Become a change maker and join Node4.
Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.
So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.
About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams.
You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations.
This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests
Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout
Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including:
Virtual Machines
Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting
Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios)
SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues)
Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable)
Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence
Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records
Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience
Providing on‑site support when required
What will you bring?
2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365)
Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance
Desirable:
Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104
Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments
What can we offer you?
Hybrid Working
Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x 4
A diverse workforce
Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
Discounted Gym Membership
Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
Company Social events
Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit
Why join Node4?
Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.
09/03/2026
Full time
Become a change maker and join Node4.
Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.
So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.
About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams.
You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations.
This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests
Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout
Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including:
Virtual Machines
Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting
Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios)
SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues)
Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable)
Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence
Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records
Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience
Providing on‑site support when required
What will you bring?
2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365)
Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance
Desirable:
Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104
Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments
What can we offer you?
Hybrid Working
Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x 4
A diverse workforce
Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
Discounted Gym Membership
Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
Company Social events
Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit
Why join Node4?
Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.
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
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Location: City of London (1-2 days per week onsite) Salary: £90,000-£95,000 + benefits We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to hire an experienced Infrastructure Manager to lead and evolve a modern, cloud-first Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment. 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 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
Location: City of London (1-2 days per week onsite) Salary: £90,000-£95,000 + benefits We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to hire an experienced Infrastructure Manager to lead and evolve a modern, cloud-first Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment. 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 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.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
12/03/2026
Contractor
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) - MUST HAVE CURRENT SC CLEARANCE Initial 3-month contract (possible extension) £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff - 2 days per week in the office A leading UK regulatory body is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) to support the enhancement, optimisation, and automation of its Salesforce delivery pipelines and wider DevOps capability. This is a senior hands-on engineering role within a complex, multi-workstream digital environment. Role Overview You will act as a technical specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes for Salesforce, using Azure DevOps (ADO) . The role involves embedding testing automation, driving high coding and security standards, and improving DevOps maturity across multiple Salesforce workstreams. This position requires deep technical knowledge of Salesforce DevOps, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to deliver resilient, auditable, and repeatable deployment processes. Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Release Engineering Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps. Enable source-driven and metadata deployments across multiple environments. Integrate automated testing using ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack, and Playwright. Quality & Compliance Implement code quality tooling such as Salesforce Code Checker and (future) SonarCloud. Ensure releases meet security, compliance, and assurance standards. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with Salesforce developers, architects, delivery managers, and cloud/security teams. Provide technical coaching and support to improve delivery practices. Influence DevOps standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Tooling & Automation Enhance automation frameworks across Salesforce and connected platforms. Promote Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Testing methodologies. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience delivering and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Hands-on integration with automated testing and quality tools (eg, Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright, SonarCloud). Deep understanding of modern DevOps practices, including automated deployments, pipeline optimisation, and cloud governance. Experience in troubleshooting Salesforce deployment and release issues. Desirable Experience in enterprise or public-sector Salesforce environments. Exposure to cross-platform integrations and multi-team delivery ecosystems. Key Behaviours Communicating & Influencing Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace
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Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) - MUST HAVE CURRENT SC CLEARANCE Initial 3-month contract (possible extension) £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff - 2 days per week in the office A leading UK regulatory body is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) to support the enhancement, optimisation, and automation of its Salesforce delivery pipelines and wider DevOps capability. This is a senior hands-on engineering role within a complex, multi-workstream digital environment. Role Overview You will act as a technical specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes for Salesforce, using Azure DevOps (ADO) . The role involves embedding testing automation, driving high coding and security standards, and improving DevOps maturity across multiple Salesforce workstreams. This position requires deep technical knowledge of Salesforce DevOps, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to deliver resilient, auditable, and repeatable deployment processes. Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Release Engineering Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps. Enable source-driven and metadata deployments across multiple environments. Integrate automated testing using ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack, and Playwright. Quality & Compliance Implement code quality tooling such as Salesforce Code Checker and (future) SonarCloud. Ensure releases meet security, compliance, and assurance standards. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with Salesforce developers, architects, delivery managers, and cloud/security teams. Provide technical coaching and support to improve delivery practices. Influence DevOps standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Tooling & Automation Enhance automation frameworks across Salesforce and connected platforms. Promote Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Testing methodologies. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience delivering and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Hands-on integration with automated testing and quality tools (eg, Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright, SonarCloud). Deep understanding of modern DevOps practices, including automated deployments, pipeline optimisation, and cloud governance. Experience in troubleshooting Salesforce deployment and release issues. Desirable Experience in enterprise or public-sector Salesforce environments. Exposure to cross-platform integrations and multi-team delivery ecosystems. Key Behaviours Communicating & Influencing Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace
IT Systems Engineer - 3 months - Immediate Start 17.18 per hour We're working with a growing organisation looking to strengthen their infrastructure team with an experienced IT Systems Engineer . This role focuses on maintaining and improving core systems across servers, virtualisation and cloud environments. Key responsibilities Manage and support Windows Server environments Maintain Active Directory and Group Policy Support virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper-V) Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues Support cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS What they're looking for Strong experience with Windows infrastructure Virtualisation experience Solid networking fundamentals Experience supporting production systems Strong troubleshooting ability Good communication skills to liaise with third parties What you will get in return:- Hybrid working available. 17.18 per hour The role will be mostly working from home with the occasional need to visit the Newport office If you have a broad background and are an all-rounder when it comes to IT systems and set ups this could be an opportunity for you to develop and ensure smooth running of the IT systems this could be an opportunity for you, please e-mail:
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IT Systems Engineer - 3 months - Immediate Start 17.18 per hour We're working with a growing organisation looking to strengthen their infrastructure team with an experienced IT Systems Engineer . This role focuses on maintaining and improving core systems across servers, virtualisation and cloud environments. Key responsibilities Manage and support Windows Server environments Maintain Active Directory and Group Policy Support virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper-V) Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues Support cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS What they're looking for Strong experience with Windows infrastructure Virtualisation experience Solid networking fundamentals Experience supporting production systems Strong troubleshooting ability Good communication skills to liaise with third parties What you will get in return:- Hybrid working available. 17.18 per hour The role will be mostly working from home with the occasional need to visit the Newport office If you have a broad background and are an all-rounder when it comes to IT systems and set ups this could be an opportunity for you to develop and ensure smooth running of the IT systems this could be an opportunity for you, please e-mail:
Lead Data Scientist with strong Databricks experience required for a secure data programme delivering advanced analytics and machine learning solutions. You will lead the design and deployment of machine learning models using Databricks , working across data preparation, experimentation and production deployment. The role involves close collaboration with technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver data-driven outcomes within a secure environment. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone comfortable owning the data science life cycle and influencing project direction. Key responsibilities Lead machine learning development using Databricks Build and deploy models using Python and PySpark Work with data engineers and platform teams on production data pipelines Translate business problems into data science solutions Present insights and outcomes to senior stakeholders Support best practice in model development and deployment Required experience Strong hands-on Databricks experience Python and PySpark for data science and machine learning Experience deploying models into production Strong stakeholder communication skills DV Clearance Desirable MLflow or MLOps exposure Experience working in secure or government environments Azure or AWS cloud platforms
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Lead Data Scientist with strong Databricks experience required for a secure data programme delivering advanced analytics and machine learning solutions. You will lead the design and deployment of machine learning models using Databricks , working across data preparation, experimentation and production deployment. The role involves close collaboration with technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver data-driven outcomes within a secure environment. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone comfortable owning the data science life cycle and influencing project direction. Key responsibilities Lead machine learning development using Databricks Build and deploy models using Python and PySpark Work with data engineers and platform teams on production data pipelines Translate business problems into data science solutions Present insights and outcomes to senior stakeholders Support best practice in model development and deployment Required experience Strong hands-on Databricks experience Python and PySpark for data science and machine learning Experience deploying models into production Strong stakeholder communication skills DV Clearance Desirable MLflow or MLOps exposure Experience working in secure or government environments Azure or AWS cloud platforms
Senior Linux Engineer - Government - SC/DV Clearance - 6 months + contract (inside IR35) We are working with a major government client looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join their team. Due to the nature of the role and the client, candidates with active SC clearance and eligible for DV Clearance would be preferred. As Senior Linux Engineer, you'll provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure to maintain performance, security and availability. The role exists to support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations, while driving automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards. You'll act as a senior technical point within the engineering function, working closely with other teams and vendors to keep environments up to date and well governed. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment, ideally within government/public sector environments. Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource, owning decisions and outcomes. Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Advanced Scripting skills with Bash and Python. Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL) and troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line level. Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL, plus experience managing Linux certificates, Squid and Linux tooling upgrades. Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, with occasional out-of-hours work and site travel as required. Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!
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Senior Linux Engineer - Government - SC/DV Clearance - 6 months + contract (inside IR35) We are working with a major government client looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join their team. Due to the nature of the role and the client, candidates with active SC clearance and eligible for DV Clearance would be preferred. As Senior Linux Engineer, you'll provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure to maintain performance, security and availability. The role exists to support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations, while driving automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards. You'll act as a senior technical point within the engineering function, working closely with other teams and vendors to keep environments up to date and well governed. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment, ideally within government/public sector environments. Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource, owning decisions and outcomes. Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Advanced Scripting skills with Bash and Python. Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL) and troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line level. Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL, plus experience managing Linux certificates, Squid and Linux tooling upgrades. Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, with occasional out-of-hours work and site travel as required. Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!
My client is a global IT consultancy who are recruiting for a SC Clearable Platform Engineer to join a project implementing a bespoke IAM Service The role is based in Leeds and will require 2 days per week in the office This is a contract role with the current end date of 17/08/2026 Up to £500 per day inside IR35 (Via Umbrella) . Role Description: . Part of a team maintaining Critical National Infrastructure to a Platinum service level. . Assist in the resolution of high-priority incidents. . Work with the PO, BA and Technical Leads to elaborate, estimate and implement new feature enhancements per the product roadmap. . Work with the broader PE/Dev team to reduce technical debt. . Help drive improvements to DevOps processes. . Key Skills and must have' experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Java development, ideally with some of the frameworks/tools in the client tech stack. Application PingDS PingIDM HAProxy Java Python PostgresSql Microsoft SQL Server Gatling(Scala) Pipeline Jenkins Karate Playwright Docker Artifactory Maven Github Actions Infrastructure AWS/Azure Kubernetes Tereform
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My client is a global IT consultancy who are recruiting for a SC Clearable Platform Engineer to join a project implementing a bespoke IAM Service The role is based in Leeds and will require 2 days per week in the office This is a contract role with the current end date of 17/08/2026 Up to £500 per day inside IR35 (Via Umbrella) . Role Description: . Part of a team maintaining Critical National Infrastructure to a Platinum service level. . Assist in the resolution of high-priority incidents. . Work with the PO, BA and Technical Leads to elaborate, estimate and implement new feature enhancements per the product roadmap. . Work with the broader PE/Dev team to reduce technical debt. . Help drive improvements to DevOps processes. . Key Skills and must have' experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Java development, ideally with some of the frameworks/tools in the client tech stack. Application PingDS PingIDM HAProxy Java Python PostgresSql Microsoft SQL Server Gatling(Scala) Pipeline Jenkins Karate Playwright Docker Artifactory Maven Github Actions Infrastructure AWS/Azure Kubernetes Tereform
Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 months - SC Clearance Required A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence. Please note: due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates without it. Key Responsibilities Linux Engineering & Technical Ownership Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms. Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies. Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments. Operational Delivery & Change Management Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts. Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes. Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards. Automation, DevOps & Continuous Improvement Deliver automation using Ansible, Bash, Python and associated tooling. Identify platform trends and proactively implement preventative measures. Drive system upgrades and ensure Linux tooling is kept current. Governance, Reporting & Compliance Produce documentation, processes and policies to strengthen governance and reporting. Lead Incident, Problem and Risk Management within the Linux engineering area. Collaboration, Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Work closely with engineers, vendors and product owners on delivery and roadmap planning. Support and mentor junior engineers as needed. Ideal Candidate Essential Significant experience as a Senior Linux Engineer in large, complex enterprise environments. Advanced Linux troubleshooting (up to 4th line). Strong Bash and Python Scripting ability. Strong understanding of SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL, HTTPS and related protocols. Experience with Ansible automation. Experience with VMware or Hyper-V. Strong experience with monitoring systems and certificate management. Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL. Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure. Experience of Agile/DevOps environments. Desirable Relevant Computer Science/IT qualification. Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP). CEPH or large-scale Linux storage experience. TL;DR Job Title: Senior Linux Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: East Kilbride/London (Hybrid/Remote) Contract Length: 6-12 months Day Rate: £600 (Inside IR35) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC clearance required (DV eligible)
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Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 months - SC Clearance Required A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence. Please note: due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates without it. Key Responsibilities Linux Engineering & Technical Ownership Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms. Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies. Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments. Operational Delivery & Change Management Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts. Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes. Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards. Automation, DevOps & Continuous Improvement Deliver automation using Ansible, Bash, Python and associated tooling. Identify platform trends and proactively implement preventative measures. Drive system upgrades and ensure Linux tooling is kept current. Governance, Reporting & Compliance Produce documentation, processes and policies to strengthen governance and reporting. Lead Incident, Problem and Risk Management within the Linux engineering area. Collaboration, Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Work closely with engineers, vendors and product owners on delivery and roadmap planning. Support and mentor junior engineers as needed. Ideal Candidate Essential Significant experience as a Senior Linux Engineer in large, complex enterprise environments. Advanced Linux troubleshooting (up to 4th line). Strong Bash and Python Scripting ability. Strong understanding of SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL, HTTPS and related protocols. Experience with Ansible automation. Experience with VMware or Hyper-V. Strong experience with monitoring systems and certificate management. Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL. Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure. Experience of Agile/DevOps environments. Desirable Relevant Computer Science/IT qualification. Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP). CEPH or large-scale Linux storage experience. TL;DR Job Title: Senior Linux Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: East Kilbride/London (Hybrid/Remote) Contract Length: 6-12 months Day Rate: £600 (Inside IR35) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC clearance required (DV eligible)
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued) Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem Experience with common Android architectural patterns (eg MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued) Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem Experience with common Android architectural patterns (eg MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Platform Engineer Rate: Up to £500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds - two days per week on-site Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: BPSS required on commencement; SC clearance required within three months. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance. The Role You will be part of a team operating and evolving a platform classified as Critical National Infrastructure, maintained to a high service level. Day-to-day responsibilities include resolving high-priority incidents, implementing new features aligned to the product roadmap, reducing technical debt, and driving improvements to DevOps processes. You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads in an agile delivery environment. Key Requirements Strong Java development skills; Python experience also beneficial Familiarity with identity and access management tooling, including PingDS and PingIDM Experience with containerisation and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes Cloud infrastructure experience across AWS and/or Azure; Terraform for IaC CI/CD pipeline experience, ideally Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions Working knowledge of HAProxy, PostgreSQL, and/or Microsoft SQL Server Experience with testing frameworks such as Gatling (Scala), Karate, or Playwright is advantageous
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Platform Engineer Rate: Up to £500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds - two days per week on-site Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: BPSS required on commencement; SC clearance required within three months. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance. The Role You will be part of a team operating and evolving a platform classified as Critical National Infrastructure, maintained to a high service level. Day-to-day responsibilities include resolving high-priority incidents, implementing new features aligned to the product roadmap, reducing technical debt, and driving improvements to DevOps processes. You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads in an agile delivery environment. Key Requirements Strong Java development skills; Python experience also beneficial Familiarity with identity and access management tooling, including PingDS and PingIDM Experience with containerisation and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes Cloud infrastructure experience across AWS and/or Azure; Terraform for IaC CI/CD pipeline experience, ideally Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions Working knowledge of HAProxy, PostgreSQL, and/or Microsoft SQL Server Experience with testing frameworks such as Gatling (Scala), Karate, or Playwright is advantageous
Platform Engineer - INSIDE IR35 - Some remote work (2 days a week on site) - Yorkshire - up to £495 per day We are looking for an SC Cleared Platform/Software Engineer to work for a major client on system and authentication upgrade programme. They will also accept Engineers who are eligible for UK SC Clearance and will put you through the clearance process. Key Skills experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Java development PingDS PingIDM HAProxy Java Python PostgresSql Microsoft SQL Server Gatling(Scala) Jenkins Karate Playwright Docker Artifactory Maven Github AWS/Azure Kubernetes Terraform Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
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Platform Engineer - INSIDE IR35 - Some remote work (2 days a week on site) - Yorkshire - up to £495 per day We are looking for an SC Cleared Platform/Software Engineer to work for a major client on system and authentication upgrade programme. They will also accept Engineers who are eligible for UK SC Clearance and will put you through the clearance process. Key Skills experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Java development PingDS PingIDM HAProxy Java Python PostgresSql Microsoft SQL Server Gatling(Scala) Jenkins Karate Playwright Docker Artifactory Maven Github AWS/Azure Kubernetes Terraform Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
The role: We are looking for a Infrastructure Product Engineering Manager to join our IT department. At Simmons & Simmons LLP, our staff and our clients are at the forefront of everything we do. Our Digital transformation programme is key to ensuring that exceptional client service continues to be at the core of our proposition into the future. To support this strategic initiative we are looking for a talented and experienced Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead the strategy and execution for Infrastructure Platforms across the firm. This role will report to the Head of Infrastructure who is globally accountable for the delivery of Infrastructure, IT Operations and Support services across the firm. You will focus on the design and build of core infrastructure platform services, drive innovation and automation, and will coach an engineering chapter in delivering a secure, scalable infrastructure foundation that supports the development of technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the Product Owner for the delivery of infrastructure into our technology solutions teams , engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements, creating and delivering a roadmap that enables the rapid development of solutions. You will lead a chapter of Infrastructure DevOps and Cloud Engineers working across multiple delivery squads, with a strong emphasis on Azure Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps practices and modern engineering principles. What will you do: Product Owner for our Cloud infrastructure, delivering a stable, secure, well architected infrastructure platform to support the demands of the product delivery teams. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing infrastructure product engineering chapter, building technical capability based on Infrastructure as code, software engineering practices and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Support transformation programmes by enabling secure, scalable, and well-instrumented infrastructure foundations. Lead the design and build of infrastructure platform services. Work with our Infrastructure architects to develop the solution designs and optimization for our Azure based infrastructure. Drive automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using modern tooling and software development techniques. Continually improve our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and tooling. Drive CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment tools and strategies. Ensure infrastructure services meet performance, availability, and security standards. Champion engineering best practices and guide solutions teams on platform observability, data protection, and incident response. Implement robust identity and access management (IAM) and data protection measures. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies. Optimise infrastructure services for cost and resilience. Foster strong collaboration across Product engineering squads, architecture, and operations to ensure cohesive delivery. Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineering Managers to deliver high-quality solutions across the whole portfolio. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical interested parties. What we are looking for: Bachelor s degree or equivalent. Product management mindset - Experience of Software engineering product management would be advantageous. Excellent leadership skills, proven experience of infrastructure engineering management or technical leadership in an enterprise environment. Deep experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native infrastructure services (Ideally Azure with others advantageous). Expert in infrastructure automation coding and tooling (e.g. Terraform/Bicep), pipelines and CI/CD integration. Understanding of containerisation and orchestration. Understanding of infrastructure security protocols and vulnerability management. Experienced in Observability, monitoring and log analytic tools and platforms. Well versed in working in Scrum teams, adept at refinement, estimation, velocity, retrospection and other scrum techniques. An energetic and proactive approach, identifying and implementing opportunities. Collaborative team player with excellent communication, networking, relationship building and business partnering skills. Culturally adaptive with experience of working within a global organisation. Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We recognise that women and other marginalised groups are often underrepresented in the legal technology sector, and we actively encourage applications from all genders and backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. . click apply for full job details
12/03/2026
Full time
The role: We are looking for a Infrastructure Product Engineering Manager to join our IT department. At Simmons & Simmons LLP, our staff and our clients are at the forefront of everything we do. Our Digital transformation programme is key to ensuring that exceptional client service continues to be at the core of our proposition into the future. To support this strategic initiative we are looking for a talented and experienced Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead the strategy and execution for Infrastructure Platforms across the firm. This role will report to the Head of Infrastructure who is globally accountable for the delivery of Infrastructure, IT Operations and Support services across the firm. You will focus on the design and build of core infrastructure platform services, drive innovation and automation, and will coach an engineering chapter in delivering a secure, scalable infrastructure foundation that supports the development of technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the Product Owner for the delivery of infrastructure into our technology solutions teams , engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements, creating and delivering a roadmap that enables the rapid development of solutions. You will lead a chapter of Infrastructure DevOps and Cloud Engineers working across multiple delivery squads, with a strong emphasis on Azure Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps practices and modern engineering principles. What will you do: Product Owner for our Cloud infrastructure, delivering a stable, secure, well architected infrastructure platform to support the demands of the product delivery teams. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing infrastructure product engineering chapter, building technical capability based on Infrastructure as code, software engineering practices and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Support transformation programmes by enabling secure, scalable, and well-instrumented infrastructure foundations. Lead the design and build of infrastructure platform services. Work with our Infrastructure architects to develop the solution designs and optimization for our Azure based infrastructure. Drive automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using modern tooling and software development techniques. Continually improve our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and tooling. Drive CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment tools and strategies. Ensure infrastructure services meet performance, availability, and security standards. Champion engineering best practices and guide solutions teams on platform observability, data protection, and incident response. Implement robust identity and access management (IAM) and data protection measures. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies. Optimise infrastructure services for cost and resilience. Foster strong collaboration across Product engineering squads, architecture, and operations to ensure cohesive delivery. Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineering Managers to deliver high-quality solutions across the whole portfolio. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical interested parties. What we are looking for: Bachelor s degree or equivalent. Product management mindset - Experience of Software engineering product management would be advantageous. Excellent leadership skills, proven experience of infrastructure engineering management or technical leadership in an enterprise environment. Deep experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native infrastructure services (Ideally Azure with others advantageous). Expert in infrastructure automation coding and tooling (e.g. Terraform/Bicep), pipelines and CI/CD integration. Understanding of containerisation and orchestration. Understanding of infrastructure security protocols and vulnerability management. Experienced in Observability, monitoring and log analytic tools and platforms. Well versed in working in Scrum teams, adept at refinement, estimation, velocity, retrospection and other scrum techniques. An energetic and proactive approach, identifying and implementing opportunities. Collaborative team player with excellent communication, networking, relationship building and business partnering skills. Culturally adaptive with experience of working within a global organisation. Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We recognise that women and other marginalised groups are often underrepresented in the legal technology sector, and we actively encourage applications from all genders and backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. . click apply for full job details
Pexip has an engineering-centric culture with an uncompromising focus on software quality; we use CI and test automation and have a quality assurance ethos that we are immensely proud of! Pexip is seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Engineering organization. As a member of our team, you will be working alongside engineers based in both the UK and Norway and sharing responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of our Pexip Secure Meetings offerings, including Pexip Secure Meetings for Justice. The work location for this role is our office in Reading, UK working alongside other team members in that location. We would also consider candidates who could work from our office in Oslo, Norway. This is not a remote role, although there is some flexibility to work from home when it is needed. You must have the right to work in either the UK or Norway; Pexip will sadly not be able to sponsor work visas or relocation for this role. Role and Responsibilities Your day-to-day work will initially focus on developing new features, as well as maintaining, testing, debugging and creating automated tests for these features for our management software Pexip Secure Meetings for Justice. You will also be asked from time-to-time to assist with development of other related products and offerings in our portfolio. You will collaborate with other developers working on the same codebase, as well as working alongside product owners, UX designers and other developers. We are looking for someone that is passionate about continuous learning and eager to develop new skills. To be successful in this role, you are likely to have following: A software engineering background Solid knowledge of Python and the Django web framework - the foundation of this product At least 2 years of experience of web front-end and back-end development Familiarity with git / github and experience of giving and receiving code reviews Experience writing and maintaining automated unit and e2e tests for the functionality you develop Experience with interacting with backend APIs (REST, Websocket) An understanding of secure software development and maintaining software with a complex SBOM Great written and spoken English, including the ability to learn about and discuss complex architectures with other developers A basic foundational understanding of the networking protocols used by the web A high level of conscientiousness and self-motivation Good design judgment and an ability to consider and empathize with end-users needs when designing UI interactions and workflows. Great teamwork and communication skills Highly Desirable: An understanding of and experience of asynchronous programming (such as python Twisted or AsyncIO or similar) A good understanding of Linux A solid understanding of databases Experience of working with UX design teams and Figma Experience triaging security issues in dependencies and keeping systems patched and up to date Experience with working with design systems An understanding of how to develop High Availability web services An understanding of self-hosted product development and Virtual Machine based infrastructure Experience with building and maintaining CI pipelines, Containerization, (e.g. Docker) Knowledge of Cloud Providers such as GCP, Azure and AWS or similar is a plus. A working knowledge of Javascript and Typescript and Web Javascript Frameworks (such as React) would be beneficial Familiarity with video conferencing would be a bonus Don t meet all the requirements? We would like to hear from you if Pexip sounds like a place you would like to work! Why Pexip? Pexip is a video technology specialist, providing a wide range of organizations with seamless video communication regardless of technology platforms and security requirements. We partner with leading industry players and power the critical conversations that people rely on every day - everything from business communication to ultra-secure government meetings, doctor s appointments, and court proceedings. Pexip is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of an individual s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diversity and culture are what make Pexip so unique.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pexip has an engineering-centric culture with an uncompromising focus on software quality; we use CI and test automation and have a quality assurance ethos that we are immensely proud of! Pexip is seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Engineering organization. As a member of our team, you will be working alongside engineers based in both the UK and Norway and sharing responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of our Pexip Secure Meetings offerings, including Pexip Secure Meetings for Justice. The work location for this role is our office in Reading, UK working alongside other team members in that location. We would also consider candidates who could work from our office in Oslo, Norway. This is not a remote role, although there is some flexibility to work from home when it is needed. You must have the right to work in either the UK or Norway; Pexip will sadly not be able to sponsor work visas or relocation for this role. Role and Responsibilities Your day-to-day work will initially focus on developing new features, as well as maintaining, testing, debugging and creating automated tests for these features for our management software Pexip Secure Meetings for Justice. You will also be asked from time-to-time to assist with development of other related products and offerings in our portfolio. You will collaborate with other developers working on the same codebase, as well as working alongside product owners, UX designers and other developers. We are looking for someone that is passionate about continuous learning and eager to develop new skills. To be successful in this role, you are likely to have following: A software engineering background Solid knowledge of Python and the Django web framework - the foundation of this product At least 2 years of experience of web front-end and back-end development Familiarity with git / github and experience of giving and receiving code reviews Experience writing and maintaining automated unit and e2e tests for the functionality you develop Experience with interacting with backend APIs (REST, Websocket) An understanding of secure software development and maintaining software with a complex SBOM Great written and spoken English, including the ability to learn about and discuss complex architectures with other developers A basic foundational understanding of the networking protocols used by the web A high level of conscientiousness and self-motivation Good design judgment and an ability to consider and empathize with end-users needs when designing UI interactions and workflows. Great teamwork and communication skills Highly Desirable: An understanding of and experience of asynchronous programming (such as python Twisted or AsyncIO or similar) A good understanding of Linux A solid understanding of databases Experience of working with UX design teams and Figma Experience triaging security issues in dependencies and keeping systems patched and up to date Experience with working with design systems An understanding of how to develop High Availability web services An understanding of self-hosted product development and Virtual Machine based infrastructure Experience with building and maintaining CI pipelines, Containerization, (e.g. Docker) Knowledge of Cloud Providers such as GCP, Azure and AWS or similar is a plus. A working knowledge of Javascript and Typescript and Web Javascript Frameworks (such as React) would be beneficial Familiarity with video conferencing would be a bonus Don t meet all the requirements? We would like to hear from you if Pexip sounds like a place you would like to work! Why Pexip? Pexip is a video technology specialist, providing a wide range of organizations with seamless video communication regardless of technology platforms and security requirements. We partner with leading industry players and power the critical conversations that people rely on every day - everything from business communication to ultra-secure government meetings, doctor s appointments, and court proceedings. Pexip is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of an individual s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diversity and culture are what make Pexip so unique.
Locations: London, Bristol, Cambridge We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our IT team. This is not just a software development role it s an opportunity to drive real change in the legal sector, leading the team that will help us become a market-leading, next-generation law firm. You will lead engineers across multiple teams, raising the bar on engineering practice and accelerating the firm s ability to deliver high-quality solutions. You will combine hands-on technical leadership with people leadership, creating clarity on standards, architecture, and delivery approach while enabling teams to move quickly and safely in a regulated, confidentiality-driven environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We recognise that women and other marginalised groups are often underrepresented in the legal technology sector, and we actively encourage applications from all genders and backgrounds. What will you do: Lead and develop engineering teams: Provide clear technical and people leadership to engineers across multiple teams/scrums. Coach, mentor, and grow capability, creating a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high standards. Set and evangelise engineering standards: Define, socialise, and uphold pragmatic engineering practices (e.g., coding standards, testing strategy, code review, branching, CI/CD, observability, incident management, documentation). Ensure consistency while allowing appropriate autonomy. Accelerate delivery while improving quality: Improve throughput and predictability by tackling bottlenecks in delivery (requirements clarity, environment stability, pipeline performance, test automation, release management). Balance pace with maintainability and operational excellence. Own technical direction and architectural coherence: Guide solution architecture and technical decision-making across products, ensuring scalable and secure patterns are applied consistently particularly for AI-enabled document and data solutions. Champion DevOps and automation: Strengthen Azure DevOps practices, CI/CD maturity, deployment safety, environment management, and developer experience. Drive measurable improvements in release frequency, change failure rate, and time-to-restore. Enable modern front-end and full-stack delivery: Support teams building React/JavaScript/HTML solutions, ensuring solid engineering discipline, performance, accessibility, and maintainable component patterns. Build capability in AI/LLM engineering: Help teams adopt effective patterns for GenAI solutions (e.g., RAG, document processing pipelines, evaluation and monitoring, prompt and tool orchestration, guardrails, and responsible use). Operate confidently in a legal/regulated environment: Ensure solutions meet expectations for confidentiality, privacy, security, auditability, and appropriate governance. Partner with risk, compliance, and information security teams to deliver safely. Influence and drive change: Work effectively in a traditionally change-resistant environment building coalitions, bringing stakeholders with you, and introducing modern delivery approaches in a way that is sustainable and adopted (not just mandated ). Recruit and retain talent: Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and capability planning. Build high-performing teams with the right balance of skills across engineering, cloud, data, and AI. Collaborate with Product, Legal SMEs, and stakeholders: Translate business outcomes into technical plans; shape roadmaps; manage trade-offs; and maintain transparency on risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines. Drive cloud and platform excellence: Provide leadership across Azure-based delivery, including (as relevant) App Services, storage (Blob), Key Vault, networking, container platforms, identity (Entra ID), and integration patterns. Ensure infrastructure, security, and cost management are engineered-in, not bolted-on. What we are looking for: Proven experience leading engineers across multiple teams in a complex organisation. Demonstrable ability to improve engineering performance through standards, coaching, and pragmatic governance. Comfortable with Agile/Scrum/Kanban and able to apply them appropriately in corporate environments. Hands-on technical credibility. Solid experience with: Microsoft Azure and cloud-native patterns; CI/CD implementation; Entra ID and identity-driven security patterns; Containers and modern deployment approaches; and React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS. Working knowledge of non-Azure platforms and approaches (e.g., AWS, GCP, Vercel, Cloudflare). Experience delivering AI-enabled products. Familiarity with practical GenAI engineering patterns (e.g., RAG, evaluation frameworks, grounding, and monitoring). Awareness of responsible AI considerations (risk controls, privacy, data handling, model limitations). Strong appreciation of security, privacy, and governance. Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and comfortable making trade-offs explicit. High standards, low ego: collaborative, resilient, and willing to challenge poor practice constructively. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement . click apply for full job details
12/03/2026
Full time
Locations: London, Bristol, Cambridge We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our IT team. This is not just a software development role it s an opportunity to drive real change in the legal sector, leading the team that will help us become a market-leading, next-generation law firm. You will lead engineers across multiple teams, raising the bar on engineering practice and accelerating the firm s ability to deliver high-quality solutions. You will combine hands-on technical leadership with people leadership, creating clarity on standards, architecture, and delivery approach while enabling teams to move quickly and safely in a regulated, confidentiality-driven environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We recognise that women and other marginalised groups are often underrepresented in the legal technology sector, and we actively encourage applications from all genders and backgrounds. What will you do: Lead and develop engineering teams: Provide clear technical and people leadership to engineers across multiple teams/scrums. Coach, mentor, and grow capability, creating a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high standards. Set and evangelise engineering standards: Define, socialise, and uphold pragmatic engineering practices (e.g., coding standards, testing strategy, code review, branching, CI/CD, observability, incident management, documentation). Ensure consistency while allowing appropriate autonomy. Accelerate delivery while improving quality: Improve throughput and predictability by tackling bottlenecks in delivery (requirements clarity, environment stability, pipeline performance, test automation, release management). Balance pace with maintainability and operational excellence. Own technical direction and architectural coherence: Guide solution architecture and technical decision-making across products, ensuring scalable and secure patterns are applied consistently particularly for AI-enabled document and data solutions. Champion DevOps and automation: Strengthen Azure DevOps practices, CI/CD maturity, deployment safety, environment management, and developer experience. Drive measurable improvements in release frequency, change failure rate, and time-to-restore. Enable modern front-end and full-stack delivery: Support teams building React/JavaScript/HTML solutions, ensuring solid engineering discipline, performance, accessibility, and maintainable component patterns. Build capability in AI/LLM engineering: Help teams adopt effective patterns for GenAI solutions (e.g., RAG, document processing pipelines, evaluation and monitoring, prompt and tool orchestration, guardrails, and responsible use). Operate confidently in a legal/regulated environment: Ensure solutions meet expectations for confidentiality, privacy, security, auditability, and appropriate governance. Partner with risk, compliance, and information security teams to deliver safely. Influence and drive change: Work effectively in a traditionally change-resistant environment building coalitions, bringing stakeholders with you, and introducing modern delivery approaches in a way that is sustainable and adopted (not just mandated ). Recruit and retain talent: Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and capability planning. Build high-performing teams with the right balance of skills across engineering, cloud, data, and AI. Collaborate with Product, Legal SMEs, and stakeholders: Translate business outcomes into technical plans; shape roadmaps; manage trade-offs; and maintain transparency on risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines. Drive cloud and platform excellence: Provide leadership across Azure-based delivery, including (as relevant) App Services, storage (Blob), Key Vault, networking, container platforms, identity (Entra ID), and integration patterns. Ensure infrastructure, security, and cost management are engineered-in, not bolted-on. What we are looking for: Proven experience leading engineers across multiple teams in a complex organisation. Demonstrable ability to improve engineering performance through standards, coaching, and pragmatic governance. Comfortable with Agile/Scrum/Kanban and able to apply them appropriately in corporate environments. Hands-on technical credibility. Solid experience with: Microsoft Azure and cloud-native patterns; CI/CD implementation; Entra ID and identity-driven security patterns; Containers and modern deployment approaches; and React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS. Working knowledge of non-Azure platforms and approaches (e.g., AWS, GCP, Vercel, Cloudflare). Experience delivering AI-enabled products. Familiarity with practical GenAI engineering patterns (e.g., RAG, evaluation frameworks, grounding, and monitoring). Awareness of responsible AI considerations (risk controls, privacy, data handling, model limitations). Strong appreciation of security, privacy, and governance. Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and comfortable making trade-offs explicit. High standards, low ego: collaborative, resilient, and willing to challenge poor practice constructively. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. 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Oscar Associates Ltd
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Role - Configuration Analyst Location - Stoke Salary - up to £47,000 Work Pattern - Hybrid About the Opportunity We are a specialist managed services provider operating within highly regulated, security-sensitive environments. With a strong track record of delivering tangible outcomes to our clients, we place equal importance on nurturing the development of our people. We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Configuration Analyst to take ownership of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB) - a cornerstone of our IT service delivery capability. This is a pivotal role within our Service Operations function, sitting at the intersection of technology, process, and people. What You'll Be Doing Be the Guardian of Our CMDB Own the health, structure, and accuracy of the CMDB end-to-end Ensure all Configuration Items (CIs) follow agreed naming conventions, data models, and life cycle rules Run regular audits, data reconciliation exercises, and quality checks to maintain a trustworthy, complete dataset Spot gaps in CI coverage and drive improvements with the teams responsible Continuously refine Configuration Management policies, processes, and data models Drive Data Quality Through Discovery & Integration Administer and fine-tune automated discovery tooling (such as ServiceNow Discovery, SCCM, or cloud-native solutions) Manage data imports, transformations, and reconciliation from external sources Validate CI relationships to accurately reflect service dependencies and infrastructure hierarchies Diagnose and resolve data discrepancies or stale configuration objects Map Services and Dependencies Build and maintain service maps that connect CIs to business, application, and technical services Document upstream and downstream dependencies to support incident impact analysis and change planning Partner with architects, system owners, and engineers to ensure end-to-end service views are accurate Support Core ITSM Processes Act as the go-to subject matter expert for Change, Incident, and Problem Management teams Provide CI and relationship insights to support risk assessments and root cause investigations Ensure CMDB reflects all production changes, keeping CI life cycle data current Deliver impact assessments for major incidents and significant planned changes Report, Improve, and Influence Produce CMDB health dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports for operational and leadership audiences Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that improve technology visibility and reduce risk Educate and influence stakeholders across the business on the value of accurate configuration data Support internal and external audits with well-evidenced CMDB controls and documentation What We're Looking For Essential Solid grounding in ITIL v4 Configuration Management principles and CMDB best practices Hands-on experience with at least one major CMDB platform - ServiceNow CMDB or Jira/Insight CMDB Practical knowledge of discovery tools, asset management systems, and configuration data sources Ability to interpret complex technical environments (Servers, networks, cloud, applications) and model them logically Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills with a strong eye for data quality Confident communicator - comfortable working with both technical specialists and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience building out or maturing a CMDB within a growing or evolving tech organisation Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated discovery integrations Some Scripting capability to support data manipulation tasks (eg PowerShell or Python) Awareness of security controls, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements Certifications ITIL Foundation v3/v4 - minimum requirement ITIL Specialist or higher - advantageous Platform-specific CMDB certifications (eg ServiceNow CISCMDB) - highly desirable The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here You take pride in accurate, clean data - messy CMDBs keep you up at night You own your work and follow through without needing to be chased You can influence people and drive change without direct authority You approach problems methodically and think in systems You're always looking for a better way to do things Security Clearance Requirements Due to the nature of the work undertaken, this role requires candidates to hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Applicants will typically need to be British Citizens or have lived and worked continuously in the UK for the past five years. Role - Configuration Analyst Location - Stoke Salary - up to £47,000 Work Pattern - Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
12/03/2026
Full time
Role - Configuration Analyst Location - Stoke Salary - up to £47,000 Work Pattern - Hybrid About the Opportunity We are a specialist managed services provider operating within highly regulated, security-sensitive environments. With a strong track record of delivering tangible outcomes to our clients, we place equal importance on nurturing the development of our people. We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Configuration Analyst to take ownership of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB) - a cornerstone of our IT service delivery capability. This is a pivotal role within our Service Operations function, sitting at the intersection of technology, process, and people. What You'll Be Doing Be the Guardian of Our CMDB Own the health, structure, and accuracy of the CMDB end-to-end Ensure all Configuration Items (CIs) follow agreed naming conventions, data models, and life cycle rules Run regular audits, data reconciliation exercises, and quality checks to maintain a trustworthy, complete dataset Spot gaps in CI coverage and drive improvements with the teams responsible Continuously refine Configuration Management policies, processes, and data models Drive Data Quality Through Discovery & Integration Administer and fine-tune automated discovery tooling (such as ServiceNow Discovery, SCCM, or cloud-native solutions) Manage data imports, transformations, and reconciliation from external sources Validate CI relationships to accurately reflect service dependencies and infrastructure hierarchies Diagnose and resolve data discrepancies or stale configuration objects Map Services and Dependencies Build and maintain service maps that connect CIs to business, application, and technical services Document upstream and downstream dependencies to support incident impact analysis and change planning Partner with architects, system owners, and engineers to ensure end-to-end service views are accurate Support Core ITSM Processes Act as the go-to subject matter expert for Change, Incident, and Problem Management teams Provide CI and relationship insights to support risk assessments and root cause investigations Ensure CMDB reflects all production changes, keeping CI life cycle data current Deliver impact assessments for major incidents and significant planned changes Report, Improve, and Influence Produce CMDB health dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports for operational and leadership audiences Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that improve technology visibility and reduce risk Educate and influence stakeholders across the business on the value of accurate configuration data Support internal and external audits with well-evidenced CMDB controls and documentation What We're Looking For Essential Solid grounding in ITIL v4 Configuration Management principles and CMDB best practices Hands-on experience with at least one major CMDB platform - ServiceNow CMDB or Jira/Insight CMDB Practical knowledge of discovery tools, asset management systems, and configuration data sources Ability to interpret complex technical environments (Servers, networks, cloud, applications) and model them logically Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills with a strong eye for data quality Confident communicator - comfortable working with both technical specialists and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience building out or maturing a CMDB within a growing or evolving tech organisation Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated discovery integrations Some Scripting capability to support data manipulation tasks (eg PowerShell or Python) Awareness of security controls, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements Certifications ITIL Foundation v3/v4 - minimum requirement ITIL Specialist or higher - advantageous Platform-specific CMDB certifications (eg ServiceNow CISCMDB) - highly desirable The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here You take pride in accurate, clean data - messy CMDBs keep you up at night You own your work and follow through without needing to be chased You can influence people and drive change without direct authority You approach problems methodically and think in systems You're always looking for a better way to do things Security Clearance Requirements Due to the nature of the work undertaken, this role requires candidates to hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Applicants will typically need to be British Citizens or have lived and worked continuously in the UK for the past five years. Role - Configuration Analyst Location - Stoke Salary - up to £47,000 Work Pattern - Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Platform Engineer - Active SC, Databricks, Trivy, Azure £510 per day (Inside) Remote Working Initial 6 month Contract My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently require a Platform Engineer with Active SC Clearance for an end client within the public sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Platform/DevOps Engineer within the public sector. Active SC Clearance. Strong, commercial experience with Terraform for IaC, and with Databricks. Proven track record configuring and managing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and components. Some experience using Databricks Practical experience with Docker containerisation. Knowledge of security scanning tooling (Trivy or similar). Scripting proficiency in Bash (Python is desirable). Solid understanding of Git-based version control, specifically within Azure DevOps. 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
Contractor
Platform Engineer - Active SC, Databricks, Trivy, Azure £510 per day (Inside) Remote Working Initial 6 month Contract My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently require a Platform Engineer with Active SC Clearance for an end client within the public sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Platform/DevOps Engineer within the public sector. Active SC Clearance. Strong, commercial experience with Terraform for IaC, and with Databricks. Proven track record configuring and managing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and components. Some experience using Databricks Practical experience with Docker containerisation. Knowledge of security scanning tooling (Trivy or similar). Scripting proficiency in Bash (Python is desirable). Solid understanding of Git-based version control, specifically within Azure DevOps. 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.
Lead AI Architect - Permanent - Hybrid - Insurance Overview As a Lead AI Architect, you will define and drive AI architecture strategy, supporting clients to design, implement, and operate scalable platforms that enable the effective deployment of AI models. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative architectures that integrate AI capabilities with existing insurance systems and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Translate the vision of senior client stakeholders into an AI, ML, and GenAI architectural strategy and implementation roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and digital transformation initiatives. Provide guidance on the suitability of AI and ML initiatives and identify use cases that can scale across the organisation. Design, recommend, and implement end-to-end architectures that integrate AI and ML solutions with existing insurance platforms and enterprise systems. Collaborate with enterprise, application, data, and DevOps architects, along with data scientists, MLOps engineers, GenAI engineers, and business teams to design architecture and pilot use cases. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies from open-source and commercial ecosystems, considering deployment models and integration with existing enterprise tools. Support the successful delivery and ongoing operational improvement of AI-powered applications using agile delivery methods. Work closely with security, governance, and risk teams to anticipate and mitigate potential risks, ensuring ethical AI implementation and compliance with emerging regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders, contribute to proposal development, and support pricing and solution strategy. Lead and manage diverse teams, fostering an inclusive culture where contributions are recognised and valued. Support the development of junior team members through mentoring, on-the-job coaching, and structured development programmes. Skills and Professional Experience Essential Experience in data science and an understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to AI and machine learning. Experience implementing cloud-based AI and ML workloads across one or more cloud platforms or third-party technologies such as Google PaLM and Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI Services and Azure ML, AWS Bedrock and SageMaker, Dataiku, Databricks, Snowflake Snowpark and Snowflake Cortex, and DataRobot. Experience architecting scalable, high-performance, and cost-optimised AI and ML solutions using serverless technologies, containerised deployments, Kubernetes, and GPU-based compute infrastructure. Working knowledge of generative AI and hands-on experience deploying and hosting large foundation models. Experience with large language model architectures such as transformers, GANs, and VAEs, along with fine-tuning techniques, retrieval-augmented generation, contextual embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search tools Experience using deep learning frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and LangChain. Experience designing and implementing MLOps frameworks that support robust model training, testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement life cycles. Experience developing and integrating APIs, particularly for serving machine learning models. Experience building enterprise-integrated solutions that deliver end-to-end capabilities and the ability to recommend appropriate architectural approaches based on use case requirements. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn (see below) Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.
12/03/2026
Full time
Lead AI Architect - Permanent - Hybrid - Insurance Overview As a Lead AI Architect, you will define and drive AI architecture strategy, supporting clients to design, implement, and operate scalable platforms that enable the effective deployment of AI models. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative architectures that integrate AI capabilities with existing insurance systems and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Translate the vision of senior client stakeholders into an AI, ML, and GenAI architectural strategy and implementation roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and digital transformation initiatives. Provide guidance on the suitability of AI and ML initiatives and identify use cases that can scale across the organisation. Design, recommend, and implement end-to-end architectures that integrate AI and ML solutions with existing insurance platforms and enterprise systems. Collaborate with enterprise, application, data, and DevOps architects, along with data scientists, MLOps engineers, GenAI engineers, and business teams to design architecture and pilot use cases. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies from open-source and commercial ecosystems, considering deployment models and integration with existing enterprise tools. Support the successful delivery and ongoing operational improvement of AI-powered applications using agile delivery methods. Work closely with security, governance, and risk teams to anticipate and mitigate potential risks, ensuring ethical AI implementation and compliance with emerging regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders, contribute to proposal development, and support pricing and solution strategy. Lead and manage diverse teams, fostering an inclusive culture where contributions are recognised and valued. Support the development of junior team members through mentoring, on-the-job coaching, and structured development programmes. Skills and Professional Experience Essential Experience in data science and an understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to AI and machine learning. Experience implementing cloud-based AI and ML workloads across one or more cloud platforms or third-party technologies such as Google PaLM and Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI Services and Azure ML, AWS Bedrock and SageMaker, Dataiku, Databricks, Snowflake Snowpark and Snowflake Cortex, and DataRobot. Experience architecting scalable, high-performance, and cost-optimised AI and ML solutions using serverless technologies, containerised deployments, Kubernetes, and GPU-based compute infrastructure. Working knowledge of generative AI and hands-on experience deploying and hosting large foundation models. Experience with large language model architectures such as transformers, GANs, and VAEs, along with fine-tuning techniques, retrieval-augmented generation, contextual embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search tools Experience using deep learning frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and LangChain. Experience designing and implementing MLOps frameworks that support robust model training, testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement life cycles. Experience developing and integrating APIs, particularly for serving machine learning models. Experience building enterprise-integrated solutions that deliver end-to-end capabilities and the ability to recommend appropriate architectural approaches based on use case requirements. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn (see below) Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.
