Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Title: QA Automation Engineer
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours p/w
Salary : Circa £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or circa £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 10
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
I nterview Dates: 20th April (initial assessment) Face to face interviews week commencing 27th April
NB: Please note the official job title for this vacancy is Quality Assurance Automation Engineer and QA Automation Engineer is for advertising purposes only
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Team at L&Q:
We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Agile technology team at L&Q, where you’ll play a key role in building and improving automated testing frameworks that support critical systems used across our organisation.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Developers and DevOps Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly support our mission to create homes and neighbourhoods people are proud of.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium and SpecFlow (C#)
Act as the QA lead within your Agile squad, shaping test strategy and approach
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across functional, integration and UAT phases
Work closely with Developers and DevOps to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
Identify defects early and ensure robust re-testing and quality assurance processes
Provide clear reporting and insight to support delivery decisions
Champion automation-first best practice and support engineers in improving test coverage
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in QA Automation Engineering
Hands-on experience with Selenium SpecFlow / C#
Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
Knowledge of both manual and automated testing approaches
Experience testing across:, Web, Mobile, Desktop applications
ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Transport Club Software Engineer - Remote An opportunity is available for a skilled Transport Club Software Engineer to support critical transport technology systems used across the UK. This role sits within the ITSO Back Office value stream and focuses on the development, support and continuous improvement of core transaction processing platforms used by transport operators nationwide. You will contribute to the development and support of the Transport Club HOPS, Fulfilment and Actora product suites along with associated services and shared libraries. These platforms handle journey transaction processing and message routing that underpin national transport services. The Role - Transport Club Software Engineer Develop, maintain and support Transport Club HOPS, Fulfilment and Actora platforms. Deliver software enhancements across the full lifecycle from design through deployment. Support DevOps delivery pipelines and assist with escalations from the Transport Club Service Desk. Work closely with internal teams and third party clients to support platform usage and improvement. Contribute to ongoing improvements to engineering practices, tooling and platform performance. Participate in Agile delivery cycles including sprint planning, development and release. Key Skills and Experience Strong experience in Java enterprise development . Experience working with relational database technologies . Experience developing large scale enterprise applications . Knowledge of ITSO transport systems or standards . Understanding of software engineering best practices . Experience with automated software testing frameworks . Experience working with DevOps integration and deployment pipelines . Experience working within Agile Scrum delivery teams . Familiarity with technologies such as Git, Jenkins, Groovy, Elasticsearch, Cucumber, JUnit, REST services, Angular, Node and C# . This role suits an experienced Transport Club Software Engineer who enjoys working on large scale systems that support national infrastructure. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button
04/04/2026
Contractor
Transport Club Software Engineer - Remote An opportunity is available for a skilled Transport Club Software Engineer to support critical transport technology systems used across the UK. This role sits within the ITSO Back Office value stream and focuses on the development, support and continuous improvement of core transaction processing platforms used by transport operators nationwide. You will contribute to the development and support of the Transport Club HOPS, Fulfilment and Actora product suites along with associated services and shared libraries. These platforms handle journey transaction processing and message routing that underpin national transport services. The Role - Transport Club Software Engineer Develop, maintain and support Transport Club HOPS, Fulfilment and Actora platforms. Deliver software enhancements across the full lifecycle from design through deployment. Support DevOps delivery pipelines and assist with escalations from the Transport Club Service Desk. Work closely with internal teams and third party clients to support platform usage and improvement. Contribute to ongoing improvements to engineering practices, tooling and platform performance. Participate in Agile delivery cycles including sprint planning, development and release. Key Skills and Experience Strong experience in Java enterprise development . Experience working with relational database technologies . Experience developing large scale enterprise applications . Knowledge of ITSO transport systems or standards . Understanding of software engineering best practices . Experience with automated software testing frameworks . Experience working with DevOps integration and deployment pipelines . Experience working within Agile Scrum delivery teams . Familiarity with technologies such as Git, Jenkins, Groovy, Elasticsearch, Cucumber, JUnit, REST services, Angular, Node and C# . This role suits an experienced Transport Club Software Engineer who enjoys working on large scale systems that support national infrastructure. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button
PAM Engineer Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50 Duration: 25/09/2026 / role starts with a 6 months contract Rate 644 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA MUST HOLD A ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Role Description: Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM) Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea) Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAMrelated issues Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills & Qualifications Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) Excellent problemsolving, communication, and documentation skills
03/04/2026
Contractor
PAM Engineer Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50 Duration: 25/09/2026 / role starts with a 6 months contract Rate 644 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA MUST HOLD A ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Role Description: Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM) Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea) Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAMrelated issues Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills & Qualifications Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) Excellent problemsolving, communication, and documentation skills
Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales) IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project. This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level. Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities. You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions Essential Skills Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role). Experience with Enterprise level Data sets. Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards. Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent. Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services. Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions. Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs. Ability to lead and mentor other team members. Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS. Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures. Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Desirable skills Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles. Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery. Experience with Big Data. Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC). Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL Welsh language skills. Key Responsibilities (at a glance): Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services. Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate. Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs. Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies. Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls. Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands. Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs. What you ll get in return (at a glance) A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week A flexible working environment Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) 4 x Death in service The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects Progression and development opportunities Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed). This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.
03/04/2026
Full time
Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales) IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project. This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level. Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities. You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions Essential Skills Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role). Experience with Enterprise level Data sets. Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards. Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent. Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services. Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions. Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs. Ability to lead and mentor other team members. Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS. Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures. Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Desirable skills Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles. Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery. Experience with Big Data. Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC). Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL Welsh language skills. Key Responsibilities (at a glance): Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services. Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate. Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs. Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies. Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls. Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands. Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs. What you ll get in return (at a glance) A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week A flexible working environment Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) 4 x Death in service The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects Progression and development opportunities Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed). This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company's product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we're looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and Validation Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
03/04/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company's product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we're looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and Validation Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Subject - Technical Lead - Full Stack - AWS - Microservices - East Kilbride/Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) - £50-60K Per Annum Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: East Kilbride Salary: £50-60K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We're partnering with a well-established, product-led technology business delivering large-scale, high-impact software solutions used across the UK. Their platforms process billions of transactions annually and support critical, real-world systems used by millions of people every day. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer delivery, they are continuing to invest in modern, cloud-native technologies and are expanding their engineering capability to support new product development and market growth. The Candidate: This role would suit a highly capable full-stack engineer who enjoys working across the entire technology stack and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions. You will be technically strong and comfortable leading from the front, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while driving best practices across a team. The Role: This is a hands-on Engineering Technical Lead position, where you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, cloud-native applications. You will work across a cutting-edge stack, including TypeScript and AWS (CDK), within a microservices architecture, contributing to both Back End services and Front End applications. Alongside development, you will provide technical leadership, helping to shape architecture, improve engineering standards, and support the growth of the wider team. Key Duties: Lead by example through hands-on development and problem solving. Drive architectural and technical decisions across projects. Build and deliver scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions. Develop and maintain systems using TypeScript and AWS (CDK). Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and security. Mentor and support engineers, contributing to team development. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and observability. Requirements: Strong experience as a full-stack developer (not purely Front End or Back End). Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience delivering solutions in AWS, ideally using AWS CDK. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD practices. Experience working with microservices architectures. Ability to design and build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Experience mentoring or supporting other developers. Comfortable working in Agile environments. Nice to have: (not essential) Experience working within payments or regulated environments. Exposure to banking or financial systems. Experience managing or working with third-party suppliers or offshore teams. To apply for this Technical Lead permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
03/04/2026
Full time
Subject - Technical Lead - Full Stack - AWS - Microservices - East Kilbride/Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) - £50-60K Per Annum Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: East Kilbride Salary: £50-60K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We're partnering with a well-established, product-led technology business delivering large-scale, high-impact software solutions used across the UK. Their platforms process billions of transactions annually and support critical, real-world systems used by millions of people every day. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer delivery, they are continuing to invest in modern, cloud-native technologies and are expanding their engineering capability to support new product development and market growth. The Candidate: This role would suit a highly capable full-stack engineer who enjoys working across the entire technology stack and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions. You will be technically strong and comfortable leading from the front, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while driving best practices across a team. The Role: This is a hands-on Engineering Technical Lead position, where you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, cloud-native applications. You will work across a cutting-edge stack, including TypeScript and AWS (CDK), within a microservices architecture, contributing to both Back End services and Front End applications. Alongside development, you will provide technical leadership, helping to shape architecture, improve engineering standards, and support the growth of the wider team. Key Duties: Lead by example through hands-on development and problem solving. Drive architectural and technical decisions across projects. Build and deliver scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions. Develop and maintain systems using TypeScript and AWS (CDK). Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and security. Mentor and support engineers, contributing to team development. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and observability. Requirements: Strong experience as a full-stack developer (not purely Front End or Back End). Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience delivering solutions in AWS, ideally using AWS CDK. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD practices. Experience working with microservices architectures. Ability to design and build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Experience mentoring or supporting other developers. Comfortable working in Agile environments. Nice to have: (not essential) Experience working within payments or regulated environments. Exposure to banking or financial systems. Experience managing or working with third-party suppliers or offshore teams. To apply for this Technical Lead permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
SysOps Engineer Bath (Hybrid) £40,000+ DOE The role This isn't a ticket-chasing SysOps job. You'll be joining a small, sharp engineering team in a health-tech company whose platform is used by real patients, real clinicians and makes a measurable difference to care outcomes. You'll own infrastructure, shape how environments are built and run, and work side-by-side with developers to keep things fast, secure and reliable. If you're used to being siloed, you'll enjoy the freedom here. If you like improving systems rather than just maintaining them, you'll fit in. What you'll be doing Improving and supporting AWS environments (EC2, VPC, networking, security) Building infrastructure properly through Terraform and Ansible Automating deployments, tightening reliability, and removing manual pain points Monitoring environments and responding to incidents when they matter Working directly with engineers across product, backend and frontend teams Being part of an engineering culture where your voice and ideas actually shape the platform Tech stack AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python, PHP, MySQL What they're looking for Around 3-5 years in a SysOps / DevOps / Cloud engineering role Strong AWS experience (multi-environment, secure, production workloads) Terraform or similar IaC Good Linux fundamentals Comfortable scripting (Bash or Python) Why this is worth your time Genuine tech-for-good work (your work impacts patient care, not advertising metrics) A team that values learning, curiosity and autonomy L&D budget for courses, certs and time to grow Private healthcare + enhanced benefits A modern engineering culture with proper collaboration, not red tape Interested? Contact Jack Winder for a chat. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
03/04/2026
Full time
SysOps Engineer Bath (Hybrid) £40,000+ DOE The role This isn't a ticket-chasing SysOps job. You'll be joining a small, sharp engineering team in a health-tech company whose platform is used by real patients, real clinicians and makes a measurable difference to care outcomes. You'll own infrastructure, shape how environments are built and run, and work side-by-side with developers to keep things fast, secure and reliable. If you're used to being siloed, you'll enjoy the freedom here. If you like improving systems rather than just maintaining them, you'll fit in. What you'll be doing Improving and supporting AWS environments (EC2, VPC, networking, security) Building infrastructure properly through Terraform and Ansible Automating deployments, tightening reliability, and removing manual pain points Monitoring environments and responding to incidents when they matter Working directly with engineers across product, backend and frontend teams Being part of an engineering culture where your voice and ideas actually shape the platform Tech stack AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python, PHP, MySQL What they're looking for Around 3-5 years in a SysOps / DevOps / Cloud engineering role Strong AWS experience (multi-environment, secure, production workloads) Terraform or similar IaC Good Linux fundamentals Comfortable scripting (Bash or Python) Why this is worth your time Genuine tech-for-good work (your work impacts patient care, not advertising metrics) A team that values learning, curiosity and autonomy L&D budget for courses, certs and time to grow Private healthcare + enhanced benefits A modern engineering culture with proper collaboration, not red tape Interested? Contact Jack Winder for a chat. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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.
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
We're hiring an experienced AI Platform Engineer to design, build and operate a production-grade Generative AI platform powering next-generation intelligent products. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on taking AI solutions from prototype to scalable, reliable services used in real-world environments. You'll sit at the intersection of DevOps, cloud infrastructure and applied AI owning the full lifecycle of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLM-powered systems across modern cloud architecture. This role is about engineering, not research. You will architect and run the infrastructure that enables AI to perform securely, reliably and at scale ensuring performance, cost control and operational maturity as adoption grows. You'll work closely with AI engineers, security teams, and product stakeholders to transform experimental models into hardened, production-ready services while shaping a reusable AI platform capable of supporting multiple products. What You'll Be Doing Design and optimise scalable RAG pipelines and vector search systems Orchestrate multi-model AI services with a focus on latency, resilience and performance Productionise GenAI workflows and ensure they operate reliably under real usage Build and run AI services across AWS and Databricks Develop ingestion, embedding and retrieval pipelines Deploy containerised workloads via Kubernetes and Helm Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform Introduce end-to-end monitoring, tracing and alerting for AI workloads Improve inference and retrieval performance while reducing operational cost Establish fault-tolerant, scalable infrastructure patterns Embed security, evaluation and governance into the AI lifecycle Build CI/CD pipelines and automation to support continuous model deployment Create reusable platform components to accelerate future AI initiatives Strong experience in: Cloud infrastructure engineering (AWS-focused environments) Kubernetes, containerisation, and distributed systems Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code CI/CD, automation, and platform reliability Running production workloads with high availability requirements Plus, experience with one or more of the following: MLOps or ML platform engineering RAG architectures, embeddings, or vector search Model serving, observability or performance optimisation Data / AI workflow orchestration in Databricks or similar ecosystems Why Join? Work on real-world AI systems operating at scale Own platform design decisions and influence long-term architecture Blend modern DevOps practices with cutting-edge Generative AI use cases Be part of a growing, innovation-driven engineering environment Opportunity to define how AI is operationalised across multiple products If you're excited by building the infrastructure that makes AI usable, scalable and reliable in production, we'd love to hear from you. 49914MSR1 INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
02/04/2026
Full time
We're hiring an experienced AI Platform Engineer to design, build and operate a production-grade Generative AI platform powering next-generation intelligent products. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on taking AI solutions from prototype to scalable, reliable services used in real-world environments. You'll sit at the intersection of DevOps, cloud infrastructure and applied AI owning the full lifecycle of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLM-powered systems across modern cloud architecture. This role is about engineering, not research. You will architect and run the infrastructure that enables AI to perform securely, reliably and at scale ensuring performance, cost control and operational maturity as adoption grows. You'll work closely with AI engineers, security teams, and product stakeholders to transform experimental models into hardened, production-ready services while shaping a reusable AI platform capable of supporting multiple products. What You'll Be Doing Design and optimise scalable RAG pipelines and vector search systems Orchestrate multi-model AI services with a focus on latency, resilience and performance Productionise GenAI workflows and ensure they operate reliably under real usage Build and run AI services across AWS and Databricks Develop ingestion, embedding and retrieval pipelines Deploy containerised workloads via Kubernetes and Helm Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform Introduce end-to-end monitoring, tracing and alerting for AI workloads Improve inference and retrieval performance while reducing operational cost Establish fault-tolerant, scalable infrastructure patterns Embed security, evaluation and governance into the AI lifecycle Build CI/CD pipelines and automation to support continuous model deployment Create reusable platform components to accelerate future AI initiatives Strong experience in: Cloud infrastructure engineering (AWS-focused environments) Kubernetes, containerisation, and distributed systems Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code CI/CD, automation, and platform reliability Running production workloads with high availability requirements Plus, experience with one or more of the following: MLOps or ML platform engineering RAG architectures, embeddings, or vector search Model serving, observability or performance optimisation Data / AI workflow orchestration in Databricks or similar ecosystems Why Join? Work on real-world AI systems operating at scale Own platform design decisions and influence long-term architecture Blend modern DevOps practices with cutting-edge Generative AI use cases Be part of a growing, innovation-driven engineering environment Opportunity to define how AI is operationalised across multiple products If you're excited by building the infrastructure that makes AI usable, scalable and reliable in production, we'd love to hear from you. 49914MSR1 INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Salesforce Architect - Financial Services Cloud - Banking Excellent opportunity for a Senior Salesforce architect to own the architecture of the end-to-end solutions and lead the development team in a rapidly growing International Bank. The successful candidate will design the new Financial Services Cloud platform and determine the strategic direction of technology in the enterprise architecture, working closely with C-suites to define the solutions. Responsibilities: Owning the end to end architecture of the Salesforce platform and connected CRM services Designing enterprise scale solutions using Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Vlocity Leading and mentoring Salesforce developers and setting engineering standards Defining governance, quality controls, and development standards for the platform Driving DevOps practices, CI/CD, and release governance for Salesforce Designing complex integrations between Salesforce and core banking and enterprise systems Working closely with InfoSec to ensure platform security and compliance Leading LWC design and development and contributing to UX direction Producing architecture artefacts and solution design documentation to enterprise standards Partnering with senior business stakeholders to extend CRM capability and value This is a hands on architecture role. You will review code, sign off designs, and be involved in solution delivery where required. Ideal Candidate: Significant experience as a Salesforce Architect in a banking or financial services environment Deep expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Strong experience with Vlocity (Salesforce Industries) Proven experience designing enterprise scale Salesforce solutions Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and enterprise application integration Experience implementing DevOps and governance models for Salesforce Hands on experience with Apex, declarative configuration, and Lightning Web Components Experience leading Salesforce development teams Strong understanding of platform security and working with InfoSec teams Excellent technical documentation and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Interested? Please Apply! Salesforce Financial Services Cloud OOP Salesforce fsc architect architecture solution enterprise LWC Design UX Design CRM technology customer relationship management development agile vlocity Apex platform enterprise application integration Salesforce Architect Salesforce Architecture Finance Financial Services Bank Banking Financial Services Cloud Cloud DevOps LWC Design UX Design Salesforce
02/04/2026
Contractor
Salesforce Architect - Financial Services Cloud - Banking Excellent opportunity for a Senior Salesforce architect to own the architecture of the end-to-end solutions and lead the development team in a rapidly growing International Bank. The successful candidate will design the new Financial Services Cloud platform and determine the strategic direction of technology in the enterprise architecture, working closely with C-suites to define the solutions. Responsibilities: Owning the end to end architecture of the Salesforce platform and connected CRM services Designing enterprise scale solutions using Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Vlocity Leading and mentoring Salesforce developers and setting engineering standards Defining governance, quality controls, and development standards for the platform Driving DevOps practices, CI/CD, and release governance for Salesforce Designing complex integrations between Salesforce and core banking and enterprise systems Working closely with InfoSec to ensure platform security and compliance Leading LWC design and development and contributing to UX direction Producing architecture artefacts and solution design documentation to enterprise standards Partnering with senior business stakeholders to extend CRM capability and value This is a hands on architecture role. You will review code, sign off designs, and be involved in solution delivery where required. Ideal Candidate: Significant experience as a Salesforce Architect in a banking or financial services environment Deep expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Strong experience with Vlocity (Salesforce Industries) Proven experience designing enterprise scale Salesforce solutions Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and enterprise application integration Experience implementing DevOps and governance models for Salesforce Hands on experience with Apex, declarative configuration, and Lightning Web Components Experience leading Salesforce development teams Strong understanding of platform security and working with InfoSec teams Excellent technical documentation and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Interested? Please Apply! Salesforce Financial Services Cloud OOP Salesforce fsc architect architecture solution enterprise LWC Design UX Design CRM technology customer relationship management development agile vlocity Apex platform enterprise application integration Salesforce Architect Salesforce Architecture Finance Financial Services Bank Banking Financial Services Cloud Cloud DevOps LWC Design UX Design Salesforce
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £100,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across large-scale, complex platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll shape reliability engineering practices, influence architecture, and drive operational excellence across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and driving SRE strategy, standards, and best practices Architecting highly resilient, scalable, and secure systems Leading major incident reviews and driving organisational improvements Influencing platform and application design at an architectural level Championing automation, self-healing systems, and reliability by design Acting as a mentor and technical authority across multiple teams What we're looking for: Extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures Strong experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Why apply? High-impact role with influence across engineering and architecture Opportunity to shape reliability strategy at scale Work with cutting-edge technologies in a complex environment
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £100,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across large-scale, complex platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll shape reliability engineering practices, influence architecture, and drive operational excellence across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and driving SRE strategy, standards, and best practices Architecting highly resilient, scalable, and secure systems Leading major incident reviews and driving organisational improvements Influencing platform and application design at an architectural level Championing automation, self-healing systems, and reliability by design Acting as a mentor and technical authority across multiple teams What we're looking for: Extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures Strong experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Why apply? High-impact role with influence across engineering and architecture Opportunity to shape reliability strategy at scale Work with cutting-edge technologies in a complex environment
Japanese Speaking IT Compliance Support Engineer London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Contract - 6 months initially £415 per day (paid via Umbrella Company) We are looking for a Japanese-speaking IT Compliance Support Engineer to join a dynamic technology team in a regulated environment. This is an exciting role for a technically capable professional with Japanese language skills to work at the intersection of IT, audit, and compliance. Candidates with experience in IT Audit, IT Security, IT Support, IT Development, or Project/Change Management are encouraged to apply, provided they have strong Japanese communication skills. The Role You will act as the primary liaison between IT, audit, and compliance teams-supporting audits, evidencing IT controls, and ensuring systems and processes meet governance standards. This role combines hands-on technical work with compliance oversight and stakeholder engagement . Key Responsibilities Audit & Compliance Act as the main point of contact for audit, compliance, and IT security Support audit requests, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering Maintain audit-ready documentation and artefacts Technical Interpretation Review and interpret C# code and SQL scripts Explain technical configurations (Windows, Azure AD, DevOps) to non-technical stakeholders Translate technical processes into auditor-friendly narratives IT Controls & Governance Support and improve IT general controls (GITC) Ensure robust change management, access control, and SDLC practices Work with DevOps pipelines to embed governance controls Risk & Remediation Assist with risk assessments and compliance reviews Track audit findings and coordinate remediation Provide regular updates to stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders Support operational activities from a compliance and audit perspective Key Requirements Essential: Japanese language proficiency (written and spoken) - must be fluent Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, or development environments Ability to read/interpret C# and SQL Experience supporting audits, compliance, or IT controls Knowledge of change management and ITIL principles Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Jira Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in regulated industries (eg, financial services) Exposure to IT security best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) Interest in DevOps, automation, or cybersecurity Candidate Profile We are seeking someone who is: Detail-oriented and methodical Proactive and solutions-focused Comfortable managing multiple priorities Strong in stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical teams Additional Information Rate: £415 per day Payment: via Umbrella Company Office presence: 3 days per week in London This is a unique opportunity to leverage Japanese language skills in a niche IT compliance role while working on meaningful audit and governance projects.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Japanese Speaking IT Compliance Support Engineer London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Contract - 6 months initially £415 per day (paid via Umbrella Company) We are looking for a Japanese-speaking IT Compliance Support Engineer to join a dynamic technology team in a regulated environment. This is an exciting role for a technically capable professional with Japanese language skills to work at the intersection of IT, audit, and compliance. Candidates with experience in IT Audit, IT Security, IT Support, IT Development, or Project/Change Management are encouraged to apply, provided they have strong Japanese communication skills. The Role You will act as the primary liaison between IT, audit, and compliance teams-supporting audits, evidencing IT controls, and ensuring systems and processes meet governance standards. This role combines hands-on technical work with compliance oversight and stakeholder engagement . Key Responsibilities Audit & Compliance Act as the main point of contact for audit, compliance, and IT security Support audit requests, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering Maintain audit-ready documentation and artefacts Technical Interpretation Review and interpret C# code and SQL scripts Explain technical configurations (Windows, Azure AD, DevOps) to non-technical stakeholders Translate technical processes into auditor-friendly narratives IT Controls & Governance Support and improve IT general controls (GITC) Ensure robust change management, access control, and SDLC practices Work with DevOps pipelines to embed governance controls Risk & Remediation Assist with risk assessments and compliance reviews Track audit findings and coordinate remediation Provide regular updates to stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders Support operational activities from a compliance and audit perspective Key Requirements Essential: Japanese language proficiency (written and spoken) - must be fluent Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, or development environments Ability to read/interpret C# and SQL Experience supporting audits, compliance, or IT controls Knowledge of change management and ITIL principles Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Jira Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in regulated industries (eg, financial services) Exposure to IT security best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) Interest in DevOps, automation, or cybersecurity Candidate Profile We are seeking someone who is: Detail-oriented and methodical Proactive and solutions-focused Comfortable managing multiple priorities Strong in stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical teams Additional Information Rate: £415 per day Payment: via Umbrella Company Office presence: 3 days per week in London This is a unique opportunity to leverage Japanese language skills in a niche IT compliance role while working on meaningful audit and governance projects.
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.
One of my consultancy clients are looking for a Google Cloud Architect to join on a permanent basis Role: GCP Architect Salary: £88k - £110k DOE Clearance: Active SC or Eligible for SC clearance Location: Hybrid Central London - need by need basis so you must be flexible on your onsite commitment - this could be 2 times a week or 2 times a month Depending on project demand and will vary Your role Will be focused on solving complex technology challenges and modernising Legacy systems. As a Technical Lead, you'll design and deliver cloud-based solutions, working either independently or as part of an agile team. You'll have ownership of delivery, from design through to production, with the autonomy to shape engineering practices, tooling, and ways of working. Collaboration, DevOps principles, and test automation are central to how teams operate. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team growth. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and delivery of cloud solutions using modern architectures Own technical direction and ensure successful project outcomes Work closely with stakeholders and act as a key client-facing contact Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices Support and mentor engineers across teams Contribute to proposals and solution design for new opportunities What We're Looking For Strong background in software engineering or DevOps Experience with cloud platforms (ideally Google Cloud, but others welcome) Hands-on experience with tools such as Java, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform Experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures Experience working in agile teams and delivering iterative releases Nice to Have Experience with serverless and container platforms Exposure to data platforms and pipelines (eg SQL, streaming, analytics tools) Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing (TDD/BDD), and DevOps practices Cloud certifications (or equivalent hands-on experience) Exposure to AI/ML tools and techniques Key Skills: Cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Containers & serverless (Kubernetes, Docker, Functions) Data & analytics tools (SQL, distributed data systems) Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript CI/CD & tooling (eg Jenkins or similar What You'll Get Competitive salary + performance bonus Private medical insurance Pension scheme 25 days holiday (with option to buy more) Life & income protection Flexible benefits (eg travel loans, cycle to work, etc.) If this is of interest please reach out now!
02/04/2026
Full time
One of my consultancy clients are looking for a Google Cloud Architect to join on a permanent basis Role: GCP Architect Salary: £88k - £110k DOE Clearance: Active SC or Eligible for SC clearance Location: Hybrid Central London - need by need basis so you must be flexible on your onsite commitment - this could be 2 times a week or 2 times a month Depending on project demand and will vary Your role Will be focused on solving complex technology challenges and modernising Legacy systems. As a Technical Lead, you'll design and deliver cloud-based solutions, working either independently or as part of an agile team. You'll have ownership of delivery, from design through to production, with the autonomy to shape engineering practices, tooling, and ways of working. Collaboration, DevOps principles, and test automation are central to how teams operate. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team growth. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and delivery of cloud solutions using modern architectures Own technical direction and ensure successful project outcomes Work closely with stakeholders and act as a key client-facing contact Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices Support and mentor engineers across teams Contribute to proposals and solution design for new opportunities What We're Looking For Strong background in software engineering or DevOps Experience with cloud platforms (ideally Google Cloud, but others welcome) Hands-on experience with tools such as Java, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform Experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures Experience working in agile teams and delivering iterative releases Nice to Have Experience with serverless and container platforms Exposure to data platforms and pipelines (eg SQL, streaming, analytics tools) Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing (TDD/BDD), and DevOps practices Cloud certifications (or equivalent hands-on experience) Exposure to AI/ML tools and techniques Key Skills: Cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Containers & serverless (Kubernetes, Docker, Functions) Data & analytics tools (SQL, distributed data systems) Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript CI/CD & tooling (eg Jenkins or similar What You'll Get Competitive salary + performance bonus Private medical insurance Pension scheme 25 days holiday (with option to buy more) Life & income protection Flexible benefits (eg travel loans, cycle to work, etc.) If this is of interest please reach out now!
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer The Role: This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. Essential Skills: Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Experience with GPU based computer environments Experience with MLOps and associated tooling Experience with data pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Gitlab, Gitlab CI Docker, Kubernetes Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
02/04/2026
Full time
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer The Role: This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. Essential Skills: Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Experience with GPU based computer environments Experience with MLOps and associated tooling Experience with data pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Gitlab, Gitlab CI Docker, Kubernetes Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Contract Azure Data Engineer Location: UK (Remote) Contract: Initial 3 months (Outside IR35) Rate: Negotiable Start Date: Immediate (Interview slots available) Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join a fast-paced project on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on building and optimising scalable data platforms within a cloud-first environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines Develop and manage ETL processes across Azure data platforms Work with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data from multiple sources Support data warehouse development and optimisation Implement best practices across data engineering and pipeline performance Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Solid background in ETL development and data pipeline engineering Proficiency in Python and SQL Experience with Spark and Databricks Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts Experience building and maintaining scalable data architectures Desirable Skills Experience with Azure Synapse Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with data integration and orchestration across multiple systems Additional Information Outside IR35 Fully remote (UK-based candidates only) Immediate start available Fast interview process
02/04/2026
Contractor
Contract Azure Data Engineer Location: UK (Remote) Contract: Initial 3 months (Outside IR35) Rate: Negotiable Start Date: Immediate (Interview slots available) Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join a fast-paced project on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on building and optimising scalable data platforms within a cloud-first environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines Develop and manage ETL processes across Azure data platforms Work with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data from multiple sources Support data warehouse development and optimisation Implement best practices across data engineering and pipeline performance Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Solid background in ETL development and data pipeline engineering Proficiency in Python and SQL Experience with Spark and Databricks Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts Experience building and maintaining scalable data architectures Desirable Skills Experience with Azure Synapse Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with data integration and orchestration across multiple systems Additional Information Outside IR35 Fully remote (UK-based candidates only) Immediate start available Fast interview process
