeenvironment Hands-on experience with Warehouse management operations and Configuration of COTS product Knowledge of Labor Management, Engineering standards Ability to work in distributed teams and develop multi-level relationships. Ability to lead and develop medium to large scale features/capabilities working with the product/platform/infrastructure/security teams. Responsible for achieving operational excellence as part of delivering feature. Excellent communication skills, ability to influence those around you Ability to understand the work environment and competing priorities in conjunction with developing/meeting project goals Shows a positive, open-minded and can-do attitude Strong engineering mindset, preferably with full stack experience Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of and experience with on-premise (Manhattan WMS/LMS 2018 On Prem) or cloud-based (Manhattan Active WMS/LMS) packaged software solutions and custom development. Ability to work in distributed teams and develop multi-level relationships. Personal drive for contributing to inclusion & diversity initiatives. Preferred Technical Skills: Integration Configuration: Setting up listeners, batch jobs, and message formats. Network and Printer Setup: Configuring networks and printers. Performance Testing: Designing and executing performance tests. Configuration Management: Managing and migrating configuration profiles. Defect Analysis: Analyzing and triaging defects. Extension Development: Developing and understanding extensions. Warehouse Management System (WMS): Configuring various WMS components (company details, user roles, system codes, etc.). Task Management: Configuring tasks and task paths. Putaway and Allocation: Configuring putaway types, zones, and allocation rules. Replenishment and Picking: Setting up replenishment triggers and picking parameters. Inventory Management: Managing inventory and cycle counts. System Integration: Integrating WMS with other systems and automation. SQL Skills: Writing and optimizing SQL queries. Purge and Archive: Managing data archiving and purging processes. Security and Access Control: Defining roles, permissions, and user provisioning. Dashboard Creation: Creating and managing dashboards. Printer Troubleshooting: Setting up and troubleshooting printers. Technical Configuration: Setting up servers, alerts, and monitoring. 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 $91,200.00 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.
Presales Consultant - M365, Infrastructure & Datacenter - £50,000 + £5k car allow + bonus - UK wide
InfraView - Specialist Cloud & IT Infrastructure Technology Recruitmen
18/03/2026
Full time
Presales Consultant - M365, Infrastructure & Datacenter - £50,000 + £5k car allow + bonus - UK wide - Hybrid Do you want to progress into the world of Solution Architecture? Work with exceptional leaders who will fully support you on this journey. Have access to loads of training and development? This role would suit a Jnr Presales Solutions Engineer or a Technical Cloud & IT Infrastructure Engineer/Consultant looking to enter the world of Presales Solutions Architecture as full training will be provided and as such this is a great career developing opportunity. Throughout your journey you will be consistently supported in your growth by the wider team of SA's and a great Team Lead who is invested in helping you to be the finished article as soon as possible. As you progress you will be working and supporting more complex designs Key Skills Technical background - M365, Infrastructure, Datacenter Understanding scope to propose a suitable solution from the portfolio. Prepare proposals for approval through the bid review process. Draft the technical design and solution description documentation for a bid or proposal based on standard portfolio documentation. Assist in the production of bids, proposals and tender responses including solution design, solution pricing, and Partner engagement. Working with other technical specialists in a collaborative manner to pull together multi discipline solutions. Follow internal governance process for solution and cost sign off at all required levels. Preparing presentations on behalf of architects or specialists so that the architect or specialist can then present these at client meetings. Support creation of appropriate pricing schedules for contract submission. Presales Consultant - M365, Infrastructure & Datacenter - £50,000 + £5k car allow + bonus - UK wide - Hybrid
IT Solution Architect
BDO UK City, London
18/03/2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Reporting into the IT Architecture team, the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning, and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digital Office and the business streams. Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated within the business. You'll work closely with other Architects, and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whilst adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy. In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery. Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a 'cloud first' strategy. You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach. In this role you'll: Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad. Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome driven technical proposals. Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies. Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments. Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience. Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices, ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. Contribute and adhere to technical, delivery, and service governance standards whilst designing solutions. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation. You'll be someone with: Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties. Experience working with the following technologies: JavaScript, React, C# .NET, Python, SQL, APIs, Azure, Power Platform, SaaS, PaaS, IaC. Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP, MCP etc. Experience in architecture and software development methodologies, and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML, TOGAF, Microsoft Well-Architected Framework, design patterns. Experience using modern tools in support of delivery: e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX, Lucidchart, Figma, Balsamiq, M365. Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams. Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.
AWS DevOps Engineer
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
18/03/2026
Full time
AWS Devops Engineer My Government financial client is looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join its technical AWS Devops team on a permanent basis. This role requires a candidate with around 10 years of AWS Devops experience so is not entry level. The role is based out of either London, Leeds or Edinburgh and offers hybrid working with 2 days a week on site. You must also either have current valid SC Security Clearance or meet the criteria to be able to achieve SC Clearance Status tion This role is ideal for someone with strong technical troubleshooting skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance stability with continuous improvement. It is to work on a cloud transformation project Technical DevOps Skills Required AWS Services ( Route53, S3, EC2, ECS, ECR, VPC, IAM, Lambda, DynamoDB, Cloudfront) AWS Services (TGW, RDS etc.) Cloud formation & Terraform Jenkins & GIT (Gitflow) - Github Pkgs, Nexus, ECR Scripting (Shell/Python/Groovy) Build Tool : Maven, NPM RHEL (Linux System Administration) Monitoring Tools (Cloud watch, Data Dog) AWS Platform (Control Tower, Organization, Security Services) VPC (All Networking including R53) and Apigee and Cloudflare Chef , Ansible and Redhat IDM Docker (Dockerfile, docker-compose, docker-cli) Github Administration, Github Actions (Workflows), AWS Code Build Github Advance Security (SAST, DAST) Awareness about AWS Sec Tools and KMS management Key Duties Github Administration, Github Actions (Workflows), AWS Code BuildSolution Delivery Design, deliver, and support secure and scalable AWS infrastructure using services like EC2, S3, ECS, and FARGATE Security & Compliance Integrate SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tools into CI/CD pipelines to enforce secure development practices Infrastructure Automation Automate infrastructure provisioning using CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK Configuration Management Use tools like Chef and Ansible for automated server configuration, patching, and environment standardization CI/CD Integration Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS Code Pipeline Linux Systems &Troubleshooting Perform administrative and troubleshooting tasks on Linux-based systems, including log analysis and performance tuning. Lead technical triage and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues Containerization & Orchestration Develop and deploy applications using Docker and AWS FARGATE Monitoring & Optimization Use CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and third-party tools like Datadog for performance and cost efficiency Networking & Governance Configure AWS networking (VPCs, TGWs), enforce governance via AWS Config and tagging policies Documentation & Collaboration Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and collaborate across engineering and product team So don't delay an apply today as we are looking for the right candidate to start ASAP. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
HCX Consultant
Church International Ltd.
18/03/2026
Contractor
Senior HCX Consultant Duration: ASAP until 31st December 2026 Location: UK (Hybrid - with occasional travel to Leeds or Manchester) Engagement Type: Contract (Umbrella/PAYE only - PSC engagements not permitted) We are working with a Platinum VMware Partner seeking an experienced Senior VMware HCX Consultant to support a major enterprise cloud transformation programme. The successful consultant will play a key role in configuring, optimising, and supporting VMware HCX to enable large-scale migrations into a new VMware Cloud Foundation environment. This role will involve close collaboration with platform engineering and migration teams to ensure the HCX platform is correctly configured and tuned to support migration waves. Key Responsibilities Lead the setup, configuration, and tuning of VMware HCX within a VMware Cloud Foundation environment Support large-scale migration events into the target cloud platform Act as a rapid response escalation point during migration activities Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to ensure migration readiness Provide best-practice guidance for HCX performance and stability Participate in planned migration windows, which may occasionally occur outside standard business hours Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with VMware HCX deployment, configuration, and optimisation Proven background supporting enterprise migration programmes Experience working within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments Solid understanding of VMware infrastructure, networking, and hybrid cloud architectures Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly during critical migration windows Strong stakeholder communication and consultancy skills Umbrella/PAYE engagement model only (PSC engagements are not permitted for this client) Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise cloud migration programme If you are a VMware HCX specialist looking to support a high-profile migration programme within a leading VMware partner, apply now or email
Senior Cloud Engineer
SR2 Manchester, Lancashire
18/03/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Engineer Manchester Hybrid £80,000+ Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, shaping cloud platforms, and improving how teams build and deliver software? We're looking for an experienced engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering scalable cloud and Developer Experience solutions within a modern, engineering led environment. This is a hands on position offering real ownership across architecture, delivery and platform evolution. You'll work alongside talented engineers to build resilient, secure and highly automated cloud systems, helping development teams move faster through better tooling, infrastructure and engineering practices. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and delivery of cloud based solutions and platform capabilities Owning significant technical components from concept through to production Writing high quality, maintainable and testable code Designing scalable, loosely coupled systems across multiple services Driving best practice across performance, resilience, security and observability Contributing to solution design and technical decision making Supporting roadmap planning and identifying platform improvements Championing automation, modern tooling and engineering standards What We're Looking For Strong hands on experience with AWS Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions or similar tooling Solid understanding of cloud architecture and platform engineering principles Experience building and maintaining shared infrastructure or developer platforms Strong testing mindset and experience writing testable code Knowledge of Git and distributed version control Exposure to cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Tech Environment AWS Azure Terraform GitHub GitHub Actions Jira Confluence VS Code PyCharm Why Apply? Genuine technical ownership and autonomy Opportunity to influence engineering direction and tooling Modern cloud first environment Collaborative engineering culture Complex, meaningful technical challenges
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
17/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.
VMWare Engineer - Inside IR35
Adecco City, Manchester
17/03/2026
Contractor
VMWare Engineer Rate - 525 - 550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning). Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs. Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion). Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs. Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration. Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible). Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads. Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes. Contractor Expectations Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver results within defined project timelines. Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.
Java Developer, Contract, Inside IR35
Brio Digital
17/03/2026
Contractor
Java Developer Contract: 12 months Rate: 600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote some days in London, Manchester or Leeds (adhoc) This role sits within a large-scale NHS digital transformation programme delivered via a leading consultancy partner. The programme focuses on modernising critical healthcare systems, improving access to services, and enabling seamless integration across national and local platforms. The work involves building scalable, secure, and interoperable digital services that support high-volume user interactions and integrate with multiple systems across the healthcare ecosystem. The Role As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality backend services within a complex, distributed system. You will work closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet both user and system requirements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services Build scalable APIs and microservices within a distributed architecture Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineers Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and best practices Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines Work with cloud-based infrastructure and containerised environments Support integration across multiple internal and external systems Troubleshoot and resolve performance and production issues Required Experience Strong experience in Java development (Java 8+ / Spring Boot) Proven experience building microservices and RESTful APIs Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong understanding of software engineering best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g. Git) Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Experience working on NHS or public sector digital programmes Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar) Apply now
Back Office Service Manager
First Military Recruitment Ltd Watford, Hertfordshire
17/03/2026
Full time
MS667 - Back Office Service Manager Location: Watford Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + package Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Back Office Service Manager on behalf of one of our clients. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management, delivery and continual improvement of IT services supporting back office business functions. This includes oversight of infrastructure, hosting, networks and core enterprise technologies in a primarily outsourced, multi-vendor environment. You will ensure that these foundational services deliver measurable business outcomes and value enabling stability, performance and scalability across the enterprise. Although often not directly visible to end users, these services are critical to the success of business-facing IT operations. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the delivery and management of the following back office IT services: Management of user access, permissions and data security for shared drives and core systems. Lifecycle management and operational support for enterprise applications, including Microsoft 365 (evergreen) and other COTS platforms. Oversight of servers, networks, storage, databases and active directory services. Management of on-premises, private and public cloud hosting environments, ensuring resilience, scalability and security. Operational alignment with cyber security for controls, tools and compliance requirements. Planning, setup, change management, ramp-down, decommissioning and archiving of site-based infrastructure. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the service catalogue and CMDB, ensuring visibility of service scope, ownership and dependencies. Align service delivery with business goals, demonstrating measurable outcomes such as improved stability, cost efficiency or risk reduction. Conduct quarterly value reviews with stakeholders to evidence business impact and drive continuous improvement. Benchmark services and costs against market standards to ensure efficiency and value for money. Apply SIAM principles to coordinate internal teams, global IT and external suppliers under a unified governance model. Conduct structured service reviews, presenting performance insights and agreed improvement plans. Drive operational excellence by implementing ITIL aligned best practices across incident, problem and change management. Ensure adherence to IT policies, cybersecurity standards and relevant regulatory requirements. Manage risks associated with back office services, maintaining audit readiness and operational resilience. Oversee the transition and introduction of new or changed services, ensuring stability and minimal disruption. Work closely with other Service Managers to align processes and deliver a consistent IT service experience across all domains. Partner with Product Management, Architecture and Vendor & Contract Management to ensure strategic alignment and effective resource use. Promote a culture of accountability, service ownership and customer focus across teams and suppliers. Skills and Qualifications: Demonstrable experience in service management and delivery of IT infrastructure services (e.g., servers, storage, networks, databases, hosting, active directory and data centres). Experience managing IT services in a multi-vendor, outsourced environment. Experience supporting key applications (Microsoft 365). Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience with ITIL and SIAM methodologies. Experience in incident, problem and change management. Experience managing budgets and cost allocation. Business-focused, service-driven mindset. Familiarity with back office business processes and systems. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to produce high-quality documentation and reporting. Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to work independently and in teams. IT service management (ITIL, SIAM). Competent in incident, problem and change management. Stakeholder engagement and communication. Service portfolio and catalogue management. Budget and financial management. Vendor management. Process improvement and governance. Business analysis and requirements gathering. Technical knowledge of infrastructure and hosting. Security clearance may be required. Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal working hours if required. Willingness to travel to other locations, suppliers or vendors as needed.
Senior Vmware Engineer (Security)
Hays Technology City, Manchester
17/03/2026
Contractor
VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35 ) Manchester (2 days onsite) 4 months We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning) Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion) Required Experience & Skills VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP) Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible) Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)