Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Why work with Inuvi
At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.
Introducing Inuvi’s IT team
At Inuvi, our IT team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi's success and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Analyst to be responsible for the support, deployment, automation and maintenance of our systems whilst ensuring their availability, performance scalability and security. You must have proven “hands on” experience in a similar role with a good understanding of IT Infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud; which includes a good understanding of DevOps engineering practices. As a small team our roles are broad which will enable your involvement in a range of technologies and projects and foster opportunities for your personal growth.
You must be able to demonstrate real world experience of IT infrastructure both on-premise and in the AWS cloud which includes:
Good working knowledge of on-premises server infrastructure including Hyper-V servers, storage arrays, switches and firewalls.
An excellent understanding of AWS, and a wealth of practical hands-on real-world experience using the core services (EC2, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, S3 etc at a minimum)
An excellent understanding of networking principles and technologies (subnets, VLANs and routing)
A good understanding of development pipelines and the technologies used to implement them in AWS and/or Azure
Experience using Docker containers
Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration and support
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket/Git
Proficiency at scripting (especially PowerShell)
A good understanding of database technologies (MySQL in particular) and experience administering them
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to produce documentation to a high standard
Ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner with a pro-active approach, spot potential problems, escalate and react when necessary
Ability to deal competently with pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Effective collaboration with other members of the IT team and wider business
In return, we will ensure you have:
Very competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) for some well-deserved time off
Opportunity to purchase an additional holiday each year
Pension contributions of 5%
Annual wellbeing health check
Health Shield cash plan
Death in service benefit
Cycle to work scheme
What happens next
After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.
Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a face-to-face interview at our Wokingham office, which will also include practical technical questions.
We understand the effort required to apply for a new job and value your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
This is an office-based role in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG41) and therefore candidates need to be located within a commutable distance to the office. We will not consider candidates who need to relocate to be nearer the office.
14/02/2025
Full time
Why work with Inuvi
At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.
Introducing Inuvi’s IT team
At Inuvi, our IT team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi's success and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Analyst to be responsible for the support, deployment, automation and maintenance of our systems whilst ensuring their availability, performance scalability and security. You must have proven “hands on” experience in a similar role with a good understanding of IT Infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud; which includes a good understanding of DevOps engineering practices. As a small team our roles are broad which will enable your involvement in a range of technologies and projects and foster opportunities for your personal growth.
You must be able to demonstrate real world experience of IT infrastructure both on-premise and in the AWS cloud which includes:
Good working knowledge of on-premises server infrastructure including Hyper-V servers, storage arrays, switches and firewalls.
An excellent understanding of AWS, and a wealth of practical hands-on real-world experience using the core services (EC2, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, S3 etc at a minimum)
An excellent understanding of networking principles and technologies (subnets, VLANs and routing)
A good understanding of development pipelines and the technologies used to implement them in AWS and/or Azure
Experience using Docker containers
Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration and support
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket/Git
Proficiency at scripting (especially PowerShell)
A good understanding of database technologies (MySQL in particular) and experience administering them
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to produce documentation to a high standard
Ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner with a pro-active approach, spot potential problems, escalate and react when necessary
Ability to deal competently with pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Effective collaboration with other members of the IT team and wider business
In return, we will ensure you have:
Very competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) for some well-deserved time off
Opportunity to purchase an additional holiday each year
Pension contributions of 5%
Annual wellbeing health check
Health Shield cash plan
Death in service benefit
Cycle to work scheme
What happens next
After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.
Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a face-to-face interview at our Wokingham office, which will also include practical technical questions.
We understand the effort required to apply for a new job and value your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
This is an office-based role in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG41) and therefore candidates need to be located within a commutable distance to the office. We will not consider candidates who need to relocate to be nearer the office.
Linux Engineer, SC, DV Cleared is required by our government client based Milton Keynes. Commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London. Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance required or you will be eligible to undertake. Daily Rate: 610 umbrella-plus on call fee - weekday £50 - weekend £100. The role will include supporting and delivering Linux based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives Desirable qualifications RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 (Linux Professional Institute) As the Linux SME, you will deliver expert support for enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure, assured infrastructure. The role will focus on system stability, performance, security and troubleshooting across a range of Linux based services. To work closely with other infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents, support platform improvements and maintain robust operational documentation. This role requires strong Linux administration skills and experience working within formal service management and security frameworks. The role will include supporting and delivering Linux based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives Be a key lead in conversations around Environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure. If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you! SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
12/03/2026
Contractor
Linux Engineer, SC, DV Cleared is required by our government client based Milton Keynes. Commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London. Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance required or you will be eligible to undertake. Daily Rate: 610 umbrella-plus on call fee - weekday £50 - weekend £100. The role will include supporting and delivering Linux based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives Desirable qualifications RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 (Linux Professional Institute) As the Linux SME, you will deliver expert support for enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure, assured infrastructure. The role will focus on system stability, performance, security and troubleshooting across a range of Linux based services. To work closely with other infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents, support platform improvements and maintain robust operational documentation. This role requires strong Linux administration skills and experience working within formal service management and security frameworks. The role will include supporting and delivering Linux based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives Be a key lead in conversations around Environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure. If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you! SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
MLOps Engineer Location: London We're looking for an experienced MLOps Engineer to design, build and optimise AI/ML infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments. You'll enable data scientists and ML engineers to train, deploy and scale models efficiently while shaping the future of our AI platform. What you'll be doing Architecting and implementing AI/ML platforms across hybrid cloud (on-prem + public cloud) Building infrastructure for model training, deployment and monitoring Integrating cloud-native services with on-prem systems Automating infrastructure with Terraform and IaC Improving ML workflows in partnership with data science teams Ensuring platform scalability, reliability and security Implementing CI/CD pipelines for ML model life cycle management What we're looking for Top skills (in order of preference): Strong background in cloud engineering/DevOps/MLOps/platform engineering Experience building hybrid cloud architectures Proficiency in containerisation & orchestration You'll also need: Experience with MLOps tools/frameworks Knowledge of data storage & compute solutions for AI workloads Strong Scripting & automation skills (Python, Bash, etc.) Understanding of security, compliance and governance in cloud/AI environments Nice to have: Experience deploying and managing ML model life cycles Knowledge of distributed training frameworks Familiarity with monitoring/observability stacks Cloud certifications (Architect/Engineer) Experience in regulated industries Why join? Drive the build-out of a modern, scalable AI platform Work at the intersection of cloud, ML and platform engineering Real impact on how AI is deployed across the organisation Interested in shaping next-generation AI infrastructure? Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
12/03/2026
Contractor
MLOps Engineer Location: London We're looking for an experienced MLOps Engineer to design, build and optimise AI/ML infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments. You'll enable data scientists and ML engineers to train, deploy and scale models efficiently while shaping the future of our AI platform. What you'll be doing Architecting and implementing AI/ML platforms across hybrid cloud (on-prem + public cloud) Building infrastructure for model training, deployment and monitoring Integrating cloud-native services with on-prem systems Automating infrastructure with Terraform and IaC Improving ML workflows in partnership with data science teams Ensuring platform scalability, reliability and security Implementing CI/CD pipelines for ML model life cycle management What we're looking for Top skills (in order of preference): Strong background in cloud engineering/DevOps/MLOps/platform engineering Experience building hybrid cloud architectures Proficiency in containerisation & orchestration You'll also need: Experience with MLOps tools/frameworks Knowledge of data storage & compute solutions for AI workloads Strong Scripting & automation skills (Python, Bash, etc.) Understanding of security, compliance and governance in cloud/AI environments Nice to have: Experience deploying and managing ML model life cycles Knowledge of distributed training frameworks Familiarity with monitoring/observability stacks Cloud certifications (Architect/Engineer) Experience in regulated industries Why join? Drive the build-out of a modern, scalable AI platform Work at the intersection of cloud, ML and platform engineering Real impact on how AI is deployed across the organisation Interested in shaping next-generation AI infrastructure? Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Database Engineer/SRE with database plant management experience of large-scale distributed systems and strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Must have familiarity with cloud based architectures, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices. By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website
12/03/2026
Contractor
Database Engineer/SRE with database plant management experience of large-scale distributed systems and strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Must have familiarity with cloud based architectures, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices. By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website
Linux Systems Administrator/DevOps Cloud Engineer - Working in a vibrant and fast-moving financial environment utilizing cutting edge technology with an excellent package and benefits. Candidates must come from a Linux Systems Administrators Background (as opposed to Software Engineering) and have recent Linux Administration experience and whilst not essential, previous Financial/Banking experience may be beneficial. Job Overview The position is for a Senior Cloud and DevOPS Engineer with STRONG Linux Systems Administration background to join a team maintaining existing and building new infrastructure, sharing knowledge and best practices. This is an incredibly varied role, covering all aspects of automation and management of low latency trading platforms both on premise and cloud as well as supporting clients with their implementation of The Company's Technology solutions. The successful candidate will be a key player within a small but highly technical infrastructure team. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and deliver automated multi-account global cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (Terraform). Enhance the automation of current processes both cloud and on-premise by using Scripting languages such as Ansible, Python and other automation tools. Work with the development team to take over and productionise new technologies and workflows. Collaborate with DevOps, development and infrastructure teams around architectural design and cloud best practices. Provide support to development and ops teams; this includes, build Servers, virtual environments and CI/CD pipelines. Assist the Linux team with deployment and maintenance of software/operating system/hardware using systems and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Systems capacity planning; creating and maintaining a scalable system for Dev, QA, Test and Production. Prepare and maintain up to date documentation. Required Skills/Experience 5+ years' experience architecting, building, and operating systems on multi-account AWS and GCP platforms. 5+ years general DevOps - CI/CD, Deployment Strategies, Monitoring, automation. Strong Linux system administration (RedHat/CentOS or similar). 5+ years' experience with automation languages such as Python, bash, Ansible and Terraform. Experience with Build, Release and Version Control Systems such as Git, GitLab etc. Extensive proven experience with AWS network and security implementations and management. Experience administering and maintaining systems monitoring/alerting technologies (CloudWatch, Splunk, Nagios, Rapid7, Grafana etc.). Proven experience with containerisation - Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/ECR, etc., Database administration - MySQL, QuestDB, Elasticsearch. Experience with multiple cloud providers AWS and GCP - Azure a bonus. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
12/03/2026
Full time
Linux Systems Administrator/DevOps Cloud Engineer - Working in a vibrant and fast-moving financial environment utilizing cutting edge technology with an excellent package and benefits. Candidates must come from a Linux Systems Administrators Background (as opposed to Software Engineering) and have recent Linux Administration experience and whilst not essential, previous Financial/Banking experience may be beneficial. Job Overview The position is for a Senior Cloud and DevOPS Engineer with STRONG Linux Systems Administration background to join a team maintaining existing and building new infrastructure, sharing knowledge and best practices. This is an incredibly varied role, covering all aspects of automation and management of low latency trading platforms both on premise and cloud as well as supporting clients with their implementation of The Company's Technology solutions. The successful candidate will be a key player within a small but highly technical infrastructure team. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and deliver automated multi-account global cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (Terraform). Enhance the automation of current processes both cloud and on-premise by using Scripting languages such as Ansible, Python and other automation tools. Work with the development team to take over and productionise new technologies and workflows. Collaborate with DevOps, development and infrastructure teams around architectural design and cloud best practices. Provide support to development and ops teams; this includes, build Servers, virtual environments and CI/CD pipelines. Assist the Linux team with deployment and maintenance of software/operating system/hardware using systems and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Systems capacity planning; creating and maintaining a scalable system for Dev, QA, Test and Production. Prepare and maintain up to date documentation. Required Skills/Experience 5+ years' experience architecting, building, and operating systems on multi-account AWS and GCP platforms. 5+ years general DevOps - CI/CD, Deployment Strategies, Monitoring, automation. Strong Linux system administration (RedHat/CentOS or similar). 5+ years' experience with automation languages such as Python, bash, Ansible and Terraform. Experience with Build, Release and Version Control Systems such as Git, GitLab etc. Extensive proven experience with AWS network and security implementations and management. Experience administering and maintaining systems monitoring/alerting technologies (CloudWatch, Splunk, Nagios, Rapid7, Grafana etc.). Proven experience with containerisation - Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/ECR, etc., Database administration - MySQL, QuestDB, Elasticsearch. Experience with multiple cloud providers AWS and GCP - Azure a bonus. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment Location: Glasgow (hybrid) Skills and Experience Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure. Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function. Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V). Advanced experience with Bash and Python. Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling. Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line. Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices. Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL. Manage Linux certificates across the environment. Good experience of squid. Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling. Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure. Desirable You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience. Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP. Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments. NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project. To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration
12/03/2026
Contractor
Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment Location: Glasgow (hybrid) Skills and Experience Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure. Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function. Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V). Advanced experience with Bash and Python. Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling. Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line. Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices. Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL. Manage Linux certificates across the environment. Good experience of squid. Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling. Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure. Desirable You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience. Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP. Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments. NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project. To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Worcester, Worcestershire
DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract 550- 600 per day Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week . You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle , helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices Technical Skills (Must Have) CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows Experience & Background Experience across the full software development lifecycle Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling Knowledge of secure software delivery practices Comfortable working with multiple programming / scripting languages Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement Key Details Contract Rate: 550- 600 per day Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)
12/03/2026
Contractor
DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract 550- 600 per day Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week . You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle , helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices Technical Skills (Must Have) CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows Experience & Background Experience across the full software development lifecycle Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling Knowledge of secure software delivery practices Comfortable working with multiple programming / scripting languages Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement Key Details Contract Rate: 550- 600 per day Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)
2nd Line Support Engineer Salary: Up to £37,000 + exceptional benefits package including over 20% employer pension contrubutions Location: Stockport Type: Full-time, office-based Are you an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer looking for a technically varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference Our client is an award-winning healthcare provider delivering critical NHS services across Greater Manchester. As an employee-owned organisation with a strong social purpose, they combine innovative digital technology with outstanding clinical care to improve outcomes for patients and communities. With a highly capable Digital Technology Services team already in place, they are now looking to strengthen the team further with the addition of a skilled IT Support Engineer. This role will see you supporting and developing a modern IT environment that underpins essential healthcare services. You ll provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line support across infrastructure, systems and end-user technology, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and efficient. Alongside troubleshooting and service delivery, you ll also play an active role in improving infrastructure, identifying opportunities for automation and supporting the organisation s ongoing digital transformation. Job Description Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support to internal users, ensuring a professional and responsive service Manage incidents and service requests through the ITSM ticketing system Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues across servers, desktops, mobile devices and peripherals Support and maintain core IT infrastructure including servers, cloud platforms and networking components Assist with the management of Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy environments Support virtualised infrastructure and cloud services including Azure or AWS Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures and incident resolutions Contribute to security best practice and compliance with standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001 Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to ensure service continuity Person Specification Minimum of 3 years experience in a 2nd line IT support or systems support role Degree in Computer Science / IT-related discipline or equivalent commercial experience Strong knowledge of Windows client and server operating systems Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy Objects Understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, switching and routing Experience with firewalls (ideally Fortinet) Familiarity with virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V Exposure to cloud platforms including Azure and/or AWS Working knowledge of automation tools such as PowerShell Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users Full UK driving licence Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Azure Administrator are advantageous Why Apply This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-owned organisation that invests heavily in both its people and its technology. You ll work within a collaborative digital team supporting critical healthcare services while developing your own technical capabilities through continuous professional development and certification opportunities. In return, our client offers a salary of up to £37,000, an exceptional benefits package, and the chance to work in an organisation where culture, values and employee engagement genuinely matter. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.
12/03/2026
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer Salary: Up to £37,000 + exceptional benefits package including over 20% employer pension contrubutions Location: Stockport Type: Full-time, office-based Are you an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer looking for a technically varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference Our client is an award-winning healthcare provider delivering critical NHS services across Greater Manchester. As an employee-owned organisation with a strong social purpose, they combine innovative digital technology with outstanding clinical care to improve outcomes for patients and communities. With a highly capable Digital Technology Services team already in place, they are now looking to strengthen the team further with the addition of a skilled IT Support Engineer. This role will see you supporting and developing a modern IT environment that underpins essential healthcare services. You ll provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line support across infrastructure, systems and end-user technology, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and efficient. Alongside troubleshooting and service delivery, you ll also play an active role in improving infrastructure, identifying opportunities for automation and supporting the organisation s ongoing digital transformation. Job Description Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support to internal users, ensuring a professional and responsive service Manage incidents and service requests through the ITSM ticketing system Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues across servers, desktops, mobile devices and peripherals Support and maintain core IT infrastructure including servers, cloud platforms and networking components Assist with the management of Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy environments Support virtualised infrastructure and cloud services including Azure or AWS Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures and incident resolutions Contribute to security best practice and compliance with standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001 Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to ensure service continuity Person Specification Minimum of 3 years experience in a 2nd line IT support or systems support role Degree in Computer Science / IT-related discipline or equivalent commercial experience Strong knowledge of Windows client and server operating systems Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy Objects Understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, switching and routing Experience with firewalls (ideally Fortinet) Familiarity with virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V Exposure to cloud platforms including Azure and/or AWS Working knowledge of automation tools such as PowerShell Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users Full UK driving licence Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Azure Administrator are advantageous Why Apply This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-owned organisation that invests heavily in both its people and its technology. You ll work within a collaborative digital team supporting critical healthcare services while developing your own technical capabilities through continuous professional development and certification opportunities. In return, our client offers a salary of up to £37,000, an exceptional benefits package, and the chance to work in an organisation where culture, values and employee engagement genuinely matter. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.
Job Title: Lead Application Support DevOps Engineer Contract Length: 6 months (with scope to extend) Clearance Required: SC Location: Hybrid (3 days per week on client site, near Bath) Start: ASAP We are looking for an experienced Lead Application Support DevOps Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a critical healthcare platform within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on leading application support activities across a complex integration platform, ensuring that systems, interfaces, and environments remain stable, secure, and aligned with operational and service management requirements. Working within an established Application Management team, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership across BAU support activities, oversee application deployments and upgrades, and collaborate closely with infrastructure, platform and delivery teams to ensure the platform continues to operate reliably and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead application support and operational management for InterSystems HealthShare components, including EMPI (Enterprise Master Patient Index), HPD (Healthcare Provider Directory), portals and data quality reporting services Manage application deployments across development, test, pre-production and production environments, ensuring controlled and reliable release processes Draft and present change requests to Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and participate in service review and governance meetings Maintain and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure systems, interfaces and integration services remain operational Ensure configuration management and environment documentation is kept up to date and aligned with operational processes Oversee HealthShare platform upgrades, ensuring the platform remains within supported version levels Deliver small application enhancements and resolve incidents, problems and change requests within the BAU support environment Collaborate closely with infrastructure teams to ensure server and network environments support application management requirements Coordinate with testing teams to ensure all changes and updates are appropriately validated prior to release Liaise with third-party vendors and suppliers responsible for components within the platform ecosystem Required Skills & Experience Strong experience working with InterSystems HealthShare and HealthConnect platforms Deep understanding of EMPI (Enterprise Master Patient Index), HPD (Healthcare Provider Directory), integration engines and IRIS technologies Experience supporting application management and operational support within large enterprise environments Proven experience managing application deployments, upgrades and configuration management processes Demonstrable knowledge of ITIL service management processes, including change management and incident management Experience working within Agile delivery environments and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex technical environments Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders and operational support functions Desirable Experience Experience working with Azure cloud environments and related DevOps tooling Development experience using Microsoft .NET technologies Experience with automation or infrastructure tooling such as Ansible or Terraform Familiarity with Jira and Azure DevOps for workflow and delivery management Experience supporting healthcare platforms, integration systems or regulated environments
12/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Lead Application Support DevOps Engineer Contract Length: 6 months (with scope to extend) Clearance Required: SC Location: Hybrid (3 days per week on client site, near Bath) Start: ASAP We are looking for an experienced Lead Application Support DevOps Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a critical healthcare platform within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on leading application support activities across a complex integration platform, ensuring that systems, interfaces, and environments remain stable, secure, and aligned with operational and service management requirements. Working within an established Application Management team, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership across BAU support activities, oversee application deployments and upgrades, and collaborate closely with infrastructure, platform and delivery teams to ensure the platform continues to operate reliably and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead application support and operational management for InterSystems HealthShare components, including EMPI (Enterprise Master Patient Index), HPD (Healthcare Provider Directory), portals and data quality reporting services Manage application deployments across development, test, pre-production and production environments, ensuring controlled and reliable release processes Draft and present change requests to Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and participate in service review and governance meetings Maintain and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure systems, interfaces and integration services remain operational Ensure configuration management and environment documentation is kept up to date and aligned with operational processes Oversee HealthShare platform upgrades, ensuring the platform remains within supported version levels Deliver small application enhancements and resolve incidents, problems and change requests within the BAU support environment Collaborate closely with infrastructure teams to ensure server and network environments support application management requirements Coordinate with testing teams to ensure all changes and updates are appropriately validated prior to release Liaise with third-party vendors and suppliers responsible for components within the platform ecosystem Required Skills & Experience Strong experience working with InterSystems HealthShare and HealthConnect platforms Deep understanding of EMPI (Enterprise Master Patient Index), HPD (Healthcare Provider Directory), integration engines and IRIS technologies Experience supporting application management and operational support within large enterprise environments Proven experience managing application deployments, upgrades and configuration management processes Demonstrable knowledge of ITIL service management processes, including change management and incident management Experience working within Agile delivery environments and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex technical environments Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders and operational support functions Desirable Experience Experience working with Azure cloud environments and related DevOps tooling Development experience using Microsoft .NET technologies Experience with automation or infrastructure tooling such as Ansible or Terraform Familiarity with Jira and Azure DevOps for workflow and delivery management Experience supporting healthcare platforms, integration systems or regulated environments
YT Tech is representing a high-growth Safety-Critical Technology firm that designs systems used globally in healthcare and high-security infrastructure. Joining a collaborative R&D function, you will be responsible for the development and optimisation of software across a range of RTOS and Embedded Linux platforms. You will design real-time software capable of processing complex sensor data to ensure 24/7 reliability in mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Real-Time Systems: Architect and implement firmware using RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr) for high-precision data acquisition. Linux Integration: Build and maintain Embedded Linux distributions (Yocto/Buildroot) to support sophisticated application layers. Connectivity: Design robust IoT communication stacks using MQTT, BLE, and Wi-Fi for secure cloud-connected devices. Hardware/Software Interface: Work at the driver level to optimise sensor performance and hardware-software synchronisation. Lifecycle Ownership: Drive the full SDLC within an Agile framework, ensuring all code meets rigorous safety and quality standards. Must-Have Features: C++ Mastery: Commercial experience with modern C++ in an embedded environment. OS Experience: A strong background in both RTOS and Embedded Linux. IoT Protocols: Proven track record of shipping connected products. Low-Level Knowledge: Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar architectures. Nice to have's Experience with signal processing or sensor fusion algorithms. Previous work within regulated industries (e.g., Medical, Defense, or Industrial Automation). If interested, and you match the criteria above, please apply with your most revent CV and I will be in touch to discuss further. Unfortunately sponsorship is not on offer for this role
12/03/2026
Full time
YT Tech is representing a high-growth Safety-Critical Technology firm that designs systems used globally in healthcare and high-security infrastructure. Joining a collaborative R&D function, you will be responsible for the development and optimisation of software across a range of RTOS and Embedded Linux platforms. You will design real-time software capable of processing complex sensor data to ensure 24/7 reliability in mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Real-Time Systems: Architect and implement firmware using RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr) for high-precision data acquisition. Linux Integration: Build and maintain Embedded Linux distributions (Yocto/Buildroot) to support sophisticated application layers. Connectivity: Design robust IoT communication stacks using MQTT, BLE, and Wi-Fi for secure cloud-connected devices. Hardware/Software Interface: Work at the driver level to optimise sensor performance and hardware-software synchronisation. Lifecycle Ownership: Drive the full SDLC within an Agile framework, ensuring all code meets rigorous safety and quality standards. Must-Have Features: C++ Mastery: Commercial experience with modern C++ in an embedded environment. OS Experience: A strong background in both RTOS and Embedded Linux. IoT Protocols: Proven track record of shipping connected products. Low-Level Knowledge: Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar architectures. Nice to have's Experience with signal processing or sensor fusion algorithms. Previous work within regulated industries (e.g., Medical, Defense, or Industrial Automation). If interested, and you match the criteria above, please apply with your most revent CV and I will be in touch to discuss further. Unfortunately sponsorship is not on offer for this role
Founding Engineer (EnergyTech / AI) London Hybrid (3 days onsite) 70k- 120k + Equity A venture-backed EnergyTech start-up is building a new type of power company designed for the electrified future. As renewable energy adoption accelerates, the challenge is no longer just generating power, but storing, managing, and intelligently dispatching it. This team is developing software that sits at the centre of that transition, enabling a new generation of energy suppliers built around flexibility, storage, and intelligent automation. Backed by leading investors and founded by operators with experience from some of the most respected names in the European energy ecosystem, the business has already launched its first product and is growing rapidly month-on-month. The next phase is building the core technology platform that will power a fully integrated energy supplier launching later this year. This is an opportunity to join a small, highly capable engineering team building core infrastructure for a next-generation energy platform. The Role You will work across the full product stack, helping design and build the systems that power both the customer experience and the operational backbone of the platform. Engineers here take ownership of problems end-to-end, from shaping early ideas through to delivering production features used by customers. Responsibilities include: Building full-stack product features across web, backend services and data systems Designing APIs and integrating with hardware and energy data platforms Developing AI-enabled capabilities, including LLM-powered workflows and operational tooling Contributing to core supplier infrastructure such as billing systems, operational tooling, and internal platforms Working closely with founders and customers to shape the product direction Tech Stack Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript Backend: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL Infrastructure: GCP, Terraform, Airflow AI: LLM integrations and AI-driven automation What They're Looking For Experience as a Full-Stack Engineer building production systems Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to work across backend and frontend systems Comfort operating in a fast-moving start-up environment where priorities evolve quickly A proactive mindset with a bias towards ownership and solutions Interest in the energy transition or climate technology is a strong plus Engineers who thrive here tend to enjoy working close to the problem, communicating clearly across technical and non-technical teams, and taking initiative rather than waiting for direction. Package 70k- 120k salary depending on experience Meaningful equity Private health insurance Meal allowance and team dinners Hybrid working (London office 3 days per week)
12/03/2026
Full time
Founding Engineer (EnergyTech / AI) London Hybrid (3 days onsite) 70k- 120k + Equity A venture-backed EnergyTech start-up is building a new type of power company designed for the electrified future. As renewable energy adoption accelerates, the challenge is no longer just generating power, but storing, managing, and intelligently dispatching it. This team is developing software that sits at the centre of that transition, enabling a new generation of energy suppliers built around flexibility, storage, and intelligent automation. Backed by leading investors and founded by operators with experience from some of the most respected names in the European energy ecosystem, the business has already launched its first product and is growing rapidly month-on-month. The next phase is building the core technology platform that will power a fully integrated energy supplier launching later this year. This is an opportunity to join a small, highly capable engineering team building core infrastructure for a next-generation energy platform. The Role You will work across the full product stack, helping design and build the systems that power both the customer experience and the operational backbone of the platform. Engineers here take ownership of problems end-to-end, from shaping early ideas through to delivering production features used by customers. Responsibilities include: Building full-stack product features across web, backend services and data systems Designing APIs and integrating with hardware and energy data platforms Developing AI-enabled capabilities, including LLM-powered workflows and operational tooling Contributing to core supplier infrastructure such as billing systems, operational tooling, and internal platforms Working closely with founders and customers to shape the product direction Tech Stack Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript Backend: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL Infrastructure: GCP, Terraform, Airflow AI: LLM integrations and AI-driven automation What They're Looking For Experience as a Full-Stack Engineer building production systems Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to work across backend and frontend systems Comfort operating in a fast-moving start-up environment where priorities evolve quickly A proactive mindset with a bias towards ownership and solutions Interest in the energy transition or climate technology is a strong plus Engineers who thrive here tend to enjoy working close to the problem, communicating clearly across technical and non-technical teams, and taking initiative rather than waiting for direction. Package 70k- 120k salary depending on experience Meaningful equity Private health insurance Meal allowance and team dinners Hybrid working (London office 3 days per week)
Kubernetes Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer Location: London We're looking for a skilled Kubernetes Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable, cloud-native platforms. If you're passionate about automation, containers and modern cloud infrastructure, this role offers the chance to shape high-availability systems used across a growing engineering organisation. What you'll be doing Designing and implementing Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Developing Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests Managing service mesh solutions and ingress controllers Monitoring and optimising cluster performance, security and scalability Ensuring high availability, resilience and disaster-recovery strategies Supporting developers with containerisation and deployment troubleshooting Maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Driving improvements across the Kubernetes and cloud ecosystem What we're looking for Top skills (in order of importance): Kubernetes (CKA desirable) Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) Container technologies (Docker, container orchestration) You'll also need: Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.) Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, Firewalls) Experience implementing secure, scalable cloud-native platforms Solid knowledge of CI/CD tooling and DevOps best practices Nice to have: GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux) Serverless technologies and cloud-native patterns Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.) Understanding of DevSecOps principles Why join? Work with modern cloud-native tooling and architecture Influence engineering standards and platform direction Join a high-impact team building scalable, resilient systems Ready to take the next step in your DevOps/Kubernetes career? Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
12/03/2026
Contractor
Kubernetes Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer Location: London We're looking for a skilled Kubernetes Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable, cloud-native platforms. If you're passionate about automation, containers and modern cloud infrastructure, this role offers the chance to shape high-availability systems used across a growing engineering organisation. What you'll be doing Designing and implementing Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Developing Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests Managing service mesh solutions and ingress controllers Monitoring and optimising cluster performance, security and scalability Ensuring high availability, resilience and disaster-recovery strategies Supporting developers with containerisation and deployment troubleshooting Maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Driving improvements across the Kubernetes and cloud ecosystem What we're looking for Top skills (in order of importance): Kubernetes (CKA desirable) Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) Container technologies (Docker, container orchestration) You'll also need: Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.) Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, Firewalls) Experience implementing secure, scalable cloud-native platforms Solid knowledge of CI/CD tooling and DevOps best practices Nice to have: GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux) Serverless technologies and cloud-native patterns Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.) Understanding of DevSecOps principles Why join? Work with modern cloud-native tooling and architecture Influence engineering standards and platform direction Join a high-impact team building scalable, resilient systems Ready to take the next step in your DevOps/Kubernetes career? Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Your New Role We are currently recruiting for a proactive 1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer on a permanent basis for our customer based in Poole, supporting circa 350 internal users.This internal-facing role is essential to maintaining the smooth and efficient running of IT systems across both office and production environments. As the first point of contact for IT-related queries, you will take ownership of day-to-day technical issues, provide responsive end-user support and assist with the ongoing maintenance of the site's infrastructure. You will be supporting a broad range of users including office personnel, engineering teams and production floor staff, ensuring that systems remain fully operational and that disruptions to manufacturing processes are minimised. Within this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical issues across desktops, laptops, tablets and various hardware. You will support the setup and configuration of new devices, maintain Windows-based systems and monitor connectivity across the site's LAN and Wi-Fi networks. You will also administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, Intune and SharePoint, as well as managing user accounts and permissions through Active Directory and Group Policy.The role involves maintaining accurate documentation, supporting IT audits and backups, and ensuring adherence to internal IT security standards. By working collaboratively with engineering and production teams, you will help maintain system reliability and contribute to continuous improvement across the operation. What You'll Need to Succeed You will have previous experience in a 1st/2nd Line role with a solid understanding of Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and experience with remote device management tools would be an advantage, as would experience with PowerShell or basic automation (but that isn't essential).To succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated and well-organised individual who is comfortable working independently and using your own initiative. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with a professional, approachable manner and the ability to manage a varied workload. Please note that this role will also involve moving hardware and equipment on site as needed. What You'll Get in Return Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience. Full benefits package TBC shortly. You will be joining a respected and innovative organisation that plays a key role in supporting global defence operations. The company offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work within a technically interesting and highly collaborative setting. You will be part of a business that values its people and invests in the continuous improvement of its systems and processes. The business is also looking to grow rapidly over the next few years, so it's an exciting time to join their IT team. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it in more detail, please apply now or contact Hays for a confidential conversation. We look forward to hearing from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
12/03/2026
Full time
Your New Role We are currently recruiting for a proactive 1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer on a permanent basis for our customer based in Poole, supporting circa 350 internal users.This internal-facing role is essential to maintaining the smooth and efficient running of IT systems across both office and production environments. As the first point of contact for IT-related queries, you will take ownership of day-to-day technical issues, provide responsive end-user support and assist with the ongoing maintenance of the site's infrastructure. You will be supporting a broad range of users including office personnel, engineering teams and production floor staff, ensuring that systems remain fully operational and that disruptions to manufacturing processes are minimised. Within this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical issues across desktops, laptops, tablets and various hardware. You will support the setup and configuration of new devices, maintain Windows-based systems and monitor connectivity across the site's LAN and Wi-Fi networks. You will also administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, Intune and SharePoint, as well as managing user accounts and permissions through Active Directory and Group Policy.The role involves maintaining accurate documentation, supporting IT audits and backups, and ensuring adherence to internal IT security standards. By working collaboratively with engineering and production teams, you will help maintain system reliability and contribute to continuous improvement across the operation. What You'll Need to Succeed You will have previous experience in a 1st/2nd Line role with a solid understanding of Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and experience with remote device management tools would be an advantage, as would experience with PowerShell or basic automation (but that isn't essential).To succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated and well-organised individual who is comfortable working independently and using your own initiative. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with a professional, approachable manner and the ability to manage a varied workload. Please note that this role will also involve moving hardware and equipment on site as needed. What You'll Get in Return Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience. Full benefits package TBC shortly. You will be joining a respected and innovative organisation that plays a key role in supporting global defence operations. The company offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work within a technically interesting and highly collaborative setting. You will be part of a business that values its people and invests in the continuous improvement of its systems and processes. The business is also looking to grow rapidly over the next few years, so it's an exciting time to join their IT team. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it in more detail, please apply now or contact Hays for a confidential conversation. We look forward to hearing from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
We are partnering with a Insurance firm to hire an experienced Infrastructure Manager to lead and evolve a modern, cloud-first Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment. Head of I.T needs someone to support him and take some of the workload from him. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage a small, high-performing infrastructure team while remaining technically involved in engineering, escalations, and key projects. You'll play a critical part in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable platforms that support business-critical operations and a modern digital workplace. The Role You will: Own the Azure and Microsoft 365 infrastructure strategy and roadmap Lead day-to-day infrastructure operations, service delivery, and BAU support Manage and mentor a small team of engineers Stay hands-on with technical delivery, troubleshooting, and implementations Drive improvements across security, resilience, automation, and performance Lead cloud migrations, modern workplace initiatives, and continuous service improvement Manage third-party vendors, SLAs, and governance Experience Required Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange, and Teams On Prem to cloud migration experience Proven infrastructure or operations leadership experience Background in ITIL-led service environments Experience managing hybrid/cloud estates and modern workplace technologies Ability to balance strategic thinking with technical execution Insurance or broader financial services experience desirable Why Apply? Cloud-first environment with modern tooling Real ownership and influence over technology direction Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days in the City) Competitive salary and benefits If you're a technically strong Infrastructure leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves while guiding a team, we'd love to hear from you.
12/03/2026
Full time
We are partnering with a Insurance firm to hire an experienced Infrastructure Manager to lead and evolve a modern, cloud-first Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment. Head of I.T needs someone to support him and take some of the workload from him. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage a small, high-performing infrastructure team while remaining technically involved in engineering, escalations, and key projects. You'll play a critical part in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable platforms that support business-critical operations and a modern digital workplace. The Role You will: Own the Azure and Microsoft 365 infrastructure strategy and roadmap Lead day-to-day infrastructure operations, service delivery, and BAU support Manage and mentor a small team of engineers Stay hands-on with technical delivery, troubleshooting, and implementations Drive improvements across security, resilience, automation, and performance Lead cloud migrations, modern workplace initiatives, and continuous service improvement Manage third-party vendors, SLAs, and governance Experience Required Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange, and Teams On Prem to cloud migration experience Proven infrastructure or operations leadership experience Background in ITIL-led service environments Experience managing hybrid/cloud estates and modern workplace technologies Ability to balance strategic thinking with technical execution Insurance or broader financial services experience desirable Why Apply? Cloud-first environment with modern tooling Real ownership and influence over technology direction Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days in the City) Competitive salary and benefits If you're a technically strong Infrastructure leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves while guiding a team, we'd love to hear from you.
AWS DevOps Engineer Salary: £45-£65K Hybrid: 2-3 days a month in the office (2-3 days a week if London-based) Start: April 1st Must hold ACTIVE SC Clearance A prominent digital transformation firm is recruiting an accomplished, Security Cleared (SC Cleared) AWS DevOps Engineer to develop, construct, and sustain robust cloud infrastructure alongside automation pipelines for critical client initiatives. The position entails taking charge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment automation in protected, regulated settings-mainly aiding public sector projects. We need a practical specialist in AWS, versed in DevSecOps methodologies, with proven success in providing dependable, scalable systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and sustain secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitLab or GitHub. Oversee IaC implementations via Terraform to create reproducible, standards-compliant setups. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to guarantee uniform, dependable outcomes. Integrate OWASP security guidelines and DevSecOps approaches throughout the entire delivery process. Provision and operate containerised applications through Kubernetes or AWS options like ECS/EKS. Track infrastructure health and uptime, establishing forward-looking alerts and logging mechanisms. Work alongside diverse teams to integrate DevOps functions and promote ongoing enhancements. Assist in resolving infrastructure and deployment challenges in live and test environments. Requirements Active SC clearance (essential). Extensive practical AWS background (compute, networking, security capabilities). Strong skills in GitLab or GitHub for source control and pipeline orchestration. Established Terraform proficiency for IaC deployments. In-depth Kubernetes expertise in cloud-based operations. Firm understanding of OWASP principles integrated into CI/CD and infrastructure planning. Proficiency in Scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Track record in Agile settings, aiding varied technical squads. Desirable AWS credentials (eg, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or Solutions Architect). Prior involvement with public sector or controlled sectors.
12/03/2026
Full time
AWS DevOps Engineer Salary: £45-£65K Hybrid: 2-3 days a month in the office (2-3 days a week if London-based) Start: April 1st Must hold ACTIVE SC Clearance A prominent digital transformation firm is recruiting an accomplished, Security Cleared (SC Cleared) AWS DevOps Engineer to develop, construct, and sustain robust cloud infrastructure alongside automation pipelines for critical client initiatives. The position entails taking charge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment automation in protected, regulated settings-mainly aiding public sector projects. We need a practical specialist in AWS, versed in DevSecOps methodologies, with proven success in providing dependable, scalable systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and sustain secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitLab or GitHub. Oversee IaC implementations via Terraform to create reproducible, standards-compliant setups. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to guarantee uniform, dependable outcomes. Integrate OWASP security guidelines and DevSecOps approaches throughout the entire delivery process. Provision and operate containerised applications through Kubernetes or AWS options like ECS/EKS. Track infrastructure health and uptime, establishing forward-looking alerts and logging mechanisms. Work alongside diverse teams to integrate DevOps functions and promote ongoing enhancements. Assist in resolving infrastructure and deployment challenges in live and test environments. Requirements Active SC clearance (essential). Extensive practical AWS background (compute, networking, security capabilities). Strong skills in GitLab or GitHub for source control and pipeline orchestration. Established Terraform proficiency for IaC deployments. In-depth Kubernetes expertise in cloud-based operations. Firm understanding of OWASP principles integrated into CI/CD and infrastructure planning. Proficiency in Scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Track record in Agile settings, aiding varied technical squads. Desirable AWS credentials (eg, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or Solutions Architect). Prior involvement with public sector or controlled sectors.
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, and two years 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. 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. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. 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. As a Platform Engineer at Engine, you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling our cutting-edge cloud-native banking platform across multiple global cloud providers and regions. We're looking for engineers with a strong SRE mindset, who embrace ownership of the entire software delivery pipeline, and are passionate about building internal tooling that empowers our technology teams to operate their applications flawlessly in production. 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, our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer and our shiny new Engineering careers page What you'll get to do? Building and Scaling Cloud Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure across multiple providers (including but not limited to GCP) and regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Building on Google Cloud: Contribute to the build-out and optimisation of our core "Engine" on Google Cloud Platform using Java and Kubernetes. Scaling our SaaS Release Tooling: Enhance and improve our multi-tenant, multi-region SaaS release and continuous deployment systems using Java, Golang, and Terraform at its core. Empowering Developers: Develop and maintain internal tooling using Java and Golang to improve developer experience and on-call efficiency. Automating Compliance and Security: Build automation solutions in Golang to enforce compliance and security controls across our platform. Driving Efficiency: Optimise the performance and reliability of our cloud environment with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness. Embracing Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities to minimise manual processes across the platform lifecycle. Ensuring Security: Implement and maintain robust security practices to protect our platform and customer data. Championing Best Practices: Stay abreast of new technologies and industry changes, particularly in SRE practices and deployment automation, and share your knowledge with the team. Maintaining Compliance: Contribute to ensuring our platform adheres to relevant industry standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS. Collaborating and Learning: Work closely with cross-functional teams, share your expertise, and contribute to our vibrant learning culture. Aiming for Greatness: Strive for excellence in everything you do, maintaining a curious and inquisitive mindset. Documenting Solutions: Design and document scalable internal tooling clearly and comprehensively. Taking Ownership: Own features and improvements throughout their entire lifecycle. Participate in on-call: The option to join our on-call rota (not mandatory!) to deal with interesting technical issues and gain deep insights into our platform's behavior. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. Requirements We are generally open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. For this role, we are looking for some specific additional skills - if you prefer Java only roles be sure to check out our other Software Engineer roles. What skills are essential Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar role. Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Java (if you have experience with only one of these that's fine, we'll expect you to pick up the other up whilst you're here!). Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes. Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices, including monitoring, alerting, incident management, and capacity planning. A strong focus on automation and a passion for eliminating manual tasks. Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong collaboration and communication skills. A proactive and continuous learning mindset. Ability to design and document technical solutions effectively. What skills are desirable Experience with other cloud providers, particularly AWS. Contributions to open-source projects. Experience with database technologies, particularly Postgres. Familiarity with observability and monitoring systems, and a solid understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS is a plus. 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 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 . click apply for full job details
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, and two years 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. 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. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. 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. As a Platform Engineer at Engine, you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling our cutting-edge cloud-native banking platform across multiple global cloud providers and regions. We're looking for engineers with a strong SRE mindset, who embrace ownership of the entire software delivery pipeline, and are passionate about building internal tooling that empowers our technology teams to operate their applications flawlessly in production. 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, our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer and our shiny new Engineering careers page What you'll get to do? Building and Scaling Cloud Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure across multiple providers (including but not limited to GCP) and regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Building on Google Cloud: Contribute to the build-out and optimisation of our core "Engine" on Google Cloud Platform using Java and Kubernetes. Scaling our SaaS Release Tooling: Enhance and improve our multi-tenant, multi-region SaaS release and continuous deployment systems using Java, Golang, and Terraform at its core. Empowering Developers: Develop and maintain internal tooling using Java and Golang to improve developer experience and on-call efficiency. Automating Compliance and Security: Build automation solutions in Golang to enforce compliance and security controls across our platform. Driving Efficiency: Optimise the performance and reliability of our cloud environment with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness. Embracing Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities to minimise manual processes across the platform lifecycle. Ensuring Security: Implement and maintain robust security practices to protect our platform and customer data. Championing Best Practices: Stay abreast of new technologies and industry changes, particularly in SRE practices and deployment automation, and share your knowledge with the team. Maintaining Compliance: Contribute to ensuring our platform adheres to relevant industry standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS. Collaborating and Learning: Work closely with cross-functional teams, share your expertise, and contribute to our vibrant learning culture. Aiming for Greatness: Strive for excellence in everything you do, maintaining a curious and inquisitive mindset. Documenting Solutions: Design and document scalable internal tooling clearly and comprehensively. Taking Ownership: Own features and improvements throughout their entire lifecycle. Participate in on-call: The option to join our on-call rota (not mandatory!) to deal with interesting technical issues and gain deep insights into our platform's behavior. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. Requirements We are generally open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. For this role, we are looking for some specific additional skills - if you prefer Java only roles be sure to check out our other Software Engineer roles. What skills are essential Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar role. Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Java (if you have experience with only one of these that's fine, we'll expect you to pick up the other up whilst you're here!). Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes. Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices, including monitoring, alerting, incident management, and capacity planning. A strong focus on automation and a passion for eliminating manual tasks. Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong collaboration and communication skills. A proactive and continuous learning mindset. Ability to design and document technical solutions effectively. What skills are desirable Experience with other cloud providers, particularly AWS. Contributions to open-source projects. Experience with database technologies, particularly Postgres. Familiarity with observability and monitoring systems, and a solid understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS is a plus. 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 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 . click apply for full job details
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 Bristol Regional Centre - 3 Glass Wharf Newcastle Upon Tyne - Benton Park View Worthing - Teville Gate House Leeds Regional Centre - Wellington Place Stratford Regional Centre - Westfield Avenue Telford - Plaza 1 and 2 Cardiff Regional Centre - Ty William Morgan East Kilbride - Queensway House Edinburgh Regional Centre - Queen Elizabeth House Glasgow Regional Centre - Atlantic Square Liverpool Regional Centre - Water Street Salford - Trinity Bridge House About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Shape the Future of HMRC's Technology Platforms. The Chief Engineering and Platform Office (CEPO) are leading HMRC's technology transformation - simplifying systems, modernising IT delivery, and creating a future-ready digital landscape. Our mission is to reduce complexity by consolidating applications and adopting scalable, service-based solutions from trusted commercial partners. CEPO ensures HMRC's business groups, products, and services are supported by robust, secure, and innovative infrastructure. We set the direction, lead governance, and guarantee that every live service meets the highest standards - enabling efficient, reliable, and user-focused digital experiences for millions of customers. About the Teams Successful candidates will join one of three specialist teams within CEPO: Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) - ECS delivers secure, scalable cloud platforms that underpin HMRC's digital services. With a broad customer base and diverse requirements, ECS provides foundational infrastructure that enables other teams, including EIS, to build and innovate. Enterprise Integration Services (EIS) - EIS ensures seamless connectivity and data flow across HMRC's systems. Acting as a consumer of ECS, EIS plays a critical role in driving integration standards and enabling interoperability across platforms. Contact Engagement Platform (CEP) - Build and run the core platforms that underpin HMRC's customer facing digital services. Further, CEP sets engineering standards and drives platform excellence across HMRC, ensuring consistency, resilience, and innovation in every solution we deliver. Job description As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, you will manage infrastructure services and lead teams to design, build, and support complex infrastructure solutions. You will oversee programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and operational integrity. This role requires expert-level technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to anticipate future technological trends. Person specification We seek a strategic leader with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience managing large-scale cloud infrastructure projects. You will lead by example in delivering code in critical projects to a high standard. You will also bring excellent communication skills and an ability to influence at senior levels, alongside a strong understanding of modern development standards and security practices. You will provide technical leadership, manage third-party suppliers, and ensure systems integration standards are applied effectively. Other responsibilities include defining strategic roadmaps, managing resources, driving continuous improvement, and embedding security controls into all solutions. You will lead others in applying modern development standards and troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and administration of complex Cloud infrastructure solutions and services. Establish standards and procedures for systems integration across the service lifecycle. Define and maintain strategic technology roadmaps for infrastructure services. Interact with, read, and write code to support automation and baseline repair activities. Design solutions with embedded security controls to mitigate security threats. Establish standards and procedures for systems integration across the service lifecycle. Manage planning and coordination of system and acceptance tests, including functional and non-functional specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using lateral thinking across computing, storage, networking, and software. Lead teams in applying modern development standards and best practices. Mentor and guide infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement. Essential Criteria Expert knowledge of IT infrastructure and ability to lead teams in secure by design implementations. Ability to identify and apply modern development standards and lead others in applying them. Experience establishing standards and procedures for systems integration. Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a focus on continuous improvement. An ability to read and write code and perform basic remediation activities. Experience managing system and acceptance test planning and providing authoritative advice.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Bristol Regional Centre - 3 Glass Wharf Newcastle Upon Tyne - Benton Park View Worthing - Teville Gate House Leeds Regional Centre - Wellington Place Stratford Regional Centre - Westfield Avenue Telford - Plaza 1 and 2 Cardiff Regional Centre - Ty William Morgan East Kilbride - Queensway House Edinburgh Regional Centre - Queen Elizabeth House Glasgow Regional Centre - Atlantic Square Liverpool Regional Centre - Water Street Salford - Trinity Bridge House About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Shape the Future of HMRC's Technology Platforms. The Chief Engineering and Platform Office (CEPO) are leading HMRC's technology transformation - simplifying systems, modernising IT delivery, and creating a future-ready digital landscape. Our mission is to reduce complexity by consolidating applications and adopting scalable, service-based solutions from trusted commercial partners. CEPO ensures HMRC's business groups, products, and services are supported by robust, secure, and innovative infrastructure. We set the direction, lead governance, and guarantee that every live service meets the highest standards - enabling efficient, reliable, and user-focused digital experiences for millions of customers. About the Teams Successful candidates will join one of three specialist teams within CEPO: Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) - ECS delivers secure, scalable cloud platforms that underpin HMRC's digital services. With a broad customer base and diverse requirements, ECS provides foundational infrastructure that enables other teams, including EIS, to build and innovate. Enterprise Integration Services (EIS) - EIS ensures seamless connectivity and data flow across HMRC's systems. Acting as a consumer of ECS, EIS plays a critical role in driving integration standards and enabling interoperability across platforms. Contact Engagement Platform (CEP) - Build and run the core platforms that underpin HMRC's customer facing digital services. Further, CEP sets engineering standards and drives platform excellence across HMRC, ensuring consistency, resilience, and innovation in every solution we deliver. Job description As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, you will manage infrastructure services and lead teams to design, build, and support complex infrastructure solutions. You will oversee programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and operational integrity. This role requires expert-level technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to anticipate future technological trends. Person specification We seek a strategic leader with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience managing large-scale cloud infrastructure projects. You will lead by example in delivering code in critical projects to a high standard. You will also bring excellent communication skills and an ability to influence at senior levels, alongside a strong understanding of modern development standards and security practices. You will provide technical leadership, manage third-party suppliers, and ensure systems integration standards are applied effectively. Other responsibilities include defining strategic roadmaps, managing resources, driving continuous improvement, and embedding security controls into all solutions. You will lead others in applying modern development standards and troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and administration of complex Cloud infrastructure solutions and services. Establish standards and procedures for systems integration across the service lifecycle. Define and maintain strategic technology roadmaps for infrastructure services. Interact with, read, and write code to support automation and baseline repair activities. Design solutions with embedded security controls to mitigate security threats. Establish standards and procedures for systems integration across the service lifecycle. Manage planning and coordination of system and acceptance tests, including functional and non-functional specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using lateral thinking across computing, storage, networking, and software. Lead teams in applying modern development standards and best practices. Mentor and guide infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement. Essential Criteria Expert knowledge of IT infrastructure and ability to lead teams in secure by design implementations. Ability to identify and apply modern development standards and lead others in applying them. Experience establishing standards and procedures for systems integration. Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a focus on continuous improvement. An ability to read and write code and perform basic remediation activities. Experience managing system and acceptance test planning and providing authoritative advice.
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to Technical Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to. Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical program Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies "progress over perfection" principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Experience of working with cloud technologies including Azure Experience of using data models Experience in test documentation, such as strategies and approaches Experience in testing front-end and back-end web services Experienced with Agile delivery model Working knowledge of Azure DevOps Essential Technical Experience with Automation tools, including MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp and JavaScript Working knowledge of non-functional test tools including JMeter and Azure Load Test Experience with Github Has a deep understanding of architectural principals with design patterns Experience of writing SQL statements
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to Technical Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to. Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical program Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies "progress over perfection" principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Experience of working with cloud technologies including Azure Experience of using data models Experience in test documentation, such as strategies and approaches Experience in testing front-end and back-end web services Experienced with Agile delivery model Working knowledge of Azure DevOps Essential Technical Experience with Automation tools, including MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp and JavaScript Working knowledge of non-functional test tools including JMeter and Azure Load Test Experience with Github Has a deep understanding of architectural principals with design patterns Experience of writing SQL statements