A growing investment focused technology environment is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to help design, automate, and optimise modern cloud infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering function delivering secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across Azure. You'll work closely with software engineering teams, driving best-practice DevOps standards, shaping platform architecture, and accelerating delivery through automation and modern tooling. Key Responsibilities Support application development and deployment across Azure environments Implement self-service tooling to enhance CI/CD efficiency and developer experience Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments using IaC Contribute to best practices across build automation, source control, containerisation, and monitoring Participate in Agile ceremonies: stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning Enhance observability and reliability through monitoring and performance tooling Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery standards Skills & Experience Required 6 years' + experience in DevOps, SRE or Platform Engineering Strong hands-on experience with Docker and containerisation best practices Deep knowledge of Azure technologies including: AKS, VNet, NSG, Blob Storage, Key Vault Strong proficiency with Terraform, Spacelift; Bicep advantageous CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps, or similar pipeline tooling Git-based version control (Bitbucket, GitHub) Understanding of SDLC processes and tools Proven experience building and maintaining YAML-based pipelines Knowledge of modern OOP languages such as C# and Python (C# preferred) Experience supporting RESTful APIs at the infrastructure level Strong communication and documentation abilities Comfortable working both independently and within collaborative Agile teams Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, EKS) beneficial What You'll Get High technical ownership within an engineering-led culture Exposure to modern cloud-native tooling and automation Opportunity to influence DevOps strategy and standards A collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on quality and innovation
14/04/2026
Contractor
A growing investment focused technology environment is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to help design, automate, and optimise modern cloud infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering function delivering secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across Azure. You'll work closely with software engineering teams, driving best-practice DevOps standards, shaping platform architecture, and accelerating delivery through automation and modern tooling. Key Responsibilities Support application development and deployment across Azure environments Implement self-service tooling to enhance CI/CD efficiency and developer experience Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments using IaC Contribute to best practices across build automation, source control, containerisation, and monitoring Participate in Agile ceremonies: stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning Enhance observability and reliability through monitoring and performance tooling Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery standards Skills & Experience Required 6 years' + experience in DevOps, SRE or Platform Engineering Strong hands-on experience with Docker and containerisation best practices Deep knowledge of Azure technologies including: AKS, VNet, NSG, Blob Storage, Key Vault Strong proficiency with Terraform, Spacelift; Bicep advantageous CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps, or similar pipeline tooling Git-based version control (Bitbucket, GitHub) Understanding of SDLC processes and tools Proven experience building and maintaining YAML-based pipelines Knowledge of modern OOP languages such as C# and Python (C# preferred) Experience supporting RESTful APIs at the infrastructure level Strong communication and documentation abilities Comfortable working both independently and within collaborative Agile teams Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, EKS) beneficial What You'll Get High technical ownership within an engineering-led culture Exposure to modern cloud-native tooling and automation Opportunity to influence DevOps strategy and standards A collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on quality and innovation
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
13/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
13/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Wokingham, UK (5 days onsite) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network infrastructure. This is a senior-level role focused on architecture, technical leadership, and driving modern networking practices across complex environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership Key Skills & Experience 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN) Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines) Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams) Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments Desirable Certifications CCNP/CCIE/CCDE CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA AWS or Azure certifications Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications
13/04/2026
Contractor
Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Wokingham, UK (5 days onsite) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network infrastructure. This is a senior-level role focused on architecture, technical leadership, and driving modern networking practices across complex environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership Key Skills & Experience 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN) Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines) Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams) Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments Desirable Certifications CCNP/CCIE/CCDE CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA AWS or Azure certifications Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
13/04/2026
Full time
Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
Role Title: Software Engineer Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote - Sheffield Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate 650 (Inside) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Software Engineering job is highly technical and hands-on, providing leadership by example. The role enhances the engineering team's capabilities by driving the implementation of effective technical solutions that maximize customer value. The role serves as a technical consultant with deep cross-service expertise and acts as a strategist, influencing engineering business decisions and processes, while also providing leadership in technical disciplines, competencies, and professions. Additionally, the role develops architectures, standards, and tools to guide the engineering function. The PE may be an individual contributor (IC) or lead a small team of other engineers. The Software Engineering job leads the systematic application of engineering approaches to the development, operation, maintenance, and retirement of software applications, systems, and platforms - encompassing devOps engineering discipline and ensuring software works, is reliable, scalable, and efficient. The job will lead the end-to-end delivery of the software development life cycle - expert level understanding of functional and non-functional requirements, software design, development, technical testing, software release, and production support activities. The role demands strong expertise in agile methodologies, with a deep understanding of continuous delivery and DevSecOps principles - must be able to do small, low-risk, high cadence change. Typically expected to complete regular production releases. In this role, technology or specific programming languages will not be a barrier to getting things done - the job requires engineers who are natural problem solvers with deep understanding of core technical principles and concepts, enabling them to be diverse to deliver impactful solutions. The role will also ensure the delivery of high-quality products by enforcing rigorous automated testing, code reviews, and performance optimization. The role will carry out some or all of the following activities: Lead research of new technologies and drive their adoption to stay abreast of industry trends and standards Contribute to architecture by asking the right questions to ensure architecture matches business needs Communicate with code, can identify a problem or an opportunity and then engineers a solution Lead the creation, continual refinement, and active enforcement of our development standards in order to ensure that technology can be leveraged as a sustainable competitive advantage Demonstrate mastery of technical discipline - and explain technology well to business people or senior managers such that they buy into a technology direction Collaborates across functional areas to define, prioritize and ensure implementation of specific innovations to improve technical functionality in support of business needs, efficiencies and revenue Communicate ideas succinctly - ability to communicate technical big picture vision, strategy and direction to all audiences Apply strategic thinking to many problems - a generalist, not a specialist in one domain (eg just networks) Mentor technology talent and take an active role in the development of other engineers - continuously improves themselves and their team Collaborate directly with Product Owners, procurement managers, architects, technical resource and personnel issues Collaborate directly with Product Owners and understand the involvement of intermediary roles such as architects, technical leads, business analysts, scrum master and project managers Additional Role Requirements: Deep Technical Expertise: Well-versed in engineering principles and the broader technical landscape, with strong architectural knowledge. Leadership & Influence: Demonstrates gravitas and the ability to lead complex initiatives, inspire confidence, and motivate cross-functional teams. Strategic Collaboration: Works closely with internal stakeholders and business partners to align architecture decisions with organizational goals. Vision & Communication: Capable of articulating technical strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering alignment and buy-in
13/04/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Software Engineer Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote - Sheffield Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate 650 (Inside) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Software Engineering job is highly technical and hands-on, providing leadership by example. The role enhances the engineering team's capabilities by driving the implementation of effective technical solutions that maximize customer value. The role serves as a technical consultant with deep cross-service expertise and acts as a strategist, influencing engineering business decisions and processes, while also providing leadership in technical disciplines, competencies, and professions. Additionally, the role develops architectures, standards, and tools to guide the engineering function. The PE may be an individual contributor (IC) or lead a small team of other engineers. The Software Engineering job leads the systematic application of engineering approaches to the development, operation, maintenance, and retirement of software applications, systems, and platforms - encompassing devOps engineering discipline and ensuring software works, is reliable, scalable, and efficient. The job will lead the end-to-end delivery of the software development life cycle - expert level understanding of functional and non-functional requirements, software design, development, technical testing, software release, and production support activities. The role demands strong expertise in agile methodologies, with a deep understanding of continuous delivery and DevSecOps principles - must be able to do small, low-risk, high cadence change. Typically expected to complete regular production releases. In this role, technology or specific programming languages will not be a barrier to getting things done - the job requires engineers who are natural problem solvers with deep understanding of core technical principles and concepts, enabling them to be diverse to deliver impactful solutions. The role will also ensure the delivery of high-quality products by enforcing rigorous automated testing, code reviews, and performance optimization. The role will carry out some or all of the following activities: Lead research of new technologies and drive their adoption to stay abreast of industry trends and standards Contribute to architecture by asking the right questions to ensure architecture matches business needs Communicate with code, can identify a problem or an opportunity and then engineers a solution Lead the creation, continual refinement, and active enforcement of our development standards in order to ensure that technology can be leveraged as a sustainable competitive advantage Demonstrate mastery of technical discipline - and explain technology well to business people or senior managers such that they buy into a technology direction Collaborates across functional areas to define, prioritize and ensure implementation of specific innovations to improve technical functionality in support of business needs, efficiencies and revenue Communicate ideas succinctly - ability to communicate technical big picture vision, strategy and direction to all audiences Apply strategic thinking to many problems - a generalist, not a specialist in one domain (eg just networks) Mentor technology talent and take an active role in the development of other engineers - continuously improves themselves and their team Collaborate directly with Product Owners, procurement managers, architects, technical resource and personnel issues Collaborate directly with Product Owners and understand the involvement of intermediary roles such as architects, technical leads, business analysts, scrum master and project managers Additional Role Requirements: Deep Technical Expertise: Well-versed in engineering principles and the broader technical landscape, with strong architectural knowledge. Leadership & Influence: Demonstrates gravitas and the ability to lead complex initiatives, inspire confidence, and motivate cross-functional teams. Strategic Collaboration: Works closely with internal stakeholders and business partners to align architecture decisions with organizational goals. Vision & Communication: Capable of articulating technical strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering alignment and buy-in
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
13/04/2026
Full time
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
Technical Lead - .NET & Azure | London (Hybrid 3 days onsite) | Circa £90k base + bonus We're looking for a hands-on Technical Lead to help shape and deliver modern cloud applications using .NET and Microsoft Azure. We've partnered with this business for 8 years, placing contract and permanent talent across multiple IT teams, so we know the environment, leadership and opportunity well. They're a globally recognised brand with a strong reputation for quality and a major investment in technology. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys leading by example, mentoring developers, and designing scalable cloud solutions while remaining close to the code. You'll join a collaborative team delivering enterprise-scale applications and will have a real voice in technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and development of modern .NET applications on Microsoft Azure Designing scalable cloud architectures using services such as App Services, Functions, Service Bus, SQL, Blob Storage and Key Vault Mentoring developers and helping raise engineering standards across the team Driving best practice in code quality, testing and architecture Building and improving CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Working closely with product teams and stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions Ensuring applications are secure, scalable and high performing What We're Looking For Strong experience with .NET/.NET Core/ASP.NET Web API Experience building applications on Microsoft Azure Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps and Git Experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB or Entity Framework Experience leading developers or acting as a technical mentor Ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/04/2026
Full time
Technical Lead - .NET & Azure | London (Hybrid 3 days onsite) | Circa £90k base + bonus We're looking for a hands-on Technical Lead to help shape and deliver modern cloud applications using .NET and Microsoft Azure. We've partnered with this business for 8 years, placing contract and permanent talent across multiple IT teams, so we know the environment, leadership and opportunity well. They're a globally recognised brand with a strong reputation for quality and a major investment in technology. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys leading by example, mentoring developers, and designing scalable cloud solutions while remaining close to the code. You'll join a collaborative team delivering enterprise-scale applications and will have a real voice in technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and development of modern .NET applications on Microsoft Azure Designing scalable cloud architectures using services such as App Services, Functions, Service Bus, SQL, Blob Storage and Key Vault Mentoring developers and helping raise engineering standards across the team Driving best practice in code quality, testing and architecture Building and improving CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Working closely with product teams and stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions Ensuring applications are secure, scalable and high performing What We're Looking For Strong experience with .NET/.NET Core/ASP.NET Web API Experience building applications on Microsoft Azure Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps and Git Experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB or Entity Framework Experience leading developers or acting as a technical mentor Ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Developer - Embedded Software Acoustic Positioning Lead Competitive + benefitsPermanentHampshire, UK Hybrid We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer / Acoustic Positioning Lead to join an advanced engineering team developing next-generation underwater sensing and communications systems. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape technology strategy, embedded architecture, and product delivery across mission-critical acoustic systems. Working closely with product, engineering leadership, and stakeholders, you'll drive innovation across complex subsea platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead embedded software and acoustic positioning development Define system architecture and technical roadmap Drive product design across hardware, software, and test teams Mentor engineers and lead complex technical delivery Support modelling, simulation, and performance analysis Work with customers and stakeholders to shape requirements Improve DevOps, code reuse, and release processes Key Skills 5+ years in underwater acoustics or embedded systems Strong C/C++ and embedded architecture expertise Experience leading multidisciplinary technical projects Strong systems design, modelling, and analysis skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management What's on Offer Competitive salary + benefits Relocation support available Hybrid working in Hampshire Long-term career growth in advanced subsea technology High technical ownership and strategic influence Interested?Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided, or email directly for a confidential discussion. 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
13/04/2026
Full time
Senior Developer - Embedded Software Acoustic Positioning Lead Competitive + benefitsPermanentHampshire, UK Hybrid We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer / Acoustic Positioning Lead to join an advanced engineering team developing next-generation underwater sensing and communications systems. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape technology strategy, embedded architecture, and product delivery across mission-critical acoustic systems. Working closely with product, engineering leadership, and stakeholders, you'll drive innovation across complex subsea platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead embedded software and acoustic positioning development Define system architecture and technical roadmap Drive product design across hardware, software, and test teams Mentor engineers and lead complex technical delivery Support modelling, simulation, and performance analysis Work with customers and stakeholders to shape requirements Improve DevOps, code reuse, and release processes Key Skills 5+ years in underwater acoustics or embedded systems Strong C/C++ and embedded architecture expertise Experience leading multidisciplinary technical projects Strong systems design, modelling, and analysis skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management What's on Offer Competitive salary + benefits Relocation support available Hybrid working in Hampshire Long-term career growth in advanced subsea technology High technical ownership and strategic influence Interested?Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided, or email directly for a confidential discussion. 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
Senior Software Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey/Gloucester/Woking Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You'll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment. This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or Embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience across the full software development life cycle Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code) Desirable Skills Modern UI or Embedded software development Linux, Kernel drivers, or cross-compilation DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker) Team leadership or line management experience If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!
13/04/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey/Gloucester/Woking Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You'll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment. This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or Embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience across the full software development life cycle Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code) Desirable Skills Modern UI or Embedded software development Linux, Kernel drivers, or cross-compilation DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker) Team leadership or line management experience If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!
Cyber Security Engineer - Permanent Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Overview A leading organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to drive the transformation from a traditional, governance-heavy security model to a modern engineering-led capability. This is a hands-on, highly technical position focused on building, automating, and scaling secure platforms across cloud-native environments, enterprise workloads, and emerging AI systems. This role is not a people-management post in the traditional sense-its purpose is to lead through engineering expertise, act as the technical authority across cloud and endpoint security, and champion modern, automated defences across the digital estate. Key Responsibilities Security Engineering & Automation Architect and implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes (AKS), and AI/ML workloads. Lead deployment of Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Purview DLP, Azure Firewall, and related Microsoft security technologies. Embed security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, IaC, and containerised environments. Automate detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel SOAR, custom playbooks, automation rules, and telemetry pipelines. Platform Security Oversight Own endpoint security through Intune, ensuring robust device compliance aligned with Zero Trust principles. Harden AKS clusters through RBAC, secrets management, and runtime protection. Secure AI/ML data pipelines and models, implementing guardrails for model integrity and protection against prompt-injection threats. Cloud & Network Security Engineer secure configurations across Cisco Meraki infrastructure and Umbrella SWG services. Enforce network segmentation, micro-perimeter security, and policy-based routing for hybrid cloud/on-prem environments. Oversee DNS, secure web access, remote access gateways, and edge protection. Security Operations & Threat Defence Act as the senior escalation point for complex threat investigations and major incident response. Lead red-team simulations, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessments. Continuously tune detection logic, improve alert fidelity, and enhance security monitoring pipelines. Leadership & Mentorship Provide hands-on guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level security engineers. Shape, communicate, and drive adoption of the security engineering roadmap. Collaborate with architects, delivery teams, and platform owners to ensure security is Embedded by design. What We're Looking For Deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Sentinel, and AKS. Strong background in cloud security engineering, automation, and IaC. Experience with Zero Trust, endpoint security, CI/CD pipeline security, and modern cloud-native controls. Ability to lead through influence and technical authority rather than traditional line management. A problem-solver who thrives in hands-on engineering roles and enjoys building scalable, resilient security capabilities. What's on Offer Permanent role with a hybrid model (1 day per week on-site in Glasgow). Opportunity to drive a major security transformation and build a modern engineering-led capability. High autonomy, impactful work, and a chance to shape security across cloud, enterprise, and AI platforms. To find out more about Huxley, please visit our website Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
13/04/2026
Full time
Cyber Security Engineer - Permanent Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Overview A leading organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to drive the transformation from a traditional, governance-heavy security model to a modern engineering-led capability. This is a hands-on, highly technical position focused on building, automating, and scaling secure platforms across cloud-native environments, enterprise workloads, and emerging AI systems. This role is not a people-management post in the traditional sense-its purpose is to lead through engineering expertise, act as the technical authority across cloud and endpoint security, and champion modern, automated defences across the digital estate. Key Responsibilities Security Engineering & Automation Architect and implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes (AKS), and AI/ML workloads. Lead deployment of Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Purview DLP, Azure Firewall, and related Microsoft security technologies. Embed security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, IaC, and containerised environments. Automate detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel SOAR, custom playbooks, automation rules, and telemetry pipelines. Platform Security Oversight Own endpoint security through Intune, ensuring robust device compliance aligned with Zero Trust principles. Harden AKS clusters through RBAC, secrets management, and runtime protection. Secure AI/ML data pipelines and models, implementing guardrails for model integrity and protection against prompt-injection threats. Cloud & Network Security Engineer secure configurations across Cisco Meraki infrastructure and Umbrella SWG services. Enforce network segmentation, micro-perimeter security, and policy-based routing for hybrid cloud/on-prem environments. Oversee DNS, secure web access, remote access gateways, and edge protection. Security Operations & Threat Defence Act as the senior escalation point for complex threat investigations and major incident response. Lead red-team simulations, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessments. Continuously tune detection logic, improve alert fidelity, and enhance security monitoring pipelines. Leadership & Mentorship Provide hands-on guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level security engineers. Shape, communicate, and drive adoption of the security engineering roadmap. Collaborate with architects, delivery teams, and platform owners to ensure security is Embedded by design. What We're Looking For Deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Sentinel, and AKS. Strong background in cloud security engineering, automation, and IaC. Experience with Zero Trust, endpoint security, CI/CD pipeline security, and modern cloud-native controls. Ability to lead through influence and technical authority rather than traditional line management. A problem-solver who thrives in hands-on engineering roles and enjoys building scalable, resilient security capabilities. What's on Offer Permanent role with a hybrid model (1 day per week on-site in Glasgow). Opportunity to drive a major security transformation and build a modern engineering-led capability. High autonomy, impactful work, and a chance to shape security across cloud, enterprise, and AI platforms. To find out more about Huxley, please visit our website Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000 Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
10/04/2026
Full time
Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000 Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
Engineering Manager Hybrid (Portsmouth) Clearance: SC (British Citizens only) Salary: 100,000- 110,000 We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and shape a high-performing software engineering capability delivering modern, secure, cloud-native digital services within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical direction, people leadership, and delivery oversight. You will be responsible for setting engineering standards, driving technical excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery across multiple multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in defining how modern software is built, ensuring robust, scalable and secure systems are delivered in line with strict governance and security requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a software engineering practice, defining standards, frameworks and ways of working Own engineering delivery across multiple workstreams in a complex programme environment Provide technical leadership across cloud-native architectures, microservices and API-led systems Oversee design and delivery of secure, scalable software solutions Work closely with senior stakeholders to translate operational and business needs into technical delivery Drive engineering governance, ensuring alignment with security, compliance and architectural standards Mentor and develop engineers and technical leads, raising overall capability across teams Establish reusable engineering patterns, CI/CD pipelines and best practice delivery frameworks We are looking for: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in AWS or Azure, microservices and modern API-led architecture Experience delivering software in UK Defence, government or other highly regulated sectors Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, automation and secure coding Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with MOD security standards and accreditation processes Experience with event-driven architecture and Domain Driven Design (DDD) Background in hands-on software engineering or technical delivery leadership
10/04/2026
Full time
Engineering Manager Hybrid (Portsmouth) Clearance: SC (British Citizens only) Salary: 100,000- 110,000 We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and shape a high-performing software engineering capability delivering modern, secure, cloud-native digital services within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical direction, people leadership, and delivery oversight. You will be responsible for setting engineering standards, driving technical excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery across multiple multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in defining how modern software is built, ensuring robust, scalable and secure systems are delivered in line with strict governance and security requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a software engineering practice, defining standards, frameworks and ways of working Own engineering delivery across multiple workstreams in a complex programme environment Provide technical leadership across cloud-native architectures, microservices and API-led systems Oversee design and delivery of secure, scalable software solutions Work closely with senior stakeholders to translate operational and business needs into technical delivery Drive engineering governance, ensuring alignment with security, compliance and architectural standards Mentor and develop engineers and technical leads, raising overall capability across teams Establish reusable engineering patterns, CI/CD pipelines and best practice delivery frameworks We are looking for: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in AWS or Azure, microservices and modern API-led architecture Experience delivering software in UK Defence, government or other highly regulated sectors Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, automation and secure coding Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with MOD security standards and accreditation processes Experience with event-driven architecture and Domain Driven Design (DDD) Background in hands-on software engineering or technical delivery leadership
Technical Project Manager Location: Sheffield Hybrid - 60% office 40% home Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate 455 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross functional technology initiatives within the CTO organisation. The role ensures delivery of technical programmes that modernise the clients technology landscape, improve resilience, and drive strategic simplification. This position requires strong engineering literacy, deep stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to drive execution in a global, matrixed environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead end to end delivery of multi-disciplinary technical projects, ensuring outcomes align with CTO strategy and architecture standards. Partner with engineering leads, architects, and product owners to translate business and technical requirements into structured delivery plans. Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and issues across teams and platforms. Maintain high quality project artefacts including RAID logs, roadmaps, technical delivery plans, budgets, and executive reporting. Drive alignment across Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Service Management, and Business stakeholders. Oversee vendor delivery and ensure all third party activity aligns with the clients controls and governance. Promote modern engineering practices including automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering large scale technology programmes in financial services or enterprise settings. Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud, platforms, and modern engineering methods. Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management capability. Experience managing complex budgets, multi region delivery, and commercial/vendor structures.?
10/04/2026
Contractor
Technical Project Manager Location: Sheffield Hybrid - 60% office 40% home Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate 455 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross functional technology initiatives within the CTO organisation. The role ensures delivery of technical programmes that modernise the clients technology landscape, improve resilience, and drive strategic simplification. This position requires strong engineering literacy, deep stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to drive execution in a global, matrixed environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead end to end delivery of multi-disciplinary technical projects, ensuring outcomes align with CTO strategy and architecture standards. Partner with engineering leads, architects, and product owners to translate business and technical requirements into structured delivery plans. Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and issues across teams and platforms. Maintain high quality project artefacts including RAID logs, roadmaps, technical delivery plans, budgets, and executive reporting. Drive alignment across Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Service Management, and Business stakeholders. Oversee vendor delivery and ensure all third party activity aligns with the clients controls and governance. Promote modern engineering practices including automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering large scale technology programmes in financial services or enterprise settings. Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud, platforms, and modern engineering methods. Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management capability. Experience managing complex budgets, multi region delivery, and commercial/vendor structures.?
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
10/04/2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
Director of Product Engineering (Life Science IT) Location: London (Hybrid 2-3 days per week in the office) Regular international travel to India is required Reporting to: CTO Overview We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organisation within a high-growth, health-focused environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology platforms that support critical healthcare services while driving operational excellence across distributed teams in the UK and India. This role requires a rare blend of deep technical expertise, organisational leadership, and business partnership. You will operate as a senior technical authority, a people leader, and a trusted partner to the business-capable of shaping architecture, driving delivery across multiple initiatives, and building strong day-to-day relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be joining a high-growth organisation that requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with increasing scale and complexity. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, technical authority, and business partner capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant systems. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and organisational leadership, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding high-performing teams to success. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple engineering teams across the UK and India, delivering complex initiatives in parallel Own end-to-end delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment, prioritisation, and predictability Establish robust operating models for distributed teams and multiple workstreams Drive clarity on dependencies, timelines, and outcomes to senior leadership Technical Leadership Define architecture and platform strategy across mobile (Flutter), web (Next.js), and backend (Node.js, Python) Lead and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Champion best practices in microservices, API-first design, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Provide hands-on architectural guidance and challenge technical decisions as needed Product & Business Partnership Partner closely with Product and business leaders to translate priorities into actionable delivery plans. Working closely with Heads of Product, Data, Security, Customer Experience & The COO Advise on feasibility, trade-offs, and timelines with clarity and influence Ensure engineering output aligns with business value and measurable user outcomes People & Culture Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams across geographies Develop engineering managers and technical leads, establishing clear ownership and accountability Foster a cohesive, collaborative culture with consistent standards and ways of working Delivery & Compliance Oversee the delivery of secure, compliant healthcare systems Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory standards Track and report engineering metrics, including quality, reliability, and performance Requirements: Experience 10+ years in software engineering, with 3-5 years in senior leadership roles Proven track record in managing multiple teams or pods delivering in parallel Hands-on engineering or architectural experience Experience leading high-performing teams and partnering with Product and business stakeholders Experience in regulated industries (healthcare is preferred) Demonstrated success scaling teams, processes, and systems in fast-growth organisations Technical Skills Deep knowledge of modern software architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs) Experience with Flutter (mobile), Next.js (web), Node.js/Python (backend) Extensive AWS cloud expertise Ability to provide strategic guidance and challenge teams on design, scalability, and implementation Leadership Profile A Hybrid leader: strategic, technical, and people-focused Strong communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and distributed teams Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across complex programmes Success Metrics High-performing pods delivering consistently against goals Trusted partnerships with Product and business stakeholders Cohesive, scalable AWS-based platform Engaged, high-performing teams across the UK and India Predictable delivery and clear technical direction In Return You will receive a market-leading salary of up to 150,000 plus generous company benefits and a forward-thinking and fast-growing business for you to excel in.
09/04/2026
Full time
Director of Product Engineering (Life Science IT) Location: London (Hybrid 2-3 days per week in the office) Regular international travel to India is required Reporting to: CTO Overview We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organisation within a high-growth, health-focused environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology platforms that support critical healthcare services while driving operational excellence across distributed teams in the UK and India. This role requires a rare blend of deep technical expertise, organisational leadership, and business partnership. You will operate as a senior technical authority, a people leader, and a trusted partner to the business-capable of shaping architecture, driving delivery across multiple initiatives, and building strong day-to-day relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be joining a high-growth organisation that requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with increasing scale and complexity. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, technical authority, and business partner capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant systems. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and organisational leadership, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding high-performing teams to success. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple engineering teams across the UK and India, delivering complex initiatives in parallel Own end-to-end delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment, prioritisation, and predictability Establish robust operating models for distributed teams and multiple workstreams Drive clarity on dependencies, timelines, and outcomes to senior leadership Technical Leadership Define architecture and platform strategy across mobile (Flutter), web (Next.js), and backend (Node.js, Python) Lead and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Champion best practices in microservices, API-first design, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Provide hands-on architectural guidance and challenge technical decisions as needed Product & Business Partnership Partner closely with Product and business leaders to translate priorities into actionable delivery plans. Working closely with Heads of Product, Data, Security, Customer Experience & The COO Advise on feasibility, trade-offs, and timelines with clarity and influence Ensure engineering output aligns with business value and measurable user outcomes People & Culture Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams across geographies Develop engineering managers and technical leads, establishing clear ownership and accountability Foster a cohesive, collaborative culture with consistent standards and ways of working Delivery & Compliance Oversee the delivery of secure, compliant healthcare systems Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory standards Track and report engineering metrics, including quality, reliability, and performance Requirements: Experience 10+ years in software engineering, with 3-5 years in senior leadership roles Proven track record in managing multiple teams or pods delivering in parallel Hands-on engineering or architectural experience Experience leading high-performing teams and partnering with Product and business stakeholders Experience in regulated industries (healthcare is preferred) Demonstrated success scaling teams, processes, and systems in fast-growth organisations Technical Skills Deep knowledge of modern software architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs) Experience with Flutter (mobile), Next.js (web), Node.js/Python (backend) Extensive AWS cloud expertise Ability to provide strategic guidance and challenge teams on design, scalability, and implementation Leadership Profile A Hybrid leader: strategic, technical, and people-focused Strong communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and distributed teams Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across complex programmes Success Metrics High-performing pods delivering consistently against goals Trusted partnerships with Product and business stakeholders Cohesive, scalable AWS-based platform Engaged, high-performing teams across the UK and India Predictable delivery and clear technical direction In Return You will receive a market-leading salary of up to 150,000 plus generous company benefits and a forward-thinking and fast-growing business for you to excel in.
Senior Software Enginer - C# The role will be based from my clients office 4 days per week. As part of our Enterprise Shared Component team, you'll: Design and develop containerised services in a service-oriented architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and Azure. Contribute across the full stack, including distributed event-driven systems. Collaborate in a high-performing scrum team to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. Mentor junior engineers and influence architectural and delivery practices. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Build and enhance cloud and on-premises services that power healthcare solutions. Design and implement APIs and microservices with a focus on scalability, compatibility, and performance. Contribute to full-stack development, from modern web UIs to backend services and data solutions. Improve CI/CD pipelines and work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps to streamline delivery. Apply cross-functional skills in development and test automation to ensure high-quality solutions. Collaborate, share knowledge, and drive innovation that makes a difference for healthcare professionals and patients. The right stuff: Experience of working with Agile delivery processes - understanding of SAFe framework and agile practices Strong technical communication skills, and the ability to influence others with articulation and insight Required experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with .NET (C#) and modern frameworks. Strong skills in building APIs and microservices (REST, gRPC) and working with databases (PostgreSQL). Frontend experience with Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar). Familiarity with open-source tools, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation. Understanding of software design patterns, asynchronous programming, and event-driven systems. Bonus: experience in regulated industries (healthcare preferred), cybersecurity best practices, and observability tools. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
09/04/2026
Full time
Senior Software Enginer - C# The role will be based from my clients office 4 days per week. As part of our Enterprise Shared Component team, you'll: Design and develop containerised services in a service-oriented architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and Azure. Contribute across the full stack, including distributed event-driven systems. Collaborate in a high-performing scrum team to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. Mentor junior engineers and influence architectural and delivery practices. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Build and enhance cloud and on-premises services that power healthcare solutions. Design and implement APIs and microservices with a focus on scalability, compatibility, and performance. Contribute to full-stack development, from modern web UIs to backend services and data solutions. Improve CI/CD pipelines and work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps to streamline delivery. Apply cross-functional skills in development and test automation to ensure high-quality solutions. Collaborate, share knowledge, and drive innovation that makes a difference for healthcare professionals and patients. The right stuff: Experience of working with Agile delivery processes - understanding of SAFe framework and agile practices Strong technical communication skills, and the ability to influence others with articulation and insight Required experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with .NET (C#) and modern frameworks. Strong skills in building APIs and microservices (REST, gRPC) and working with databases (PostgreSQL). Frontend experience with Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar). Familiarity with open-source tools, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation. Understanding of software design patterns, asynchronous programming, and event-driven systems. Bonus: experience in regulated industries (healthcare preferred), cybersecurity best practices, and observability tools. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Technical Delivery Lead (Contract) Location: Sheffield (3 days per week on site) Rate: 450 per day Contract Length: Until November We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead to drive the end-to-end delivery of complex, multidisciplinary technology projects within a large enterprise financial services environment. This role requires strong technical acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex governance and delivery landscapes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of multidisciplinary technical projects, ensuring alignment with CTO strategy and architectural standards. Partner closely with Engineering Leads, Architects, and Product Owners to translate business and technical requirements into clear, structured delivery plans. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and issues across teams and platforms. Maintain high-quality project artefacts including RAID logs, delivery roadmaps, technical plans, budgets, and executive-level reporting. Drive alignment across Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Service Management, and wider Business stakeholders. Oversee vendor and third-party delivery, ensuring all activity aligns with controls, policies, and governance requirements. Champion modern engineering practices, including automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement. Required Experience & Skills Proven track record delivering large-scale technology programmes within financial services or complex enterprise environments. Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud platforms, and modern engineering methodologies. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders. Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets, multimegaton delivery models, and commercial/vendor relationships. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
09/04/2026
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Technical Delivery Lead (Contract) Location: Sheffield (3 days per week on site) Rate: 450 per day Contract Length: Until November We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead to drive the end-to-end delivery of complex, multidisciplinary technology projects within a large enterprise financial services environment. This role requires strong technical acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex governance and delivery landscapes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of multidisciplinary technical projects, ensuring alignment with CTO strategy and architectural standards. Partner closely with Engineering Leads, Architects, and Product Owners to translate business and technical requirements into clear, structured delivery plans. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and issues across teams and platforms. Maintain high-quality project artefacts including RAID logs, delivery roadmaps, technical plans, budgets, and executive-level reporting. Drive alignment across Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Service Management, and wider Business stakeholders. Oversee vendor and third-party delivery, ensuring all activity aligns with controls, policies, and governance requirements. Champion modern engineering practices, including automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement. Required Experience & Skills Proven track record delivering large-scale technology programmes within financial services or complex enterprise environments. Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud platforms, and modern engineering methodologies. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders. Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets, multimegaton delivery models, and commercial/vendor relationships. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Software Engineering Manager Lead a Talented Tech Team Hybrid Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused Software Engineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll be at the heart of driving innovation, building robust, scalable digital consumer products that impact thousands if not millions of users. This isn t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don t expect you to code, but you ll be managing engineers who build with cutting-edge tech to solve complex challenges. Think scalable systems, slick user experiences, modern DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure that can handle millions of requests. Skills Required- Leadership & Influence You know how to bring out the best in engineers. You ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background You ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices You drive clean code, robust testing, and elegant automation. Agile, DevOps, and product-driven development are second nature to you. The company - Values are simple but powerful: Zero politics Just kind, smart people working together. Down-to-earth No egos here. We work hard and support one another. High standards We re proud of what we build and how we build it. Flexibility & Fairness Work where and how you do your best. We trust you. Hybrid Working Manchester Based- 2 days per week
09/04/2026
Full time
Software Engineering Manager Lead a Talented Tech Team Hybrid Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused Software Engineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll be at the heart of driving innovation, building robust, scalable digital consumer products that impact thousands if not millions of users. This isn t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don t expect you to code, but you ll be managing engineers who build with cutting-edge tech to solve complex challenges. Think scalable systems, slick user experiences, modern DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure that can handle millions of requests. Skills Required- Leadership & Influence You know how to bring out the best in engineers. You ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background You ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices You drive clean code, robust testing, and elegant automation. Agile, DevOps, and product-driven development are second nature to you. The company - Values are simple but powerful: Zero politics Just kind, smart people working together. Down-to-earth No egos here. We work hard and support one another. High standards We re proud of what we build and how we build it. Flexibility & Fairness Work where and how you do your best. We trust you. Hybrid Working Manchester Based- 2 days per week
Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM SME - SC Cleared - 550 - 650 per day - remote with occasional travel Developer - IDAM/IAM SME SC Cleared - 550 - 650 per day We are looking for a Developer with very strong and proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience for a large Government client. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service , re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month). Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on back-end development, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving high-performance, server-side applications. Your responsibilities will extend beyond coding to include technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic input on technology decisions. Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel Key Responsibilities: -Architect, develop, and enhance robust, scalable systems and services in a modern, cloud-based environment. -Lead or contribute to technical design discussions, translating business requirements into high-quality solutions. -Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. -Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in coding, integration, and delivery are followed. -Own and manage the integration of large-scale components within web application ecosystems -Play a proactive role in incident and change management, helping to maintain high system reliability and responsiveness. -Contribute to and influence technical decision-making and process improvements that drive long-term team success -Solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. Essential . Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IDAM) . Experience in developing applications that interact with at least one IDAM platform (e.g., ForgeRock, One Identity, Okta, Azure AD, AuthO) . Java development . Jenkins . Reverse engineering . Working collaboratively in a close-knit team and being able to work independently on Jira tickets 'Nice to haves' include: . Ansible . Azure . CI/CD . Front-end development experience Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
08/04/2026
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Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM SME - SC Cleared - 550 - 650 per day - remote with occasional travel Developer - IDAM/IAM SME SC Cleared - 550 - 650 per day We are looking for a Developer with very strong and proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience for a large Government client. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service , re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month). Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on back-end development, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving high-performance, server-side applications. Your responsibilities will extend beyond coding to include technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic input on technology decisions. Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel Key Responsibilities: -Architect, develop, and enhance robust, scalable systems and services in a modern, cloud-based environment. -Lead or contribute to technical design discussions, translating business requirements into high-quality solutions. -Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. -Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in coding, integration, and delivery are followed. -Own and manage the integration of large-scale components within web application ecosystems -Play a proactive role in incident and change management, helping to maintain high system reliability and responsiveness. -Contribute to and influence technical decision-making and process improvements that drive long-term team success -Solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. Essential . Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IDAM) . Experience in developing applications that interact with at least one IDAM platform (e.g., ForgeRock, One Identity, Okta, Azure AD, AuthO) . Java development . Jenkins . Reverse engineering . Working collaboratively in a close-knit team and being able to work independently on Jira tickets 'Nice to haves' include: . Ansible . Azure . CI/CD . Front-end development experience Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.