This role will partner closely with the PRS Product Manager, Designer, Mobile Engineers, and QA to deliver a secure, scalable, API-driven cross-platform app using React Native. Key Responsibilities Act as technical authority for the mobile app project. Define and validate the overall technical architecture, including evaluating microservices vs modular monolith approaches. Lead development of Back End services and API integrations across existing PRS systems (eg, account management, works/rights, financial data, reporting). Ensure the app is responsive, scalable, and secure, with particular focus on MFA, SSO and access to financial data. Work closely with the PRS team to integrate with existing APIs or advise on the creation of a centralised API layer. Provide technical oversight for React Native app implementation, collaborating with mobile developers. Advocate for and support the use of AI accelerators in the development life cycle. Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and ensure technical best practices. Contribute to planning, estimation, and sprint delivery. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer or Technical Lead. Strong Back End engineering skills using modern frameworks. Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs at scale. Strong understanding of mobile app Back End needs (security, performance, data modelling). Experience integrating with several enterprise systems and identity platforms. Knowledge of mobile architecture and familiarity with React Native ecosystems. Experience working with microservices, cloud platforms and modern DevOps tooling. Strong understanding of application security, especially MFA, SSO and secure handling of financial data. Excellent communication and ability to work with distributed teams. NOTE : Hybrid 3-day office per Week
25/03/2026
Full time
This role will partner closely with the PRS Product Manager, Designer, Mobile Engineers, and QA to deliver a secure, scalable, API-driven cross-platform app using React Native. Key Responsibilities Act as technical authority for the mobile app project. Define and validate the overall technical architecture, including evaluating microservices vs modular monolith approaches. Lead development of Back End services and API integrations across existing PRS systems (eg, account management, works/rights, financial data, reporting). Ensure the app is responsive, scalable, and secure, with particular focus on MFA, SSO and access to financial data. Work closely with the PRS team to integrate with existing APIs or advise on the creation of a centralised API layer. Provide technical oversight for React Native app implementation, collaborating with mobile developers. Advocate for and support the use of AI accelerators in the development life cycle. Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and ensure technical best practices. Contribute to planning, estimation, and sprint delivery. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer or Technical Lead. Strong Back End engineering skills using modern frameworks. Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs at scale. Strong understanding of mobile app Back End needs (security, performance, data modelling). Experience integrating with several enterprise systems and identity platforms. Knowledge of mobile architecture and familiarity with React Native ecosystems. Experience working with microservices, cloud platforms and modern DevOps tooling. Strong understanding of application security, especially MFA, SSO and secure handling of financial data. Excellent communication and ability to work with distributed teams. NOTE : Hybrid 3-day office per Week
Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer/Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (eg HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools) Partner with engineering and platform teams to close security gaps and guide implementation Own delivery of new security environments and capabilities, from concept through to adoption Lead and manage a small team of engineers, setting direction, priorities, and ensuring delivery Engage senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of security best practices Key Requirements Proven experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, and security architecture Strong hands-on background with the ability to design and implement solutions Demonstrated experience leading or managing small engineering teams (Team Lead/Lead Engineer level) Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments Strong knowledge of CI/CD security, IAM, secrets management, and supply chain security Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar technologies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Cloud certifications (eg AWS Professional, Architecture or DevOps track) Experience operating within large, regulated environments This is a key opportunity to take ownership of security engineering strategy and delivery, while leading a team and driving secure-by-design practices across a large-scale enterprise environment.
25/03/2026
Contractor
Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer/Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (eg HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools) Partner with engineering and platform teams to close security gaps and guide implementation Own delivery of new security environments and capabilities, from concept through to adoption Lead and manage a small team of engineers, setting direction, priorities, and ensuring delivery Engage senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of security best practices Key Requirements Proven experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, and security architecture Strong hands-on background with the ability to design and implement solutions Demonstrated experience leading or managing small engineering teams (Team Lead/Lead Engineer level) Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments Strong knowledge of CI/CD security, IAM, secrets management, and supply chain security Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar technologies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Cloud certifications (eg AWS Professional, Architecture or DevOps track) Experience operating within large, regulated environments This is a key opportunity to take ownership of security engineering strategy and delivery, while leading a team and driving secure-by-design practices across a large-scale enterprise environment.
Software Development Manager London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid) London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £100,000 - £130,00 (DOE) + bonus + excellent benefits We're supporting a global, highly respected organisation undergoing a major technology transformation, and they're looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a critical engineering workstream. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of delivery across a large-scale system modernisation programme - ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with proven delivery leadership. The Role You'll lead multiple engineering teams and delivery partners, driving the build and integration of modern, cloud-based platforms while transitioning from Legacy systems. This is not a hands-on coding role , but equally not a pure programme role - you'll sit at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and delivery . Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end software delivery across multiple Agile workstreams Owning engineering roadmap, timelines, and quality standards Managing internal teams and third-party vendors Driving best practice across CI/CD, DevOps, and secure development Collaborating closely with Product, Architecture, and Programme teams Supporting system integration, data migration, and BAU transition What we're looking for We're keen to speak with individuals who: Have a background in software engineering , now operating at Senior Engineering Manager/Head of Engineering level Bring experience delivering large-scale transformation or modernisation programmes Are confident leading multi-team, multi-vendor environments Can operate comfortably across technical and business stakeholders Have strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, APIs, and DevOps practices Experience within financial services or insurance would be advantageous but not essential.
25/03/2026
Full time
Software Development Manager London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid) London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £100,000 - £130,00 (DOE) + bonus + excellent benefits We're supporting a global, highly respected organisation undergoing a major technology transformation, and they're looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a critical engineering workstream. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of delivery across a large-scale system modernisation programme - ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with proven delivery leadership. The Role You'll lead multiple engineering teams and delivery partners, driving the build and integration of modern, cloud-based platforms while transitioning from Legacy systems. This is not a hands-on coding role , but equally not a pure programme role - you'll sit at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and delivery . Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end software delivery across multiple Agile workstreams Owning engineering roadmap, timelines, and quality standards Managing internal teams and third-party vendors Driving best practice across CI/CD, DevOps, and secure development Collaborating closely with Product, Architecture, and Programme teams Supporting system integration, data migration, and BAU transition What we're looking for We're keen to speak with individuals who: Have a background in software engineering , now operating at Senior Engineering Manager/Head of Engineering level Bring experience delivering large-scale transformation or modernisation programmes Are confident leading multi-team, multi-vendor environments Can operate comfortably across technical and business stakeholders Have strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, APIs, and DevOps practices Experience within financial services or insurance would be advantageous but not essential.
Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March
25/03/2026
Full time
Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
25/03/2026
Full time
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
About the team: At OSB Group, we're on a journey to digitise the Bank and deliver simpler, faster and better outcomes for our customers. Data plays a critical role in enabling this transformation by providing timely, accurate insight to support better decision-making. We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst - Data to join our Technology function, working with Product Owners, engineers and stakeholders to shape and deliver scalable data solutions that support business outcomes. Acting as a key link between business teams and delivery squads, you'll translate complex business needs into clear data requirements and ensure solutions align with the product vision and roadmap. You'll also support the development of best practice across the Data BA community. The role can be based from our Wolverhampton or Chatham office and will require occasional travel between all OSB Group locations. What you will be doing: As Senior Business Analyst - Data, you'll help define and deliver data solutions that improve reporting, insight and decision-making across the Group. You'll lead the analysis and definition of data requirements across multiple products and initiatives, ensuring that business needs are translated into clear, actionable user stories for our agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, and product teams to design data solutions that are desirable, viable, feasible and sustainable, supporting OSB Group's ambition to become a truly data-centric organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the key intermediary between business stakeholders, Product Owners, and development teams to ensure alignment with the data product roadmap and to identify opportunities to enhance data products. Supporting backlog prioritisation, considering business value and technical dependencies Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure solutions are scalable and aligned with architecture and governance standards Translating business needs into clear, concise and actionable user stories, data requirements and acceptance criteria Facilitating discovery workshops to capture and analyse business and data requirements, documenting outcomes and potential solutions. Actively participating in all relevant Agile events such as PI planning, backlog refinement and retrospectives advocating for alignment and relentless improvement. Developing data models, data flows and other data related artefacts to visualise data relationship and process to support decision making. Provide line management for a team of business analyst, ensuring high quality analysis delivery. What's in it for you? Base salary between £63,000 - £75,000 dependant upon experience Enhanced family-focused benefits Annual bonus opportunity up to 15% 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: About Us At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become 'the bank of the future'. Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace. Do you have the skills? We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: A strong track record as a Senior Business Analyst or Product Owner within an agile environment, ideally focused on data-centric projects or programmes in a Financial Services organisation. Strong experience delivering data-focused analysis, including data modelling and data lineage Strong knowledge of business analysis framework, tools and best practice (e.g. requirements elicitation, process modelling, stakeholder analysis, traceability). Proficiency in writing functional and technical user stories and related acceptance criteria in alignment with business objectives. Experience working in Agile framework and using SQL and tools such as JIRA and Confluence Familiarity with data architecture, ETL processes and cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience defining and documenting as-is and to-be processes and translating business needs into functional and technical user stories with clear acceptance criteria aligned to business goals. Next steps: If this sounds like you, apply now! Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational - inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you! Diversity & Inclusion We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
25/03/2026
Full time
About the team: At OSB Group, we're on a journey to digitise the Bank and deliver simpler, faster and better outcomes for our customers. Data plays a critical role in enabling this transformation by providing timely, accurate insight to support better decision-making. We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst - Data to join our Technology function, working with Product Owners, engineers and stakeholders to shape and deliver scalable data solutions that support business outcomes. Acting as a key link between business teams and delivery squads, you'll translate complex business needs into clear data requirements and ensure solutions align with the product vision and roadmap. You'll also support the development of best practice across the Data BA community. The role can be based from our Wolverhampton or Chatham office and will require occasional travel between all OSB Group locations. What you will be doing: As Senior Business Analyst - Data, you'll help define and deliver data solutions that improve reporting, insight and decision-making across the Group. You'll lead the analysis and definition of data requirements across multiple products and initiatives, ensuring that business needs are translated into clear, actionable user stories for our agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, and product teams to design data solutions that are desirable, viable, feasible and sustainable, supporting OSB Group's ambition to become a truly data-centric organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the key intermediary between business stakeholders, Product Owners, and development teams to ensure alignment with the data product roadmap and to identify opportunities to enhance data products. Supporting backlog prioritisation, considering business value and technical dependencies Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure solutions are scalable and aligned with architecture and governance standards Translating business needs into clear, concise and actionable user stories, data requirements and acceptance criteria Facilitating discovery workshops to capture and analyse business and data requirements, documenting outcomes and potential solutions. Actively participating in all relevant Agile events such as PI planning, backlog refinement and retrospectives advocating for alignment and relentless improvement. Developing data models, data flows and other data related artefacts to visualise data relationship and process to support decision making. Provide line management for a team of business analyst, ensuring high quality analysis delivery. What's in it for you? Base salary between £63,000 - £75,000 dependant upon experience Enhanced family-focused benefits Annual bonus opportunity up to 15% 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: About Us At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become 'the bank of the future'. Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace. Do you have the skills? We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: A strong track record as a Senior Business Analyst or Product Owner within an agile environment, ideally focused on data-centric projects or programmes in a Financial Services organisation. Strong experience delivering data-focused analysis, including data modelling and data lineage Strong knowledge of business analysis framework, tools and best practice (e.g. requirements elicitation, process modelling, stakeholder analysis, traceability). Proficiency in writing functional and technical user stories and related acceptance criteria in alignment with business objectives. Experience working in Agile framework and using SQL and tools such as JIRA and Confluence Familiarity with data architecture, ETL processes and cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience defining and documenting as-is and to-be processes and translating business needs into functional and technical user stories with clear acceptance criteria aligned to business goals. Next steps: If this sounds like you, apply now! Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational - inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you! Diversity & Inclusion We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
Job Title: Senior Technical Architect (Java & AWS) Location: UK Hybrid working (1-2 days on client location - London) Security Clearance: Must hold active SC Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect with deep expertise in Java and AWS to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions. This is a fully remote role within the UK, requiring active SC Clearance due to the nature of the projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS. Define and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders, including product owners, engineering teams, and clients, to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective. Oversee system integration, API design, and microservices architecture. Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvements. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Technical Architect or Senior Developer/Engineer in Java-based environments. Strong expertise in AWS services (eg, EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, ECS/EKS). Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems. Solid understanding of cloud architecture patterns and DevOps practices. Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration patterns. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience working in Agile environments. Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance (mandatory). UK-based with eligibility to work remotely. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decision-making Application Process Candidates must be able to demonstrate their SC Clearance and relevant experience during the screening process. 2 stage interview process.
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Job Title: Senior Technical Architect (Java & AWS) Location: UK Hybrid working (1-2 days on client location - London) Security Clearance: Must hold active SC Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect with deep expertise in Java and AWS to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions. This is a fully remote role within the UK, requiring active SC Clearance due to the nature of the projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS. Define and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders, including product owners, engineering teams, and clients, to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective. Oversee system integration, API design, and microservices architecture. Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvements. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Technical Architect or Senior Developer/Engineer in Java-based environments. Strong expertise in AWS services (eg, EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, ECS/EKS). Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems. Solid understanding of cloud architecture patterns and DevOps practices. Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration patterns. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience working in Agile environments. Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance (mandatory). UK-based with eligibility to work remotely. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decision-making Application Process Candidates must be able to demonstrate their SC Clearance and relevant experience during the screening process. 2 stage interview process.
DevSecOps Consultant Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact Key Requirements: Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role Strong experience across both AWS and GCP (essential) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build tools, artifact repositories, and developer platforms Expertise in secure software delivery, vulnerability management, and platform security Experience with threat modelling, security frameworks, and maturity assessments Strong knowledge of application security, network security, and cloud security principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulated environments Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security Familiarity with supply chain security, SBOM, and secure development practices Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, CCSP) This is a key role focused on shaping and embedding secure-by-design engineering practices across a complex, enterprise environment, with strong influence across both technology and security functions. More details available on successful application.
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DevSecOps Consultant Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact Key Requirements: Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role Strong experience across both AWS and GCP (essential) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build tools, artifact repositories, and developer platforms Expertise in secure software delivery, vulnerability management, and platform security Experience with threat modelling, security frameworks, and maturity assessments Strong knowledge of application security, network security, and cloud security principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulated environments Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security Familiarity with supply chain security, SBOM, and secure development practices Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, CCSP) This is a key role focused on shaping and embedding secure-by-design engineering practices across a complex, enterprise environment, with strong influence across both technology and security functions. More details available on successful application.
IT Technician Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 Location: Multi-site (College Environment) - Full UK Driving Licence Required Contract: Full-time, Permanent Overview We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused IT Technician to deliver high-quality technical support across multiple sites. This role is hands-on and varied, providing front-line support for users. The ideal candidate will have strong desktop support experience, solid troubleshooting skills, and working knowledge of SCCM within a large or distributed environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd line support for staff and students across multiple college locations. Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and other end-user devices. Use SCCM for software deployment, imaging, patching, and asset management. Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner. Escalate complex technical incidents to senior IT staff or third-party providers when required. Support classroom and teaching technologies, including AV equipment. Maintain accurate IT documentation including asset records, procedures, and support logs. Contribute to ongoing IT projects and improvement initiatives across the college. Drive between sites as required to deliver hands-on support. Essential Skills & Experience Broad experience in desktop and end-user support within a busy IT environment. Hands-on experience of SCCM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) for imaging, deployments, and patching. Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and general networking fundamentals. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues efficiently. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Skills Experience working in education or multi-site environments. Knowledge of Intune, Azure AD, or hybrid environments. Familiarity with ITIL practices. Experience supporting AV/Smart Classroom technologies. Personal Attributes Self-motivated, organised, and able to prioritise multiple tasks. Confident supporting users at all technical levels. Positive attitude with a strong commitment to delivering quality service. Willingness to travel between sites and occasionally work outside core hours when required.
25/03/2026
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IT Technician Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 Location: Multi-site (College Environment) - Full UK Driving Licence Required Contract: Full-time, Permanent Overview We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused IT Technician to deliver high-quality technical support across multiple sites. This role is hands-on and varied, providing front-line support for users. The ideal candidate will have strong desktop support experience, solid troubleshooting skills, and working knowledge of SCCM within a large or distributed environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd line support for staff and students across multiple college locations. Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and other end-user devices. Use SCCM for software deployment, imaging, patching, and asset management. Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner. Escalate complex technical incidents to senior IT staff or third-party providers when required. Support classroom and teaching technologies, including AV equipment. Maintain accurate IT documentation including asset records, procedures, and support logs. Contribute to ongoing IT projects and improvement initiatives across the college. Drive between sites as required to deliver hands-on support. Essential Skills & Experience Broad experience in desktop and end-user support within a busy IT environment. Hands-on experience of SCCM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) for imaging, deployments, and patching. Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and general networking fundamentals. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues efficiently. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Skills Experience working in education or multi-site environments. Knowledge of Intune, Azure AD, or hybrid environments. Familiarity with ITIL practices. Experience supporting AV/Smart Classroom technologies. Personal Attributes Self-motivated, organised, and able to prioritise multiple tasks. Confident supporting users at all technical levels. Positive attitude with a strong commitment to delivering quality service. Willingness to travel between sites and occasionally work outside core hours when required.
Database Engineer (on-prem) £50,000 - £60,000 | Avonmouth | Hybrid (3 office/2 home) Join a business where your ideas will shape the future of data! A reputable business is embarking on a major digital and data transformation journey and are looking for a Database Engineer who wants to take ownership, modernise an evolving SQL estate, and build a long-term roadmap for data excellence. If you're motivated by improving environments, driving standards, and influencing how a business uses data for years to come, this is a role with huge impact. Database Engineer responsibilities: As the Database Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the entire on-prem SQL Server estate. This isn't a "keep the lights on" role! We're looking for someone who will shape what 'good' looks like, modernise practices, and help define how data supports operations, analytics, and future innovation. You'll join an IT team split across Development, Networking and Information Security, working closely with the IT Operations Manager and senior stakeholders across the business. Database Engineer: What You'll Be Doing Lead SQL Server upgrades and standardisation. Migrate authentication from SQL auth - Windows auth. Collaborate with developers (.NET Core & Angular apps) to ensure compatibility with improved authentication and data flows. Start rationalising and simplifying the environment. Ongoing responsibilities Own the SQL estate end-to-end, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. Drive the modernisation of data processes, storage, and reporting capabilities. Streamline data collection, transformation, and governance. Build and maintain ETL pipelines to support analytics and reporting. Work with ops, commercial, and engineering teams to understand data needs and opportunities. Support future data projects including stock system consolidation and improved analytics. Technical strengths ideally include: Strong SQL Server expertise (administration, performance, optimisation). ETL pipeline development and data modelling experience. Understanding of database migration and integration. Familiarity with cloud concepts (Azure, Fabric, Snowflake etc.) - nice to have, but not essential. Experience improving environments that are part-Legacy, part-modern. Organisation & Culture Friendly, sociable, and relaxed, with regular social events. Open-plan, collaborative, and supportive. Guided by leaders who are close to the operation and embrace innovation. Hybrid-friendly, with 3 days in office and 2 days from home. You'll enjoy: Free parking Short distance from the Train station On-site subsidised canteen On-site gym Cycle-to-work scheme Flexibility working within core business hours The business do not offer sponspoship. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
25/03/2026
Full time
Database Engineer (on-prem) £50,000 - £60,000 | Avonmouth | Hybrid (3 office/2 home) Join a business where your ideas will shape the future of data! A reputable business is embarking on a major digital and data transformation journey and are looking for a Database Engineer who wants to take ownership, modernise an evolving SQL estate, and build a long-term roadmap for data excellence. If you're motivated by improving environments, driving standards, and influencing how a business uses data for years to come, this is a role with huge impact. Database Engineer responsibilities: As the Database Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the entire on-prem SQL Server estate. This isn't a "keep the lights on" role! We're looking for someone who will shape what 'good' looks like, modernise practices, and help define how data supports operations, analytics, and future innovation. You'll join an IT team split across Development, Networking and Information Security, working closely with the IT Operations Manager and senior stakeholders across the business. Database Engineer: What You'll Be Doing Lead SQL Server upgrades and standardisation. Migrate authentication from SQL auth - Windows auth. Collaborate with developers (.NET Core & Angular apps) to ensure compatibility with improved authentication and data flows. Start rationalising and simplifying the environment. Ongoing responsibilities Own the SQL estate end-to-end, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. Drive the modernisation of data processes, storage, and reporting capabilities. Streamline data collection, transformation, and governance. Build and maintain ETL pipelines to support analytics and reporting. Work with ops, commercial, and engineering teams to understand data needs and opportunities. Support future data projects including stock system consolidation and improved analytics. Technical strengths ideally include: Strong SQL Server expertise (administration, performance, optimisation). ETL pipeline development and data modelling experience. Understanding of database migration and integration. Familiarity with cloud concepts (Azure, Fabric, Snowflake etc.) - nice to have, but not essential. Experience improving environments that are part-Legacy, part-modern. Organisation & Culture Friendly, sociable, and relaxed, with regular social events. Open-plan, collaborative, and supportive. Guided by leaders who are close to the operation and embrace innovation. Hybrid-friendly, with 3 days in office and 2 days from home. You'll enjoy: Free parking Short distance from the Train station On-site subsidised canteen On-site gym Cycle-to-work scheme Flexibility working within core business hours The business do not offer sponspoship. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Job title: Senior Machine Learning Engineer Locations: Manchester or Haywards Heath (hybrid working) Role overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help take leading-edge and novel insurance risk modelling and pricing techniques and participate in creating fully automated machine learning pipelines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1 billion. Most of Markerstudy's business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will use your skills to: Tune machine learning methods to best leverage our state-of-the-art processing capabilities Deploy and maintain machine learning methods in a DevOps / MLOps based machine learning environment Create robust high-quality code using test-driven development (TDD) techniques and adhering to the SOLID coding standards Your work will enable sustained improvements to products, prices and processes giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market by minimizing the development to deployment and monitoring stages of the ML lifecycle through automation. You will also be responsible for refining, tuning, deploying and maintaining machine learning methods in our machine learning pipeline by using robust test-driven development (TDD) approaches to maximise performance and robustness, and improve company performance and our customer-centric offerings across Motor, Home and Commercial Lines businesses. The successful candidate will also enjoy opportunities for leading, coaching, and mentoring more junior ML Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Report and communicate with Senior Stakeholders, such as the Head of Data Science and Machine Learning and Director of Technical Underwriting Propose, proof-of-concept, develop, and deliver novel machine learning processes that automate current manual processes, and leverage DevOps and MLOps software. Work in a collaborative environment with data science to help deploy machine learning methods that are state-of-the-art, robust, and future extensible. Tune machine learning methods for optimal performance. Deploy and maintain machine learning methods in our machine learning pipeline using robust test-driven development (TDD) coding approaches, using the SOLID software development principles. Actively contribute to creating a culture of coding and data excellence Implement efficient solutions across a range of markets, including Private Motor, Commercial Vehicle, Bike, Taxi, and Home Lead and mentor junior machine learning engineers and share best practices Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience in tuning and deploying machine learning methods Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in DevOps and Azure ML, or other MLOps and ML Lifecycle technology stacks, such as AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, etc. Experience with deploying services in Docker and Kubernetes Experience in creating production grade coding and SOLID programming principles, including test-driven development (TDD) approaches Experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, PySpark, R, SAS, SQL) Experience in source-control software, e.g., GitHub Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Experience in data and model monitoring is a plus Behaviours: A high level of professional/academic excellence, educated to at least a master's level in a STEM-based or DS / ML / AI / or mathematical discipline Collaborative and team player Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate and improve processes
25/03/2026
Full time
Job title: Senior Machine Learning Engineer Locations: Manchester or Haywards Heath (hybrid working) Role overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help take leading-edge and novel insurance risk modelling and pricing techniques and participate in creating fully automated machine learning pipelines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1 billion. Most of Markerstudy's business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will use your skills to: Tune machine learning methods to best leverage our state-of-the-art processing capabilities Deploy and maintain machine learning methods in a DevOps / MLOps based machine learning environment Create robust high-quality code using test-driven development (TDD) techniques and adhering to the SOLID coding standards Your work will enable sustained improvements to products, prices and processes giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market by minimizing the development to deployment and monitoring stages of the ML lifecycle through automation. You will also be responsible for refining, tuning, deploying and maintaining machine learning methods in our machine learning pipeline by using robust test-driven development (TDD) approaches to maximise performance and robustness, and improve company performance and our customer-centric offerings across Motor, Home and Commercial Lines businesses. The successful candidate will also enjoy opportunities for leading, coaching, and mentoring more junior ML Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Report and communicate with Senior Stakeholders, such as the Head of Data Science and Machine Learning and Director of Technical Underwriting Propose, proof-of-concept, develop, and deliver novel machine learning processes that automate current manual processes, and leverage DevOps and MLOps software. Work in a collaborative environment with data science to help deploy machine learning methods that are state-of-the-art, robust, and future extensible. Tune machine learning methods for optimal performance. Deploy and maintain machine learning methods in our machine learning pipeline using robust test-driven development (TDD) coding approaches, using the SOLID software development principles. Actively contribute to creating a culture of coding and data excellence Implement efficient solutions across a range of markets, including Private Motor, Commercial Vehicle, Bike, Taxi, and Home Lead and mentor junior machine learning engineers and share best practices Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience in tuning and deploying machine learning methods Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in DevOps and Azure ML, or other MLOps and ML Lifecycle technology stacks, such as AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, etc. Experience with deploying services in Docker and Kubernetes Experience in creating production grade coding and SOLID programming principles, including test-driven development (TDD) approaches Experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, PySpark, R, SAS, SQL) Experience in source-control software, e.g., GitHub Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Experience in data and model monitoring is a plus Behaviours: A high level of professional/academic excellence, educated to at least a master's level in a STEM-based or DS / ML / AI / or mathematical discipline Collaborative and team player Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate and improve processes
Job Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Leeds (Hybrid) GEM Partnership is delighted to partner with a well-established, market-leading property development agency in the recruitment of a 3rd Line Engineer. With 11 offices across the UK, they provide property consultancy services, ranging from architecture to property valuation and management. Our client is recruiting for an ambitious technical expert, reporting to the Head of IT and primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and security of the organisation's network infrastructure with a core focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows environments. You'll help set standards, coach others, and improve the consistency and quality of end user support. Key Responsibilities: Act as the senior escalation point for infrastructure and network issues Maintain high availability across servers, networks and core platforms Ensure high availability, seamless connectivity, and robust protection against cyber threats through the implementation of Microsoft-centric security controls Configure and monitor security controls using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID Work alongside the department to monitor vulnerabilities and intrusions, patching server infrastructure and client devices Managing Conditional Access Policies, MFA and Role-Based Access Controls Install and troubleshoot physical hardware. Provide recommendations for the improvement of the office physical networking infrastructure Maintain accurate network diagrams and ensure other key documentation is reviewed and updated Work alongside the department to ensure endpoint compliance across the estate spanning both laptops and mobile devices Improving processes, documentation, and standard operating procedures Attend webinars/conferences and networking events to identify trends/threats in the security landscape to assist the company in driving IT forward The role is extremely varied - the appointed individual will be also required to assist with the day-to-day running of the IT function and act as a technical escalation point of contact Ad-hoc project work will be required where necessary The Person: Multiple years' experience in a similar 3rd Line role within a Microsoft Ecosystem Technical skills including Microsoft Admin Suite, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Azure and e-mail security Familiar with ISO27001 Ability to work independently with autonomy over your own workload and priorities Strong communications skills at all levels of business including explaining concepts to a non-technical audience Proactive to provide improvements or recommendations to the Head of IT Happy to travel to their office locations across the UK as required - travel will not be regular but as and when needed Eager to stay up to date with the evolving cloud technologies and security threat landscape This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual further their technical career in a professional and dynamic environment, with scope for future personal and career development. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
25/03/2026
Full time
Job Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Leeds (Hybrid) GEM Partnership is delighted to partner with a well-established, market-leading property development agency in the recruitment of a 3rd Line Engineer. With 11 offices across the UK, they provide property consultancy services, ranging from architecture to property valuation and management. Our client is recruiting for an ambitious technical expert, reporting to the Head of IT and primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and security of the organisation's network infrastructure with a core focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows environments. You'll help set standards, coach others, and improve the consistency and quality of end user support. Key Responsibilities: Act as the senior escalation point for infrastructure and network issues Maintain high availability across servers, networks and core platforms Ensure high availability, seamless connectivity, and robust protection against cyber threats through the implementation of Microsoft-centric security controls Configure and monitor security controls using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID Work alongside the department to monitor vulnerabilities and intrusions, patching server infrastructure and client devices Managing Conditional Access Policies, MFA and Role-Based Access Controls Install and troubleshoot physical hardware. Provide recommendations for the improvement of the office physical networking infrastructure Maintain accurate network diagrams and ensure other key documentation is reviewed and updated Work alongside the department to ensure endpoint compliance across the estate spanning both laptops and mobile devices Improving processes, documentation, and standard operating procedures Attend webinars/conferences and networking events to identify trends/threats in the security landscape to assist the company in driving IT forward The role is extremely varied - the appointed individual will be also required to assist with the day-to-day running of the IT function and act as a technical escalation point of contact Ad-hoc project work will be required where necessary The Person: Multiple years' experience in a similar 3rd Line role within a Microsoft Ecosystem Technical skills including Microsoft Admin Suite, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Azure and e-mail security Familiar with ISO27001 Ability to work independently with autonomy over your own workload and priorities Strong communications skills at all levels of business including explaining concepts to a non-technical audience Proactive to provide improvements or recommendations to the Head of IT Happy to travel to their office locations across the UK as required - travel will not be regular but as and when needed Eager to stay up to date with the evolving cloud technologies and security threat landscape This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual further their technical career in a professional and dynamic environment, with scope for future personal and career development. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
The Bank of England, in partnership with Inspire People are seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst with strong experience delivering technical and software development projects, alongside a proven track record in large-scale system and data migration programmes within financial or regulatory environments, who want to deliver high-impact digital change at the heart of the UK's financial system. Hybrid working in Leeds. £49,360-£55,530 plus 8% benefits allowance, 10-25% discretionary bonus and non-contributory pension. 21 Month FTC. As a Senior Business Analyst, you must be able to hit the ground running, proficient in business analysis (requirements elicitation, analysis & management, process mapping, data mapping etc.) with strong stakeholder relationship management / soft skills. Role Overview: Business Analysts enable the Bank to meet its objectives by working on technology change initiatives. As part of cross functional teams and working closely with our business colleagues, BAs elicit, analyse, validate and manage and create a shared understanding of requirements to enable successful implementation of our change initiatives. You will join the Central Services Tower, which supports the technology platforms and systems that underpin the Bank's internal operations. The team works on change initiatives that improve how core services are delivered across the organisation, including enhancements to internal systems, processes and data capabilities. The role will involve supporting technology and data change programmes that help modernise internal platforms and improve how information is managed and used across the Bank. As a Business Analyst within the Bank, typical role responsibilities include: Requirements gathering and process engineering analysis to provide detailed analysis to ensure appropriate solutions are identified and designed to deliver the right business outcomes. Producing outputs at different levels (high level to functional specifications) to a high quality within the standards set by the BA management team. Providing both functional and technical expertise to the Technology teams in producing detailed requirements documentation (e.g., detailed process maps, use case specifications, wireframes, logical data models), facilitating workshops with the business utilising a variety of business analysis methods. About You Ideally, you will be someone with strong Business Analysis experience and a background working on technology-led change. You may have supported large-scale upgrade or migration programmes, including system or data migration, and be comfortable working closely with technical teams to understand and document requirements that support delivery. You will be comfortable working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities, with a practical, hands-on approach to analysis. You will have strong stakeholder skills but be equally comfortable operating in more technically driven environments, supporting activities such as operational readiness, system transition and ensuring business continuity during change. Essential Criteria Proven track record delivering technology-led projects such as system upgrades, platform modernisation or data migration initiatives as a Business Analyst, ideally within financial or regulated environments. Outcomes and impact of delivering successful change clearly demonstrated Comfortable working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities within a fast-moving portfolio. Strong end-to-end Business Analysis capability across the full SDLC, with experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Expertise in eliciting, analysing, communicating and documenting business and solution requirements using a range of BA techniques (e.g. wireframes, use cases, data models) Skilled in developing and using operating models and business processes, including BPMN 2.0 Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills, able to engage large and diverse groups and manage uncertainty effectively Desirable Criteria Experience supporting data or platform migration programmes, particularly from on-premise to cloud environments. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and modern data technologies (e.g. Databricks). Experience working with large or complex enterprise datasets. Familiarity with data analysis techniques such as data mapping and source-to-target mapping. Operating at SFIA level 4. Degree-level education and/or recognised Business Analysis qualification (e.g. BCS, IIBA). Benefits In addition to the base salary of £49,360 - £55,530, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits: A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. An annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool (10%-25%). An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. Dental cover. Interest-free season ticket loan. The Bank takes pride in its people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You'll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work. For more information, please contact Andrew Medhurst or Zymante Gintalaite (Zee) at Inspire People, who are engaged on an exclusive basis by the Bank of England, or apply now.
25/03/2026
Full time
The Bank of England, in partnership with Inspire People are seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst with strong experience delivering technical and software development projects, alongside a proven track record in large-scale system and data migration programmes within financial or regulatory environments, who want to deliver high-impact digital change at the heart of the UK's financial system. Hybrid working in Leeds. £49,360-£55,530 plus 8% benefits allowance, 10-25% discretionary bonus and non-contributory pension. 21 Month FTC. As a Senior Business Analyst, you must be able to hit the ground running, proficient in business analysis (requirements elicitation, analysis & management, process mapping, data mapping etc.) with strong stakeholder relationship management / soft skills. Role Overview: Business Analysts enable the Bank to meet its objectives by working on technology change initiatives. As part of cross functional teams and working closely with our business colleagues, BAs elicit, analyse, validate and manage and create a shared understanding of requirements to enable successful implementation of our change initiatives. You will join the Central Services Tower, which supports the technology platforms and systems that underpin the Bank's internal operations. The team works on change initiatives that improve how core services are delivered across the organisation, including enhancements to internal systems, processes and data capabilities. The role will involve supporting technology and data change programmes that help modernise internal platforms and improve how information is managed and used across the Bank. As a Business Analyst within the Bank, typical role responsibilities include: Requirements gathering and process engineering analysis to provide detailed analysis to ensure appropriate solutions are identified and designed to deliver the right business outcomes. Producing outputs at different levels (high level to functional specifications) to a high quality within the standards set by the BA management team. Providing both functional and technical expertise to the Technology teams in producing detailed requirements documentation (e.g., detailed process maps, use case specifications, wireframes, logical data models), facilitating workshops with the business utilising a variety of business analysis methods. About You Ideally, you will be someone with strong Business Analysis experience and a background working on technology-led change. You may have supported large-scale upgrade or migration programmes, including system or data migration, and be comfortable working closely with technical teams to understand and document requirements that support delivery. You will be comfortable working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities, with a practical, hands-on approach to analysis. You will have strong stakeholder skills but be equally comfortable operating in more technically driven environments, supporting activities such as operational readiness, system transition and ensuring business continuity during change. Essential Criteria Proven track record delivering technology-led projects such as system upgrades, platform modernisation or data migration initiatives as a Business Analyst, ideally within financial or regulated environments. Outcomes and impact of delivering successful change clearly demonstrated Comfortable working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities within a fast-moving portfolio. Strong end-to-end Business Analysis capability across the full SDLC, with experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Expertise in eliciting, analysing, communicating and documenting business and solution requirements using a range of BA techniques (e.g. wireframes, use cases, data models) Skilled in developing and using operating models and business processes, including BPMN 2.0 Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills, able to engage large and diverse groups and manage uncertainty effectively Desirable Criteria Experience supporting data or platform migration programmes, particularly from on-premise to cloud environments. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and modern data technologies (e.g. Databricks). Experience working with large or complex enterprise datasets. Familiarity with data analysis techniques such as data mapping and source-to-target mapping. Operating at SFIA level 4. Degree-level education and/or recognised Business Analysis qualification (e.g. BCS, IIBA). Benefits In addition to the base salary of £49,360 - £55,530, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits: A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. An annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool (10%-25%). An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. Dental cover. Interest-free season ticket loan. The Bank takes pride in its people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You'll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work. For more information, please contact Andrew Medhurst or Zymante Gintalaite (Zee) at Inspire People, who are engaged on an exclusive basis by the Bank of England, or apply now.
We're looking for a Senior Java Developer for our public sector client based in Leeds (ideal) on an initial contract paying up to £750 per day Inside IR35 on an initial 12 month contract. You can choose to work from others hubs such as Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Blackpool or Cardiff. This role requires 3 days per week in the office and applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) or hold a current SC. You will be a hands-on technical leader, setting direction for your team, ensuring alignment to standards, and driving the delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. The work will contribute to the transformation of critical national platforms, supporting millions of people across the UK. Key responsibilities include: • Setting technical direction for your service or capability, in line with organisational strategy • Ensuring teams follow best practice, standards, and secure design principles • Leading engineers while remaining a hands-on contributor • Collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders • Driving the evolution of digital services and underpinning infrastructure Essential skills: • Strong experience in one or both of the following: • Modern software engineering for digital products (Java, microservices, Hexagonal architecture, MongoDB, Kafka) • OR Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins) • Proven track record of leading engineering teams, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring • Deep knowledge of engineering best practice (version control, assurance, secure design) • Strong collaboration and ability to share knowledge within engineering communities • Experience delivering in complex, multi-disciplinary environments to tight timescales Interested? Please apply below. Lead Java Developer, Technical Lead, Public Sector, Java, Microservices, AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins, MongoDB, Kafka, DevOps, Digital Services, Inside IR35, SC Cleared
25/03/2026
Contractor
We're looking for a Senior Java Developer for our public sector client based in Leeds (ideal) on an initial contract paying up to £750 per day Inside IR35 on an initial 12 month contract. You can choose to work from others hubs such as Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Blackpool or Cardiff. This role requires 3 days per week in the office and applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) or hold a current SC. You will be a hands-on technical leader, setting direction for your team, ensuring alignment to standards, and driving the delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. The work will contribute to the transformation of critical national platforms, supporting millions of people across the UK. Key responsibilities include: • Setting technical direction for your service or capability, in line with organisational strategy • Ensuring teams follow best practice, standards, and secure design principles • Leading engineers while remaining a hands-on contributor • Collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders • Driving the evolution of digital services and underpinning infrastructure Essential skills: • Strong experience in one or both of the following: • Modern software engineering for digital products (Java, microservices, Hexagonal architecture, MongoDB, Kafka) • OR Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins) • Proven track record of leading engineering teams, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring • Deep knowledge of engineering best practice (version control, assurance, secure design) • Strong collaboration and ability to share knowledge within engineering communities • Experience delivering in complex, multi-disciplinary environments to tight timescales Interested? Please apply below. Lead Java Developer, Technical Lead, Public Sector, Java, Microservices, AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins, MongoDB, Kafka, DevOps, Digital Services, Inside IR35, SC Cleared
Senior DevOps Systems Administrator Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE Location: Guildford (Hybrid Working, One day a month required onsite) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator or Senior DevOps Engineer looking to take control of complex cloud projects? Do you want to join a growing, innovative business where your ideas genuinely shape the way things are done? Our client is a leading value-added reseller and systems integrator, partnering with top technology providers and specialising in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, business communications, contact centres, networking, AI, automation, and systems integration. They are known for delivering innovation, reducing risk, and building trusted client relationships, all while investing in the growth and development of their team. This is your chance to work on impactful infrastructure challenges where your input truly matters. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and support AWS and private cloud infrastructure Architect and maintain robust hybrid cloud solutions Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Implement monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Improve system reliability, performance, and security across teams Manage IAM, networking, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices Mentor colleagues and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy Essential Skills & Experience Required: 5+ years' experience in DevOps or Systems Administration Hands-on experience with AWS Experience with VMware or Proxmox Strong Linux administration skills Infrastructure as Code with Terraform Configuration management using Ansible Experience with Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Scripting in Bash, Python, or Go Solid understanding of networking and cloud security Desirable: AWS certifications Experience with container and security tools such as Trivy Benefits Career development and certification support 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays Pension and life insurance Private medical insurance Birthday leave and volunteering day Cycle to Work scheme High street and retail discounts Hybrid role (One day a month required oniste in Guildford) Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
25/03/2026
Full time
Senior DevOps Systems Administrator Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE Location: Guildford (Hybrid Working, One day a month required onsite) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator or Senior DevOps Engineer looking to take control of complex cloud projects? Do you want to join a growing, innovative business where your ideas genuinely shape the way things are done? Our client is a leading value-added reseller and systems integrator, partnering with top technology providers and specialising in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, business communications, contact centres, networking, AI, automation, and systems integration. They are known for delivering innovation, reducing risk, and building trusted client relationships, all while investing in the growth and development of their team. This is your chance to work on impactful infrastructure challenges where your input truly matters. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and support AWS and private cloud infrastructure Architect and maintain robust hybrid cloud solutions Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Implement monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Improve system reliability, performance, and security across teams Manage IAM, networking, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices Mentor colleagues and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy Essential Skills & Experience Required: 5+ years' experience in DevOps or Systems Administration Hands-on experience with AWS Experience with VMware or Proxmox Strong Linux administration skills Infrastructure as Code with Terraform Configuration management using Ansible Experience with Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Scripting in Bash, Python, or Go Solid understanding of networking and cloud security Desirable: AWS certifications Experience with container and security tools such as Trivy Benefits Career development and certification support 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays Pension and life insurance Private medical insurance Birthday leave and volunteering day Cycle to Work scheme High street and retail discounts Hybrid role (One day a month required oniste in Guildford) Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Core Cloud Delivery Manager 12 months, scope to extend Hybrid, London Inside IR35 Active SC would be advantageous Public sector experience required The Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the clients Core Cloud services, ensuring platforms, products, and supplier outcomes are delivered on time, within tolerance, and to production-grade standards.This is not a ceremonial Agile role. It is a hands-on delivery leadership position operating in a high-assurance, multi-supplier, politically visible environment. You will be expected to control risk, expose reality early, and keep delivery moving despite ambiguity, dependency churn, and security constraints. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Own delivery across one or more Core Cloud workstreams (platform, migration, security uplift, tooling, or service onboarding). Translate strategy, roadmaps, and funding intent into executable delivery plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and tolerances. Drive delivery through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases without losing momentum. Actively manage delivery risk, technical debt, and operational constraints Stakeholder & Governance Management Operate confidently across senior stakeholders, leadership, architects, security teams, and commercial functions. Run delivery governance forums with clarity and pace, focusing on decisions, not theatre. Provide clear, honest delivery reporting (RAG, risks, mitigations, forecast confidence). Challenge optimism bias and escalate early when delivery is at risk. Multi-Supplier & Team Leadership Coordinate delivery across multiple suppliers and internal teams, ensuring clear ownership and zero gaps. Enable engineering teams by removing blockers rather than adding process drag. Foster a delivery culture that values predictability, quality, and operational readiness. Agile, Lean & Assurance Alignment Apply Agile pragmatically using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches as appropriate. Ensure delivery aligns with GDS Service Manual, assurance gates, and NCSC expectations. Balance speed with assurance Financial & Commercial Awareness Track delivery against funding envelopes and call out burn-rate risks early. Support commercial governance, change control, and scope management. Ensure value is demonstrable, not implied. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering large-scale cloud or platform programmes in complex environments. Strong background in public sector digital delivery, ideally within central government. Demonstrable experience managing multi-supplier delivery under tight assurance constraints. Comfortable working with cloud platforms (AWS) and understanding modern DevOps delivery models. Strong grasp of delivery metrics, forecasting, dependency management, and risk control. Confident communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Experience working under security, compliance, and regulatory constraints.D esirable Experience Experience delivering or operating core cloud, shared platforms, or landing zones. Familiarity with public sector governance, GDS assessments, or cross-government platforms. Exposure to FinOps, platform reliability, or live service operations. Experience supporting migration programmes or large-scale onboarding. Behaviours & Ways of Working Outcome-focused: you care about what lands, not what was attempted. Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of bringing order without bureaucracy. Calm under pressure; credible when things go wrong. Willing to say "this won't land" early and back it up with evidence. What Success Looks Like Delivery plans are credible, visible, and trusted. Risks are surfaced early and actively mitigated. Suppliers deliver outcomes, not excuses. Core Cloud services land predictably and are operable from day one. Senior stakeholders trust your reporting even when the news isn't good.
25/03/2026
Contractor
Core Cloud Delivery Manager 12 months, scope to extend Hybrid, London Inside IR35 Active SC would be advantageous Public sector experience required The Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the clients Core Cloud services, ensuring platforms, products, and supplier outcomes are delivered on time, within tolerance, and to production-grade standards.This is not a ceremonial Agile role. It is a hands-on delivery leadership position operating in a high-assurance, multi-supplier, politically visible environment. You will be expected to control risk, expose reality early, and keep delivery moving despite ambiguity, dependency churn, and security constraints. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Own delivery across one or more Core Cloud workstreams (platform, migration, security uplift, tooling, or service onboarding). Translate strategy, roadmaps, and funding intent into executable delivery plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and tolerances. Drive delivery through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases without losing momentum. Actively manage delivery risk, technical debt, and operational constraints Stakeholder & Governance Management Operate confidently across senior stakeholders, leadership, architects, security teams, and commercial functions. Run delivery governance forums with clarity and pace, focusing on decisions, not theatre. Provide clear, honest delivery reporting (RAG, risks, mitigations, forecast confidence). Challenge optimism bias and escalate early when delivery is at risk. Multi-Supplier & Team Leadership Coordinate delivery across multiple suppliers and internal teams, ensuring clear ownership and zero gaps. Enable engineering teams by removing blockers rather than adding process drag. Foster a delivery culture that values predictability, quality, and operational readiness. Agile, Lean & Assurance Alignment Apply Agile pragmatically using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches as appropriate. Ensure delivery aligns with GDS Service Manual, assurance gates, and NCSC expectations. Balance speed with assurance Financial & Commercial Awareness Track delivery against funding envelopes and call out burn-rate risks early. Support commercial governance, change control, and scope management. Ensure value is demonstrable, not implied. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering large-scale cloud or platform programmes in complex environments. Strong background in public sector digital delivery, ideally within central government. Demonstrable experience managing multi-supplier delivery under tight assurance constraints. Comfortable working with cloud platforms (AWS) and understanding modern DevOps delivery models. Strong grasp of delivery metrics, forecasting, dependency management, and risk control. Confident communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Experience working under security, compliance, and regulatory constraints.D esirable Experience Experience delivering or operating core cloud, shared platforms, or landing zones. Familiarity with public sector governance, GDS assessments, or cross-government platforms. Exposure to FinOps, platform reliability, or live service operations. Experience supporting migration programmes or large-scale onboarding. Behaviours & Ways of Working Outcome-focused: you care about what lands, not what was attempted. Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of bringing order without bureaucracy. Calm under pressure; credible when things go wrong. Willing to say "this won't land" early and back it up with evidence. What Success Looks Like Delivery plans are credible, visible, and trusted. Risks are surfaced early and actively mitigated. Suppliers deliver outcomes, not excuses. Core Cloud services land predictably and are operable from day one. Senior stakeholders trust your reporting even when the news isn't good.
We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.
25/03/2026
Full time
We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Observability) Location: London/UK (Remote) Contract: 12 Months Initial Day rate : 55 Per Hour - 62 Per Hour Inside IR35 Job Overview We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong experience in Observability, Monitoring and Distributed Systems to support large-scale cloud infrastructure supporting millions of devices globally. The role focuses on building and scaling monitoring, logging and alerting platforms to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services. Responsibilities Design, deploy and scale observability platforms Manage and scale Prometheus monitoring systems Deploy and maintain large Elasticsearch clusters Build and maintain data pipelines using Kafka Develop alerting and monitoring frameworks Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Develop tools and scripts using Python, Go, Ruby or Bash Work with Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu) Participate in on-call rotation Improve system reliability, performance and scalability Required Skills 5+ years experience in Site Reliability Engineering / DevOps Strong Linux systems experience Observability and Monitoring tools experience Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Kafka Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Ansible / Configuration Management Programming experience (Python, Go, Ruby or Bash) Distributed systems and cloud infrastructure experience This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. Co. uk Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
24/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Observability) Location: London/UK (Remote) Contract: 12 Months Initial Day rate : 55 Per Hour - 62 Per Hour Inside IR35 Job Overview We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong experience in Observability, Monitoring and Distributed Systems to support large-scale cloud infrastructure supporting millions of devices globally. The role focuses on building and scaling monitoring, logging and alerting platforms to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services. Responsibilities Design, deploy and scale observability platforms Manage and scale Prometheus monitoring systems Deploy and maintain large Elasticsearch clusters Build and maintain data pipelines using Kafka Develop alerting and monitoring frameworks Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Develop tools and scripts using Python, Go, Ruby or Bash Work with Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu) Participate in on-call rotation Improve system reliability, performance and scalability Required Skills 5+ years experience in Site Reliability Engineering / DevOps Strong Linux systems experience Observability and Monitoring tools experience Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Kafka Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Ansible / Configuration Management Programming experience (Python, Go, Ruby or Bash) Distributed systems and cloud infrastructure experience This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. Co. uk Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
65,000 - 80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Driving improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving system observability Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team Key Skills Strong industry experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based software systems High proficiency in C# and solid experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience building distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Experience contributing to system architecture and technical leadership within teams Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or scaling technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience improving legacy platforms or leading modernisation initiatives Understanding of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary 65,000 - 80,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
24/03/2026
Full time
65,000 - 80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Driving improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving system observability Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team Key Skills Strong industry experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based software systems High proficiency in C# and solid experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience building distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Experience contributing to system architecture and technical leadership within teams Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or scaling technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience improving legacy platforms or leading modernisation initiatives Understanding of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary 65,000 - 80,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Our client is a market-leading satellite communications company that provides services from satellite concept to deployment and operation. They are expanding rapidly at the moment and are looking to expand their testing team with the addition of a Senior System Test Engineer. The successful candidate will join a growing team on the bleeding edge of satellite technology. Responsibilities Own and develop system-level test plans in collaboration with development and test teams. Execute, plan and enhance system tests, contributing to overall product quality improvements. Investigate root causes of test failures and drive corrective actions alongside engineering teams. Validate chipset functionality and performance against defined system metrics. Support and maintain test management tools, CI pipelines and automation frameworks. Produce regular test execution reports, including clear metrics and status summaries. Requirements Degree in Electronic or Computer Science Engineering with experience testing telecommunication or satellite systems. Proven background in system-level testing (including low-level/non-GUI environments), test planning and automation using languages such as C/C++ or Python. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, RF fundamentals, communications theory, and familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) and defect tracking systems (e.g. JIRA, Confluence). Desirable Hands-on experience operating RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, VNAs and power meters. Experience with automation test frameworks and test management software in complex hardware/software environments. Self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced, evolving engineering environments. Apply below for more details!
24/03/2026
Full time
Our client is a market-leading satellite communications company that provides services from satellite concept to deployment and operation. They are expanding rapidly at the moment and are looking to expand their testing team with the addition of a Senior System Test Engineer. The successful candidate will join a growing team on the bleeding edge of satellite technology. Responsibilities Own and develop system-level test plans in collaboration with development and test teams. Execute, plan and enhance system tests, contributing to overall product quality improvements. Investigate root causes of test failures and drive corrective actions alongside engineering teams. Validate chipset functionality and performance against defined system metrics. Support and maintain test management tools, CI pipelines and automation frameworks. Produce regular test execution reports, including clear metrics and status summaries. Requirements Degree in Electronic or Computer Science Engineering with experience testing telecommunication or satellite systems. Proven background in system-level testing (including low-level/non-GUI environments), test planning and automation using languages such as C/C++ or Python. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, RF fundamentals, communications theory, and familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) and defect tracking systems (e.g. JIRA, Confluence). Desirable Hands-on experience operating RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, VNAs and power meters. Experience with automation test frameworks and test management software in complex hardware/software environments. Self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced, evolving engineering environments. Apply below for more details!