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.
Contract Embedded DevOps Engineer 12 month contract Glasgow - 3 days onsite Up to 80ph - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems. This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You'll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery. Key responsibilities Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure What We're Looking For Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management Strong scripting / automation capability Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous Tech Environment GitHub / GitHub Actions Embedded software / electronic devices Raspberry Pi test infrastructure Jenkins to GitHub migration Build, release and quality tooling Potential AWS / virtualised environments This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows. If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Contract Embedded DevOps Engineer 12 month contract Glasgow - 3 days onsite Up to 80ph - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems. This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You'll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery. Key responsibilities Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure What We're Looking For Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management Strong scripting / automation capability Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous Tech Environment GitHub / GitHub Actions Embedded software / electronic devices Raspberry Pi test infrastructure Jenkins to GitHub migration Build, release and quality tooling Potential AWS / virtualised environments This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows. If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.
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.
Senior Platform Engineer (Azure) Manchester or London (Hybrid) £90,% Bonus Excellent Benefits Build the Platform That Powers Data We're hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help design and operate a secure, scalable enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence. Important: This is fundamentally a Platform Engineering role. You'll focus on infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability , rather than building data pipelines. We do welcome candidates from data engineering backgrounds- provided you bring strong platform engineering experience , particularly with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), CI/CD, and cloud platform design . What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering robust, automated Azure & Snowflake platform components Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across environments Creating and optimising CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Implementing observability practices (logging, monitoring, alerting) Ensuring platform security, scalability, and performance Collaborating with architects and senior engineers on platform standards Mentoring engineers and promoting engineering best practices What We're Looking For Strong experience in Platform Engineering (not just data pipeline development) Expertise in Azure-based environments and/or Snowflake Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling Proven ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of cloud security and observability Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Strong communicator with experience working across teams Ideal Backgrounds Platform Engineers working in data environments DevOps/Platform Engineers with exposure to data platforms Data Engineers who have moved into platform, IaC, or DevOps-focused roles Why Join? £90,% bonus Hybrid working (Manchester or London) High-impact role in a mission-driven setting Opportunity to shape and influence a modern data platform Strong engineering culture with a focus on automation and best practice
02/04/2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer (Azure) Manchester or London (Hybrid) £90,% Bonus Excellent Benefits Build the Platform That Powers Data We're hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help design and operate a secure, scalable enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence. Important: This is fundamentally a Platform Engineering role. You'll focus on infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability , rather than building data pipelines. We do welcome candidates from data engineering backgrounds- provided you bring strong platform engineering experience , particularly with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), CI/CD, and cloud platform design . What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering robust, automated Azure & Snowflake platform components Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across environments Creating and optimising CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Implementing observability practices (logging, monitoring, alerting) Ensuring platform security, scalability, and performance Collaborating with architects and senior engineers on platform standards Mentoring engineers and promoting engineering best practices What We're Looking For Strong experience in Platform Engineering (not just data pipeline development) Expertise in Azure-based environments and/or Snowflake Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling Proven ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of cloud security and observability Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Strong communicator with experience working across teams Ideal Backgrounds Platform Engineers working in data environments DevOps/Platform Engineers with exposure to data platforms Data Engineers who have moved into platform, IaC, or DevOps-focused roles Why Join? £90,% bonus Hybrid working (Manchester or London) High-impact role in a mission-driven setting Opportunity to shape and influence a modern data platform Strong engineering culture with a focus on automation and best practice
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
Great opportunity for Senior Python Engineers to work remotely for a UK based AI scale-up. You'd join a large engineering department and would work within a cross functional product-based team responsible for building cloud-native, event-driven systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. The teams are responsible for all aspects of the product they work on, from design through to development, testing, deployment and supporting systems in production, so you should expect to apply XP techniques like TDD and SOLID and be comfortable with practices like IaC, CI/CD and Observability. Skills: Python GCP, AWS Kubernetes, Docker, ECS FastAPI, Django PostgreSQL, MongoDB Serverless, Container-based and Event Driven Architectures The money is good too - up to £100k plus benefits including nonus, share options and private healthcare. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.
02/04/2026
Full time
Great opportunity for Senior Python Engineers to work remotely for a UK based AI scale-up. You'd join a large engineering department and would work within a cross functional product-based team responsible for building cloud-native, event-driven systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. The teams are responsible for all aspects of the product they work on, from design through to development, testing, deployment and supporting systems in production, so you should expect to apply XP techniques like TDD and SOLID and be comfortable with practices like IaC, CI/CD and Observability. Skills: Python GCP, AWS Kubernetes, Docker, ECS FastAPI, Django PostgreSQL, MongoDB Serverless, Container-based and Event Driven Architectures The money is good too - up to £100k plus benefits including nonus, share options and private healthcare. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.
Great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a mission-driven organisation building systems that process and verify complex open-source information. You'd join a small engineering department and would work in a cross functional product team responsible for building highly scalable, cloud-native, serverless systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. The teams are responsible for all aspects of the product they work on, from ideation through to supporting systems in production, so you should be confident in practices like system design, testing, deployment, observability and monitoring. This position would suit someone looking for a role with a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges. Skills: TypeScript (Node, React) and AWS (serverless) REST APIs NoSQL database (DocumentDB, MongoDB etc.) Graph database (GraphDB, Neo4j etc.) Search technologies such (SOLR, Opensearch, ElasticSearch etc.) The money is good too - up to £80k plus benefits including up to 15% bonus, 6% pension, private medical cover and hybrid working with an office in Manchester city centre. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.
02/04/2026
Full time
Great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a mission-driven organisation building systems that process and verify complex open-source information. You'd join a small engineering department and would work in a cross functional product team responsible for building highly scalable, cloud-native, serverless systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. The teams are responsible for all aspects of the product they work on, from ideation through to supporting systems in production, so you should be confident in practices like system design, testing, deployment, observability and monitoring. This position would suit someone looking for a role with a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges. Skills: TypeScript (Node, React) and AWS (serverless) REST APIs NoSQL database (DocumentDB, MongoDB etc.) Graph database (GraphDB, Neo4j etc.) Search technologies such (SOLR, Opensearch, ElasticSearch etc.) The money is good too - up to £80k plus benefits including up to 15% bonus, 6% pension, private medical cover and hybrid working with an office in Manchester city centre. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.
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.
Senior Technical Business Analyst 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 650 per day Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham based (need to be local to one of these offices)- hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Purpose We are seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams to help shape and deliver shared technical capabilities and enablers. This is a highly technical BA role. You will operate at SFIA Level 5 (Ensure & Advise), working alongside engineers, architects, DevOps and platform teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery ready user stories. This is not a task taking role. The successful candidate will bring structure to ambiguity, challenge constructively, and actively shape technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Analysis & Delivery Analyse complex technical and business processes across software, DevOps, security, resilience and platform domains Take ownership of epics and poorly defined backlog items, refining them into delivery-ready features and user stories Define scope, assumptions, constraints, risks and dependencies across multiple technical initiatives Ensure stories meet Definition of Ready and provide continuous clarification during build and test Collaboration with Engineering Teams (Essential) Work day-to-day with software engineers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers Facilitate technical design discussions and ensure shared understanding of requirements and proposed solutions Translate complex technical concepts so they are understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively challenge implementation approaches where required, based on user, operational and technical outcomes Discovery, PoC & Early-Phase Work Support discovery and proof-of-concept activities, including: o shaping hypotheses o defining success measures o identifying technical risks and assumptions Contribute to value cases, benefits mapping, and outcome-based metrics Stakeholder Engagement Engage confidently with Product Managers, senior engineers, architects, delivery managers and business stakeholders Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and delivery constraints Operate effectively across multiple initiatives, managing frequent context switching Essential Skills & Experience 1. Recent Technical BA Experience Recent experience working directly with software development teams Clear examples of: o technical user stories written o outcomes delivered (not just responsibilities) o systems or platforms worked on 2. Technical Awareness & Breadth You do not need to be an engineer, but you must understand technical concepts and vocabulary. Experience should include exposure to some of the following: Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins) Containers & orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) APIs and service-based architectures DevOps ways of working Non-functional requirements (security, resilience, recoverability, testability) 3. Agile & Lean Delivery Strong Agile mindset with experience working in Scrum / Kanban teams Lean, outcome-focused approach to requirements and scope Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving technical landscapes 4. Breadth of Experience Demonstrated experience across multiple systems, teams or technical domains Desirable Experience Previous experience within UK Government or large, complex enterprises Experience shaping backlogs for newly formed engineering teams Exposure to security, platform or shared services environments 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 Technical Business Analyst 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 650 per day Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham based (need to be local to one of these offices)- hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Purpose We are seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams to help shape and deliver shared technical capabilities and enablers. This is a highly technical BA role. You will operate at SFIA Level 5 (Ensure & Advise), working alongside engineers, architects, DevOps and platform teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery ready user stories. This is not a task taking role. The successful candidate will bring structure to ambiguity, challenge constructively, and actively shape technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Analysis & Delivery Analyse complex technical and business processes across software, DevOps, security, resilience and platform domains Take ownership of epics and poorly defined backlog items, refining them into delivery-ready features and user stories Define scope, assumptions, constraints, risks and dependencies across multiple technical initiatives Ensure stories meet Definition of Ready and provide continuous clarification during build and test Collaboration with Engineering Teams (Essential) Work day-to-day with software engineers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers Facilitate technical design discussions and ensure shared understanding of requirements and proposed solutions Translate complex technical concepts so they are understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively challenge implementation approaches where required, based on user, operational and technical outcomes Discovery, PoC & Early-Phase Work Support discovery and proof-of-concept activities, including: o shaping hypotheses o defining success measures o identifying technical risks and assumptions Contribute to value cases, benefits mapping, and outcome-based metrics Stakeholder Engagement Engage confidently with Product Managers, senior engineers, architects, delivery managers and business stakeholders Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and delivery constraints Operate effectively across multiple initiatives, managing frequent context switching Essential Skills & Experience 1. Recent Technical BA Experience Recent experience working directly with software development teams Clear examples of: o technical user stories written o outcomes delivered (not just responsibilities) o systems or platforms worked on 2. Technical Awareness & Breadth You do not need to be an engineer, but you must understand technical concepts and vocabulary. Experience should include exposure to some of the following: Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins) Containers & orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) APIs and service-based architectures DevOps ways of working Non-functional requirements (security, resilience, recoverability, testability) 3. Agile & Lean Delivery Strong Agile mindset with experience working in Scrum / Kanban teams Lean, outcome-focused approach to requirements and scope Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving technical landscapes 4. Breadth of Experience Demonstrated experience across multiple systems, teams or technical domains Desirable Experience Previous experience within UK Government or large, complex enterprises Experience shaping backlogs for newly formed engineering teams Exposure to security, platform or shared services environments 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
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.
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
02/04/2026
Full time
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Director of Professional Services Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 Per Annum Location: London (Hybrid) I am working with one of my longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a global digital transformation partner, customer experience specialist and provider of complex unified communications and network service solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as the Director of Professional Services and take full ownership all professional services engagements and making sure they are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest of standards. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Customer Success, you will ensure projects transition smoothly into managed services and long term support. You will have full responsibility for delivery performance, utilisation, customer satisfaction as well as the financial performance of Professional Services, including revenue recognition and forecasting against targets. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Professional Services Leadership Own the Professional Services function responsible for delivering implementation, migration and transformation projects. Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines and commercial performance across all projects. Work with Sales and Pre-Sales on solution design, project scoping and effort estimation so projects are set up properly from the start. Ensure projects transition successfully into managed services and long term support. Act as the senior escalation point for Professional Services. Produce monthly board reports covering delivery performance, financial performance and resource planning. PMO and Project Governance Establish and lead the Project Management Office, bringing structure, governance and consistency to project delivery. Define and maintain project standards, governance, and reporting across all customer and internal projects. Provide oversight to project managers, ensuring risks, timelines and budgets are properly managed and visible. Ensure projects support wider business objectives and customer outcomes. Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Capacity Own forecasting across Professional Services including revenue, delivery demand and resource requirements. Work with Sales, Finance and Service Delivery to plan for project demand and delivery capacity. Manage utilisation and workload across engineering and project teams. Identify capacity gaps and put plans in place to address them through hiring, training or contractors. Maintain clear visibility of demand versus delivery capacity to keep workloads balanced and delivery on track. Financial and Commercial Management Own the financial performance of Professional Services. Ensure projects are scoped, priced and delivered in a commercially sound way. Monitor project profitability, margins and cost control. Support the development of Professional Services pricing and commercial models. Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as a senior escalation point for key customers and strategic projects. Build strong relationships with customers during major delivery programmes. Provide clear executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance and Operations. Delivery Improvement and Performance Improve delivery processes so projects are more predictable, efficient and profitable. Introduce tools and reporting that improve visibility across projects, resources and financial performance. Track and report on key delivery metrics including timelines, profitability and customer satisfaction. Run post-project reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented. Team Leadership Lead and develop the Heads of Project Management and Professional Services Team Leads. Set clear objectives and performance measures across the team. Build a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards. Support development and progression across the Professional Services organisation. Skills and Experience Required Minimum of 5+ years of management experience Significant experience in IT services, managed services, or technology consulting environments Proven experience managing project delivery teams and project managers Strong understanding of project management frameworks and PMO governance Experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects Expertise in capacity planning, delivery forecasting and resource management Strong financial and commercial acumen related to project delivery Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) Experience managing project portfolios in managed services environments Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL Exposure to DevOps operating models within professional services or managed services environments, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery practices, and integrated engineering and operations workflows. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Full time
Director of Professional Services Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 Per Annum Location: London (Hybrid) I am working with one of my longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a global digital transformation partner, customer experience specialist and provider of complex unified communications and network service solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as the Director of Professional Services and take full ownership all professional services engagements and making sure they are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest of standards. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Customer Success, you will ensure projects transition smoothly into managed services and long term support. You will have full responsibility for delivery performance, utilisation, customer satisfaction as well as the financial performance of Professional Services, including revenue recognition and forecasting against targets. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Professional Services Leadership Own the Professional Services function responsible for delivering implementation, migration and transformation projects. Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines and commercial performance across all projects. Work with Sales and Pre-Sales on solution design, project scoping and effort estimation so projects are set up properly from the start. Ensure projects transition successfully into managed services and long term support. Act as the senior escalation point for Professional Services. Produce monthly board reports covering delivery performance, financial performance and resource planning. PMO and Project Governance Establish and lead the Project Management Office, bringing structure, governance and consistency to project delivery. Define and maintain project standards, governance, and reporting across all customer and internal projects. Provide oversight to project managers, ensuring risks, timelines and budgets are properly managed and visible. Ensure projects support wider business objectives and customer outcomes. Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Capacity Own forecasting across Professional Services including revenue, delivery demand and resource requirements. Work with Sales, Finance and Service Delivery to plan for project demand and delivery capacity. Manage utilisation and workload across engineering and project teams. Identify capacity gaps and put plans in place to address them through hiring, training or contractors. Maintain clear visibility of demand versus delivery capacity to keep workloads balanced and delivery on track. Financial and Commercial Management Own the financial performance of Professional Services. Ensure projects are scoped, priced and delivered in a commercially sound way. Monitor project profitability, margins and cost control. Support the development of Professional Services pricing and commercial models. Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as a senior escalation point for key customers and strategic projects. Build strong relationships with customers during major delivery programmes. Provide clear executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance and Operations. Delivery Improvement and Performance Improve delivery processes so projects are more predictable, efficient and profitable. Introduce tools and reporting that improve visibility across projects, resources and financial performance. Track and report on key delivery metrics including timelines, profitability and customer satisfaction. Run post-project reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented. Team Leadership Lead and develop the Heads of Project Management and Professional Services Team Leads. Set clear objectives and performance measures across the team. Build a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards. Support development and progression across the Professional Services organisation. Skills and Experience Required Minimum of 5+ years of management experience Significant experience in IT services, managed services, or technology consulting environments Proven experience managing project delivery teams and project managers Strong understanding of project management frameworks and PMO governance Experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects Expertise in capacity planning, delivery forecasting and resource management Strong financial and commercial acumen related to project delivery Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) Experience managing project portfolios in managed services environments Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL Exposure to DevOps operating models within professional services or managed services environments, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery practices, and integrated engineering and operations workflows. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
