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

We are searching for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon. Please note, this role is a hybrid role , and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week , therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role. In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software. In this role you will: - Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery. Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: - Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent). Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines. Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability. Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently. Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases. Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools. The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more. To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this employer! Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for an experienced Software Tester / Quality Assurance Engineer for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon. Please note, this role is a hybrid role , and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week , therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role. In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software. In this role you will: - Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery. Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: - Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent). Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines. Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability. Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently. Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases. Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools. The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more. To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this client. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Description: Product Analyst Location: Leeds, UK (3 days in office) Salary: £50 - £55K Role Context The role supports the delivery of critical business and digital change within a regulated financial services environment. The Product Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to improve services, processes, and customer outcomes, contributing to wider organisational and regulatory objectives. Job Summary : As a Product Analyst, you will support the delivery of value by working on features, components, or parts of a product. You'll use data, research, and user feedback to inform decisions, enhance user experience, and contribute to iterative development in line with user needs and organizational goals. In addition, the role requires delivering high-quality outputs at pace across both structured and fast-moving environments, building domain knowledge quickly to engage credibly with stakeholders, and ensuring that insights and requirements lead to fit-for-purpose product outcomes. Responsibilities : Apply appropriate business analysis and requirements management techniques, taking a pragmatic approach based on context and complexity. Analyse user behaviour, data, and feedback to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with Product Managers, designers, developers, subject matter experts, business sponsors, and technology stakeholders to define, refine, and deliver product features. Document user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity, traceability, and alignment with delivery objectives. Support backlog refinement by providing evidence-based priorities and well-defined acceptance criteria, using tools such as JIRA to manage and track work items. Ensure product solutions are clearly understood and aligned with user needs, business objectives, technical constraints,. Translate insights and analysis into actionable recommendations that support incremental product enhancements. Assist with user research activities, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing, to validate assumptions and improve outcomes. Monitor product performance metrics and identify areas for optimisation and continuous improvement. Constructively challenge assumptions and contribute to the development of improved or innovative solutions where appropriate. Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and delivery teams. Promote a user-centered approach throughout the product life cycle while ensuring compliance with data privacy and accessibility standards. Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including SMEs, sponsors, and delivery partners. Communicate analysis, options, and recommendations clearly using strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience & Skills Experience supporting product, business analysis, or change delivery roles within business and IT change environments. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge constructively and propose practical solutions. Ability to quickly develop domain knowledge to engage credibly with stakeholders on problem statements and priorities. Experience working across Agile and Waterfall delivery life cycles, with the ability to adapt to hybrid delivery environments. Comfortable operating in complex delivery settings involving both business and technology change. Desirable: Experience working in a financial services or regulatory environment. Exposure to business change, testing, or wider business design activities. Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Technology, or related field. Experience with data analysis tools (eg, Excel, SQL, Tableau) and user research methods. Demonstrates curiosity, empathy, and a user-first mindset aligned with agile ways of working. Ability to coach and mentor teams.

The role: Software Engineering Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid VIQU IT have partnered with a growing but established SaaS organisation who are hiring a Software Engineering Lead to play a key role in shaping technical direction of the product whilst leading a team of five software engineers. The is very much a player coach role (30% management, 70% architecutre and hands on coding). This is an exciting opportunity to shape engineering standards at a company at a pivotal point in their growth, having an influence over the technical strategy whilst remaining hands. Experience required: Strong background in modern .NET/C# development & architecture. A track record of leading and mentoring teams of engineers. Cloud experience across Azure & AWS. Experience with Angular framework, REST APIs and Web API development. Experience with testing frameworks and quality engineering practices (unit & integration testing and test driven development). SpecFlow for Behaviour-Driven Development and Postman for API testing. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Docker and containerised applications. Hands on experience with serverless cloud architecture would be a nice to have. Duties of the Software Engineering Lead Leading a team of 5 engineers within a scaled agile environment. Conducting code and architecture reviews to maintain consistency, quality, and maintainability whilst remaining hands on in the code. Embedding robust testing practices (TDD, integration testing, BDD) and driving automation across regression suites. Design and architect solutions using CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and event-driven architecture patterns. Working within AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, event-based services). Exploring and introducing AI related efficiencies. The role: Software Engineering Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (see below) Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

ERP/Business Systems Manager - D365/Infor/SAP We're seeking an experienced IT Systems Development Manager to lead and evolve a high-performing development team, delivering scalable, high-quality enterprise systems (primarily ERP). This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, driving modern engineering standards and DevOps maturity. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a Business Systems team to drive performance and growth Oversee delivery, enhancement, and support of ERP systems (D365/Infor/SAP preferred) Champion best practices across the full SDLC (design, build, test, release, support) Drive DevOps adoption (CI/CD, automation, testing, release pipelines) Provide hands-on technical input including solution design, code reviews, and troubleshooting Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritise delivery Ensure robust architecture, documentation, and security standards Manage third-party vendors and development partners Build team capability through coaching and structured development Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in software development/systems engineering Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams Hands-on ERP experience Solid understanding of DevOps practices and modern engineering approaches Desirable: Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) Experience working across multi-site teams Agile/Scrum experience To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Mark Bradshaw by exploring the TalentBank Technology website

Delivery Lead/Senior Project Manager This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Delivery Lead/Senior Project Manager to join a large public sector body based in Sheffield. The salary is up to 65k and includes an excellent public sector benefits package. Your new company You'll be joining a large public sector organisation investing heavily in modern, product-led delivery. The environment is collaborative, people centred, and focused on delivering technology that supports a large and diverse user base. You'll work alongside product, portfolio, and technical stakeholders who value transparency, continuous improvement, and adaptable ways of working. Your new role As Delivery Lead, you'll guide an agile delivery team responsible for the successful execution of initiatives within a defined product area. You'll oversee the full delivery landscape, ensuring plans are achievable, risks are well managed, and progress is visible across all levels. You'll coach and mentor agile practitioners, embedding effective delivery practices and fostering autonomy within the team. Working closely with the Head of Product, you'll coordinate sprint cycles, oversee resource and change budgets, and represent delivery within governance forums. Your role will be pivotal in shaping and maturing delivery capability across the organisation. What skills you will need Strong experience managing complex delivery environments with real-time visibility across multiple workstreams. Demonstrated ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues effectively. A proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing high performing agile teams. Deep understanding of agile delivery methods and the ability to champion best practice. Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels. Ability to coordinate planning, sprint cycles, and delivery schedules across a product area. Experience managing change budgets and resources across multiple initiatives. Improving the delivery of continuous improvement work Why you should join You'll play a key role in evolving how a large public sector organisation delivers technology, shaping agile practice, building capability, and influencing product led delivery at scale. The role offers scope to make meaningful improvements to both team culture and delivery outcomes. You'll benefit from generous annual leave, a strong pension scheme, hybrid working options, and ongoing development opportunities. The organisation actively supports wellbeing, flexible working, and inclusion through staff networks and tailored policies, creating an environment where people can grow and do their best work. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Countermeasure Development Engineer Perm - Lincoln (LN6) 25 days annual leave, inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-down Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Two pension schemes to choose from Private medical & dental Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Multiple save schemes Electric/hybrid car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Continuous professional & personal development support Annual Wellness Allowance Forming part of our Electronic Warfare Support Group (EWOS), our Countermeasure Development team provide technical advice and support to our customers relating to countermeasure development, engineering support and delivery, as well as supporting internal initiatives relating to innovation and research, projects, training and bid delivery. You will have an opportunity to develop our in-house countermeasure simulation software tool, CounterWorX , modelling physical interactions and phenomena across dynamic simulations. This opportunity will also expose you to working with our software development team, and the assurance process all releasable software products must follow. The team are based across two MASS sites (head office, Enterprise House, in Little Paxton, and our modern Lincoln offices on Teal Park). When project classifications allow, they tend to work three days in the office and two days from home, giving you the best of both worlds: flexibility and collaboration. How you ll support us As a senior modeller within the team, you will have the autonomy to develop models, add new features into the countermeasure software, and solving customer challenges and requirements. You will be responsible for managing technical work for junior team members, as well as line management of some of the junior engineers. This is a rapidly growing team, allowing for career development opportunities within the team and across the broader EWOS group. The invaluable experience you ll bring, to help us achieve more Core to this role will be your detailed understanding of Physics/Mathematical principles at degree-level, as well as experience with at least one of Electro-Optics (EO), Infra-Red (IR), or Radio Frequency (RF) sensors and systems, within a defence setting. The role will allow you to analyse, design, model (MATLAB/Python/Simulink), and verify countermeasure techniques across a variety of real-world scenarios, culminating in delivery to customers for use in operation. Your experience developing either deterministic, stochastic, or exploratory models will help optimise countermeasure parameters for best performance against specific threats. Additionally, your ability to capture modelling requirements and ensure delivery against these will be crucial. Essential experience Experience using programming software (MATLAB/Simulink/Python etc.). Allocation of work packages/tasks to junior team members. Experience in at least two stages of model development (Design, Build, Integration, Test, Deployment etc.). Understanding of modelling techniques (stochastic, deterministic, exploratory etc.). Generation of simulation requirements, configuration and analysis reports. Desirable experience Experience modelling/programming RF/EOIR countermeasure techniques (platform protection). Experience line managing a team. Knowledge of either mathematics or physics involved in Radar, Electro-Optics or Infra-Red system operation. Interest in new technologies and their application within an EW domain. Mentoring and coaching junior team members. Experience optimising model performance. Our non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National and eligible to work in the UK Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance. Who is MASS MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you re ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact. Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!

Head of Applications Global Leadership Role High-Growth Cybersecurity Scale-Up UK (Hybrid/Remote) This is an unmissable opportunity to join one of the fastest-scaling cybersecurity innovators on the market. Recognised by Gartner, backed by top-tier VC investors, and trusted by Fortune 500s and critical infrastructure providers, this scale-up is building the future of continuous offensive security. They're now seeking an ambitious Head of Applications to lead their global Application Technology team across the UK, Singapore, and the US. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape engineering culture, drive technical excellence, and scale customer-facing SaaS systems used by some of the largest enterprises in the world. What you'll be doing: Leading and growing a global application engineering team , spanning backend and frontend systems Building critical SaaS capabilities for enterprise clients: account lifecycle, access control, notifications, logging, multi-tenancy, and more Partnering with local leads to ensure global alignment and consistent delivery standards Driving a high-performance engineering culture through structured reviews, coaching, and career development pathways Partnering with Product Design to deliver intuitive, robust enterprise workflows Tackling complex technical challenges across large-scale data pipelines, secure access, event-driven systems, and multi-tenant architectures Embedding Agile, DevOps, and best practices into the engineering organisation What they're looking for: 10+ years of experience building and managing distributed engineering teams across multiple regions Proven track record as a global leader , managing local leads and scaling high-performing teams Experience delivering enterprise-grade SaaS applications in a high-growth B2B environment Strong technical depth across: Backend: Node js, Typescript Frontend: React, Typescript Database: MySQL Cloud/Infra: AWS, ECS, K8s, Airflow, Kafka, Serverless Solid understanding of SaaS fundamentals: onboarding, authentication, SSO, granular authorisation, multi-tenancy Familiarity with workflow orchestration, asynchronous tasks, and event-driven architecture Ideally, exposure to cybersecurity platforms or large-scale security data systems Why join? Competitive compensation & benefits Key leadership role in a high-growth cybersecurity scale-up Opportunity to shape global engineering strategy and culture Work with cutting-edge technology solving complex, industry-wide challenges Endless career progression - growth and internal promotion are core to their DNA This is a rare chance to lead a global engineering function at a company reshaping how the world's biggest organisations stay ahead of attackers. If you're a proven applications leader with SaaS and security experience - this one's for you. Apply now - your next big challenge starts here.

Software Developer Location: Exeter Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC clearance required Pay Rate: £625 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid: two days per week to begin with - 1 day after induction About the Role Join a digital team delivering critical weather and observational data to the public through web and mobile applications. You will develop robust, scalable APIs to make the latest science and data accessible to millions of users. This role involves working closely with developers and scientists to build high-quality software, coach junior colleagues, and operate services in production. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and deliver software that meets user needs Write clean, secure, and well-tested code Follow best practices and contribute to improving them Mentor and coach junior colleagues Operate and monitor the services you build, identifying and resolving production issues Essential Skills & Experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven experience developing software using AWS and delivering data via APIs Excellent communication skills, adaptable to all levels of stakeholders Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and lead development activities Proficient in Python development Experience with AWS CDK Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Git or similar source control systems Familiarity with AGILE software development and GDS principles Experience using AI or prompt engineering to support development Knowledge of scientific data formats such as NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB

Architect complex systems, owning technical decisions, and crafting Python-powered solutions that make a real impact to customers Principal Python Software Engineer Hybrid - commutable distance of the Southampton area Circa 65k + Up to 15% Bonus The Role As a Principal Python Software Engineer, you'll join an Agile team united by curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that great technology can truly make a difference. You'll work with Python, AWS, and MariaDB to design and develop systems that keep pace with fast-moving business needs. Make key architectural decisions, drive technical strategy, and lead the engineering evolution of a platform used across the organisation. You'll also play a central role in coaching and mentoring engineers, helping to build a culture where innovation thrives and quality is non-negotiable. As our product team grows, you'll have the opportunity to step into leadership, guiding the next generation of engineering talent. This role would suit with: Python, AWS, and modern development practices Experience of steering architectural decisions and elevating engineering standards. Mentoring experience Agile / Scrum Current tech stack includes: Python AWS Docker MariaDB Jira Azure DevOps Agile This Principe Python Software Engineer role is paying circa 65k with benefits including, 15% Bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, onsite gym, Car Scheme, healthcare scheme and more. Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join a large, complex public sector organisation. In this influential role, you will shape and deliver product roadmaps that directly support the organisations strategic objectives. Your new role You will lead your own product portfolio while coaching and developing a small team of Product Owners, guiding their performance, capability, and professional growth. Working closely with the Head of Product, you will also support the development of consistent product management standards and ways of working across the organisation. A core part of this role involves championing user experience, leading cross-functional discovery and design activity, and ensuring that products deliver measurable value quickly and iteratively. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and play a key role in growing the organisations product management community of practice. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience across the full agile product development life cycle. A proven ability to set and deliver strategic product vision across multiple product lines. Line management experience and a track record of coaching other product professionals. Experience working with cross-functional digital/IT teams in a product-led environment. Evidence of delivering value iteratively within a continuous improvement culture. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to influence and challenge to protect product value. Knowledge of product management methodologies, and experience facilitating workshops and training. What you'll get in return The organisation offers an excellent benefits package, including: Salary from £48,822-£65,509 Dependent on experience 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays and closure days) with the option to purchase more Generous pension scheme Hybrid and flexible working options Wide range of retail and travel discounts Comprehensive wellbeing and development support, Extensive family-friendly policies You will also join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive organisation committed to staff development and recognition. 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. 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 on our website.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Reporting into the IT Architecture team, the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning, and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digital Office and the business streams. Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated within the business. You'll work closely with other Architects, and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whilst adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy. In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery. Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a 'cloud first' strategy. You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach. In this role you'll: Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad. Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome driven technical proposals. Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies. Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments. Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience. Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices, ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. Contribute and adhere to technical, delivery, and service governance standards whilst designing solutions. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation. You'll be someone with: Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties. Experience working with the following technologies: JavaScript, React, C# .NET, Python, SQL, APIs, Azure, Power Platform, SaaS, PaaS, IaC. Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP, MCP etc. Experience in architecture and software development methodologies, and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML, TOGAF, Microsoft Well-Architected Framework, design patterns. Experience using modern tools in support of delivery: e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX, Lucidchart, Figma, Balsamiq, M365. Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams. Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Our client is seeking an Agile Coach to provide expert guidance to optimize agile practices and frameworks. Experience working with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) is highly beneficial. The role involves close collaboration with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to foster agile maturity and continuous improvement across teams. Role : Agile Coach Day rate : £345 per day (inside IR35) Pay frame work : Umbrella Company Start date : ASAP Contract length : Till the end of July 2026 - to convert to permanent Location: Northampton with 2/3 days in client office Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to optimize agile ways of working and improve workstreams. Support Program Increment (PI) Planning and critical ART-level teams Assist teams in prioritizing backlogs, breaking down work from epics to features to user stories, and supporting estimation activities. Provide coaching and support to teams and acting as a key point of contact for Scrum Masters and senior managers Work closely with the Customer Journey team to provide guidance on enhancing agility within teams aligned to customer journeys. Model agile best practices, ensuring the effectiveness of events across all levels and promoting accurate sizing of work. Demonstrate a clear understanding of Scrum Master and Product Owner roles, supporting individuals to operate effectively in these roles. Essential skills: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) training qualification preferred. Hands-on experience working in a SAFe environment is highly desirable Proven experience coaching agile teams Strong knowledge of agile frameworks, particularly Scrum and SAFe, including practical application in real-world settings. Excellent facilitation skills for agile ceremonies and events at both team and ART levels. Don't delay, apply today!

Agile Delivery Manager - Contract Remote;UK Day Rate; 550/day Inside IR35 Duration; Long term programme, six months initial Sector: Public Health - NHS Brio Partners is supporting a delivery partner in the NHS on the national infrastructure programme. We're looking for an Agile Focused Delivery Manager to help drive the successful delivery of critical healthcare services used at scale. You'll be working in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring teams can deliver at pace while maintaining the governance, quality, and service standards expected of a live NHS product. Agile Delivery Manager Role; Enabling high-performing agile teams to deliver consistently and effectively Supporting the transition into live service, including incident management and service optimisation Managing risks, dependencies, and priorities across complex delivery landscapes Partnering with Product and Engineering to ensure value-driven delivery Engaging senior NHS stakeholders with clear reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes Coaching teams on Agile and Lean best practices Agile Delivery Manager Background Proven experience as a Delivery Lead / Agile Delivery Manager / Scrum Master Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong understanding of governance within public sector or regulated settings (NHS ideal) Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement Apply now

Delivery Lead (Sheffield) This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Delivery Lead to join a large public sector body based in Sheffield. Similar large scale public sector experience is preferred. The salary is up to 65k and includes an excellent public sector benefits packag e. Your new company You'll be joining a large public sector organisation investing heavily in modern, product-led delivery. The environment is collaborative, people centred, and focused on delivering technology that supports a large and diverse user base. You'll work alongside product, portfolio, and technical stakeholders who value transparency, continuous improvement, and adaptable ways of working. Your new role As Delivery Lead, you'll guide an agile delivery team responsible for the successful execution of initiatives within a defined product area. You'll oversee the full delivery landscape, ensuring plans are achievable, risks are well managed, and progress is visible across all levels. You'll coach and mentor agile practitioners, embedding effective delivery practices and fostering autonomy within the team. Working closely with the Head of Product, you'll coordinate sprint cycles, oversee resource and change budgets, and represent delivery within governance forums. Your role will be pivotal in shaping and maturing delivery capability across the organisation. What skills you will need Strong experience managing complex delivery environments with real-time visibility across multiple workstreams. Demonstrated ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues effectively. A proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing high performing agile teams. Deep understanding of agile delivery methods and the ability to champion best practice. Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels. Ability to coordinate planning, sprint cycles, and delivery schedules across a product area. Experience managing change budgets and resources across multiple initiatives. Capability to unblock delivery challenges and ensure alignment with broader organisational priorities. Why you should join You'll play a key role in evolving how a large public sector organisation delivers technology, shaping agile practice, building capability, and influencing product led delivery at scale. The role offers scope to make meaningful improvements to both team culture and delivery outcomes. You'll benefit from generous annual leave, a strong pension scheme, hybrid working options, and ongoing development opportunities. The organisation actively supports wellbeing, flexible working, and inclusion through staff networks and tailored policies, creating an environment where people can grow and do their best work. 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 on 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)

Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization) We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile. The Essentials Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault Mandatory and Dimensional modeling. Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code. Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline. Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally. The Mission You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts. Apply If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Software Developer to work a 12-month contract for our client initially two days per week on-site in Exeter (dropping to one day per week after induction). Consumer Digital enables the public to access data through various channels such as the website and mobile apps. Your team within Consumer Digital aims to understand the important data for web scale platforms and make available the latest information through common capability APIs that are robust and well architected. At this role level, you will: Develop software to meet user needs Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor more junior colleagues Operate the services you build and identify issues in production Essential skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven ability of designing, implementing and delivering quality and efficient software using Amazon Web Services to deliver data via APIs Good communication skills that adapt to all level of stakeholders Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and lead development activities Demonstrable skills in Python software development Demonstrable skills in AWS CDK Desirable: Experience of source control systems such a git Experience of AGILE approach to software development following GDS principles Experience of using AI/Prompt engineering to aid development Experience of scientific data formats such as NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

Development Team Leader - VISUALFILES - HYBRID The Software Development Team Leader is responsible for leading a cross-functional development team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring that development work aligns with strategic objectives, follows best practices, and meets agreed timelines. Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture. Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support personal development plans to grow technical and professional skills. Identify training and development needs and provide coaching or facilitate learning opportunities. Essential: VISUALFILES TECHNICAL ABILITY Leadership & Communication Proven experience leading or mentoring a software development team in an Agile environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to inspire, coach, and develop individuals to achieve personal and team objectives. Confident decision-maker, able to balance technical, business, and people considerations. Software Engineering Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including design patterns, code quality, version control, and automated testing. Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated ceremonies and tools (eg, Azure DevOps, Jira). Solid grounding in secure coding practices and software development life cycle (SDLC). Experience in CI/CD pipelines, source control (eg, Git), and automated build/test processes. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website