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Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Read more about Our Story here. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role As an experienced Penetration Tester you will be working with talented cyber security professionals to protect Starling customers, company assets and systems using the latest technologies and techniques. The primary objective for this role is to collaborate with, support, and guide Starling's engineering and operation functions to ensure our services are designed, developed and operated securely. As an experienced member of our penetration testing team you will directly interact with multiple areas of the business to understand requirements, define the scope and approach to testing (including undertaking appropriate research), and produce reporting information aligned to our risk framework. In addition, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities Scoping and performing mobile, web application, cloud, and infrastructure penetration tests. Automation of security testing, and development of internal tooling, to achieve continuous assurance. Collaboration with engineering teams to facilitate secure development, including: Review and analysis of proposed technical solutions to identify appropriate security controls. Input and guidance to security related technical architecture and design decisions. Code review of features and critical security components. Practical security testing. Advising on remediation of security issues and processes to address root causes. Security assurance reviews of third-party solutions. Identifying and implementing improvements to the team's internal processes and procedures. Review, analysis and reporting of external threats relevant to Starling systems and solutions, in the context of Starling's desired security posture. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Ideally, we would like: 5+ years technical information security experience. Experience of mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration testing. Strong technical knowledge in: Mobile security (iOS and Android) Web application security Networking and associated protocols Cloud security (AWS and GCP) Containers and Kubernetes A desire to learn, and ability to apply technical security knowledge to new and unfamiliar areas. CREST, OSCP or similar industry penetration testing qualification A good understanding of applied cryptographic techniques. Reverse engineering and exploit development capabilities. Experience of security testing in an agile SDLC. Threat modelling experience. Experience performing code reviews, particularly in Java and Go. Experience of fulfilling a client facing security consulting role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in automation of security testing, with previous development experience desirable. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First stage with the Penetration Testing Team Lead Second stage with additional members of the Penetration Testing team Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Linux Systems Administrator/DevOps Cloud Engineer - Working in a vibrant and fast-moving financial environment utilizing cutting edge technology with an excellent package and benefits. Candidates must come from a Linux Systems Administrators Background (as opposed to Software Engineering) and have recent Linux Administration experience and whilst not essential, previous Financial/Banking experience may be beneficial. Job Overview The position is for a Senior Cloud and DevOPS Engineer with STRONG Linux Systems Administration background to join a team maintaining existing and building new infrastructure, sharing knowledge and best practices. This is an incredibly varied role, covering all aspects of automation and management of low latency trading platforms both on premise and cloud as well as supporting clients with their implementation of The Company's Technology solutions. The successful candidate will be a key player within a small but highly technical infrastructure team. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and deliver automated multi-account global cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (Terraform). Enhance the automation of current processes both cloud and on-premise by using Scripting languages such as Ansible, Python and other automation tools. Work with the development team to take over and productionise new technologies and workflows. Collaborate with DevOps, development and infrastructure teams around architectural design and cloud best practices. Provide support to development and ops teams; this includes, build Servers, virtual environments and CI/CD pipelines. Assist the Linux team with deployment and maintenance of software/operating system/hardware using systems and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Systems capacity planning; creating and maintaining a scalable system for Dev, QA, Test and Production. Prepare and maintain up to date documentation. Required Skills/Experience 5+ years' experience architecting, building, and operating systems on multi-account AWS and GCP platforms. 5+ years general DevOps - CI/CD, Deployment Strategies, Monitoring, automation. Strong Linux system administration (RedHat/CentOS or similar). 5+ years' experience with automation languages such as Python, bash, Ansible and Terraform. Experience with Build, Release and Version Control Systems such as Git, GitLab etc. Extensive proven experience with AWS network and security implementations and management. Experience administering and maintaining systems monitoring/alerting technologies (CloudWatch, Splunk, Nagios, Rapid7, Grafana etc.). Proven experience with containerisation - Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/ECR, etc., Database administration - MySQL, QuestDB, Elasticsearch. Experience with multiple cloud providers AWS and GCP - Azure a bonus. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment Location: Glasgow (hybrid) Skills and Experience Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure. Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function. Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V). Advanced experience with Bash and Python. Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling. Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line. Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices. Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL. Manage Linux certificates across the environment. Good experience of squid. Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling. Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure. Desirable You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience. Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP. Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments. NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project. To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration

Our client is a rapidly expanding, award-winning IT company based in Northampton. They partner with small to medium businesses across the UK and are committed to helping organisations make the most out of their technology. Job Summary The Line 1 Service Desk Engineer provides first-line technical support to customers within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment. The role focuses on resolving day-to-day IT issues, supporting users, and assisting with routine administrative tasks and supporting senior engineers where required, while maintaining high customer service standards. You will work closely with customers, senior engineers, and the service desk team to troubleshoot issues, escalate when required, and ensure systems remain reliable, secure, and well-supported. Job Summary The Line 2 Service Desk Engineer provides second-line technical support to customers within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment. The role focuses on resolving escalated technical issues, supporting complex infrastructure troubleshooting, and assisting with the maintenance and improvement of customer IT environments. You will work closely with Line 1 engineers, senior engineers, and customers to diagnose and resolve technical problems, implement changes, and ensure systems remain reliable, secure, and well-supported. The role also involves mentoring Line 1 engineers and contributing to the ongoing development of service desk processes and documentation. Key Responsibilities Service Desk Support Provide first-line technical support via phone, email, and ticketing systems Troubleshoot and resolve common IT issues including: Microsoft 365 user support (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) Password resets and account management Basic Active Directory administration Endpoint and device support (Windows PCs, laptops, printers) Network connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, VPN/Internet access) Log, update, and manage tickets in the PSA system Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers where appropriate Work within agreed service levels and ticket priority targets Customer Support Deliver professional and friendly support to end users Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users Keep customers informed of progress on incidents and service requests Maintain strong customer service standards and response times. System Administration & Monitoring Perform routine administrative tasks such as user onboarding/offboarding Monitor alerts generated from RMM systems Assist with patching and routine maintenance tasks under the guidance of senior engineers Support endpoint management and security tools Documentation & Process Maintain accurate ticket notes and documentation Follow internal processes including change management and security procedures Contribute to knowledge base documentation where applicable Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Basic experience working in an IT support or helpdesk environment Familiarity with Microsoft technologies including: Windows 10/11 Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint) Active Directory / Entra ID Understanding of networking basics (IP addressing, DNS, Wi-Fi, VPN) Experience using service desk tools or ticketing systems Basic troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues Desirable Experience Experience working in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) Exposure to RMM and PSA platforms (e.g., Datto RMM, Autotask) Knowledge of endpoint security or backup tools Basic scripting or PowerShell knowledge Working Location, Travel & Hours This role may involve a combination of office, remote, and occasional customer site work depending on operational requirements. Occasional site visits may be required and will initially be supported by a senior engineer. Work may be performed from the office, remotely, or occasionally at customer premises Occasional travel may be required Some out-of-hours work may occur during maintenance or change windows. This will be agreed beforehand. Flexibility in working hours may be required in line with business needs Personal Attributes Strong customer service and communication skills Good problem-solving and troubleshooting ability Willingness to learn and develop technical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced support environment Organised and detail-oriented Team-focused with a proactive attitude

SCIDA Field Engineer - Telecoms / Defence / RAF Support Location: St. Mawgan / Cornwall region - Field-Based Industry: Defence, MOD, RAF, Telecoms, Critical National Infrastructure Package: Competitive Salary; Flexible Benefits Telent are now looking for a SCIDA Site Engineer in the Southern part of England due to growth. As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you'll work at the heart of Defence ICT assurance, supporting the RAF and wider MOD estate by ensuring that ICT systems are designed, installed and maintained to the highest security, safety and engineering standards. This role sits within the SCIDA (Site Coordinating Installation Design Authority) programme - a mandated MOD function responsible for assuring the design, installation and compliance of ICT infrastructure across Defence environments. We are seeking professionals ideally from Telecoms, RAF, Armed Forces or Defence engineering backgrounds , confident working independently and travelling across the Cornwall and St. Mawgan sites. Full Right to Work in the UK, eligibility to gain NPPV3 / SC Security Clearance required, and DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required. The Role: As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you will deliver SCIDA services, conduct engineering assurance, and provide specialist guidance across allocated sites across Cornwall and St. Mawgan locations. You will support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), complete site inspections, undertake design reviews, and advise on compliance with JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and key British Standards. Working closely with RAF site teams, Air SCIDA Engineers and your Telent Area Manager, you will help maintain continuity of operational services while ensuring safe, compliant and secure ICT installations. This is a hands-on field-based engineering role with significant responsibility and influence across RAF operational environments. SCIDA Field Engineer - What You'll Do: SCIDA Service Delivery Serve as the point of contact for allocated sites, reporting to the Area Manager Deliver SCIDA services in accordance with Air SCIDA Engineering Instructions and JSP 453 Attend siting boards, surveys and RAF/MOD meetings to support project delivery Conduct initial design reviews and identify compliance risks Perform post-installation inspections and coordinate resolution of issues Report non-compliances in design, installation or policy to appropriate stakeholders Provide briefings and technical advice to RAF personnel and Air SCIDA Engineers Ensure CAIFRE requirements are applied (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity, Flexibility, Resilience, Economy) Verify that installations match approved plans and update CMDB data accordingly Engineering & Project Support Contribute to SCIDA documentation and Engineering Instructions Chair engineering meetings and participate in ECR reviews Advise Site Executives and OC Engineers on engineering compliance Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise when required Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements Conduct site assessments and produce cost estimates for SCIDA support Offer specialist knowledge (e.g., confined spaces, working at height, fire safety) Secondary Responsibilities Support pan-estate assessments and contribute to quarterly progress reporting Complete mandatory SCIDA training and engage in PDR processes Provide cover for colleagues during absence and maintain continuity documentation Identify business opportunities and pursue professional development (CEng, IEng, NVQs) Gain awareness of company financial drivers and broader Telent teams Health, Safety, Equality & Security Follow Telent and MOD Health & Safety and Environmental Protection regulations Adhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory training Comply with MOD security protocols when handling protected information SC Clearance required UK National requirement (security) SCIDA Field Engineer - Who You Are: You are a structured, disciplined and self-motivated engineer with strong Defence industry ICT experience. You work confidently across multiple locations, communicate effectively at senior level, and produce clear technical documentation. Experience in SCIDA, RAF engineering, Telecoms or MOD related ICT gives you the capability to interpret standards, assess compliance and guide safe, secure and high-quality installations. SCIDA Field Engineer - Key Requirements: SCIDA Foundation courses (desirable, but will be provided if not already held) SCIDA experience (AIR or other related environments) - Essential Working and practical knowledge of JSP 440, JSP 453, DICTIS, JSP 375, BS Standards, SIs, SDIP-29/2 Experience with MoD CIS/ICT/ATM systems Crypto and/or TEMPEST awareness SC Clearance (or ability to obtain) UK National security requirement DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required Strong technical documentation and reporting skills Experience briefing senior stakeholders Knowledge of H&S regulations and engineering standards Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites Compliance, inspection and technical reporting experience Telent - What We Offer: 26 days annual leave; 8 bank holidays (buy/sell available) Company pension Access to the Flexible Benefits portal Family-friendly policies Wellbeing and occupational health support Telent Reward Scheme - discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs, can be themselves and can thrive. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative, Be Customer Focused, Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility

Senior IT Technician Location: Wolverhampton + Other local site Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (Early finish on Fridays) The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior IT Technician to take ownership of the IT infrastructure across multiple UK sites. This is a hands-on senior role responsible for maintaining and improving the organisation's IT environment, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and aligned with operational and commercial objectives. Supporting approximately 120 users across engineering, manufacturing, finance and commercial teams, you will act as the primary escalation point for infrastructure matters and play a key role in delivering IT improvements and projects. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the Group IT infrastructure across all UK sites including servers, endpoints, networking and cloud environments. Ensure high levels of system availability, performance and resilience. Lead cybersecurity measures including MFA, endpoint protection, patch management and vulnerability remediation. Maintain and test backup and disaster recovery processes. Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support and act as the main escalation point for infrastructure issues. Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune and Exchange Online. Maintain Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP. Oversee network infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs and Wi-Fi connectivity. Support and optimise ERP/MRP systems and related manufacturing integrations. Manage third-party IT providers, licensing and hardware procurement. Lead and deliver IT projects such as migrations, network refreshes and system upgrades. Maintain accurate IT documentation including asset registers, network diagrams and policies. Support and train users while promoting structured ticketing and digital best practice. Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in hands-on IT infrastructure roles At least 2 years in a senior or lead IT capacity Strong experience with Windows 10/11 environments Experience administering Microsoft 365 Knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi) Experience with endpoint security, patching and remote support tools Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites Desirable CompTIA Network+ or Security+ ITIL Foundation Experience with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001 frameworks Backup and virtualisation platforms such as Veeam, VMware or Hyper-V Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Business One, Epicor, Infor or Sage) Experience delivering IT infrastructure projects The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a proactive and hands-on IT professional who takes ownership of infrastructure performance, continuously improves system resilience and cybersecurity, and communicates technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can play a key role in developing and strengthening the IT environment. Apply today with The Best Connection to learn more about this opportunity. The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Founding Engineer (EnergyTech / AI) London Hybrid (3 days onsite) 70k- 120k + Equity A venture-backed EnergyTech start-up is building a new type of power company designed for the electrified future. As renewable energy adoption accelerates, the challenge is no longer just generating power, but storing, managing, and intelligently dispatching it. This team is developing software that sits at the centre of that transition, enabling a new generation of energy suppliers built around flexibility, storage, and intelligent automation. Backed by leading investors and founded by operators with experience from some of the most respected names in the European energy ecosystem, the business has already launched its first product and is growing rapidly month-on-month. The next phase is building the core technology platform that will power a fully integrated energy supplier launching later this year. This is an opportunity to join a small, highly capable engineering team building core infrastructure for a next-generation energy platform. The Role You will work across the full product stack, helping design and build the systems that power both the customer experience and the operational backbone of the platform. Engineers here take ownership of problems end-to-end, from shaping early ideas through to delivering production features used by customers. Responsibilities include: Building full-stack product features across web, backend services and data systems Designing APIs and integrating with hardware and energy data platforms Developing AI-enabled capabilities, including LLM-powered workflows and operational tooling Contributing to core supplier infrastructure such as billing systems, operational tooling, and internal platforms Working closely with founders and customers to shape the product direction Tech Stack Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript Backend: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL Infrastructure: GCP, Terraform, Airflow AI: LLM integrations and AI-driven automation What They're Looking For Experience as a Full-Stack Engineer building production systems Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to work across backend and frontend systems Comfort operating in a fast-moving start-up environment where priorities evolve quickly A proactive mindset with a bias towards ownership and solutions Interest in the energy transition or climate technology is a strong plus Engineers who thrive here tend to enjoy working close to the problem, communicating clearly across technical and non-technical teams, and taking initiative rather than waiting for direction. Package 70k- 120k salary depending on experience Meaningful equity Private health insurance Meal allowance and team dinners Hybrid working (London office 3 days per week)

Cyber Security Champion Eastleigh, Hampshire £70k to £80k (would consider Inside IR35 Contractors) Hybrid - Focus on Onsite working Ideally be able to start pre-June (but will consider longer notice periods) iO Associates have partnered with an Engineering firm in Eastleigh on their search to bring in a Cyber Security Champion, ideally on a Permanent basis. You will take ownership of cyber security across the organisation. This is a senior, autonomous role suited to someone with a strong background in cyber security who can independently lead initiatives, bring systems up to regulatory standards, and embed best practices across the business. You will act as the central authority for cyber security, working across teams to gather information, define plans, and implement the controls and processes required to ensure systems, infrastructure, and networks meet security and regulatory requirements. This position requires someone comfortable operating without close supervision, capable of running the cyber security function, coordinating with stakeholders across the organisation, and driving security improvements efficiently and effectively. Requirements: Lead and take full ownership of the organisation's cyber security posture. Bring systems, infrastructure, and processes up to required cyber security and regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams across the business to gather information, assess risks, and implement security plans. Define and implement security policies, procedures, and frameworks. Provide guidance on the security of software systems, infrastructure, equipment, and networks. Identify gaps in security controls and drive remediation plans. This role will be based out of Eastliegh on a Hybrid basis, ideally on a 4:1 split initially whilst the requirements and documentation are being gathered. If you have experience with IEC 62443 , this would be a HUGE bonus. If you're interested, please respond with your updated CV right away. The CV deadline for this role is the 18th March 2026. Cyber Security Champion Eastleigh, Hampshire £70k to £80k (would consider Inside IR35 Contractors) Hybrid - Focus on Onsite working Ideally be able to start pre-June (but will consider longer notice periods)

Kubernetes Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer Location: London We're looking for a skilled Kubernetes Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable, cloud-native platforms. If you're passionate about automation, containers and modern cloud infrastructure, this role offers the chance to shape high-availability systems used across a growing engineering organisation. What you'll be doing Designing and implementing Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Developing Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests Managing service mesh solutions and ingress controllers Monitoring and optimising cluster performance, security and scalability Ensuring high availability, resilience and disaster-recovery strategies Supporting developers with containerisation and deployment troubleshooting Maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Driving improvements across the Kubernetes and cloud ecosystem What we're looking for Top skills (in order of importance): Kubernetes (CKA desirable) Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) Container technologies (Docker, container orchestration) You'll also need: Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.) Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, Firewalls) Experience implementing secure, scalable cloud-native platforms Solid knowledge of CI/CD tooling and DevOps best practices Nice to have: GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux) Serverless technologies and cloud-native patterns Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.) Understanding of DevSecOps principles Why join? Work with modern cloud-native tooling and architecture Influence engineering standards and platform direction Join a high-impact team building scalable, resilient systems Ready to take the next step in your DevOps/Kubernetes career? Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling Bank. Engine split out as a separate business in early 2024. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling The Cross Cutting Engineering team at Engine is the backbone of our innovation. We're dedicated to building and maintaining the reliable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure and tooling that powers our entire software delivery pipeline - from the first line of code to seamless production deployment and ongoing operations. We own the lifecycle of our features, tackling complex challenges with a first-principles approach and fostering a multi-disciplinary environment where you're encouraged to explore and contribute across the platform. At Engine, we take the battle-tested banking technology pioneered by Starling Bank and re-engineer it for the global SaaS market. We currently manage multiple clients on a SaaS basis, and as our client list grows, so does the complexity of our infrastructure. The Mission: Database Manager & Replication Manager We don't believe in manual intervention. While our DBAs take over all responsibility of our PostgreSQL estate, our mission is to build the software layer that makes the "human-in-the-loop" obsolete and empower our technology teams to operate their own databases. We are building the next generation of tooling to manage a massive, multi-tenant estate where automation is the only way to scale. We are forming a new team (hiring for various levels of experience, from Senior through to Principal) to lead a multi-year roadmap focused on the development and evolution of two critical proprietary products: Database Manager: Our central orchestration platform and control plane. It integrates into our internal developer portal to handle ad-hoc maintenance - such as running VACUUMs, managing credential rotation, and terminating slow queries through a clean UI, ensuring no one ever needs direct access to a production database instance. Replication Manager: Our bespoke logical replication service. This system orchestrates and monitors data streaming, allowing us to perform major version upgrades and cross-tenant migrations with only seconds of downtime. We are solving difficult problems at scale, including the exploration of cloud native solutions to allow for a truly cross-cloud database infrastructure. Your goal is to ensure that, as we onboard more global clients, our database infrastructure remains stable, resilient, and autonomous. What you'll get to do Scale for Multi-Tenancy: Design and develop Java-based services within Database Manager to manage an ever-growing number of isolated database estates for our SaaS clients. Evolve Replication Manager: Enhance our data streaming orchestration to ensure "Zero-Downtime" transitions and migrations are seamless across a global footprint. Architect Cross-Cloud Portability: Work with cloud native solutions to build a database layer that is cloud-agnostic, allowing Engine to deploy reliably across different providers. Eliminate Manual Toil: Build high-level abstractions for complex maintenance tasks, ensuring the system proactively heals and maintains itself. Execute a Multi-Year Roadmap: Contribute to the long-term technical strategy of how Engine handles mission-critical data at a global scale. What we're looking for A Software Engineer First: You have deep expertise in Java working with JDBC, and enjoy building robust, testable, and maintainable backend services. You will be well versed in relational modelling and crafting clean DDL. Distributed Systems Enthusiast: You are excited by the challenge of "multi-everything"- multi-tenant, multi-region, and multi-cloud. PostgreSQL & Kubernetes Interest: You understand (or want to learn) the internals of Postgres and how to run it natively on Kubernetes. Systems Thinker: You have a natural "reluctance for manual implementation" and believe that infrastructure should be managed via code and APIs. A Security Mindset: Security is paramount when it comes to the storage and handling of data - we do not allow DBAs or engineers access to production data. Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing Why join Engine? This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of Software Engineering and Database Internals. You aren't just a user of the cloud; you are building the engine that makes the cloud work for the next generation of global banking. With multiple clients already live and a significant roadmap ahead, the impact of your code will be felt by millions of customers worldwide. Don't worry if you don't tick every box below! We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work across multiple disciplines. If you're excited by the challenges of building and operating a global, cloud-native platform, we encourage you to apply. We have a great team - read about our work with Women In Tech , a Day in the life of a Software Engineer at Engine and our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer . Requirements Benefits

Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber About Us : At Justice Digital, we're dedicated to leveraging technology to drive impactful change across the justice system. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing access to justice and improving outcomes for offenders through innovative digital solutions. Responsibilities : You'll collaborate closely with fellow developers on our diverse tech stack and embrace opportunities to learn new technologies and systems. We tailor team assignments to align with your skills, interests, and career aspirations. For instance: Enhancing access to justice by developing a service to apply for legal aid in the Legal Aid Agency Supporting victims of crime to apply for compensation in a trauma-informed way by bringing more of the process online in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Improving outcomes for offenders by building tools to manage rehabilitation services in our Probation team Maintaining transparency of government by managing freedom of information requests and parliamentary questions in our Central team Collaboration : You'll collaborate closely with user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, technical architects, and content specialists who share our vision of leveraging technology to transform government services. Our Tech Stack Technologies : We use a diverse range of technologies, and we're seeking individuals who specialise in one or more and are eager to learn new languages and frameworks. Our tech stack includes: Application Code: Java, Kotlin, Python, TypeScript CI/CD: GitHub Actions Monitoring: Sentry Containerisation: Kubernetes, Docker Cloud Infrastructure: AWS Web Interfaces: GOV.UK and MoJ Design Systems Front-End Development : We value a deep understanding of web technologies, emphasising semantic HTML, performant CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript. Accessibility is a core consideration across all our services. Learning and Support : Once part of our team, we'll support you in mastering our tech stack, regardless of your current experience. Explore our GitHub for insights into our technologies and the services we develop and maintain. Our Community : Join over 400 experienced developers who form our vibrant engineering community across the MoJ. You'll have opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and participate in informal support networks with peers. We encourage active engagement in shaping our engineering culture and community. Career Development : We take pride in our supportive and effective line management. Your skills are highly valued, and we're committed to helping you expand them within the civil service. You'll have opportunities to move between teams or departments, explore new technologies, and take on increased responsibilities aligned with your career goals. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025 Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Software Developer, you will: Technical Securely design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and systems. Contribute to and enhance existing codebases. Improve the resilience and stability of software through best practices. Apply methodologies to facilitate continuous delivery. People Develop and mentor team members through line management responsibilities, both formally and informally. Support lead developers in cultivating high-performing teams. Foster a diverse, inclusive culture within the development community, promoting awareness and inclusivity. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential Demonstrate proven experience of delivering large and complex software solutions Demonstrate proven experience working in Java or Kotlin and be confident learning new languages Apply modern development and deployment techniques to your work, including continuous integration and continuous delivery Support a culture of software maintenance, clean code, coding standards and practices that make change and consistency easier Write automated tests to continuously validate your work Thrive when you work as part of a team that abides by the spirit of the manifesto of agile software development Enjoy sharing knowledge and working in a multi-disciplinary team Hold yourself and others to a high standard Solve problems in a systematic and innovative way Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance

Location Swansea About the job Job summary Do you have an understanding and experience working with infrastructure and cloud technologies? If so, we would love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers . Job description We are looking for a Lead Technical Architect to join our dynamic and innovative workforce at an exciting and challenging time. The role holder will need to demonstrate the appetite and commitment to help drive the organisation through significant transformation programmes. You will work with several teams across the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) IT Services (ITS) Directorate as well as across the DVLA's business directorates to develop architectural patterns and solution designs. You will work collaboratively with ITS Engineering squads to deliver new solutions and help transition these into operational service. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions. Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government. Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment. Provide mentoring within teams. Provide leadership to other architects. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification You will have a solid Architectural and technical background having worked in an architectural or technical lead role to deliver enterprise-scale solutions. Required experience: Experience of UC and omni-channel contact centre solutions. Experience of networking concepts, LAN/WAN/WLAN. Experience of ENTRA active directory and O365. Experience of hybrid Active directory and ENTRA active directory. Knowledge of the key principles outlined in Microsoft's Azure Cloud Adoption Framework. Experience with data security principles and systems designed to protect sensitive data. Desire to create and maintain solution designs in an iterative and collaborative manner. Ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges. Excellent technical skills with the experience to be held accountable for technical aspects of delivering complex solutions, including end-to-end solution design, delivery governance, assurance and support for Engineers and Delivery Managers. Great interpersonal skills allowing you to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. You will be able to drive discussions with senior leaders across the agency as well as having the technical background that will enable you to easily interact and give guidance to software developers, testers and engineers.

Location Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. This role sits within our Data Operations team in the IBCA Data Directorate and will lead the team of data solution, and data architects that are focus on the design of the IBCA data platform and organisational wide data modelling. The Data Operations team is responsible for developing and running safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. They are designing and building a new data platform using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and data management and intelligence products using Databricks and Quantexa. We are taking a product-centric approach treating data as a product and are building squads around our products, with a focus on paying compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will focus on designing scalable and flexible data solutions for data management processes (including data integration and master data management), ensuring data quality and continuous data publication to our consuming users and services, and driving a culture of problem statement driven design. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role suits a candidate who can spearhead solutions from the ground up to take from ideation to reality so that data is an enabler to everything IBCA does. Job description As the Principle Data & Systems Architect for our data platform and products, you'll be critical to delivering the design of the IBCA data platform through technical solution and data architecture in addition to data modelling capabilities. You will mature the quality of our architecture practices and should be committed to delivering high-impact, secure data solutions to achieve IBCA's objectives. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Set the direction for data and systems architecture ensuring infrastructure is modular, resilient and aligned with business objectives Provide technical guidance for the development of designs across the data platform including integration and master data management encompassing secure by design principles such as 'privacy by design' and 'zero trust' architectures Ensure designs are scalable, secure and efficient and that they create systemic resilience of all data assets against emerging threats Lead efforts to standardise the enterprise data fabric streamlining ingestion patterns and integrating data from various sources of varying fidelity, ensuring a 'single source of truth' that promotes data consistency, accuracy, and quality Be responsible for data ontology ensuring that there are enterprise logical and physical data models embedded across the organisation to support operational efficiency and analytical capabilities, and these follow set data standards and data management policies Build and mentor a high-performing architecture function, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Help the data architecture practices thrive, you will call on your expertise in emerging data management approaches including on data centralisation and apply these to help the organisation deliver success Develop our internal data architecture capability by developing L&D routeways, shaping careers paths and recruiting talent to the organisation Provide leadership and guidance to the team, further developing your own architecture, delivery management and leadership skills Work with business stakeholders and across digital service teams, understanding their needs and translating them into high- and low-level architecture designs Work with industry partners to leverage the best of new and emerging tools and approaches Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Data & Systems Architecture strategy. You will ensure the technical roadmap doesn't just store data, but actively powers business intelligence and AI readiness, aligning complex infrastructure with long-term organisational goals. Team Leadership: Use your expertise to build and maintain excellence in data & system architecture capabilities by building, leading, and mentoring a team of technical solution architects, data architects and modellers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that bridges the gap between engineering and strategic business value. Data Platform Solution Design: Design and model robust, scalable, efficient and cost-effective data solutions for data ingestion, transformation, integration, publication and storage - and be the assurer of designs at architecture review boards such as Technical Design Authority. Data Quality: Ensure data quality and integrity across the data platform. Data Governance: Prescribe the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards. System Interoperability: Define the standards for the Data Platform to ensure API-first architecture and microservices so they there is seamless data flow and system integration via data publication. Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and recommend design choices and provide technical expertise; and partner with senior leaders to provide assurance on solutions as they transition between design, implementation and live. Person specification Essential Criteria Accomplished expert with extensive hands-on experience at a senior level of defining and implementing data and system architecture. You must have significant experience in designing AWS ecosystems that host data management systems and orchestrate data integration, data quality & transformation processes, data matching and master data management and data publication. (Lead essential criteria) Deep proficiency in architecting end-to-end data lifecycles. This includes the strategic application of Data Lakes, Lakehouses, and NoSQL/SQL environments, with a focus on system interoperability. Demonstrable experience in building or radically transforming data & system architecture functions from scratch, particularly within high-sensitivity or regulated environments (e.g. handling PII/sensitive personal data at scale). Expert-level knowledge of embedding GDPR, Cloud Security Principles, and Zero-Trust frameworks into the very fabric of data system designs, rather than treating them as "bolt-on" compliance tasks. Expert in managing the balance between rapid delivery and long-term technical sustainability, and managing these standards through architecture peer review such as Technical Design Authority. Significant experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary architecture teams. You have a proven ability to mentor and foster a culture of high performance within Agile/DevOps frameworks. Working at senior leadership level, establishing and maintaining organisational level networks and actively engaging other senior leaders. Desirable Criteria Experience of working with the Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform and Databricks. Management of contracts and 3rd party suppliers for software and professional services.

Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government - we are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need GOV.UK App The GOV.UK App is a new channel for GOV.UK. The app combines mobile-native features with AI technologies and functionality provided by other GDS products to offer a proactive and more personalised experience of GOV.UK on your phone. The app makes it easier for citizens to interact with government and helps government offer more proactive support to citizens This role will focus specifically on developing the GOV.UK app and its seamless integration with existing GOV.UK services and other government departments. Reporting into the Head of Architecture, you'll work within and support the wider GOV.UK app architecture team and collaborate with peers including the Head of Mobile Engineering to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant app experience. It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must. Job description As a GDS Lead Technical architect, you'll share the responsibility for the digital transformation of government. You will help design and drive the technical strategy for the area you work in while ensuring alignment with broader GDS standards and goals. You'll hold the vision for technical architecture best practice in building resilient and reliable government services and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Lead Technical Architects often work across different teams and services. You'll ensure that technical designs meet user needs and acceptance criteria, whilst conforming to time and budget constraints. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with departments and multidisciplinary teams. Above all, you'll want to make government better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo. As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll: lead by example, be a visible leader who takes responsibility and acts as a role model contribute to the development and iteration of GDS architectural and engineering practices, principles and standards design technical services or plan system integration, selecting necessary platforms and technologies to meet project requirements and user needs provide technical leadership and consultancy to both internal and external development teams, ensuring designs & solutions are fit for purpose, whilst meeting time and budget restraints build and maintain technical roadmaps, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers, and ensuring decisions by development teams align with the strategy encourage communication across multiple teams and wider organisational areas to identify strategic requirements and dependencies help develop services by contributing code, testing technologies and producing rapid prototypes advise teams on the right mix of capabilities to achieve their roadmapped goals and desired service levels act as a digital ambassador across government, supporting recruitment, identifying good practices for GDS to adopt and sharing experiences, e.g. through blog posts, tech talks at conferences etc be involved in helping recruiting technical architects and other senior technologists, where appropriate, helping sift and interview manage, coach and mentor more junior Technical Architects as well as others in the wider software engineering community Person specification We're interested in people who have: experience working on digital products, specifically those involving high profile native mobile apps experience in AWS, especially serverless and event driven architectures experience delivering platforms that handle load at a national scale experience building services which handle sensitive user data a passion for technology and its delivery in building a user-centric service in an ever changing space, ensuring the right technology solutions meet outcomes for our users strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of cloud technologies, open source technologies, testing, and at least one programming language such as Javascript an understanding of how to influence, manage and challenge complex stakeholder relationships and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences experience of developing and managing high performing, agile, technical teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture across boundaries and locations practical knowledge at all levels of the web stack, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking a deep understanding of modern technology practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps a good knowledge of cloud security architecture, including threat modelling, analysis and operations experience developing and implementing technical strategy and standards experience defining and refining technical governance in multidisciplinary agile environments If you meet a few of those criteria but think that you might not meet every last one then don't let that stop you from submitting an application.

Location Croydon CR0 2WF, Liverpool L3 9AF, Manchester M5 3LZ, Sheffield S3 8NU, Southport PR8 2HH, Glasgow G4 0BT, Cardiff CF24 0AB. About the job Job summary Our engineering architecture community shapes the network foundations that keep the Home Office connected and secure. In Networks & Infrastructure (N&I) Network Engineering, you'll lead the definition and delivery of end to end network architectures across campus, Wide Area Network (WAN)/Software-Defined WAN, data centre, cloud connectivity and edge, ensuring solutions are robust, secure by design, and aligned to business outcomes. You'll work collaboratively with engineering squads, the CTO office, and suppliers to turn designs into operational solutions. In this role, you'll analyse technical and service issues, create actionable architectures and roadmaps, and drive simplification, reuse, and standards for better platform interoperability and rapid change. You'll clearly explain architectural choices to all stakeholders, ensure reliability and resilience, and provide governance and assurance for major projects, guiding solution engineers through design and transition. You'll coach teams, promote learning, and foster continuous improvement to protect user experience during high-priority incidents. We seek a pragmatic architect with network engineering expertise, strong analytical skills, and a holistic view. You're comfortable in dynamic, multi-supplier settings, balancing strategy and delivery, and motivated to enhance network safety and scalability. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Person specification Main Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise-wide technical strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Essential Skills Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical network architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Proven hands on experience in core network engineering concepts including switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing, wireless networks, segmentation, and network security. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or guiding other architects, engineers or technical professionals.

Location Bristol Regional Centre - 3 Glass Wharf Newcastle Upon Tyne - Benton Park View Worthing - Teville Gate House Leeds Regional Centre - Wellington Place Stratford Regional Centre - Westfield Avenue Telford - Plaza 1 and 2 Cardiff Regional Centre - Ty William Morgan East Kilbride - Queensway House Edinburgh Regional Centre - Queen Elizabeth House Glasgow Regional Centre - Atlantic Square Liverpool Regional Centre - Water Street Salford - Trinity Bridge House About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Shape the Future of HMRC's Technology Platforms. The Chief Engineering and Platform Office (CEPO) are leading HMRC's technology transformation - simplifying systems, modernising IT delivery, and creating a future-ready digital landscape. Our mission is to reduce complexity by consolidating applications and adopting scalable, service-based solutions from trusted commercial partners. CEPO ensures HMRC's business groups, products, and services are supported by robust, secure, and innovative infrastructure. We set the direction, lead governance, and guarantee that every live service meets the highest standards - enabling efficient, reliable, and user-focused digital experiences for millions of customers. About the Teams Successful candidates will join one of three specialist teams within CEPO: Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) - ECS delivers secure, scalable cloud platforms that underpin HMRC's digital services. With a broad customer base and diverse requirements, ECS provides foundational infrastructure that enables other teams, including EIS, to build and innovate. Enterprise Integration Services (EIS) - EIS ensures seamless connectivity and data flow across HMRC's systems. Acting as a consumer of ECS, EIS plays a critical role in driving integration standards and enabling interoperability across platforms. Contact Engagement Platform (CEP) - Build and run the core platforms that underpin HMRC's customer facing digital services. Further, CEP sets engineering standards and drives platform excellence across HMRC, ensuring consistency, resilience, and innovation in every solution we deliver. Job description As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, you will manage infrastructure services and lead teams to design, build, and support complex infrastructure solutions. You will oversee programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and operational integrity. This role requires expert-level technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to anticipate future technological trends. Person specification We seek a strategic leader with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience managing large-scale cloud infrastructure projects. You will lead by example in delivering code in critical projects to a high standard. You will also bring excellent communication skills and an ability to influence at senior levels, alongside a strong understanding of modern development standards and security practices. You will provide technical leadership, manage third-party suppliers, and ensure systems integration standards are applied effectively. Other responsibilities include defining strategic roadmaps, managing resources, driving continuous improvement, and embedding security controls into all solutions. You will lead others in applying modern development standards and troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and administration of complex Cloud infrastructure solutions and services. Establish standards and procedures for systems integration across the service lifecycle. Define and maintain strategic technology roadmaps for infrastructure services. Interact with, read, and write code to support automation and baseline repair activities. Design solutions with embedded security controls to mitigate security threats. Establish standards and procedures for systems integration across the service lifecycle. Manage planning and coordination of system and acceptance tests, including functional and non-functional specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using lateral thinking across computing, storage, networking, and software. Lead teams in applying modern development standards and best practices. Mentor and guide infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement. Essential Criteria Expert knowledge of IT infrastructure and ability to lead teams in secure by design implementations. Ability to identify and apply modern development standards and lead others in applying them. Experience establishing standards and procedures for systems integration. Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a focus on continuous improvement. An ability to read and write code and perform basic remediation activities. Experience managing system and acceptance test planning and providing authoritative advice.