Account Manager – Technology in Schools Ref: HFL1586
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time at 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Salary: From £33,000 p.a.
Location: Hybrid working – 1 to 2 days in HFL Head Office, with remainder of working days remote or onsite at educational settings in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties or as required to meet business needs.
Important Application Information
Please ensure you meet the following requirements before applying :
You must have the right to work in the UK
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business insurance
You must be based locally and willing to travel within Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties
How to Apply
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter in Word format , clearly addressing the above requirements and response to the below questions
Applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.
What interests you most about this Account Manager role at HFL, and why do you want to work with schools and trusts?
What do you see as the top three IT challenges schools and MATs are facing right now, and how would you influence and support in your role as an Account Manager?
How would you prioritise if a school had lots of needs but very little money?
Tell us about a time you helped a customer or stakeholder develop a longer-term IT strategy or plan. What actions did you take? what was the outcome and learnings?
The role
This is more than an account management role. It’s an opportunity to meaningfully shape the future of education by helping schools get the very best from their IT—through support, broadband services, consultancy and smart, sustainable technology solutions
Make a difference where it truly matters
Are you driven by purpose? Motivated by improving outcomes for children and young people? Energised by supporting schools to make wise, cost-effective decisions—especially when budgets are tight?
If so, this is not a typical sales role. It’s a partnership role where integrity, empathy and
long-term impact matter just as much as commercial success.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in account management—ideally within an MSP, IT services, or education setting—and who takes pride in delivering value that genuinely supports schools, academies and trusts.
Why this role matters
Technology has the power to transform teaching, learning and operational efficiency. But it must be accessible, sustainable and aligned with real educational needs.
As an Account Manager in HFL’s Technology in Schools team, you will guide school and trust leaders through an increasingly complex digital landscape. You will help them stretch limited budgets, prioritise wisely and choose solutions that truly support their communities.
This role is centred on partnership—not volume. We focus on doing what is right for schools and what delivers the best long-term outcomes for children.
What you’ll do
Build trusted, long-term relationships with school and trust
Develop a deep understanding of their needs and challenges and help shape sustainable IT strategies.
Match requirements with the best-value solutions, ensuring every pound works hard for children and young people.
Coordinate with internal specialists to design high-quality, tailored
Manage renewals, contracts and opportunities professionally and
Advocate for customers internally to support continuous
Maintain accurate records within ConnectWise and use Quosal to produce clear, professional proposals.
What drives you
A commitment to improving outcomes in the education
A desire to help schools thrive through thoughtful, consultative support—not transactional selling.
Curiosity, courage and a proactive, problem-solving
A love of building genuine, meaningful
Pride in identifying smart, affordable and sustainable technology
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in account management, ideally within MSP IT services or the education sector.
A passion for exceptional customer service and collaborative, consultative
Excellent communication skills, with confidence when guiding senior
Resilience, adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new
Experience with IT systems and platforms, and selling IT support contracts (e.g., ConnectWise, Quosal, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace for Education, networking, broadband, cloud backup, servers, end-user devices, RMM/MDM, cybersecurity, AV and related solutions).
A proactive, organised approach to work
A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance
Why join HFL Education?
We are a not-for-profit organisation with a clear moral purpose: to improve education for every child. You’ll be part of a team that works with integrity, cares deeply about its impact, and is trusted by thousands of schools.
If you want your work to mean more—and you're ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team—we’d love to hear from you.
Our ‘working from anywhere’ approach provides colleagues the opportunity to work flexibly in line with their role requirements. This consists of working on-site across various schools and settings, remote working and, if desired, up to 2 days per week in our Head Office in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The ability to reach different locations by car will be essential for this role. If you drive, then a full driving licence and appropriate car insurance will be required. As there is a permanent home working element to this role, you will need to ensure you are equipped for home working.
Benefits: a generous employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 31 days after five-years) or the equivalent paid for Term Time employees, family- friendly policies, hybrid working, paid mileage, a cycle to work scheme, onsite charging points for electric vehicles, access to mental health and wellbeing support, company performance bonus, professional development opportunities, benefit schemes for discounts and cashback offers, and more.
Would you like to know more information about this opportunity? If so, further information can be found in the job outline on our website. You can also contact Andy Lees who would be happy to chat to you on 01438 567890 or email andy.lees@hfleducation.org
To apply , email hfl.recruitment@hfleducation.org with a detailed CV along with a separate cover letter on Word Format to include responses to the following questions.
Alternatively, apply via our website: Join our team | HFL Education
What interests you most about this Account Manager role at HFL, and why do you want to work with schools and trusts?
What do you see as the top three IT challenges schools and MATs are facing right now, and how would you influence and support in your role as an Account Manager?
How would you prioritise if a school had lots of needs but very little money?
Tell us about a time you helped a customer or stakeholder develop a longer-term
IT strategy or plan. What actions did you take? what was the outcome and learnings?
As part of our move towards eradicating unconscious bias within the recruitment process, we will be anonymising your forms.
For recruitment queries, our Central Recruitment Team can also be contacted on the hfl.recruitment email address above. We would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: This advert may be withdrawn if we have filled the post.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. To make sure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity, please submit your application as soon as you can.
Telephone Interview date: To be confirmed via Microsoft Teams Interview Date: To be confirmed – in Person at Stevenage Head Office.
We are committed towards becoming an anti-racist organisation, and our recruitment statement is set out below in support of this.
HFL is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We insist on the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and will never condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
HFL is also equally committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation and we encourage you to view our Anti-racist position statement which gives clarity on our anti-racist stance. In our relentless efforts to be an anti-racist organisation, we recognise the negative impacts of under representation and lack of diversity in our organisation, our education system and in all aspects of our society. Therefore, for recruitment into any HFL post, where we have 2 or more candidates of equal merit, candidates with protected characteristics will be given advantage over candidates without such characteristics. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘tie-breaker’ and is referred to as ‘positive action’ in the Equality Act 2010.
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will expect you to be prepared to discuss unconscious bias with us; we find these conversations more than any others give us all a good idea of what working together will be like.
12/02/2026
Full time
Account Manager – Technology in Schools Ref: HFL1586
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time at 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Salary: From £33,000 p.a.
Location: Hybrid working – 1 to 2 days in HFL Head Office, with remainder of working days remote or onsite at educational settings in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties or as required to meet business needs.
Important Application Information
Please ensure you meet the following requirements before applying :
You must have the right to work in the UK
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business insurance
You must be based locally and willing to travel within Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties
How to Apply
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter in Word format , clearly addressing the above requirements and response to the below questions
Applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.
What interests you most about this Account Manager role at HFL, and why do you want to work with schools and trusts?
What do you see as the top three IT challenges schools and MATs are facing right now, and how would you influence and support in your role as an Account Manager?
How would you prioritise if a school had lots of needs but very little money?
Tell us about a time you helped a customer or stakeholder develop a longer-term IT strategy or plan. What actions did you take? what was the outcome and learnings?
The role
This is more than an account management role. It’s an opportunity to meaningfully shape the future of education by helping schools get the very best from their IT—through support, broadband services, consultancy and smart, sustainable technology solutions
Make a difference where it truly matters
Are you driven by purpose? Motivated by improving outcomes for children and young people? Energised by supporting schools to make wise, cost-effective decisions—especially when budgets are tight?
If so, this is not a typical sales role. It’s a partnership role where integrity, empathy and
long-term impact matter just as much as commercial success.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in account management—ideally within an MSP, IT services, or education setting—and who takes pride in delivering value that genuinely supports schools, academies and trusts.
Why this role matters
Technology has the power to transform teaching, learning and operational efficiency. But it must be accessible, sustainable and aligned with real educational needs.
As an Account Manager in HFL’s Technology in Schools team, you will guide school and trust leaders through an increasingly complex digital landscape. You will help them stretch limited budgets, prioritise wisely and choose solutions that truly support their communities.
This role is centred on partnership—not volume. We focus on doing what is right for schools and what delivers the best long-term outcomes for children.
What you’ll do
Build trusted, long-term relationships with school and trust
Develop a deep understanding of their needs and challenges and help shape sustainable IT strategies.
Match requirements with the best-value solutions, ensuring every pound works hard for children and young people.
Coordinate with internal specialists to design high-quality, tailored
Manage renewals, contracts and opportunities professionally and
Advocate for customers internally to support continuous
Maintain accurate records within ConnectWise and use Quosal to produce clear, professional proposals.
What drives you
A commitment to improving outcomes in the education
A desire to help schools thrive through thoughtful, consultative support—not transactional selling.
Curiosity, courage and a proactive, problem-solving
A love of building genuine, meaningful
Pride in identifying smart, affordable and sustainable technology
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in account management, ideally within MSP IT services or the education sector.
A passion for exceptional customer service and collaborative, consultative
Excellent communication skills, with confidence when guiding senior
Resilience, adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new
Experience with IT systems and platforms, and selling IT support contracts (e.g., ConnectWise, Quosal, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace for Education, networking, broadband, cloud backup, servers, end-user devices, RMM/MDM, cybersecurity, AV and related solutions).
A proactive, organised approach to work
A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance
Why join HFL Education?
We are a not-for-profit organisation with a clear moral purpose: to improve education for every child. You’ll be part of a team that works with integrity, cares deeply about its impact, and is trusted by thousands of schools.
If you want your work to mean more—and you're ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team—we’d love to hear from you.
Our ‘working from anywhere’ approach provides colleagues the opportunity to work flexibly in line with their role requirements. This consists of working on-site across various schools and settings, remote working and, if desired, up to 2 days per week in our Head Office in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The ability to reach different locations by car will be essential for this role. If you drive, then a full driving licence and appropriate car insurance will be required. As there is a permanent home working element to this role, you will need to ensure you are equipped for home working.
Benefits: a generous employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 31 days after five-years) or the equivalent paid for Term Time employees, family- friendly policies, hybrid working, paid mileage, a cycle to work scheme, onsite charging points for electric vehicles, access to mental health and wellbeing support, company performance bonus, professional development opportunities, benefit schemes for discounts and cashback offers, and more.
Would you like to know more information about this opportunity? If so, further information can be found in the job outline on our website. You can also contact Andy Lees who would be happy to chat to you on 01438 567890 or email andy.lees@hfleducation.org
To apply , email hfl.recruitment@hfleducation.org with a detailed CV along with a separate cover letter on Word Format to include responses to the following questions.
Alternatively, apply via our website: Join our team | HFL Education
What interests you most about this Account Manager role at HFL, and why do you want to work with schools and trusts?
What do you see as the top three IT challenges schools and MATs are facing right now, and how would you influence and support in your role as an Account Manager?
How would you prioritise if a school had lots of needs but very little money?
Tell us about a time you helped a customer or stakeholder develop a longer-term
IT strategy or plan. What actions did you take? what was the outcome and learnings?
As part of our move towards eradicating unconscious bias within the recruitment process, we will be anonymising your forms.
For recruitment queries, our Central Recruitment Team can also be contacted on the hfl.recruitment email address above. We would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: This advert may be withdrawn if we have filled the post.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. To make sure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity, please submit your application as soon as you can.
Telephone Interview date: To be confirmed via Microsoft Teams Interview Date: To be confirmed – in Person at Stevenage Head Office.
We are committed towards becoming an anti-racist organisation, and our recruitment statement is set out below in support of this.
HFL is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We insist on the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and will never condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
HFL is also equally committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation and we encourage you to view our Anti-racist position statement which gives clarity on our anti-racist stance. In our relentless efforts to be an anti-racist organisation, we recognise the negative impacts of under representation and lack of diversity in our organisation, our education system and in all aspects of our society. Therefore, for recruitment into any HFL post, where we have 2 or more candidates of equal merit, candidates with protected characteristics will be given advantage over candidates without such characteristics. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘tie-breaker’ and is referred to as ‘positive action’ in the Equality Act 2010.
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will expect you to be prepared to discuss unconscious bias with us; we find these conversations more than any others give us all a good idea of what working together will be like.
We are looking for an experienced technology leader to support strategic direction for our technology services, someone who is values driven and supports our mission, people and front-line services.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the delivery, resilience and continuous improvement of the organisation’s technology estate including workplace technology, infrastructure, networks, IT service management and will involve working with third-party suppliers.
Working closely with the IT Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day operational oversight while also leading technology projects and improvement programmes that modernise systems, strengthen resilience and embed best practice. You’ll act as a trusted point of contact for technology change across the organisation — listening to colleagues, understanding their needs and translating them into practical, effective solutions.
You will also support with the procurement and management of IT goods and services, ensuring strong supplier performance, value for money and responsible use of resources. Providing a responsive, customer-focused IT service is central to this role. You’ll ensure high-quality advice, effective support and timely resolution of issues for colleagues across the organisation.
The role requires a strong background and understanding of IT, as well as of our organisations key priorities, challenges, creativity, and pragmatism. You should be able to apply best practice from across the technology sector, adapting for our not-for-profit organisation where value for money, resource management, and effective frontline services are essential.
This varied role will include specific responsibility for:
Working with colleagues to understand organisational needs, challenges, and opportunities, and translating these into clear, evidence-based technology requirements
Lead the mobilisation of new technology products and services across their full lifecycle, from identification and business case development through to implementation, adoption, optimisation, and retirement
Ensure product and service roadmaps are aligned with organisational priorities, user needs, and available resources
Oversee change management and user adoption activities to ensure new products and services are embedded effectively across the organisation
Balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement to ensure successful delivery and ongoing value from technology investments
Lead and deliver technology projects and continuous improvement programmes to modernise systems and strengthen organisational resilience - translating organisational needs into practical and well-evidenced technology solutions
Lead on cyber security, including security controls, patch management, system updates, risk identification and mitigation
Lead and support the organisation in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
Ensure strong cyber security practices are embedded and consistently applied across the organisation
Ensure infrastructure, applications and devices are proactively monitored, secure, compliant, and well maintained
Apply technology best practice in a pragmatic way, adapted to the needs and constraints of a not-for-profit organisation
We will support your ongoing professional development with access to training and membership of professional networks.
We can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part-time hours, subject to a minimum of 30 hours, with the expectation of some flexibility to attend evening meetings and undertake national travel. The post will be based in our Head Office in Stockport. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station.
For more information about this role please do not hesitate to contact Tracey Cornhill by email to Tracey.Cornhill@creativesupport.co.uk
Vacancy Reference Number: 84299
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, free life assurance, 38 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .
30/01/2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced technology leader to support strategic direction for our technology services, someone who is values driven and supports our mission, people and front-line services.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the delivery, resilience and continuous improvement of the organisation’s technology estate including workplace technology, infrastructure, networks, IT service management and will involve working with third-party suppliers.
Working closely with the IT Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day operational oversight while also leading technology projects and improvement programmes that modernise systems, strengthen resilience and embed best practice. You’ll act as a trusted point of contact for technology change across the organisation — listening to colleagues, understanding their needs and translating them into practical, effective solutions.
You will also support with the procurement and management of IT goods and services, ensuring strong supplier performance, value for money and responsible use of resources. Providing a responsive, customer-focused IT service is central to this role. You’ll ensure high-quality advice, effective support and timely resolution of issues for colleagues across the organisation.
The role requires a strong background and understanding of IT, as well as of our organisations key priorities, challenges, creativity, and pragmatism. You should be able to apply best practice from across the technology sector, adapting for our not-for-profit organisation where value for money, resource management, and effective frontline services are essential.
This varied role will include specific responsibility for:
Working with colleagues to understand organisational needs, challenges, and opportunities, and translating these into clear, evidence-based technology requirements
Lead the mobilisation of new technology products and services across their full lifecycle, from identification and business case development through to implementation, adoption, optimisation, and retirement
Ensure product and service roadmaps are aligned with organisational priorities, user needs, and available resources
Oversee change management and user adoption activities to ensure new products and services are embedded effectively across the organisation
Balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement to ensure successful delivery and ongoing value from technology investments
Lead and deliver technology projects and continuous improvement programmes to modernise systems and strengthen organisational resilience - translating organisational needs into practical and well-evidenced technology solutions
Lead on cyber security, including security controls, patch management, system updates, risk identification and mitigation
Lead and support the organisation in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
Ensure strong cyber security practices are embedded and consistently applied across the organisation
Ensure infrastructure, applications and devices are proactively monitored, secure, compliant, and well maintained
Apply technology best practice in a pragmatic way, adapted to the needs and constraints of a not-for-profit organisation
We will support your ongoing professional development with access to training and membership of professional networks.
We can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part-time hours, subject to a minimum of 30 hours, with the expectation of some flexibility to attend evening meetings and undertake national travel. The post will be based in our Head Office in Stockport. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station.
For more information about this role please do not hesitate to contact Tracey Cornhill by email to Tracey.Cornhill@creativesupport.co.uk
Vacancy Reference Number: 84299
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, free life assurance, 38 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .
The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
23/12/2025
Full time
The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
We’re looking for a Data Engineer to work across the Involved Group, the collective behind globally renowned dance and electronic music labels including Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, spanning label services and distribution, music publishing, events promotion and artist management.
This is a key role within our Technology Department, responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, automating data collection processes, and creating analytics dashboards to provide actionable insights across the company, directly impacting strategy.
This role involves working closely with a variety of departments to understand their data needs, developing solutions that streamline data analysis and reporting processes. Reporting to the Head of Technology, our Data Engineer ensures that data analytics initiatives are strategically aligned, efficiently executed, and contribute to the company's overall objectives.
Location: Bermondsey, London
Working pattern: Part-time (3 days/week) – either in-person at our lively Bermondsey office, hybrid, or home-working.
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Who we are:
Based in Bermondsey, the Involved group of companies includes:
Involved Productions, home of globally renowned independent dance and electronic music labels Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep and Anjunachill, as well as our label and distribution services.
Involved Live, the touring and events company responsible for a portfolio of international events, festivals, and all-night-long showcases, creating unforgettable experiences for fans globally.
Involved Publishing, a progressive independent music publisher, representing cutting-edge producers, writers and artists from around the world.
Involved Management is a boutique artist management company that is responsible for steering the careers of Above & Beyond, Lane 8, Le Youth and Dusky.
We offer careers, not just jobs, and our team embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, independent mindset and respectful culture we have created, building community and connection through music.
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Our Data Engineer is responsible for:
Analytics Dashboard Creation: Developing and optimising Tableau dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights to various teams, including Streaming & Promotions, Label Directors, and Publishing.
Data Pipeline Development: Designing, building, and maintaining efficient and scalable data pipelines to automate the collection, transformation, and delivery of data to and from various sources, including DSPs, FUGA Analytics, Google Analytics, Chartmetric, Curve, etc.
Database Management: Developing and maintaining the company’s database structure, ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility for analytics purposes.
Teaching: Providing support and training to ensure teams are making effective use of analytics tools and dashboards.
Tailoring : Collaborating with different departments to understand their data needs, and working creatively to provide tailored analytics solutions.
Building: Supporting the Head of Technology in building and maintaining cross-platform automations.
Innovation and Research: Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and analytics, exploring new tools and methodologies that can enhance our data capabilities.
This list is not exhaustive – we may ask you to go beyond your job description on occasion, and we hope the role will change and develop with you.
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About you:
The ideal candidate for this role will likely have:
a solid foundation in Python and JavaScript, ideally with proficiency in other programming languages.
experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines, specifically using Apache Airflow (Astronomer).
hands-on experience with ETL frameworks, particularly dbt (data build tool).
SQL and various database management system skills.
a good understanding of different database types, designs, and data modelling systems.
experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, including services such as BigQuery, RDS, and Athena.
familiarity with Tableau and project management tools like monday.com and Notion.
knowledge of APIs from music Digital Service Providers (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music).
previous experience at a record label, music distributor, or music publisher.
an understanding of the music industry
excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
a proactive approach to learning, excitement about problem-solving, approaching new projects with an open mind.
strong accuracy and attention to detail.
good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to explain complex ideas using non-technical language.
the ability to prioritise and manage their time independently.
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What we offer:
A competitive salary (£50-60k pro rata)
Participation in our Profit Share Scheme
20 days annual leave
A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including access to local gyms and fitness classes, and subscription to health apps including Calm, Headspace and Strava
A collection of enhanced family policies to support your family life
The opportunity to attend a variety of live events
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
A lively, collaborative office environment, and a flexible hybrid working policy
Paid time off to volunteer with our local charitable initiatives
Applications
Closing date for applications is 21 November 2025, although we may close applications earlier.
If you need more information before applying, email us at people@anjunabeats.com.
We are committed to inclusion, and encourage applications from anyone with relevant experience and skills. If you require any adjustments throughout the application process to meet your needs and help you perform at your best, please let us know.
28/10/2025
Part time
We’re looking for a Data Engineer to work across the Involved Group, the collective behind globally renowned dance and electronic music labels including Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, spanning label services and distribution, music publishing, events promotion and artist management.
This is a key role within our Technology Department, responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, automating data collection processes, and creating analytics dashboards to provide actionable insights across the company, directly impacting strategy.
This role involves working closely with a variety of departments to understand their data needs, developing solutions that streamline data analysis and reporting processes. Reporting to the Head of Technology, our Data Engineer ensures that data analytics initiatives are strategically aligned, efficiently executed, and contribute to the company's overall objectives.
Location: Bermondsey, London
Working pattern: Part-time (3 days/week) – either in-person at our lively Bermondsey office, hybrid, or home-working.
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Who we are:
Based in Bermondsey, the Involved group of companies includes:
Involved Productions, home of globally renowned independent dance and electronic music labels Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep and Anjunachill, as well as our label and distribution services.
Involved Live, the touring and events company responsible for a portfolio of international events, festivals, and all-night-long showcases, creating unforgettable experiences for fans globally.
Involved Publishing, a progressive independent music publisher, representing cutting-edge producers, writers and artists from around the world.
Involved Management is a boutique artist management company that is responsible for steering the careers of Above & Beyond, Lane 8, Le Youth and Dusky.
We offer careers, not just jobs, and our team embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, independent mindset and respectful culture we have created, building community and connection through music.
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Our Data Engineer is responsible for:
Analytics Dashboard Creation: Developing and optimising Tableau dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights to various teams, including Streaming & Promotions, Label Directors, and Publishing.
Data Pipeline Development: Designing, building, and maintaining efficient and scalable data pipelines to automate the collection, transformation, and delivery of data to and from various sources, including DSPs, FUGA Analytics, Google Analytics, Chartmetric, Curve, etc.
Database Management: Developing and maintaining the company’s database structure, ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility for analytics purposes.
Teaching: Providing support and training to ensure teams are making effective use of analytics tools and dashboards.
Tailoring : Collaborating with different departments to understand their data needs, and working creatively to provide tailored analytics solutions.
Building: Supporting the Head of Technology in building and maintaining cross-platform automations.
Innovation and Research: Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and analytics, exploring new tools and methodologies that can enhance our data capabilities.
This list is not exhaustive – we may ask you to go beyond your job description on occasion, and we hope the role will change and develop with you.
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About you:
The ideal candidate for this role will likely have:
a solid foundation in Python and JavaScript, ideally with proficiency in other programming languages.
experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines, specifically using Apache Airflow (Astronomer).
hands-on experience with ETL frameworks, particularly dbt (data build tool).
SQL and various database management system skills.
a good understanding of different database types, designs, and data modelling systems.
experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, including services such as BigQuery, RDS, and Athena.
familiarity with Tableau and project management tools like monday.com and Notion.
knowledge of APIs from music Digital Service Providers (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music).
previous experience at a record label, music distributor, or music publisher.
an understanding of the music industry
excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
a proactive approach to learning, excitement about problem-solving, approaching new projects with an open mind.
strong accuracy and attention to detail.
good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to explain complex ideas using non-technical language.
the ability to prioritise and manage their time independently.
____________________________
What we offer:
A competitive salary (£50-60k pro rata)
Participation in our Profit Share Scheme
20 days annual leave
A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including access to local gyms and fitness classes, and subscription to health apps including Calm, Headspace and Strava
A collection of enhanced family policies to support your family life
The opportunity to attend a variety of live events
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
A lively, collaborative office environment, and a flexible hybrid working policy
Paid time off to volunteer with our local charitable initiatives
Applications
Closing date for applications is 21 November 2025, although we may close applications earlier.
If you need more information before applying, email us at people@anjunabeats.com.
We are committed to inclusion, and encourage applications from anyone with relevant experience and skills. If you require any adjustments throughout the application process to meet your needs and help you perform at your best, please let us know.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
Job description
Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you.
The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools.
Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this time.
26/02/2025
Full time
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
Job description
Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you.
The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools.
Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this time.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling Bank. Engine split out as a separate business in early 2024. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling The Cross Cutting Engineering team at Engine is the backbone of our innovation. We're dedicated to building and maintaining the reliable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure and tooling that powers our entire software delivery pipeline - from the first line of code to seamless production deployment and ongoing operations. We own the lifecycle of our features, tackling complex challenges with a first-principles approach and fostering a multi-disciplinary environment where you're encouraged to explore and contribute across the platform. At Engine, we take the battle-tested banking technology pioneered by Starling Bank and re-engineer it for the global SaaS market. We currently manage multiple clients on a SaaS basis, and as our client list grows, so does the complexity of our infrastructure. The Mission: Database Manager & Replication Manager We don't believe in manual intervention. While our DBAs take over all responsibility of our PostgreSQL estate, our mission is to build the software layer that makes the "human-in-the-loop" obsolete and empower our technology teams to operate their own databases. We are building the next generation of tooling to manage a massive, multi-tenant estate where automation is the only way to scale. We are forming a new team (hiring for various levels of experience, from Senior through to Principal) to lead a multi-year roadmap focused on the development and evolution of two critical proprietary products: Database Manager: Our central orchestration platform and control plane. It integrates into our internal developer portal to handle ad-hoc maintenance - such as running VACUUMs, managing credential rotation, and terminating slow queries through a clean UI, ensuring no one ever needs direct access to a production database instance. Replication Manager: Our bespoke logical replication service. This system orchestrates and monitors data streaming, allowing us to perform major version upgrades and cross-tenant migrations with only seconds of downtime. We are solving difficult problems at scale, including the exploration of cloud native solutions to allow for a truly cross-cloud database infrastructure. Your goal is to ensure that, as we onboard more global clients, our database infrastructure remains stable, resilient, and autonomous. What you'll get to do Scale for Multi-Tenancy: Design and develop Java-based services within Database Manager to manage an ever-growing number of isolated database estates for our SaaS clients. Evolve Replication Manager: Enhance our data streaming orchestration to ensure "Zero-Downtime" transitions and migrations are seamless across a global footprint. Architect Cross-Cloud Portability: Work with cloud native solutions to build a database layer that is cloud-agnostic, allowing Engine to deploy reliably across different providers. Eliminate Manual Toil: Build high-level abstractions for complex maintenance tasks, ensuring the system proactively heals and maintains itself. Execute a Multi-Year Roadmap: Contribute to the long-term technical strategy of how Engine handles mission-critical data at a global scale. What we're looking for A Software Engineer First: You have deep expertise in Java working with JDBC, and enjoy building robust, testable, and maintainable backend services. You will be well versed in relational modelling and crafting clean DDL. Distributed Systems Enthusiast: You are excited by the challenge of "multi-everything"- multi-tenant, multi-region, and multi-cloud. PostgreSQL & Kubernetes Interest: You understand (or want to learn) the internals of Postgres and how to run it natively on Kubernetes. Systems Thinker: You have a natural "reluctance for manual implementation" and believe that infrastructure should be managed via code and APIs. A Security Mindset: Security is paramount when it comes to the storage and handling of data - we do not allow DBAs or engineers access to production data. Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing Why join Engine? This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of Software Engineering and Database Internals. You aren't just a user of the cloud; you are building the engine that makes the cloud work for the next generation of global banking. With multiple clients already live and a significant roadmap ahead, the impact of your code will be felt by millions of customers worldwide. Don't worry if you don't tick every box below! We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work across multiple disciplines. If you're excited by the challenges of building and operating a global, cloud-native platform, we encourage you to apply. We have a great team - read about our work with Women In Tech , a Day in the life of a Software Engineer at Engine and our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer . Requirements Benefits
12/03/2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling Bank. Engine split out as a separate business in early 2024. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling The Cross Cutting Engineering team at Engine is the backbone of our innovation. We're dedicated to building and maintaining the reliable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure and tooling that powers our entire software delivery pipeline - from the first line of code to seamless production deployment and ongoing operations. We own the lifecycle of our features, tackling complex challenges with a first-principles approach and fostering a multi-disciplinary environment where you're encouraged to explore and contribute across the platform. At Engine, we take the battle-tested banking technology pioneered by Starling Bank and re-engineer it for the global SaaS market. We currently manage multiple clients on a SaaS basis, and as our client list grows, so does the complexity of our infrastructure. The Mission: Database Manager & Replication Manager We don't believe in manual intervention. While our DBAs take over all responsibility of our PostgreSQL estate, our mission is to build the software layer that makes the "human-in-the-loop" obsolete and empower our technology teams to operate their own databases. We are building the next generation of tooling to manage a massive, multi-tenant estate where automation is the only way to scale. We are forming a new team (hiring for various levels of experience, from Senior through to Principal) to lead a multi-year roadmap focused on the development and evolution of two critical proprietary products: Database Manager: Our central orchestration platform and control plane. It integrates into our internal developer portal to handle ad-hoc maintenance - such as running VACUUMs, managing credential rotation, and terminating slow queries through a clean UI, ensuring no one ever needs direct access to a production database instance. Replication Manager: Our bespoke logical replication service. This system orchestrates and monitors data streaming, allowing us to perform major version upgrades and cross-tenant migrations with only seconds of downtime. We are solving difficult problems at scale, including the exploration of cloud native solutions to allow for a truly cross-cloud database infrastructure. Your goal is to ensure that, as we onboard more global clients, our database infrastructure remains stable, resilient, and autonomous. What you'll get to do Scale for Multi-Tenancy: Design and develop Java-based services within Database Manager to manage an ever-growing number of isolated database estates for our SaaS clients. Evolve Replication Manager: Enhance our data streaming orchestration to ensure "Zero-Downtime" transitions and migrations are seamless across a global footprint. Architect Cross-Cloud Portability: Work with cloud native solutions to build a database layer that is cloud-agnostic, allowing Engine to deploy reliably across different providers. Eliminate Manual Toil: Build high-level abstractions for complex maintenance tasks, ensuring the system proactively heals and maintains itself. Execute a Multi-Year Roadmap: Contribute to the long-term technical strategy of how Engine handles mission-critical data at a global scale. What we're looking for A Software Engineer First: You have deep expertise in Java working with JDBC, and enjoy building robust, testable, and maintainable backend services. You will be well versed in relational modelling and crafting clean DDL. Distributed Systems Enthusiast: You are excited by the challenge of "multi-everything"- multi-tenant, multi-region, and multi-cloud. PostgreSQL & Kubernetes Interest: You understand (or want to learn) the internals of Postgres and how to run it natively on Kubernetes. Systems Thinker: You have a natural "reluctance for manual implementation" and believe that infrastructure should be managed via code and APIs. A Security Mindset: Security is paramount when it comes to the storage and handling of data - we do not allow DBAs or engineers access to production data. Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing Why join Engine? This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of Software Engineering and Database Internals. You aren't just a user of the cloud; you are building the engine that makes the cloud work for the next generation of global banking. With multiple clients already live and a significant roadmap ahead, the impact of your code will be felt by millions of customers worldwide. Don't worry if you don't tick every box below! We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work across multiple disciplines. If you're excited by the challenges of building and operating a global, cloud-native platform, we encourage you to apply. We have a great team - read about our work with Women In Tech , a Day in the life of a Software Engineer at Engine and our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer . Requirements Benefits
Location Westminster, London and Leeds About the job Job summary The Technical & Security Architect is a key member of the EA Team and is responsible for the architecture and security of the team's domains monitoring platform and to ensure that the .gov.uk registry provider delivers a resilient service. The UK Public Sector depends on internet domain name spaces such as ".gov.uk", and you will ensure these name spaces remain stable, trusted, well managed and resistant to compromise. You will bring together your proven technical and cyber expertise with business transformation where branding, government policy and law all play a part through the creation of secure technical solution designs ensuring all our services and infrastructure are secure by design. It is essential that you are positive, proactive and collaborative with a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Job description The key responsibilities and deliverables for this post are working with your UKEF colleagues and customers to ensure that UKEF is able to meet evolving customer demand using a secure, scalable and robust enterprise architecture blueprint. The main activities of your role will be: Designing secure systems - you can design and review system architectures through the development of patterns and principles. Security technology - you can demonstrate strong knowledge of system architectures. You can understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems, and how easy or difficult it will be to exploit these vulnerabilities. You can be recognised as an expert by peers in the broader security industry. Communicating between the technical and non-technical - you can identify the needs of business and technical stakeholders. You can effectively manage stakeholder expectations. You can demonstrate excellent communication skills and can manage difficult conversations or negotiations. Making and guiding decisions - you can make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. You can resolve technical disputes between wider peers and indirect stakeholders, considering all views and opinions. Strategy - you can apply strategy, using and challenging patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements. You can provide guidance. Turning business problems into secure technical designs - you can design systems characterised by high levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You can simultaneously work across multiple services or a single large or complicated service. Understanding the whole context - you can understand trends and practices outside your team and how these will impact your work. You can see how your work fits into the broader strategy and historical context. You can consider the patterns and interactions on a larger scale. The public core of the internet - you will have detailed and extensive experience of naming and numbering systems, cryptographic mechanisms, packet routing and common protocols and how the domain name system (DNS) works You will also have detailed and extensive expertise of at least two of the following: managing domains for a large, distributed and federated organisation how domains are used to support internet services and their security different ways that a domain vulnerability can be exploited, and how to prevent them developing tools that interact with domain records This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out additional duties according to business needs. Person specification Qualifications Relevant degree in associated Computer Science subject or equivalent demonstrable professional experience (A, I) Recognised architectural qualification e.g. TOGAF, BCS (A) Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of the creation of and embedding of relevant architectural policies, standards and models (A, I, P) Demonstrable knowledge of security frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS (A, I) Skills/Ability Ability to demonstrate the creation of and embedding of relevant architectural policies, standards and models. (I, P, T) Ability to create and deliver enterprise architectures. (A, P, I.) High level stakeholder relationship management. (A, I) Ability to provide guidance to development teams, mentor team members, foster professional growth, and create an inclusive and collaborative environment. (A, I) Experience Leadership and management in an enterprise architecture function. (A, I) Demonstrable extensive experience in the field of technical and security architecture, covering a wide range of activities, aligning to the technology, digital and data requirements of the role; to ensure business priorities, value for money and risk are all considerations. (I, P, T) Experience of working across the business to ensure strategic needs are captured within the vision and roadmaps of the enterprise architecture. (A, I) Experience of advising and developing the future state architecture of an organisation to meet strategic needs, including a working knowledge of cloud technologies. (A, I) Experience of applying best practice Data Management methods, to develop data quality metrics to optimise system performance. (A, I) Experience of applying best in practice architectural concepts and processes, including working with relevant tooling that supports enterprise architecture development, mapping and monitoring. (A, I) Qualifications • Relevant degree in associated Computer Science subject or equivalent demonstrable professional experience (A, I) • Recognised architectural qualification e.g. TOGAF, BCS (A) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical questions where you will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria. Presentation - the topic will be agreed by UKEF and shared with the relevant candidates ahead of the interview
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Westminster, London and Leeds About the job Job summary The Technical & Security Architect is a key member of the EA Team and is responsible for the architecture and security of the team's domains monitoring platform and to ensure that the .gov.uk registry provider delivers a resilient service. The UK Public Sector depends on internet domain name spaces such as ".gov.uk", and you will ensure these name spaces remain stable, trusted, well managed and resistant to compromise. You will bring together your proven technical and cyber expertise with business transformation where branding, government policy and law all play a part through the creation of secure technical solution designs ensuring all our services and infrastructure are secure by design. It is essential that you are positive, proactive and collaborative with a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Job description The key responsibilities and deliverables for this post are working with your UKEF colleagues and customers to ensure that UKEF is able to meet evolving customer demand using a secure, scalable and robust enterprise architecture blueprint. The main activities of your role will be: Designing secure systems - you can design and review system architectures through the development of patterns and principles. Security technology - you can demonstrate strong knowledge of system architectures. You can understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems, and how easy or difficult it will be to exploit these vulnerabilities. You can be recognised as an expert by peers in the broader security industry. Communicating between the technical and non-technical - you can identify the needs of business and technical stakeholders. You can effectively manage stakeholder expectations. You can demonstrate excellent communication skills and can manage difficult conversations or negotiations. Making and guiding decisions - you can make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. You can resolve technical disputes between wider peers and indirect stakeholders, considering all views and opinions. Strategy - you can apply strategy, using and challenging patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements. You can provide guidance. Turning business problems into secure technical designs - you can design systems characterised by high levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You can simultaneously work across multiple services or a single large or complicated service. Understanding the whole context - you can understand trends and practices outside your team and how these will impact your work. You can see how your work fits into the broader strategy and historical context. You can consider the patterns and interactions on a larger scale. The public core of the internet - you will have detailed and extensive experience of naming and numbering systems, cryptographic mechanisms, packet routing and common protocols and how the domain name system (DNS) works You will also have detailed and extensive expertise of at least two of the following: managing domains for a large, distributed and federated organisation how domains are used to support internet services and their security different ways that a domain vulnerability can be exploited, and how to prevent them developing tools that interact with domain records This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out additional duties according to business needs. Person specification Qualifications Relevant degree in associated Computer Science subject or equivalent demonstrable professional experience (A, I) Recognised architectural qualification e.g. TOGAF, BCS (A) Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of the creation of and embedding of relevant architectural policies, standards and models (A, I, P) Demonstrable knowledge of security frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS (A, I) Skills/Ability Ability to demonstrate the creation of and embedding of relevant architectural policies, standards and models. (I, P, T) Ability to create and deliver enterprise architectures. (A, P, I.) High level stakeholder relationship management. (A, I) Ability to provide guidance to development teams, mentor team members, foster professional growth, and create an inclusive and collaborative environment. (A, I) Experience Leadership and management in an enterprise architecture function. (A, I) Demonstrable extensive experience in the field of technical and security architecture, covering a wide range of activities, aligning to the technology, digital and data requirements of the role; to ensure business priorities, value for money and risk are all considerations. (I, P, T) Experience of working across the business to ensure strategic needs are captured within the vision and roadmaps of the enterprise architecture. (A, I) Experience of advising and developing the future state architecture of an organisation to meet strategic needs, including a working knowledge of cloud technologies. (A, I) Experience of applying best practice Data Management methods, to develop data quality metrics to optimise system performance. (A, I) Experience of applying best in practice architectural concepts and processes, including working with relevant tooling that supports enterprise architecture development, mapping and monitoring. (A, I) Qualifications • Relevant degree in associated Computer Science subject or equivalent demonstrable professional experience (A, I) • Recognised architectural qualification e.g. TOGAF, BCS (A) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical questions where you will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria. Presentation - the topic will be agreed by UKEF and shared with the relevant candidates ahead of the interview
Location Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. This role sits within our Data Operations team in the IBCA Data Directorate and will lead the team of data solution, and data architects that are focus on the design of the IBCA data platform and organisational wide data modelling. The Data Operations team is responsible for developing and running safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. They are designing and building a new data platform using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and data management and intelligence products using Databricks and Quantexa. We are taking a product-centric approach treating data as a product and are building squads around our products, with a focus on paying compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will focus on designing scalable and flexible data solutions for data management processes (including data integration and master data management), ensuring data quality and continuous data publication to our consuming users and services, and driving a culture of problem statement driven design. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role suits a candidate who can spearhead solutions from the ground up to take from ideation to reality so that data is an enabler to everything IBCA does. Job description As the Principle Data & Systems Architect for our data platform and products, you'll be critical to delivering the design of the IBCA data platform through technical solution and data architecture in addition to data modelling capabilities. You will mature the quality of our architecture practices and should be committed to delivering high-impact, secure data solutions to achieve IBCA's objectives. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Set the direction for data and systems architecture ensuring infrastructure is modular, resilient and aligned with business objectives Provide technical guidance for the development of designs across the data platform including integration and master data management encompassing secure by design principles such as 'privacy by design' and 'zero trust' architectures Ensure designs are scalable, secure and efficient and that they create systemic resilience of all data assets against emerging threats Lead efforts to standardise the enterprise data fabric streamlining ingestion patterns and integrating data from various sources of varying fidelity, ensuring a 'single source of truth' that promotes data consistency, accuracy, and quality Be responsible for data ontology ensuring that there are enterprise logical and physical data models embedded across the organisation to support operational efficiency and analytical capabilities, and these follow set data standards and data management policies Build and mentor a high-performing architecture function, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Help the data architecture practices thrive, you will call on your expertise in emerging data management approaches including on data centralisation and apply these to help the organisation deliver success Develop our internal data architecture capability by developing L&D routeways, shaping careers paths and recruiting talent to the organisation Provide leadership and guidance to the team, further developing your own architecture, delivery management and leadership skills Work with business stakeholders and across digital service teams, understanding their needs and translating them into high- and low-level architecture designs Work with industry partners to leverage the best of new and emerging tools and approaches Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Data & Systems Architecture strategy. You will ensure the technical roadmap doesn't just store data, but actively powers business intelligence and AI readiness, aligning complex infrastructure with long-term organisational goals. Team Leadership: Use your expertise to build and maintain excellence in data & system architecture capabilities by building, leading, and mentoring a team of technical solution architects, data architects and modellers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that bridges the gap between engineering and strategic business value. Data Platform Solution Design: Design and model robust, scalable, efficient and cost-effective data solutions for data ingestion, transformation, integration, publication and storage - and be the assurer of designs at architecture review boards such as Technical Design Authority. Data Quality: Ensure data quality and integrity across the data platform. Data Governance: Prescribe the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards. System Interoperability: Define the standards for the Data Platform to ensure API-first architecture and microservices so they there is seamless data flow and system integration via data publication. Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and recommend design choices and provide technical expertise; and partner with senior leaders to provide assurance on solutions as they transition between design, implementation and live. Person specification Essential Criteria Accomplished expert with extensive hands-on experience at a senior level of defining and implementing data and system architecture. You must have significant experience in designing AWS ecosystems that host data management systems and orchestrate data integration, data quality & transformation processes, data matching and master data management and data publication. (Lead essential criteria) Deep proficiency in architecting end-to-end data lifecycles. This includes the strategic application of Data Lakes, Lakehouses, and NoSQL/SQL environments, with a focus on system interoperability. Demonstrable experience in building or radically transforming data & system architecture functions from scratch, particularly within high-sensitivity or regulated environments (e.g. handling PII/sensitive personal data at scale). Expert-level knowledge of embedding GDPR, Cloud Security Principles, and Zero-Trust frameworks into the very fabric of data system designs, rather than treating them as "bolt-on" compliance tasks. Expert in managing the balance between rapid delivery and long-term technical sustainability, and managing these standards through architecture peer review such as Technical Design Authority. Significant experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary architecture teams. You have a proven ability to mentor and foster a culture of high performance within Agile/DevOps frameworks. Working at senior leadership level, establishing and maintaining organisational level networks and actively engaging other senior leaders. Desirable Criteria Experience of working with the Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform and Databricks. Management of contracts and 3rd party suppliers for software and professional services.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. This role sits within our Data Operations team in the IBCA Data Directorate and will lead the team of data solution, and data architects that are focus on the design of the IBCA data platform and organisational wide data modelling. The Data Operations team is responsible for developing and running safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. They are designing and building a new data platform using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and data management and intelligence products using Databricks and Quantexa. We are taking a product-centric approach treating data as a product and are building squads around our products, with a focus on paying compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will focus on designing scalable and flexible data solutions for data management processes (including data integration and master data management), ensuring data quality and continuous data publication to our consuming users and services, and driving a culture of problem statement driven design. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role suits a candidate who can spearhead solutions from the ground up to take from ideation to reality so that data is an enabler to everything IBCA does. Job description As the Principle Data & Systems Architect for our data platform and products, you'll be critical to delivering the design of the IBCA data platform through technical solution and data architecture in addition to data modelling capabilities. You will mature the quality of our architecture practices and should be committed to delivering high-impact, secure data solutions to achieve IBCA's objectives. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Set the direction for data and systems architecture ensuring infrastructure is modular, resilient and aligned with business objectives Provide technical guidance for the development of designs across the data platform including integration and master data management encompassing secure by design principles such as 'privacy by design' and 'zero trust' architectures Ensure designs are scalable, secure and efficient and that they create systemic resilience of all data assets against emerging threats Lead efforts to standardise the enterprise data fabric streamlining ingestion patterns and integrating data from various sources of varying fidelity, ensuring a 'single source of truth' that promotes data consistency, accuracy, and quality Be responsible for data ontology ensuring that there are enterprise logical and physical data models embedded across the organisation to support operational efficiency and analytical capabilities, and these follow set data standards and data management policies Build and mentor a high-performing architecture function, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Help the data architecture practices thrive, you will call on your expertise in emerging data management approaches including on data centralisation and apply these to help the organisation deliver success Develop our internal data architecture capability by developing L&D routeways, shaping careers paths and recruiting talent to the organisation Provide leadership and guidance to the team, further developing your own architecture, delivery management and leadership skills Work with business stakeholders and across digital service teams, understanding their needs and translating them into high- and low-level architecture designs Work with industry partners to leverage the best of new and emerging tools and approaches Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Data & Systems Architecture strategy. You will ensure the technical roadmap doesn't just store data, but actively powers business intelligence and AI readiness, aligning complex infrastructure with long-term organisational goals. Team Leadership: Use your expertise to build and maintain excellence in data & system architecture capabilities by building, leading, and mentoring a team of technical solution architects, data architects and modellers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that bridges the gap between engineering and strategic business value. Data Platform Solution Design: Design and model robust, scalable, efficient and cost-effective data solutions for data ingestion, transformation, integration, publication and storage - and be the assurer of designs at architecture review boards such as Technical Design Authority. Data Quality: Ensure data quality and integrity across the data platform. Data Governance: Prescribe the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards. System Interoperability: Define the standards for the Data Platform to ensure API-first architecture and microservices so they there is seamless data flow and system integration via data publication. Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and recommend design choices and provide technical expertise; and partner with senior leaders to provide assurance on solutions as they transition between design, implementation and live. Person specification Essential Criteria Accomplished expert with extensive hands-on experience at a senior level of defining and implementing data and system architecture. You must have significant experience in designing AWS ecosystems that host data management systems and orchestrate data integration, data quality & transformation processes, data matching and master data management and data publication. (Lead essential criteria) Deep proficiency in architecting end-to-end data lifecycles. This includes the strategic application of Data Lakes, Lakehouses, and NoSQL/SQL environments, with a focus on system interoperability. Demonstrable experience in building or radically transforming data & system architecture functions from scratch, particularly within high-sensitivity or regulated environments (e.g. handling PII/sensitive personal data at scale). Expert-level knowledge of embedding GDPR, Cloud Security Principles, and Zero-Trust frameworks into the very fabric of data system designs, rather than treating them as "bolt-on" compliance tasks. Expert in managing the balance between rapid delivery and long-term technical sustainability, and managing these standards through architecture peer review such as Technical Design Authority. Significant experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary architecture teams. You have a proven ability to mentor and foster a culture of high performance within Agile/DevOps frameworks. Working at senior leadership level, establishing and maintaining organisational level networks and actively engaging other senior leaders. Desirable Criteria Experience of working with the Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform and Databricks. Management of contracts and 3rd party suppliers for software and professional services.
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government - we are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need GOV.UK App The GOV.UK App is a new channel for GOV.UK. The app combines mobile-native features with AI technologies and functionality provided by other GDS products to offer a proactive and more personalised experience of GOV.UK on your phone. The app makes it easier for citizens to interact with government and helps government offer more proactive support to citizens This role will focus specifically on developing the GOV.UK app and its seamless integration with existing GOV.UK services and other government departments. Reporting into the Head of Architecture, you'll work within and support the wider GOV.UK app architecture team and collaborate with peers including the Head of Mobile Engineering to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant app experience. It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must. Job description As a GDS Lead Technical architect, you'll share the responsibility for the digital transformation of government. You will help design and drive the technical strategy for the area you work in while ensuring alignment with broader GDS standards and goals. You'll hold the vision for technical architecture best practice in building resilient and reliable government services and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Lead Technical Architects often work across different teams and services. You'll ensure that technical designs meet user needs and acceptance criteria, whilst conforming to time and budget constraints. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with departments and multidisciplinary teams. Above all, you'll want to make government better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo. As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll: lead by example, be a visible leader who takes responsibility and acts as a role model contribute to the development and iteration of GDS architectural and engineering practices, principles and standards design technical services or plan system integration, selecting necessary platforms and technologies to meet project requirements and user needs provide technical leadership and consultancy to both internal and external development teams, ensuring designs & solutions are fit for purpose, whilst meeting time and budget restraints build and maintain technical roadmaps, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers, and ensuring decisions by development teams align with the strategy encourage communication across multiple teams and wider organisational areas to identify strategic requirements and dependencies help develop services by contributing code, testing technologies and producing rapid prototypes advise teams on the right mix of capabilities to achieve their roadmapped goals and desired service levels act as a digital ambassador across government, supporting recruitment, identifying good practices for GDS to adopt and sharing experiences, e.g. through blog posts, tech talks at conferences etc be involved in helping recruiting technical architects and other senior technologists, where appropriate, helping sift and interview manage, coach and mentor more junior Technical Architects as well as others in the wider software engineering community Person specification We're interested in people who have: experience working on digital products, specifically those involving high profile native mobile apps experience in AWS, especially serverless and event driven architectures experience delivering platforms that handle load at a national scale experience building services which handle sensitive user data a passion for technology and its delivery in building a user-centric service in an ever changing space, ensuring the right technology solutions meet outcomes for our users strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of cloud technologies, open source technologies, testing, and at least one programming language such as Javascript an understanding of how to influence, manage and challenge complex stakeholder relationships and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences experience of developing and managing high performing, agile, technical teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture across boundaries and locations practical knowledge at all levels of the web stack, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking a deep understanding of modern technology practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps a good knowledge of cloud security architecture, including threat modelling, analysis and operations experience developing and implementing technical strategy and standards experience defining and refining technical governance in multidisciplinary agile environments If you meet a few of those criteria but think that you might not meet every last one then don't let that stop you from submitting an application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government - we are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need GOV.UK App The GOV.UK App is a new channel for GOV.UK. The app combines mobile-native features with AI technologies and functionality provided by other GDS products to offer a proactive and more personalised experience of GOV.UK on your phone. The app makes it easier for citizens to interact with government and helps government offer more proactive support to citizens This role will focus specifically on developing the GOV.UK app and its seamless integration with existing GOV.UK services and other government departments. Reporting into the Head of Architecture, you'll work within and support the wider GOV.UK app architecture team and collaborate with peers including the Head of Mobile Engineering to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant app experience. It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must. Job description As a GDS Lead Technical architect, you'll share the responsibility for the digital transformation of government. You will help design and drive the technical strategy for the area you work in while ensuring alignment with broader GDS standards and goals. You'll hold the vision for technical architecture best practice in building resilient and reliable government services and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Lead Technical Architects often work across different teams and services. You'll ensure that technical designs meet user needs and acceptance criteria, whilst conforming to time and budget constraints. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with departments and multidisciplinary teams. Above all, you'll want to make government better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo. As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll: lead by example, be a visible leader who takes responsibility and acts as a role model contribute to the development and iteration of GDS architectural and engineering practices, principles and standards design technical services or plan system integration, selecting necessary platforms and technologies to meet project requirements and user needs provide technical leadership and consultancy to both internal and external development teams, ensuring designs & solutions are fit for purpose, whilst meeting time and budget restraints build and maintain technical roadmaps, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers, and ensuring decisions by development teams align with the strategy encourage communication across multiple teams and wider organisational areas to identify strategic requirements and dependencies help develop services by contributing code, testing technologies and producing rapid prototypes advise teams on the right mix of capabilities to achieve their roadmapped goals and desired service levels act as a digital ambassador across government, supporting recruitment, identifying good practices for GDS to adopt and sharing experiences, e.g. through blog posts, tech talks at conferences etc be involved in helping recruiting technical architects and other senior technologists, where appropriate, helping sift and interview manage, coach and mentor more junior Technical Architects as well as others in the wider software engineering community Person specification We're interested in people who have: experience working on digital products, specifically those involving high profile native mobile apps experience in AWS, especially serverless and event driven architectures experience delivering platforms that handle load at a national scale experience building services which handle sensitive user data a passion for technology and its delivery in building a user-centric service in an ever changing space, ensuring the right technology solutions meet outcomes for our users strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of cloud technologies, open source technologies, testing, and at least one programming language such as Javascript an understanding of how to influence, manage and challenge complex stakeholder relationships and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences experience of developing and managing high performing, agile, technical teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture across boundaries and locations practical knowledge at all levels of the web stack, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking a deep understanding of modern technology practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps a good knowledge of cloud security architecture, including threat modelling, analysis and operations experience developing and implementing technical strategy and standards experience defining and refining technical governance in multidisciplinary agile environments If you meet a few of those criteria but think that you might not meet every last one then don't let that stop you from submitting an application.
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Information Security team at GDS protects the people, services and information used to deliver critical government digital infrastructure such as GOV.UK and One Login. We do this by supporting a secure software development lifecycle, setting and checking proportional organisation policies and building a positive, no-blame security culture across the organisation. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Job description lead cyber and information security risk management, assurance, and architectural advisory for major applications and digital services during alpha, beta, and early live phases deliver critical security assessments and IT Health Checks, providing expert assurance across portfolio projects, with a focus on SaaS tooling compliance against NCSC Cloud Security Principles facilitate and oversee Security Working Groups throughout all key development and deployment stages, ensuring risks are tracked, logged, and reported to the Head of Cyber Risk and Assurance, with actionable recommendations provided produce formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) for all digital services and associated tooling, ensuring robust protection in accordance with business risk appetite develop, review, and advise on Secure by Design policies/practices, including safe use of AI, secure coding, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP, DPIA, GovAssure) coordinate cross-platform activities and enable secure delivery of new GDS services, including supporting incident management and continuous improvement of live service security practices routinely provide monthly (and ad-hoc) risk briefings to senior leaders, evidencing assurance, identifying risks outside tolerance, mapping exposure, and recommending mitigations and controls mentor and train digital service teams and wider Information Security staff, sharing best practices and building internal capability for risk assessment and management support implementation and ongoing usage of risk management tooling, ensuring all details are uploaded promptly and appropriately, such as the SureCloud risk register engage proactively with senior internal and external stakeholders, promoting security culture and enabling confident delivery aligned with organisational priorities future line management activities as the team grows Person specification demonstrable experience delivering high-quality, detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance in large, fast moving, complex digital environments, ideally government or critical infrastructure in-depth understanding of cyber risk management, threat modelling, security architectural advice, and formal IT Health Checks, including experience with SaaS environments and cloud security principles experience interpreting and applying relevant cyber security standards, regulatory frameworks, and secure by design principles within a multi-disciplinary digital team a self-starter, using your considerable experience and skills to work independently and with confidence track record of building cross-functional relationships and leading multi-platform security initiatives, with the ability to brief, influence, and advise senior stakeholders strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, able to distil complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical and executive audiences evidence of personal commitment to continuous learning and sharing of best practices, with experience mentoring, coaching, or enabling capability-building in others ability to assess the implications and risks of emerging technologies (such as AI, SaaS, cloud services) and proactively recommend security interventions knowledge of Civil Service values: respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and commitment to public service, with a strong focus on organisational culture Indicative professional qualifications / accreditations relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g. , CISSP or hold a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Information Security team at GDS protects the people, services and information used to deliver critical government digital infrastructure such as GOV.UK and One Login. We do this by supporting a secure software development lifecycle, setting and checking proportional organisation policies and building a positive, no-blame security culture across the organisation. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Job description lead cyber and information security risk management, assurance, and architectural advisory for major applications and digital services during alpha, beta, and early live phases deliver critical security assessments and IT Health Checks, providing expert assurance across portfolio projects, with a focus on SaaS tooling compliance against NCSC Cloud Security Principles facilitate and oversee Security Working Groups throughout all key development and deployment stages, ensuring risks are tracked, logged, and reported to the Head of Cyber Risk and Assurance, with actionable recommendations provided produce formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) for all digital services and associated tooling, ensuring robust protection in accordance with business risk appetite develop, review, and advise on Secure by Design policies/practices, including safe use of AI, secure coding, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP, DPIA, GovAssure) coordinate cross-platform activities and enable secure delivery of new GDS services, including supporting incident management and continuous improvement of live service security practices routinely provide monthly (and ad-hoc) risk briefings to senior leaders, evidencing assurance, identifying risks outside tolerance, mapping exposure, and recommending mitigations and controls mentor and train digital service teams and wider Information Security staff, sharing best practices and building internal capability for risk assessment and management support implementation and ongoing usage of risk management tooling, ensuring all details are uploaded promptly and appropriately, such as the SureCloud risk register engage proactively with senior internal and external stakeholders, promoting security culture and enabling confident delivery aligned with organisational priorities future line management activities as the team grows Person specification demonstrable experience delivering high-quality, detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance in large, fast moving, complex digital environments, ideally government or critical infrastructure in-depth understanding of cyber risk management, threat modelling, security architectural advice, and formal IT Health Checks, including experience with SaaS environments and cloud security principles experience interpreting and applying relevant cyber security standards, regulatory frameworks, and secure by design principles within a multi-disciplinary digital team a self-starter, using your considerable experience and skills to work independently and with confidence track record of building cross-functional relationships and leading multi-platform security initiatives, with the ability to brief, influence, and advise senior stakeholders strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, able to distil complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical and executive audiences evidence of personal commitment to continuous learning and sharing of best practices, with experience mentoring, coaching, or enabling capability-building in others ability to assess the implications and risks of emerging technologies (such as AI, SaaS, cloud services) and proactively recommend security interventions knowledge of Civil Service values: respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and commitment to public service, with a strong focus on organisational culture Indicative professional qualifications / accreditations relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g. , CISSP or hold a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
Location Swansea About the job Job summary Are you curious about problem solving with a good eye for detail? Are you naturally inquisitive and like finding solutions to problems? Do you have a basic understanding of how applications work (web, mobile, APIs)? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA roles: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description A Junior Test Engineer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality software by working closely with experienced test professionals to develop core testing skills and knowledge. In this role, you will proactively collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute to the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive testing activities. This includes both functional and non functional testing across applications and infrastructure, delivered within Agile and Waterfall environments. Through hands on involvement and continuous learning, the Junior Test Engineer helps ensure that products meet expected standards of functionality, reliability, and user experience. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Contribute to and maintain technical test suites under supervision Follow engineering practices and standards to apply test approaches, plans and strategies under supervision Analyse artefacts such as user stories, prototypes, processes and designs with support Support the development of reports, recording of outcomes and resolution of defects Understand the technical tooling and engineering approach to design and execute tests For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: You will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of test preparation and execution. You will have the confidence to question, challenge and seek new ways of working. Naturally inquisitive and analytical, you will approach problems logically and explore issues from multiple angles to understand root causes. You will be capable of working effectively both within a team and independently, taking ownership of your tasks and proactively managing your time to meet deadlines and priorities. You will be articulate and able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels, ensuring that information, issues, and risks are shared in a timely and appropriate manner. At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that'll wash across the nation. Here the work you're doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day. To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog .
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Swansea About the job Job summary Are you curious about problem solving with a good eye for detail? Are you naturally inquisitive and like finding solutions to problems? Do you have a basic understanding of how applications work (web, mobile, APIs)? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA roles: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description A Junior Test Engineer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality software by working closely with experienced test professionals to develop core testing skills and knowledge. In this role, you will proactively collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute to the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive testing activities. This includes both functional and non functional testing across applications and infrastructure, delivered within Agile and Waterfall environments. Through hands on involvement and continuous learning, the Junior Test Engineer helps ensure that products meet expected standards of functionality, reliability, and user experience. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Contribute to and maintain technical test suites under supervision Follow engineering practices and standards to apply test approaches, plans and strategies under supervision Analyse artefacts such as user stories, prototypes, processes and designs with support Support the development of reports, recording of outcomes and resolution of defects Understand the technical tooling and engineering approach to design and execute tests For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: You will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of test preparation and execution. You will have the confidence to question, challenge and seek new ways of working. Naturally inquisitive and analytical, you will approach problems logically and explore issues from multiple angles to understand root causes. You will be capable of working effectively both within a team and independently, taking ownership of your tasks and proactively managing your time to meet deadlines and priorities. You will be articulate and able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels, ensuring that information, issues, and risks are shared in a timely and appropriate manner. At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that'll wash across the nation. Here the work you're doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day. To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog .
Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for a Head of Quality here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative LAA Digital team. This role aligns against Lead Test Engineer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Head of Quality, you will provide organisational leadership to foster a cohesive quality strategy across the organisation. You will build capability across the profession and product teams, ensuring teams are equipped to support the strategic direction. You will provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to teams to adopt and embed modern quality practices to deliver the digital services that Legal Aid Providers, citizens and case workers use daily. You will advocate for early, sustainable quality activities and a proactive, quality first, risk aware culture. Your role will be instrumental in influencing quality metrics, governance and continuous optimisation of strategies, test plans and methodologies. This role requires a high level of strategic thinking, technical understanding, capability building and the ability to influence organisational change. You will be responsible for the line management structure of other quality professionals within the organisation. The Team You will be part of a forward thinking and innovative community, working closely with the engineering community, product managers, user researchers, designers, business analysts, and delivery managers to champion quality and testing excellence. We cultivate an inclusive, diverse, transparent and agile environment. We believe in building quality into our products, systems and services and that quality is everyone's responsibility. We encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025 Key Responsibilities: As a Head of Quality you will; Define and execute a long-term quality and testing strategy, ensuring alignment with business and user needs. Work with the Head of Engineering to lead, guide, and influence testing and quality engineering practices across the organisation, ensuring scalable, sustainable, and robust methodologies are in place. Drive the integration of quality practices at every stage of the software development lifecycle to embed a culture of built-in quality. Promote the strategic use of automation, ensuring teams are equipped to implement effective, scalable automation frameworks that support efficient and repeatable testing. Shape and refine testing design principles, governance, metrics, and reporting, ensuring insights are used to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making. Develop capability across the quality profession, mentoring and coaching teams, and supporting their professional growth. Engage with cross-government communities to share knowledge, collaborate on best practices, and contribute to the broader testing strategy within the public sector. Build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture within the testing profession, ensuring an environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and innovation. Champion a quality-driven mindset, ensuring testing and quality are seen as shared responsibilities across teams. Monitor emerging technologies, tools, and trends, ensuring that the organisation stays at the forefront of quality engineering innovation. Oversee supplier and vendor relationships, ensuring third-party testing services align with organisational goals and quality standards. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential Experience defining and implementing holistic quality strategies across large-scale digital projects. Expertise in applying and adapting testing methodologies across different development lifecycles, ensuring effective integration into Agile and DevOps environments. Knowledge of testing tools and automation frameworks, using them to improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and enhance overall quality assurance. Ability to use change management initiatives, enabling teams to adopt sustainable quality engineering practices without compromising productivity. Experience in ensuring teams are set up to support quality needs and work to agreed standards Building an inclusive, diverse testing culture, fostering an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Ability to champion and advocate quality engineering both internally and externally, shaping best practice, while promoting innovation. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance
12/03/2026
Full time
Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for a Head of Quality here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative LAA Digital team. This role aligns against Lead Test Engineer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Head of Quality, you will provide organisational leadership to foster a cohesive quality strategy across the organisation. You will build capability across the profession and product teams, ensuring teams are equipped to support the strategic direction. You will provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to teams to adopt and embed modern quality practices to deliver the digital services that Legal Aid Providers, citizens and case workers use daily. You will advocate for early, sustainable quality activities and a proactive, quality first, risk aware culture. Your role will be instrumental in influencing quality metrics, governance and continuous optimisation of strategies, test plans and methodologies. This role requires a high level of strategic thinking, technical understanding, capability building and the ability to influence organisational change. You will be responsible for the line management structure of other quality professionals within the organisation. The Team You will be part of a forward thinking and innovative community, working closely with the engineering community, product managers, user researchers, designers, business analysts, and delivery managers to champion quality and testing excellence. We cultivate an inclusive, diverse, transparent and agile environment. We believe in building quality into our products, systems and services and that quality is everyone's responsibility. We encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025 Key Responsibilities: As a Head of Quality you will; Define and execute a long-term quality and testing strategy, ensuring alignment with business and user needs. Work with the Head of Engineering to lead, guide, and influence testing and quality engineering practices across the organisation, ensuring scalable, sustainable, and robust methodologies are in place. Drive the integration of quality practices at every stage of the software development lifecycle to embed a culture of built-in quality. Promote the strategic use of automation, ensuring teams are equipped to implement effective, scalable automation frameworks that support efficient and repeatable testing. Shape and refine testing design principles, governance, metrics, and reporting, ensuring insights are used to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making. Develop capability across the quality profession, mentoring and coaching teams, and supporting their professional growth. Engage with cross-government communities to share knowledge, collaborate on best practices, and contribute to the broader testing strategy within the public sector. Build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture within the testing profession, ensuring an environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and innovation. Champion a quality-driven mindset, ensuring testing and quality are seen as shared responsibilities across teams. Monitor emerging technologies, tools, and trends, ensuring that the organisation stays at the forefront of quality engineering innovation. Oversee supplier and vendor relationships, ensuring third-party testing services align with organisational goals and quality standards. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential Experience defining and implementing holistic quality strategies across large-scale digital projects. Expertise in applying and adapting testing methodologies across different development lifecycles, ensuring effective integration into Agile and DevOps environments. Knowledge of testing tools and automation frameworks, using them to improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and enhance overall quality assurance. Ability to use change management initiatives, enabling teams to adopt sustainable quality engineering practices without compromising productivity. Experience in ensuring teams are set up to support quality needs and work to agreed standards Building an inclusive, diverse testing culture, fostering an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Ability to champion and advocate quality engineering both internally and externally, shaping best practice, while promoting innovation. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Our Engineering Environment Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest blogs or our case studies with Women in Tech . We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they make to Starling. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Starling, to continue changing banking for good. As a Cloud Security Engineer at Starling, you'll be building and supporting tooling and infrastructure that spans across AWS and GCP supporting our internal operations and interfacing with other teams to deliver the services that support our business. Requirements We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer who believes that great security is built, not just configured. At Starling, security is a fundamental engineering pillar, and we're looking for a practitioner who thinks like a developer. While we are looking for deep cloud expertise, we are also highly interested in candidates with strong programming skills and a background in software engineering who want to apply those talents to security. This is a hands-on role for a builder who excels at writing clean, scalable code to automate away manual gates. You will work across AWS and GCP, developing the internal tools, guardrails, and services that empower our engineering teams to ship securely without sacrificing speed. Key Responsibilities Engineer Secure Foundations : You will lead the design and implementation of critical security services, with a heavy focus on building robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and automated, API-driven certificate management workflows. Security-as-Code & Scalability : Leveraging a software-first philosophy, you will develop and maintain high-quality, scalable security tooling and middleware within ECS and Kubernetes environments, ensuring security logic is integrated directly into the deployment pipeline. Collaborative Code Ownership : You will serve as a technical authority in cross-functional code reviews , acting as an engineering peer who helps teams bake security into their services from the first line of code to the final pull request. Proactive System Hardening : You will stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape by treating security as a continuous engineering challenge-proactively identifying vulnerabilities and architecting technical solutions to fortify our global ecosystem. Professional Requirements Demonstrated ability to architect secure, distributed systems with a focus on programmatic IAM and automated, API-driven PKI management . Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Terraform and a deep commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and production-grade code -ideally in Golang . A test-first mentality toward security, with experience building unit and integration tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure that security guardrails are as reliable as the features they protect. A strong conceptual grasp of cryptographic primitives and hands-on experience securing containerized workloads and service meshes within ECS and Kubernetes . A track record of taking end-to-end ownership of complex technical projects, from initial design docs and RFCs through to deployment and observability. A belief that if it isn't tested, it's broken , and a drive to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities by treating security as a continuous engineering challenge. Our Team Philosophy The Security Engineering team is a diverse and dynamic group passionate about building secure and resilient systems. We're enthusiastic about security, but we're not about rigid, one-size-fits-all controls. We believe in striking a balance between protecting our systems and empowering our developers to build and innovate. Our goal is to make security a seamless part of the development lifecycle, not a roadblock. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about finding innovative security solutions, we would love to hear from you. Our process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview - 3 hours Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview - 40 minutes Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us: You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
12/03/2026
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Our Engineering Environment Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest blogs or our case studies with Women in Tech . We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they make to Starling. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Starling, to continue changing banking for good. As a Cloud Security Engineer at Starling, you'll be building and supporting tooling and infrastructure that spans across AWS and GCP supporting our internal operations and interfacing with other teams to deliver the services that support our business. Requirements We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer who believes that great security is built, not just configured. At Starling, security is a fundamental engineering pillar, and we're looking for a practitioner who thinks like a developer. While we are looking for deep cloud expertise, we are also highly interested in candidates with strong programming skills and a background in software engineering who want to apply those talents to security. This is a hands-on role for a builder who excels at writing clean, scalable code to automate away manual gates. You will work across AWS and GCP, developing the internal tools, guardrails, and services that empower our engineering teams to ship securely without sacrificing speed. Key Responsibilities Engineer Secure Foundations : You will lead the design and implementation of critical security services, with a heavy focus on building robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and automated, API-driven certificate management workflows. Security-as-Code & Scalability : Leveraging a software-first philosophy, you will develop and maintain high-quality, scalable security tooling and middleware within ECS and Kubernetes environments, ensuring security logic is integrated directly into the deployment pipeline. Collaborative Code Ownership : You will serve as a technical authority in cross-functional code reviews , acting as an engineering peer who helps teams bake security into their services from the first line of code to the final pull request. Proactive System Hardening : You will stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape by treating security as a continuous engineering challenge-proactively identifying vulnerabilities and architecting technical solutions to fortify our global ecosystem. Professional Requirements Demonstrated ability to architect secure, distributed systems with a focus on programmatic IAM and automated, API-driven PKI management . Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Terraform and a deep commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and production-grade code -ideally in Golang . A test-first mentality toward security, with experience building unit and integration tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure that security guardrails are as reliable as the features they protect. A strong conceptual grasp of cryptographic primitives and hands-on experience securing containerized workloads and service meshes within ECS and Kubernetes . A track record of taking end-to-end ownership of complex technical projects, from initial design docs and RFCs through to deployment and observability. A belief that if it isn't tested, it's broken , and a drive to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities by treating security as a continuous engineering challenge. Our Team Philosophy The Security Engineering team is a diverse and dynamic group passionate about building secure and resilient systems. We're enthusiastic about security, but we're not about rigid, one-size-fits-all controls. We believe in striking a balance between protecting our systems and empowering our developers to build and innovate. Our goal is to make security a seamless part of the development lifecycle, not a roadblock. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about finding innovative security solutions, we would love to hear from you. Our process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview - 3 hours Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview - 40 minutes Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us: You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure by design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence. Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs. Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders. Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change. Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making. Significant experience working in large, complex and mission critical programme or enterprise environments. CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains. You and your role You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - Engine careers page - careers/ We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women in Tech . Running a Backend Team Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Requirements Benefits
12/03/2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - Engine careers page - careers/ We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women in Tech . Running a Backend Team Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Requirements Benefits
Adword Commercial Digital Business Analyst Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid 4 days a week onsite) Contract Duration: 12 months Job description: Our client is looking for candidate from Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or Medical industries Primary Objective of Position The Commercial Digital Business Analyst is responsible for: Supporting the Commercial team in deep analysis of new Commercial initiatives and opportunities, including but not limited to opportunities surfaced from the Innovation Team and wider workforce. Using analytical skills to deeply understand current business processes, identify bottlenecks and triage potential solutions to drive commercial excellence. Produce 'as-is' and proposed 'to-be' process maps, data flow diagrams and documentation for systems and solutions. Using approved Abbott tools to build, configure and maintain compliant digital solutions or components to enhance Commercial and wider business functions. Liaising with Abbott teams and 3rd party suppliers regarding commercial projects and initiatives in order to provide guidance, training and appropriate signposting. Providing remote demonstrations of new Commercial initiatives (software, platforms or processes) to Abbott teams to explain, educate and adopt. Support the Senior Specialist Commercial Digital Solutions in maintaining appropriate Software Development Lifecycle and associated documentation. Liaising with appropriate EMEA personnel to support execution on Commercial and data privacy driven initiatives where appropriate. Major Accountabilities Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with quality system requirements. Deliver accurate, timely, consistent, and quality customer support service. Identify and implement solutions to data privacy, data management and integration issues and concerns, including proactive prevention strategies. Education Further or higher education to degree level or equivalent. Minimum IT education requirements are necessary so that the individual can manage the complexity and scope of the role. Project management skills. Skilled in using M365 suite of tools including Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps and Power Automate. Ability to upskill rapidly in emerging M365 tools and best practice. Background Project management skills. Experience of working in a business analysis role. Understanding of data security principles and privacy by design. Customer services or business support experience If you're excited about application security, identity management, and creating robust, secure solutions for modern architectures, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna com and let's start the conversation! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
12/03/2026
Contractor
Adword Commercial Digital Business Analyst Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid 4 days a week onsite) Contract Duration: 12 months Job description: Our client is looking for candidate from Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or Medical industries Primary Objective of Position The Commercial Digital Business Analyst is responsible for: Supporting the Commercial team in deep analysis of new Commercial initiatives and opportunities, including but not limited to opportunities surfaced from the Innovation Team and wider workforce. Using analytical skills to deeply understand current business processes, identify bottlenecks and triage potential solutions to drive commercial excellence. Produce 'as-is' and proposed 'to-be' process maps, data flow diagrams and documentation for systems and solutions. Using approved Abbott tools to build, configure and maintain compliant digital solutions or components to enhance Commercial and wider business functions. Liaising with Abbott teams and 3rd party suppliers regarding commercial projects and initiatives in order to provide guidance, training and appropriate signposting. Providing remote demonstrations of new Commercial initiatives (software, platforms or processes) to Abbott teams to explain, educate and adopt. Support the Senior Specialist Commercial Digital Solutions in maintaining appropriate Software Development Lifecycle and associated documentation. Liaising with appropriate EMEA personnel to support execution on Commercial and data privacy driven initiatives where appropriate. Major Accountabilities Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with quality system requirements. Deliver accurate, timely, consistent, and quality customer support service. Identify and implement solutions to data privacy, data management and integration issues and concerns, including proactive prevention strategies. Education Further or higher education to degree level or equivalent. Minimum IT education requirements are necessary so that the individual can manage the complexity and scope of the role. Project management skills. Skilled in using M365 suite of tools including Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps and Power Automate. Ability to upskill rapidly in emerging M365 tools and best practice. Background Project management skills. Experience of working in a business analysis role. Understanding of data security principles and privacy by design. Customer services or business support experience If you're excited about application security, identity management, and creating robust, secure solutions for modern architectures, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna com and let's start the conversation! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The role: We are looking for a Infrastructure Product Engineering Manager to join our IT department. At Simmons & Simmons LLP, our staff and our clients are at the forefront of everything we do. Our Digital transformation programme is key to ensuring that exceptional client service continues to be at the core of our proposition into the future. To support this strategic initiative we are looking for a talented and experienced Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead the strategy and execution for Infrastructure Platforms across the firm. This role will report to the Head of Infrastructure who is globally accountable for the delivery of Infrastructure, IT Operations and Support services across the firm. You will focus on the design and build of core infrastructure platform services, drive innovation and automation, and will coach an engineering chapter in delivering a secure, scalable infrastructure foundation that supports the development of technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the Product Owner for the delivery of infrastructure into our technology solutions teams , engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements, creating and delivering a roadmap that enables the rapid development of solutions. You will lead a chapter of Infrastructure DevOps and Cloud Engineers working across multiple delivery squads, with a strong emphasis on Azure Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps practices and modern engineering principles. What will you do: Product Owner for our Cloud infrastructure, delivering a stable, secure, well architected infrastructure platform to support the demands of the product delivery teams. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing infrastructure product engineering chapter, building technical capability based on Infrastructure as code, software engineering practices and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Support transformation programmes by enabling secure, scalable, and well-instrumented infrastructure foundations. Lead the design and build of infrastructure platform services. Work with our Infrastructure architects to develop the solution designs and optimization for our Azure based infrastructure. Drive automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using modern tooling and software development techniques. Continually improve our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and tooling. Drive CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment tools and strategies. Ensure infrastructure services meet performance, availability, and security standards. Champion engineering best practices and guide solutions teams on platform observability, data protection, and incident response. Implement robust identity and access management (IAM) and data protection measures. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies. Optimise infrastructure services for cost and resilience. Foster strong collaboration across Product engineering squads, architecture, and operations to ensure cohesive delivery. Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineering Managers to deliver high-quality solutions across the whole portfolio. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical interested parties. What we are looking for: Bachelor s degree or equivalent. Product management mindset - Experience of Software engineering product management would be advantageous. Excellent leadership skills, proven experience of infrastructure engineering management or technical leadership in an enterprise environment. Deep experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native infrastructure services (Ideally Azure with others advantageous). Expert in infrastructure automation coding and tooling (e.g. Terraform/Bicep), pipelines and CI/CD integration. Understanding of containerisation and orchestration. Understanding of infrastructure security protocols and vulnerability management. Experienced in Observability, monitoring and log analytic tools and platforms. Well versed in working in Scrum teams, adept at refinement, estimation, velocity, retrospection and other scrum techniques. An energetic and proactive approach, identifying and implementing opportunities. Collaborative team player with excellent communication, networking, relationship building and business partnering skills. Culturally adaptive with experience of working within a global organisation. Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We recognise that women and other marginalised groups are often underrepresented in the legal technology sector, and we actively encourage applications from all genders and backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. . click apply for full job details
12/03/2026
Full time
The role: We are looking for a Infrastructure Product Engineering Manager to join our IT department. At Simmons & Simmons LLP, our staff and our clients are at the forefront of everything we do. Our Digital transformation programme is key to ensuring that exceptional client service continues to be at the core of our proposition into the future. To support this strategic initiative we are looking for a talented and experienced Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead the strategy and execution for Infrastructure Platforms across the firm. This role will report to the Head of Infrastructure who is globally accountable for the delivery of Infrastructure, IT Operations and Support services across the firm. You will focus on the design and build of core infrastructure platform services, drive innovation and automation, and will coach an engineering chapter in delivering a secure, scalable infrastructure foundation that supports the development of technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the Product Owner for the delivery of infrastructure into our technology solutions teams , engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements, creating and delivering a roadmap that enables the rapid development of solutions. You will lead a chapter of Infrastructure DevOps and Cloud Engineers working across multiple delivery squads, with a strong emphasis on Azure Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps practices and modern engineering principles. What will you do: Product Owner for our Cloud infrastructure, delivering a stable, secure, well architected infrastructure platform to support the demands of the product delivery teams. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing infrastructure product engineering chapter, building technical capability based on Infrastructure as code, software engineering practices and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Support transformation programmes by enabling secure, scalable, and well-instrumented infrastructure foundations. Lead the design and build of infrastructure platform services. Work with our Infrastructure architects to develop the solution designs and optimization for our Azure based infrastructure. Drive automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using modern tooling and software development techniques. Continually improve our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and tooling. Drive CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment tools and strategies. Ensure infrastructure services meet performance, availability, and security standards. Champion engineering best practices and guide solutions teams on platform observability, data protection, and incident response. Implement robust identity and access management (IAM) and data protection measures. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies. Optimise infrastructure services for cost and resilience. Foster strong collaboration across Product engineering squads, architecture, and operations to ensure cohesive delivery. Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineering Managers to deliver high-quality solutions across the whole portfolio. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical interested parties. What we are looking for: Bachelor s degree or equivalent. Product management mindset - Experience of Software engineering product management would be advantageous. Excellent leadership skills, proven experience of infrastructure engineering management or technical leadership in an enterprise environment. Deep experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native infrastructure services (Ideally Azure with others advantageous). Expert in infrastructure automation coding and tooling (e.g. Terraform/Bicep), pipelines and CI/CD integration. Understanding of containerisation and orchestration. Understanding of infrastructure security protocols and vulnerability management. Experienced in Observability, monitoring and log analytic tools and platforms. Well versed in working in Scrum teams, adept at refinement, estimation, velocity, retrospection and other scrum techniques. An energetic and proactive approach, identifying and implementing opportunities. Collaborative team player with excellent communication, networking, relationship building and business partnering skills. Culturally adaptive with experience of working within a global organisation. Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We recognise that women and other marginalised groups are often underrepresented in the legal technology sector, and we actively encourage applications from all genders and backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. . click apply for full job details
