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Role: Senior Systems Developer (Python / PostgreSQL) Location: Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid) Salary: Up to 55k DOE A leading UK infrastructure and utilities organisation is looking to hire a Senior Systems Developer to join their growing technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering modern software solutions within a business focused on innovation, sustainability and long-term growth. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting full-stack applications, helping to enhance an established suite of internal systems and integrations. Working closely with product owners, stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will ensure solutions are robust, scalable and aligned with business needs. You will contribute to software architecture, coding standards and development best practices, while also supporting release management, CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. As a senior member of the team, you will also help mentor colleagues and share technical knowledge to support wider team success. Key skills include: Strong Python development experience Solid knowledge of SQL / PostgreSQL Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and modern front-end frameworks Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/Jenkins) Experience working in Agile delivery environments What's on offer: Competitive salary, strong pension, generous holiday allowance and hybrid working, alongside excellent career development opportunities. If you're interested please reach out to Fintan at TEC Partners.

Azure Architect Salary: £70,000-£90,000 Location: UK Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role: Vivo Talent are seeking an Azure Architect to design and deliver cloud solutions for our client, with a broad focus on Azure and modern data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric. You will oversee solution delivery across the full project lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to optimisation, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams. This client-facing role will also contribute to internal capability through standards, architectures and best practice guidance, with potential for line management as the Azure practice grows. Key Responsibilities: Design scalable, secure and cost-effective Azure solutions spanning infrastructure, data, analytics and applications. Incorporate Microsoft Fabric and modern data architecture patterns (e.g., Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture). Guide and mentor internal teams, ensuring best practices, governance, and architectural integrity. Conduct technical design reviews and provide recommendations to improve performance, resilience, and cost efficiency. Promote DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud governance practices. Stay up to date with Azure and Microsoft Fabric capabilities, contributing knowledge and reusable assets to the team. Required Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Skills & Experience: Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise Azure solutions across infrastructure, data and applications. Hands-on experience with Azure services, architecture patterns, landing zones and governance frameworks. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. Client-facing experience and ability to lead or influence technical teams.

Engagement Lead/Programme Manager Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% remote - Knutsford Duration: 30/10/2026 Rate to 952 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: "Overview: The Engagement Lead / Programme Manager is accountable for end?to?end delivery oversight across the programme, ensuring governance, strategic alignment, and effective stakeholder management. This role acts as the primary interface between delivery teams, senior stakeholders, and the client steering group. The individual owns programme performance, scope, budget, risks, and dependencies. Key Responsibilities: Provide overall leadership for programme delivery, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are met. Establish and maintain programme governance structures, including steering committees, RAID logs, delivery frameworks, reporting cadence, and escalation paths. Drive strategic alignment between business objectives, delivery plans, and technical workstreams. Own resource planning, financial tracking, budget management, and contract compliance. Facilitate client steering, executive updates, and strategic decision?making sessions. Oversee cross?functional teams, ensuring coordination between technical, operational, and business workstreams. Manage high?level risks, issues, dependencies, and assumption tracking (RAID). Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and organisational standards. Align programme outputs with change management, communications, and training requirements. Act as escalation point for critical delivery challenges, blockers, vendor issues, and scope variations. Technical/Delivery Components: Understanding of enterprise delivery frameworks, SDLC, Agile at scale, and cloud transformation programmes. Ability to interpret solution architectures, integration requirements, and data dependencies at a high level. Experience with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project, and Confluence."

We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving realworld challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders-both internally and across major client organisations to shape cloud strategy, architect scalable and secure solutions, and influence innovative transformation programmes. Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead Location: Bases UK-Wide Organisation : Leading IT Consulting Business & Leading Global Cloud Partner! Working Model: Hybrid (office, client site, and home) Salary: 100,000 to 109,000 base salary + benefits, perks, healthcare options + 10% bonus About the Opportunity The infrastructure and cloud landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations pursue greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their digital journeys. This role sits within a leading Cloud Infrastructure Services practice, working at the forefront of industry transformation and helping clients simplify complexity with clarity, creativity, and confidence. We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Partner with Senior Leaders (including CxOs) to advise on major transformation programmes and complex cloud/platform engineering initiatives. Drive growth by shaping compelling technology solutions and competitive cloud propositions. Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with both clients and internal teams. Design innovative, practical solutions rooted in strong technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset. Represent the advisory function in strategic forums and contribute to thought leadership. Collaborate across diverse technical teams , supporting knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications advantageous). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Solid understanding of cloud strategy, platform engineering, and operating models , with hands-on expertise in areas such as: Automation Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) FinOps Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-focused cloud solutions . Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-empowerment skills. A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Security Clearance Requirements To be appointed to this position, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance , which includes: Continuous UK residency for the last 5 years Eligibility based on nationality and immigration status Employment history checks An unspent criminal record (DBS) check Please APPLY now to learn more!

Full Stack Developer - Asset Management Firm - London / Manchester (Hybrid) - Basic salary of up to 65,000 + Bonus and Additional Benefits package Hays are currently working exclusively with a leading asset management firm assisting them in the recruitment of a Full Stack Developer on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will require candidates to work in a hybrid capacity, 3 days per week in office, in either Central London or Manchester. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled developer to join an established development team within a high-end financial services firm. The role We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic full-stack developer to join the team on a permanent basis. This person will join a 5-person development team and will be responsible for collaborating with various cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient software solutions that help drive the business to new heights. You will also be responsible for improving performance in the business' cloud hosted environment, while also acting as an SME on all architectural and tech stack improvements. The CEO and CFO of this business are passionate advocates of Artificial Intelligence, with a significant budget recently allocated to this area, in the hope of using AI to drive commercial performance. This would an excellent opportunity for a skilled developer with a curiosity and passion for AI technologies to develop these skills in a professional technology environment Skill set requirements: Professional experience in a software development role, specifically .NET Core, SQL Server, and Cloud Native Technologies and Services (Azure) Strong Front End Development and UI Expertise (Angular) Experience in translating complex requirements into simple, effective technology solutions for senior stakeholders. A curiosity and passion for AI technologies and their use within a professional technology environment Experience within Financial Services, specifically asset management / AML / Financial Crime (Beneficial) Detail focussed with a First Class University Degree in STEM subject (Beneficial) What you'll get in return: Starting salary of up to 65,000 Up to 12% pension (6% cont. / 6% match) 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays Hybrid working option (3 days / 2 days) Annual bonus of between 10% and 25%, depending on personal and company performance. Desired Skills and Experience Software, Developer, Asset Management, AML, C#, .NET, .NET Core, angular, UI, Front End, Azure, SQL Server, Financial Services, Lead Developer, Senior Developer, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior M365 Engineer (12-Month Contract) Location: London, UK (Local SME for PL Re) Duration: 12 Months Work Mode: 4 Days in Office Role Overview We are seeking a Senior M365 Engineer for a 12-month contract to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in our London office. You will lead critical migrations, manage local stakeholder governance for our PL Re division, and partner with global engineering on Copilot and new feature adoption. Key Initiatives & Responsibilities Migrations & Projects: Lead Mimecast-to-M365 and home drive-to-OneDrive migrations; manage retention/compliance policy rollouts. Network & Performance: Resolve Teams and network-related issues for London and international offices. Security & Mail Flow: Act as Line 1 security expert (EOP, mail flow rules, routing, encryption) and manage Proofpoint integrations. Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement M365 solutions in a global environment, assist with the enterprise roadmap, and provide expert technical assistance to business units. Compliance: Participate in security reviews and manage e-discovery, legal holds, and archived solutions. Operations: Support core services (Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, SPO), monitor service updates/roadmaps, and handle escalated incidents. Required Experience 8+ years: SME-level experience in M365 security, architecture, and design (Exchange Online, SPO, Intune, Azure AD, OneDrive, Teams). 5+ years: Exchange Admin in large-scale, 24/7 environments. 5+ years: Expertise with Azure AD, Intune, and Microsoft EMS security. 5+ years: Experience with Microsoft and Proofpoint e-discovery/compliance processes. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Opportunity: Our client is looking for a seasoned Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value mission-critical digital services within the public sector. This is a senior level position where you will be involved in hands-on development as well as team management to steer multi-disciplinary development teams for large-scale digital transformation programmes. Skills and Experience: Extensive experience leading Full Stack Engineering teams with advanced capabilities in .NET, Java, or Python, along with exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks. Proven track record mentoring engineers and elevating delivery quality through structured coaching. Strong client-facing acumen with the ability to advise on strategic technology direction. Delivery leadership within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.) Hands-on experience architecting scalable secure cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure A consulting or software house background is also highly desirable Role and Responsibilities: The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value, mission-critical digital services within the public sector. This is a senior strategically influential role where you will take full accountability for complex solution architectures, steer multi-disciplinary delivery teams, and set the engineering agenda for large-scale digital transformation programmes Operating in a technology-agnostic environment you will leverage a broad modern tech stack across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS, Azure and contemporary JavaScript frameworks Provide coaching and leadership, supporting the long-term development of engineers across the business Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

The Opportunity: You ll join an experienced, collaborative consultancy team delivering greenfield, enterprise-scale digital services for high-profile public and private sector clients. This opportunity is ideal for a practical, adaptable Geospatial Full Stack Engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving complex problems and challenges that will have a real-world impact. Collaboration sits at the heart of how our client operates, so you ll be partnering closely with colleagues across Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Delivery Management, Data Science and Live Services to deliver outcomes that genuinely make a difference in today s society. As a consultancy, they are technology-agnostic by design, focusing on choosing the right tools for each problem, rather than forcing one stack everywhere. Their teams regularly work with .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS and Azure, giving you genuine scope to broaden your skills and develop your career across a range of languages and platforms. Many of their projects also involve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open-source geospatial technologies, helping clients unlock the value of location-based data through mapping, spatial analysis and data-driven decision making. Skills and Experience: Essential 3+ years experience in a Full Stack Engineering role Strong development skills in .NET, Java or Python, alongside modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices and serverless Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS or Azure Experience working with GIS systems or geospatial data, and familiarity with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, etc. A collaborative mindset and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Experience working in a consultancy environment Exposure to public sector projects Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Terraform) Awareness of the Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice, particularly in geospatial or public sector contexts Role and Responsibilities: This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the pace, responsibility and collaboration of consultancy. You will be involved with the following types of activity: Design and deliver high-quality solutions: building, enhancing and maintaining software, infrastructure and deployment pipelines that are robust, secure and scalable. Projects may include solutions involving geospatial data, GIS platforms and open-source mapping tools. Work collaboratively across disciplines: partnering with Senior and Lead Engineers, Delivery Managers, Designers and Data Scientists to shape solutions, contribute to technical documentation and deliver against agreed plans. Apply standards and best practice: follow established engineering approaches, contribute accurate technical estimates and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues. Communicate clearly and build relationships: present ideas, prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders, while building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations. Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

Tech Lead, Hands On Salary up to 85,000 1 day per week in the Cheshire office This role suits an engineer who leads through coding. You stay close to the codebase and spend most of your time building software. You guide architecture and engineering standards through practical delivery. You join a small team of strong developers building modern backend systems. The team values engineers who enjoy solving complex problems and writing reliable production code. You influence technical direction while remaining an active contributor in the code. What you will do Design and build backend services using C# and .NET Lead technical design across new systems and platform components Work with product teams to turn requirements into clear technical solutions Improve architecture, tooling, and engineering practices Support developers through code reviews and technical guidance Tech stack C# and .NET, latest LTS Azure Service Bus and RabbitMQ Docker, Kubernetes, Helm SQL Server, Azure Storage, Redis Microservices architecture What you bring Strong backend engineering experience Deep experience with C# or another strongly typed language Strong system design and architecture skills Experience building distributed systems Focus on clean code, testing, and engineering quality You work alongside experienced developers who care about engineering standards and reliable systems. You remain hands on with the platform while helping shape how the technology evolves.

SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer required by our market leading client in Bristol. This will be a 3 month initial contract, likely to extend and will sit Outside IR35 . We are looking for an experienced SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer to support ongoing digital transformation projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint Online sites, libraries, lists, and workflows. Build custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and PowerShell. Develop modern SharePoint components using SPFx (SharePoint Framework). Integrate Microsoft 365 services including Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD, and Exchange Online. Migrate content from legacy SharePoint or file systems into SharePoint Online. Create reusable templates, components, and governance-aligned solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across SharePoint and Microsoft 365 applications. Ensure solutions follow security, compliance, and best practice guidelines. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong experience with SharePoint Online development and configuration. Expertise in SPFx, TypeScript, React, and modern SharePoint development. Deep understanding of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate). Experience with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs. Strong knowledge of Azure AD, permissions, and identity management. Understanding of Microsoft 365 governance, security, and compliance. Desirable Skills: Experience with SharePoint migrations (ShareGate, AvePoint, etc.). Knowledge of Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or other Azure services. Teams app development and AI experience. Familiarity with DevOps pipelines for SPFx deployments. Understanding of information architecture and UX best practices. Ideal Candidate: Someone who can take ownership of requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote environment. Able to advise on best practices and suggest improvements to existing processes.

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid-working (Manchester + Home-based) c£60,000 to £75,000 per year (DOE) Plus an excellent company benefits package (including Private Healthcare, Bonuses, Professional Accreditations and Subscriptions, 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, etc.) The Opportunity: We are supporting a leading IT Consultancy operating at the forefront of digital services and transformation across the UK public sector are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering modern, scalable data platforms that support critical national services. Working within collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, you will take ownership of end-to-end data engineering delivery across greenfield and transformation initiatives. You will influence technical direction, guide engineering best practice, and support the development of high-quality, robust data services that operate at enterprise scale. You will be consulting across modern cloud ecosystems and data technologies, with opportunities to deepen expertise in Python, SQL, cloud-native data tooling, orchestration platforms and streaming technologies across AWS, Azure and GCP. Skills and Experience: Proven experience delivering production-grade data engineering solutions within complex environments Strong Python skills for building, testing and operating scalable data pipelines Experience working with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) Strong SQL expertise and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server Experience working with NoSQL technologies such as DynamoDB, MongoDB or similar Hands-on Kafka (or equivalent streaming) and workflow orchestration (Airflow) experience Strong understanding of data architecture patterns including data lakes, warehouses and event-driven architectures Experience of consulting across Agile delivery environments, implementing data quality, validation and monitoring frameworks Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design, build and delivery of data platforms and services across the full engineering life cycle Own technical delivery of data pipelines, models and platform components, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and maintainable Design, develop and deploy ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform and optimise large-scale datasets Build and operate event-driven architectures (Kafka) and orchestrate workflows (Airflow) Apply strong data architecture principles across data lakes, warehouses and event-driven solutions Develop and maintain streaming pipelines using technologies such as Kafka Implement monitoring and observability solutions using tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana Ensure data quality, validation and governance processes are built into engineering workflows Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and stakeholders (client-facing), translating business requirements into robust engineering solutions Support delivery planning activities, including estimation, risk identification and dependency management Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

Solutions Architect - Tier Bank - Canary Wharf - 2 Stage interview process - ASAP start Role - Solutions Architect Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - 515 per day (Inside IR35) Experience - In depth understanding of Object Orientated programming concepts as well as of the full Software Development Life Cycle. Good understanding of MS .NET Framework environments. Knowledge and experience of Agile methodology Knowledge of Cloud and AI technologies that can be adopted into the workplace Extensive experience working as a software and solutions architect. Experience in designing of high-level concepts for software solutions. Experience in development of Azure cloud-based as well as on-prem solutions. DevOps and SCRUM experience Experience in Cloud migration planning and execution Tasks - Create and improve architectural standards for on premise and azure cloud software products, develop cloud migration procedures and guidelines. Assist in cloud migration projects, assess readiness and dependencies, optimize for the Cloud. Create and review blueprints for software products, provide guidance on improving architecture. Coding mission critical parts and performing code reviews. Assist on integrating AI technologies to improve existing systems. Ensure that applications are in line with compliance and regulatory standards and conduct regular security assessments of these applications. Technical writing (creating related documentation) Assist developers with any architecture related issues and queries. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Manager Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager. The Cyber Security Operations Manager will lead the operational security function responsible for protecting the organisation's information assets, technology services, and users. This role oversees all security operation functions, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of the organisation's security posture. Working closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture, Governance, Compliance and Risk teams, the manager ensures that security operations are proactive, resilient, and aligned with business needs. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the daily operations of the internal Security Operations team and primary relationship with any outsourced SOC solution ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response coverage. Oversee cyber defence capabilities including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and identity protection. Develop and maintain operational procedures, playbooks, and response frameworks. Direct the full incident response lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Coordinate major incident management with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Business teams. Ensure lessons learned are captured and drive meaningful improvement. Oversee the vulnerability management programme, ensuring timely identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks. Partner with asset owners to ensure patches, configuration hardening, and remediation actions are completed. Support risk assessment processes and provide input to security governance and compliance teams. Ensure the design, tuning, and optimisation of detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic across security platforms. Drive automation initiatives using SOAR to improve response speed and reduce operational workload. Maintain robust coverage across cloud, on premise, network, and endpoint environments. Build capability through training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing programmes. Work with technology, business, and leadership teams to communicate risks, incidents, and security posture. Support audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance activities About you: Requirements: Experience managing a SOC or security operations function within a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud-native security tooling. Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls. Demonstrated expertise in incident response and threat management. Experience working in hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Grow with Acorn: We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cyber Security Consultant, Head of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Operations Supervisor, IT Cloud Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary circa £60,000 pa plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen with the creation of this brand-new role to support our digital strategy at a time of rapid growth for the University. As the Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security, you will be integral in enabling high quality IT services that support an excellent learning and teaching experience. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the University's cloud environments, infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity functions, ensuring foundational technologies are secure and scalable. You will manage a team of four and will be essential in providing support and guidance to ensure seamless service delivery. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Own and deliver the cloud, infrastructure, and security strategy, ensuring alignment to institutional and digital strategy Oversee technical operations, ensuring stability, capacity, and performance across infrastructure and cloud services Provide expert technical input into change enablement, architectural governance, and project delivery Maintain technology risk registers and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies in place Our main requirements: Relevant cloud architecture certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect); security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CCSP) or demonstrable equivalent experience ITIL Foundation or demonstrably equivalent service leadership capability Significant experience in digital transformation, cloud adoption and embedding cloud platforms into business operations Strong knowledge of Azure/M365, identity and access management, networking, compute/storage, backup/DR, monitoring and automation At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit the work for us > current vacancies page of our website. Vacancy closes on Thursday 16 April at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Azure Integration Developer/Integration Engineer - Azure Integration Services (AIS), C#, ASP.NET Core Net, SQL, Blazor, ADF, Azure Logic Apps. Permanent, London, (Hybrid 3/2), £80k - £85k +Bonus +Benefits Azure Integration Developer/Integration Engineer/C# Developer required to work on the config, deployment and support of multiple enterprise systems integrated within the Azure cloud environment for this global organisation. You will provide expertise in the design, architecture and development of Azure integrations primarily utilising AIS (Azure Integration Services) including optimising enhancement with the MDM platform and integrating data via ADF albeit in conjunction with ETL developers. Working in an SME/Lead capacity you will: Liaise with other technical teams, vendors and wider business stakeholders Design, config and deploy application integrations within the AIS framework Undertake hands-on integration work utilising a range of tools including C#, .NET Core, Blazor/Javascript, ADF, SQL etc Undertake integration of low-code apps developer in Azure Logic Apps Work with Agile/Scrum methods, leading ceremonies inc Sprint Planning and retros Maintain change and version control documentation as required We are searching for an Azure Integration Developer/Integration Engineer/C# Developer/.NET Core Developer who has been working within professional services environments such as Banking, Financial Services, Legal Services, Accountancy or from within a Big 4 consultancy such as PwC. KPMG, EY, Deloitte and can demonstrate: Expert level experience with Azure Integration Services (AIS) and the integration of multiple enterprise-systems within the Azure Integration ecosystem Hands-on development expertise with a range of relevant Azure Engineering tools inc C#, .NET Core, Blazor/JavaScript/Typescript, SQL, ADF, Azure Service Bus Experience integrating native ASP.NET Core/C# applications, 3rd party systems (Document Management, Finance, HCIM such as Workday etc) and Low Code apps built in MSFT Logic Apps Experience leading development engineering work within a professional services environment Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methods with exposure to roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner etc (non-essential) Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Solid opportunity to work across a number of integrations within a large-scale Azure environment integrating multiple systems (eg, CRM, ERP, Finance, HCIM, Document Management as well as external APIs) designing event-driven architectures and handling data transformation between systems for a high-profile company within their field.

Data Engineer Location: Uxbridge Salary: £42,500 - £47,500 p.a. Permanent - Hybrid working (2 days on site) Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable data solutions that support organisational operations, analytics and strategic decision-making. Key skills/experience Substantial experience of data solution architecture in a large, complex organisation. Experience with Oracle DBMS. Experience with SQL Server DBMS Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL workflows. Design and optimise relational and non-relational databases. Implement scalable data storage, orchestration frameworks and master data management processes. Ensure data quality, integrity, security and GDPR compliance. Contribute to enterprise data architecture and governance frameworks. Monitor performance and troubleshoot data infrastructure issues. Lead technical data planning within change programmes and advise on best practice tools and standards. Identify and introduce emerging technologies to enhance organisational data capability. About You Proven experience in data engineering, ETL development and database optimisation. Strong understanding of data modelling, governance and regulatory compliance. Experience working in complex organisational environments. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping enterprise data strategy within a forward-thinking organisation. Apply now to be part of an exciting digital transformation journey. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary circa £60,000 pa plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen with the creation of this brand-new role to support our digital strategy at a time of rapid growth for the University. As the Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security, you will be integral in enabling high quality IT services that support an excellent learning and teaching experience. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the University s cloud environments, infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity functions, ensuring foundational technologies are secure and scalable. You will manage a team of four and will be essential in providing support and guidance to ensure seamless service delivery. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Own and deliver the cloud, infrastructure, and security strategy, ensuring alignment to institutional and digital strategy Oversee technical operations, ensuring stability, capacity, and performance across infrastructure and cloud services Provide expert technical input into change enablement, architectural governance, and project delivery Maintain technology risk registers and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies in place Our main requirements: Relevant cloud architecture certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect); security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CCSP) or demonstrable equivalent experience ITIL Foundation or demonstrably equivalent service leadership capability Significant experience in digital transformation, cloud adoption and embedding cloud platforms into business operations Strong knowledge of Azure/M365, identity and access management, networking, compute/storage, backup/DR, monitoring and automation At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment Vacancy closes on Thursday 16 April at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Remote (UK) | London preferred This is not a typical Data Architect position. A growing data consultancy is looking to bring in a Databricks specialist who can combine hands-on delivery with client-facing pre-sales involvement. This is a key hire within the business, with a strong focus on long-term impact. If you enjoy working across both solution design and delivery, this role offers a genuine blend of both. The Role You'll be involved across the full project life cycle, from early client engagement and solution shaping through to hands-on implementation. This role requires someone comfortable operating across both technical and commercial conversations. Key responsibilities include: Designing and delivering modern data platforms using Databricks Supporting early-stage client discussions, including solution design, effort sizing, and commercials Presenting ideas and approaches to stakeholders Delivering end-to-end data solutions, from early concept through to production Collaborating with distributed teams Acting as a trusted advisor, balancing technical quality with commercial outcomes What We're Looking For This is an architect-level role, requiring both credibility and recent hands-on experience. You'll ideally have: Strong, recent experience with Databricks in a delivery environment A background in consulting or client-facing project work Exposure to pre-sales or solution shaping activities Good commercial awareness and the ability to assess viable solutions Confidence working directly with stakeholders Technical Experience Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, PySpark Building scalable data pipelines and modern data platforms Data modelling experience (eg 3NF, dimensional, or similar approaches) Experience with reporting/visualisation tools Programming in Python, SQL, or Scala Exposure to at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Nice to Have Exposure to data governance or cataloguing tools Experience with ML/AI workloads Familiarity with DevOps or Infrastructure as Code Relevant certifications Why Consider This Role? Opportunity to influence both technical delivery and pre-sales direction Work on complex, enterprise-scale data challenges Strong emphasis on hands-on expertise and real-world delivery Collaborative, consulting-led environment