Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
IT Configuration Manager Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working - 3 days per week on-site) Excellent Benefits Package An excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Configuration Manager to join a large-scale technology organisation and take ownership of the Service Configuration Management practice. This is a strategic and hands-on role, responsible for shaping how configuration data is managed, governed, and maintained across a complex enterprise environment. As an IT Configuration Manager, you'll lead the development and continuous improvement of Configuration Management processes, ensuring data quality, operational efficiency, and alignment with organisational goals. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams - including IT operations, ServiceNow specialists, and service delivery leads - to ensure the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is accurate, high-performing, and supports broader transformation initiatives. This IT Configuration Manager offers the chance to set direction, lead a small team, and influence best practice across the wider ITSM landscape while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. IT Configuration Manager - Key Requirements: Strong background in IT Service Management (ITSM), with proven experience managing or designing CMDBs within enterprise-scale organisations Advanced working knowledge of ServiceNow and ITIL processes, particularly in Configuration and Asset Management Experience defining and embedding Configuration Management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead discussions across technical and business functions Proven experience managing third-party suppliers and ensuring delivery against agreed standards Strong focus on data integrity, compliance, and operational performance Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical, hands-on problem-solving Flexible and adaptable mindset, able to operate effectively in dynamic environments IT Configuration Manager - Benefits: Performance-related bonus Car allowance (circa £5k) Enhanced pension contribution 25+ days annual leave Private healthcare Free on-site parking If you're an ITSM professional looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead continuous improvement, and ensure Configuration Management delivers measurable business value, this is an outstanding opportunity to do just that. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
12/11/2025
Full time
IT Configuration Manager Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working - 3 days per week on-site) Excellent Benefits Package An excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Configuration Manager to join a large-scale technology organisation and take ownership of the Service Configuration Management practice. This is a strategic and hands-on role, responsible for shaping how configuration data is managed, governed, and maintained across a complex enterprise environment. As an IT Configuration Manager, you'll lead the development and continuous improvement of Configuration Management processes, ensuring data quality, operational efficiency, and alignment with organisational goals. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams - including IT operations, ServiceNow specialists, and service delivery leads - to ensure the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is accurate, high-performing, and supports broader transformation initiatives. This IT Configuration Manager offers the chance to set direction, lead a small team, and influence best practice across the wider ITSM landscape while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. IT Configuration Manager - Key Requirements: Strong background in IT Service Management (ITSM), with proven experience managing or designing CMDBs within enterprise-scale organisations Advanced working knowledge of ServiceNow and ITIL processes, particularly in Configuration and Asset Management Experience defining and embedding Configuration Management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead discussions across technical and business functions Proven experience managing third-party suppliers and ensuring delivery against agreed standards Strong focus on data integrity, compliance, and operational performance Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical, hands-on problem-solving Flexible and adaptable mindset, able to operate effectively in dynamic environments IT Configuration Manager - Benefits: Performance-related bonus Car allowance (circa £5k) Enhanced pension contribution 25+ days annual leave Private healthcare Free on-site parking If you're an ITSM professional looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead continuous improvement, and ensure Configuration Management delivers measurable business value, this is an outstanding opportunity to do just that. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Hull, Yorkshire
Be apart of one of the UK's largest building merchants. We're expanding fast, with over 130 branches across the UK and counting. As we grow, so does our need to connect systems, streamline data, and keep everything running seamlessly. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Integration Specialist to join our high-performing IT team. You'll design, develop, and maintain integrations that keep our business data flowing - connecting everything from cloud systems to on-prem databases. If you're technically sharp, self-driven, and love solving complex data puzzles, this is your chance to shape the backbone of our digital growth. Role: Integrations Specialist Salary: c£60,000 Location: East Yorkshire - Hybrid 2 days per week What You'll Do - Lead system integrations from concept to go-live - Redesign and modernise legacy integrations for scale and resilience - Collaborate across the business to translate needs into technical solutions - Build robust, well-documented, and monitored integrations - Drive best practice in data design, performance, and reliability What You Bring - Strong skills in data integration, manipulation, and transfer - Hands-on experience with SQL, APIs, .NET (VB/C#), and data formats (XML, JSON, CSV) - A knack for problem-solving and clear communication across tech and business teams - Adaptability - comfortable juggling multiple projects and technologies Bonus points for: - Knowledge of Klipboard K8 ERP, Microsoft Azure, SSIS, or Agile methods - Experience in builders' merchant systems or operations We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
12/11/2025
Full time
Be apart of one of the UK's largest building merchants. We're expanding fast, with over 130 branches across the UK and counting. As we grow, so does our need to connect systems, streamline data, and keep everything running seamlessly. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Integration Specialist to join our high-performing IT team. You'll design, develop, and maintain integrations that keep our business data flowing - connecting everything from cloud systems to on-prem databases. If you're technically sharp, self-driven, and love solving complex data puzzles, this is your chance to shape the backbone of our digital growth. Role: Integrations Specialist Salary: c£60,000 Location: East Yorkshire - Hybrid 2 days per week What You'll Do - Lead system integrations from concept to go-live - Redesign and modernise legacy integrations for scale and resilience - Collaborate across the business to translate needs into technical solutions - Build robust, well-documented, and monitored integrations - Drive best practice in data design, performance, and reliability What You Bring - Strong skills in data integration, manipulation, and transfer - Hands-on experience with SQL, APIs, .NET (VB/C#), and data formats (XML, JSON, CSV) - A knack for problem-solving and clear communication across tech and business teams - Adaptability - comfortable juggling multiple projects and technologies Bonus points for: - Knowledge of Klipboard K8 ERP, Microsoft Azure, SSIS, or Agile methods - Experience in builders' merchant systems or operations We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Software Support Analyst - CAD, CAM, CNC Hybrid (3 days on-site near Solihull) 40,000 - 45,000 + benefits Are you a hands-on Software Support Analyst who loves solving complex software problems and helping customers get the best out of powerful design tools? Applause IT are working with an established software company whose products are used by makers, manufacturers and engineers around the world to turn creative 2D and 3D designs into real products. Their software sits at the intersection of design, CAD/CAM, and CNC machining - giving users the power to produce anything from intricate signage to precision-engineered parts. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of customer software support for a suite of specialist design and manufacturing applications, providing first-class help to users across the UK and overseas. Day to day, you'll: Diagnose and resolve customer issues covering installation, licensing and workflow challenges Provide expert support via email, phone and remote tools Collaborate with the engineering team on bug fixes, testing and product feedback Maintain documentation and contribute to internal knowledge sharing Become the go-to expert customers rely on for quick, clear and professional technical help This is a standalone role suited to someone confident working independently, with strong communication skills and an analytical approach to problem-solving. What You'll Bring Proven experience supporting software products in a customer-facing role Strong troubleshooting and Windows application support skills Excellent written and verbal communication Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Jira Service Management or Freshdesk Understanding of CAD/CAM, CNC, or design/manufacturing workflows Desirable: Experience supporting 3D design, CNC, or engineering software Exposure to software testing, bug tracking or release validation Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell or Python) or helpdesk documentation tools What's On Offer Salary up to 45,000, depending on experience Hybrid working - 3 days on-site (Mon, Wed, Fri) near Solihull / Balsall Common 25 days' holiday + bank holidays 8% company pension, private healthcare and death-in-service benefit Supportive, creative environment where you'll work directly with engineers building world-class software If you're passionate about technology, enjoy helping users, and want to work with cutting-edge CAD/CAM tools that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
12/11/2025
Full time
Software Support Analyst - CAD, CAM, CNC Hybrid (3 days on-site near Solihull) 40,000 - 45,000 + benefits Are you a hands-on Software Support Analyst who loves solving complex software problems and helping customers get the best out of powerful design tools? Applause IT are working with an established software company whose products are used by makers, manufacturers and engineers around the world to turn creative 2D and 3D designs into real products. Their software sits at the intersection of design, CAD/CAM, and CNC machining - giving users the power to produce anything from intricate signage to precision-engineered parts. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of customer software support for a suite of specialist design and manufacturing applications, providing first-class help to users across the UK and overseas. Day to day, you'll: Diagnose and resolve customer issues covering installation, licensing and workflow challenges Provide expert support via email, phone and remote tools Collaborate with the engineering team on bug fixes, testing and product feedback Maintain documentation and contribute to internal knowledge sharing Become the go-to expert customers rely on for quick, clear and professional technical help This is a standalone role suited to someone confident working independently, with strong communication skills and an analytical approach to problem-solving. What You'll Bring Proven experience supporting software products in a customer-facing role Strong troubleshooting and Windows application support skills Excellent written and verbal communication Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Jira Service Management or Freshdesk Understanding of CAD/CAM, CNC, or design/manufacturing workflows Desirable: Experience supporting 3D design, CNC, or engineering software Exposure to software testing, bug tracking or release validation Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell or Python) or helpdesk documentation tools What's On Offer Salary up to 45,000, depending on experience Hybrid working - 3 days on-site (Mon, Wed, Fri) near Solihull / Balsall Common 25 days' holiday + bank holidays 8% company pension, private healthcare and death-in-service benefit Supportive, creative environment where you'll work directly with engineers building world-class software If you're passionate about technology, enjoy helping users, and want to work with cutting-edge CAD/CAM tools that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Security Analyst - Mainframe RACF Location: Welwyn Garden City (Shire Park) - Hybrid Working Function: Technology Security and Capability Duration- fixed term contract - 6 months About the role We're seeking a skilled Mainframe Security Analyst to join a Security Operations & Detections team at one of the UK's leading retail organisations. You'll play a key role in protecting their mainframe environments by supporting security initiatives, maintaining access controls, and responding to security alerts. Working closely with colleagues across Technology and the wider business, you'll help ensure their mainframe platforms remain secure, resilient, and well-controlled. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to large-scale enterprise security in a complex, high-impact environment. What you'll be doing Responding to user requests and incidents in the RACF ticketing system. Reviewing and processing change requests for RACF access. Monitoring daily tasks and controls to maintain operational efficiency. Responding to mainframe security alerts. Administering RACF Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems. Managing access recertification with data owners. Creating and maintaining internal documentation, including runbooks, processes, and procedures. Supporting audit evidence and remediation activities. Assisting with incidents, investigations, and projects related to mainframe security. Recommending access rules and performing analysis, design, and testing of new or enhanced security functionality. Monitoring and maintaining RACF digital certificates. Supporting the installation of new applications within RACF and assisting with migrations of existing applications. What you'll bring Extensive specialist knowledge of RACF / z/OS and related mainframe components. Strong understanding of mainframe security concepts and technologies. Experience using IBM zSecure (including z/Alert, Command Verifier, Access Monitor, RACF Offline, and CARLA reporting). Experience with mainframe languages such as JCL, REXX, CLIST, and ISPF. Experience installing new applications or migrating applications within RACF (desirable). Excellent documentation skills for technical processes and support materials. Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail. Effective communicator who can work collaboratively across teams. Understanding of Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and ICFR controls (Sarbanes-Oxley). Experience managing and implementing digital certificates. Knowledge of RACF Remote Sharing Facility (RRSF) is an advantage. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me
12/11/2025
Contractor
Security Analyst - Mainframe RACF Location: Welwyn Garden City (Shire Park) - Hybrid Working Function: Technology Security and Capability Duration- fixed term contract - 6 months About the role We're seeking a skilled Mainframe Security Analyst to join a Security Operations & Detections team at one of the UK's leading retail organisations. You'll play a key role in protecting their mainframe environments by supporting security initiatives, maintaining access controls, and responding to security alerts. Working closely with colleagues across Technology and the wider business, you'll help ensure their mainframe platforms remain secure, resilient, and well-controlled. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to large-scale enterprise security in a complex, high-impact environment. What you'll be doing Responding to user requests and incidents in the RACF ticketing system. Reviewing and processing change requests for RACF access. Monitoring daily tasks and controls to maintain operational efficiency. Responding to mainframe security alerts. Administering RACF Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems. Managing access recertification with data owners. Creating and maintaining internal documentation, including runbooks, processes, and procedures. Supporting audit evidence and remediation activities. Assisting with incidents, investigations, and projects related to mainframe security. Recommending access rules and performing analysis, design, and testing of new or enhanced security functionality. Monitoring and maintaining RACF digital certificates. Supporting the installation of new applications within RACF and assisting with migrations of existing applications. What you'll bring Extensive specialist knowledge of RACF / z/OS and related mainframe components. Strong understanding of mainframe security concepts and technologies. Experience using IBM zSecure (including z/Alert, Command Verifier, Access Monitor, RACF Offline, and CARLA reporting). Experience with mainframe languages such as JCL, REXX, CLIST, and ISPF. Experience installing new applications or migrating applications within RACF (desirable). Excellent documentation skills for technical processes and support materials. Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail. Effective communicator who can work collaboratively across teams. Understanding of Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and ICFR controls (Sarbanes-Oxley). Experience managing and implementing digital certificates. Knowledge of RACF Remote Sharing Facility (RRSF) is an advantage. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me
Your new company Working with a UK-based software company that provides an all-in-one business management system for the automotive industry. Its platform integrates key business functions into a cloud-based solution.They are now looking for a technical lead to join the team that has some areas of growth and expansion. Your new role You'll own a platform that's been trusted for over 15 years, ensuring stability while driving modernisation. This is your chance to set the technical direction, influence architecture, and make decisions that matter. You will: Take full technical ownership of the platform and infrastructure (AWS, Java, MySQL) Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with calm precision. Lead refactoring and migration projects (think Quarkus, containerisation) Mentor developers and champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment Balance reliability with innovation to future-proof the system What you'll need to succeed To be a perfect fit for this role, you will have experience in: Building and maintaining Java applications (8-17) Skilled in SQL performance tuning and database design Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, RDS, S3, networking) Calm under pressure, methodical in debugging Passionate about setting technical strategy and mentoring others And will have experience with the following tech stack : Backend: Java (JBoss 6.1), REST architecture Database: MySQL Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, S3) Future Direction: Quarkus, containerised deployments, CI/CD What you'll get in return Autonomy and influence in a pivotal role 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Monthly Bonus scheme Flexible hybrid working The opportunity to modernise and innovate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
12/11/2025
Full time
Your new company Working with a UK-based software company that provides an all-in-one business management system for the automotive industry. Its platform integrates key business functions into a cloud-based solution.They are now looking for a technical lead to join the team that has some areas of growth and expansion. Your new role You'll own a platform that's been trusted for over 15 years, ensuring stability while driving modernisation. This is your chance to set the technical direction, influence architecture, and make decisions that matter. You will: Take full technical ownership of the platform and infrastructure (AWS, Java, MySQL) Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with calm precision. Lead refactoring and migration projects (think Quarkus, containerisation) Mentor developers and champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment Balance reliability with innovation to future-proof the system What you'll need to succeed To be a perfect fit for this role, you will have experience in: Building and maintaining Java applications (8-17) Skilled in SQL performance tuning and database design Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, RDS, S3, networking) Calm under pressure, methodical in debugging Passionate about setting technical strategy and mentoring others And will have experience with the following tech stack : Backend: Java (JBoss 6.1), REST architecture Database: MySQL Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, S3) Future Direction: Quarkus, containerised deployments, CI/CD What you'll get in return Autonomy and influence in a pivotal role 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Monthly Bonus scheme Flexible hybrid working The opportunity to modernise and innovate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Web Developer & Digital Experience Location: West Sussex (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + benefits Our client, a global technology leader, is looking for a talented Web Developer & Digital Experience Specialist to join their growing marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about digital innovation, design, and user experience. You'll take ownership of multiple international WordPress websites, enhancing functionality, performance, and visual impact. Working closely with creative and marketing teams, you'll turn design concepts into engaging, intuitive digital experiences that elevate the brand's online presence. You'll also contribute to interactive event platforms, digital newsletters, and marketing campaigns, helping deliver a modern and seamless experience across all digital touchpoints. Key Responsibilities: Manage and enhance global WordPress websites. Develop new features and improve UX and site performance. Design landing pages and email templates (Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience desirable). Support internal communications and digital campaign development. Create interactive touchscreen experiences for events. About You: Strong WordPress development and front-end skills. Confident with UI/UX design and digital content creation. Detail-oriented, proactive, and creative. Experience in global or technology-led environments is an advantage. Next Steps: Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview immediately and start asap! Please apply today with your up to date CV and contact details If you have trouble uploading your CV, please email it to (url removed) and put the job title as the subject Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
12/11/2025
Full time
Web Developer & Digital Experience Location: West Sussex (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + benefits Our client, a global technology leader, is looking for a talented Web Developer & Digital Experience Specialist to join their growing marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about digital innovation, design, and user experience. You'll take ownership of multiple international WordPress websites, enhancing functionality, performance, and visual impact. Working closely with creative and marketing teams, you'll turn design concepts into engaging, intuitive digital experiences that elevate the brand's online presence. You'll also contribute to interactive event platforms, digital newsletters, and marketing campaigns, helping deliver a modern and seamless experience across all digital touchpoints. Key Responsibilities: Manage and enhance global WordPress websites. Develop new features and improve UX and site performance. Design landing pages and email templates (Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience desirable). Support internal communications and digital campaign development. Create interactive touchscreen experiences for events. About You: Strong WordPress development and front-end skills. Confident with UI/UX design and digital content creation. Detail-oriented, proactive, and creative. Experience in global or technology-led environments is an advantage. Next Steps: Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview immediately and start asap! Please apply today with your up to date CV and contact details If you have trouble uploading your CV, please email it to (url removed) and put the job title as the subject Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National. - Working: The role does require individuals to be onsite fulltime but does offer flexible working hours (with NO CORE HOURS) The Embedded Software Engineer with operate as the go-to controls engineer across multiple projects, liaising with multiple stakeholders to design, implement and verify embedded software applications. The Embedded Software Engineer will also work with the systems engineers to develop requirements, interface definitions and other applicable material to optimise implementation. - Key responsibilities Act as the embedded technical specialist within a small team developing a range of electrical power systems, primarily converters. Design and develop the system design, along with systems and electronic specialists. Develop DSP and / or microprocessor-based designs for controllers, protection devices and power conversion equipment. Implement prototypes and perform testing. Engage in interface definition to ensure compatibility with interfacing systems. Support verification and qualification testing. Collect, scrutinise, organise and challenge customer requirements. Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities. Define interfaces at handover points on the project. Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items. Perform system analysis. Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements. Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value. Qualifications / Skills required . Act as the embedded technical specialist within a small team developing a range of electrical power systems, primarily converters. Design and develop the system design, along with systems and electronic specialists. Develop DSP and / or microprocessor-based designs for controllers, protection devices and power conversion equipment. Implement prototypes and perform testing. Engage in interface definition to ensure compatibility with interfacing systems. Support verification and qualification testing. Collect, scrutinise, organise and challenge customer requirements. Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities. Define interfaces at handover points on the project. Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items. Perform system analysis. Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements. Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value. Desirable: Systems testing experience. Experience of power systems. Experience of Jama, DOORS, Polarion or similar requirements management tools. Experience of working with agile approaches such as sprints, scrums and using Jira or similar for self-organisation. - Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply. - Some company benefits are: Flexible working hours with no core working hours Manage your hours over a month Annual bonus Casual dress 25 days holiday Christmas shut down. Option to buy or sell holiday. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores 4 x annual salary life cover Yearly salary reviews
12/11/2025
Full time
Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National. - Working: The role does require individuals to be onsite fulltime but does offer flexible working hours (with NO CORE HOURS) The Embedded Software Engineer with operate as the go-to controls engineer across multiple projects, liaising with multiple stakeholders to design, implement and verify embedded software applications. The Embedded Software Engineer will also work with the systems engineers to develop requirements, interface definitions and other applicable material to optimise implementation. - Key responsibilities Act as the embedded technical specialist within a small team developing a range of electrical power systems, primarily converters. Design and develop the system design, along with systems and electronic specialists. Develop DSP and / or microprocessor-based designs for controllers, protection devices and power conversion equipment. Implement prototypes and perform testing. Engage in interface definition to ensure compatibility with interfacing systems. Support verification and qualification testing. Collect, scrutinise, organise and challenge customer requirements. Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities. Define interfaces at handover points on the project. Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items. Perform system analysis. Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements. Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value. Qualifications / Skills required . Act as the embedded technical specialist within a small team developing a range of electrical power systems, primarily converters. Design and develop the system design, along with systems and electronic specialists. Develop DSP and / or microprocessor-based designs for controllers, protection devices and power conversion equipment. Implement prototypes and perform testing. Engage in interface definition to ensure compatibility with interfacing systems. Support verification and qualification testing. Collect, scrutinise, organise and challenge customer requirements. Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities. Define interfaces at handover points on the project. Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items. Perform system analysis. Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements. Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value. Desirable: Systems testing experience. Experience of power systems. Experience of Jama, DOORS, Polarion or similar requirements management tools. Experience of working with agile approaches such as sprints, scrums and using Jira or similar for self-organisation. - Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply. - Some company benefits are: Flexible working hours with no core working hours Manage your hours over a month Annual bonus Casual dress 25 days holiday Christmas shut down. Option to buy or sell holiday. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores 4 x annual salary life cover Yearly salary reviews
At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World . Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments. Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That s where you come in . The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Controls Engineer to work as part of the Controls Department in Product Development reporting to the Senior Lead Controls Engineer. The Role As part of a Controls engineering team, develop and test software solutions which automate the mechanical components of Airedale products, and assist with the specification and validation of controls hardware and electronics. Work within defined processes and procedures to ensure quality, consistency and safety of Airedale products in line with appropriate standards and regulations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to design, develop and qualify both platform product development projects (in support of the R&D roadmap) and proprietary key customer projects within agreed deadlines. Pursue market leading technical advances to deliver innovation focusing especially on efficiency, reliability and precision. Use development tools to manage software improvements and bug fixes on existing products, and maintain traceability of software releases and versioning. Support manufacturing to ensure the quality of products leaving the factory. Assist the R&D test laboratory with validation testing of engineering prototypes, proof of concept research projects and bespoke products for key customers. Attend internal/external supplier meetings to identify opportunities for innovation. Create technical literature and processes to ensure unit configuration is performed correctly both on site and in the factory. Skills/Experience Minimum Degree level in an Engineering discipline. Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or Computer Science are preferred. Experience with PLC or microcontroller technology and IEC61131 programming languages. Computer literate with understanding of structured software design and text based programming (e.g., C based languages, JavaScript, HTML5 etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Appreciation of the requirements for developing ergonomic display and web based user interfaces (e,g., HMI, SCADA, touch screen etc.). Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of electronics and experience working with electrical systems. A basic understanding of mechanical systems and the fundamentals of thermodynamics. Appreciation of datacentre HVAC applications and products, especially Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, CDU and FWU. A basic understanding of serial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet and Ethernet TCP/IP. A desire to pioneer new and innovative solutions with outside the box thinking. Must be able to work on projects autonomously, be self-motivated and able to take initiative. Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards problem solving. In Return we Offer Competitive salary Contributory Pension 7% by Employer and 1% Employee 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 3 days. Airedale rewards discount on days out and shopping vouchers.
12/11/2025
Full time
At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World . Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments. Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That s where you come in . The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Controls Engineer to work as part of the Controls Department in Product Development reporting to the Senior Lead Controls Engineer. The Role As part of a Controls engineering team, develop and test software solutions which automate the mechanical components of Airedale products, and assist with the specification and validation of controls hardware and electronics. Work within defined processes and procedures to ensure quality, consistency and safety of Airedale products in line with appropriate standards and regulations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to design, develop and qualify both platform product development projects (in support of the R&D roadmap) and proprietary key customer projects within agreed deadlines. Pursue market leading technical advances to deliver innovation focusing especially on efficiency, reliability and precision. Use development tools to manage software improvements and bug fixes on existing products, and maintain traceability of software releases and versioning. Support manufacturing to ensure the quality of products leaving the factory. Assist the R&D test laboratory with validation testing of engineering prototypes, proof of concept research projects and bespoke products for key customers. Attend internal/external supplier meetings to identify opportunities for innovation. Create technical literature and processes to ensure unit configuration is performed correctly both on site and in the factory. Skills/Experience Minimum Degree level in an Engineering discipline. Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or Computer Science are preferred. Experience with PLC or microcontroller technology and IEC61131 programming languages. Computer literate with understanding of structured software design and text based programming (e.g., C based languages, JavaScript, HTML5 etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Appreciation of the requirements for developing ergonomic display and web based user interfaces (e,g., HMI, SCADA, touch screen etc.). Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of electronics and experience working with electrical systems. A basic understanding of mechanical systems and the fundamentals of thermodynamics. Appreciation of datacentre HVAC applications and products, especially Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, CDU and FWU. A basic understanding of serial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet and Ethernet TCP/IP. A desire to pioneer new and innovative solutions with outside the box thinking. Must be able to work on projects autonomously, be self-motivated and able to take initiative. Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards problem solving. In Return we Offer Competitive salary Contributory Pension 7% by Employer and 1% Employee 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 3 days. Airedale rewards discount on days out and shopping vouchers.
Systems Test Engineer - Contractor Our client delivers safe, efficient, and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Systems Test Engineer to support Commercial Platforms Testing within the New Malden office. This role focuses on Integration, Verification, and Validation activities for Radar and ECDIS product lines, particularly for a project developing Integrated Navigation System capabilities. Key Responsibilities Analyse and review system requirements and acceptance criteria. Create, update, and review test procedures; suggest improvements to meet test objectives. Execute test procedures, including test environment setup, ensuring compliance with company risk assessments. Investigate defects and troubleshoot lab equipment and setup issues. Collaborate with other engineering functions to resolve problems. Support identification, execution, and formal recording of Type Approval test activities. Assist with witness testing activities conducted by notified bodies and external test houses. Ensure all responsibilities comply with company standards of conduct and contractual processes. Carry out any other reasonable management requests. Ideal Candidate Profile Experienced Test Engineer with strong test theory knowledge and background in Marine, Aerospace, or Automotive engineering. Capable of developing test procedures against internal and external requirements. Strong communicator, able to collaborate even when requirements are incomplete. Skilled in executing tests and problem-solving issues as they arise. Experienced in testing complex engineered systems comprising hardware and software. Hands-on tester comfortable setting up hardware and software test environments. Results-oriented, understanding delivery to schedule and budget. Demonstrates proactive initiative by seeking opportunities to add value beyond assigned responsibilities. Technical Skills Advanced test methodologies and holistic system thinking (e.g., risk-based testing, performance testing). Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction and system-level validation. Proficiency in manual testing and troubleshooting hardware/software issues. Ability to analyse and identify root causes for defects. Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans and procedures. Specialist Knowledge Experience testing safety-critical or regulated products in Marine, Automotive, or Aerospace sectors. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Xray). ISTQB certification (advantageous). Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
12/11/2025
Contractor
Systems Test Engineer - Contractor Our client delivers safe, efficient, and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Systems Test Engineer to support Commercial Platforms Testing within the New Malden office. This role focuses on Integration, Verification, and Validation activities for Radar and ECDIS product lines, particularly for a project developing Integrated Navigation System capabilities. Key Responsibilities Analyse and review system requirements and acceptance criteria. Create, update, and review test procedures; suggest improvements to meet test objectives. Execute test procedures, including test environment setup, ensuring compliance with company risk assessments. Investigate defects and troubleshoot lab equipment and setup issues. Collaborate with other engineering functions to resolve problems. Support identification, execution, and formal recording of Type Approval test activities. Assist with witness testing activities conducted by notified bodies and external test houses. Ensure all responsibilities comply with company standards of conduct and contractual processes. Carry out any other reasonable management requests. Ideal Candidate Profile Experienced Test Engineer with strong test theory knowledge and background in Marine, Aerospace, or Automotive engineering. Capable of developing test procedures against internal and external requirements. Strong communicator, able to collaborate even when requirements are incomplete. Skilled in executing tests and problem-solving issues as they arise. Experienced in testing complex engineered systems comprising hardware and software. Hands-on tester comfortable setting up hardware and software test environments. Results-oriented, understanding delivery to schedule and budget. Demonstrates proactive initiative by seeking opportunities to add value beyond assigned responsibilities. Technical Skills Advanced test methodologies and holistic system thinking (e.g., risk-based testing, performance testing). Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction and system-level validation. Proficiency in manual testing and troubleshooting hardware/software issues. Ability to analyse and identify root causes for defects. Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans and procedures. Specialist Knowledge Experience testing safety-critical or regulated products in Marine, Automotive, or Aerospace sectors. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Xray). ISTQB certification (advantageous). Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
React Native Mobile Developer (Bluetooth LE / IoT)Hybrid in Hampshire or UK Remote£60000- £75000 + Benefits Note: - This role cannot offer Visa Sponsorship.- Must have 3+ years working commercially with React Native and must have Bluetooth LE experience. Your new company A leading UK-based engineering firm with decades of innovation experience is looking to hire a React Native Mobile Engineer to join their technology team on a permanent, full-time basis. The company designs and manufactures advanced equipment used across multiple sectors. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and technical excellence, they offer a collaborative environment where software developers contribute to real-world solutions across R&D, manufacturing, and calibration.Their modern facility houses multi-disciplinary teams working on cutting-edge projects that blend hardware, software, and data and you can work hybrid in the office, or UK remote in this role. Your new role You will possess deep mobile expertise, specialising in React Native end to end (develop, test, deploy and maintain) working on full deployments to both the Google Play and Apple Store, including CI/CD pipeline management.You'll champion clean and efficient code, embracing integrations with 3rd party API's and implementing user interfaces. Beyond this you may contribute to code reviews and best practice for the Mobile Team.Crucially you'll stay up to date with current Mobile trends, both in the React space and across wider mobile development tech. you'll own the architecture, development, and delivery of mobile apps used by thousands of people every day. The company are exploring the build of an IoT platfrom, so experience communicating with RTOS/Bare Metal instead of purely Windows/Mac will be advantageous. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced React Native Developer to apply for this role with 3+ years hands-on experience with the platform.You'll have full mobile app development lifecycle experience, developing using React Native for iOS and Android. This will extend to an understanding of app architecture, deployment and maintenance to the respective app storedExperience working with cross-functional teams and international environments will be crucial, a small part of the role includes travel/collaboration with international teams, likely to be a few weeks a year maximum.Bluetooth integration experience or working with IoT enabled hardware is essentiual to be considered. What you'll get in return In addition to the flexibility to work remote or in their modern Hampshire HQ offices the company offers private medical cover for you and your family, a health cash plan, and generous perks including paid charity days, cycle to work and EV schemes, holiday buy. You'll also benefit from structured CPD, a dedicated training budget and good progression opportunities and the company look to grow their mobile offering. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
12/11/2025
Full time
React Native Mobile Developer (Bluetooth LE / IoT)Hybrid in Hampshire or UK Remote£60000- £75000 + Benefits Note: - This role cannot offer Visa Sponsorship.- Must have 3+ years working commercially with React Native and must have Bluetooth LE experience. Your new company A leading UK-based engineering firm with decades of innovation experience is looking to hire a React Native Mobile Engineer to join their technology team on a permanent, full-time basis. The company designs and manufactures advanced equipment used across multiple sectors. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and technical excellence, they offer a collaborative environment where software developers contribute to real-world solutions across R&D, manufacturing, and calibration.Their modern facility houses multi-disciplinary teams working on cutting-edge projects that blend hardware, software, and data and you can work hybrid in the office, or UK remote in this role. Your new role You will possess deep mobile expertise, specialising in React Native end to end (develop, test, deploy and maintain) working on full deployments to both the Google Play and Apple Store, including CI/CD pipeline management.You'll champion clean and efficient code, embracing integrations with 3rd party API's and implementing user interfaces. Beyond this you may contribute to code reviews and best practice for the Mobile Team.Crucially you'll stay up to date with current Mobile trends, both in the React space and across wider mobile development tech. you'll own the architecture, development, and delivery of mobile apps used by thousands of people every day. The company are exploring the build of an IoT platfrom, so experience communicating with RTOS/Bare Metal instead of purely Windows/Mac will be advantageous. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced React Native Developer to apply for this role with 3+ years hands-on experience with the platform.You'll have full mobile app development lifecycle experience, developing using React Native for iOS and Android. This will extend to an understanding of app architecture, deployment and maintenance to the respective app storedExperience working with cross-functional teams and international environments will be crucial, a small part of the role includes travel/collaboration with international teams, likely to be a few weeks a year maximum.Bluetooth integration experience or working with IoT enabled hardware is essentiual to be considered. What you'll get in return In addition to the flexibility to work remote or in their modern Hampshire HQ offices the company offers private medical cover for you and your family, a health cash plan, and generous perks including paid charity days, cycle to work and EV schemes, holiday buy. You'll also benefit from structured CPD, a dedicated training budget and good progression opportunities and the company look to grow their mobile offering. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Your New Role We're looking for an experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead the development and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform. This strategic, hands-on position involves architecting and optimising scalable data pipelines to support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and actionable insights across the organisation.You'll take full ownership of the Snowflake platform implementation and adoption, ensuring it becomes the central hub for trusted, secure, and high-performing data. Acting as the technical authority, you'll define best practices, establish governance frameworks, and mentor engineers and analysts to maximise platform value.This is an opportunity to shape the data landscape and deliver solutions that empower decision-making and innovation. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership: Design, implement, and manage Snowflake as the enterprise data hub, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Data Architecture & Strategy: Define frameworks for ingestion, replication, storage, and transformation across diverse data sources. Pipeline Development: Build efficient ELT pipelines using tools such as DBT and Python, integrating operational, financial, and network data. Performance Optimisation: Configure Snowflake warehouses and partitioning strategies for cost efficiency and speed. Governance & Compliance: Implement data quality, lineage, and access control aligned with regulatory and security standards. Innovation: Drive adoption of advanced Snowflake features (Snowpark, Streams, Tasks, Secure Data Sharing) to enhance platform capabilities. Mentorship: Guide and develop data engineers and analysts in best practices and technical excellence. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to deliver scalable data products for analytics and emerging ML initiatives. Monitoring & Reliability: Establish monitoring, alerting, and cost management strategies to ensure resilience and predictable spend. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms at scale (Snowflake preferred). Expertise in cloud data architecture, including data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouse design. Advanced proficiency in SQL, DBT, and Python for ELT workflows. Hands-on experience with Snowflake features: schema design, micro-partitioning, warehouses, tasks, streams, and Snowpark. Familiarity with replication and transformation tools (Airbyte, DBT) and cloud ecosystems (AWS preferred). Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, and lineage frameworks. Experience enabling BI tools (e.g., Power BI) through Snowflake data models. Desirable: Experience in data migration, change management, and enterprise rollout of modern data platforms. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
12/11/2025
Full time
Your New Role We're looking for an experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead the development and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform. This strategic, hands-on position involves architecting and optimising scalable data pipelines to support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and actionable insights across the organisation.You'll take full ownership of the Snowflake platform implementation and adoption, ensuring it becomes the central hub for trusted, secure, and high-performing data. Acting as the technical authority, you'll define best practices, establish governance frameworks, and mentor engineers and analysts to maximise platform value.This is an opportunity to shape the data landscape and deliver solutions that empower decision-making and innovation. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership: Design, implement, and manage Snowflake as the enterprise data hub, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Data Architecture & Strategy: Define frameworks for ingestion, replication, storage, and transformation across diverse data sources. Pipeline Development: Build efficient ELT pipelines using tools such as DBT and Python, integrating operational, financial, and network data. Performance Optimisation: Configure Snowflake warehouses and partitioning strategies for cost efficiency and speed. Governance & Compliance: Implement data quality, lineage, and access control aligned with regulatory and security standards. Innovation: Drive adoption of advanced Snowflake features (Snowpark, Streams, Tasks, Secure Data Sharing) to enhance platform capabilities. Mentorship: Guide and develop data engineers and analysts in best practices and technical excellence. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to deliver scalable data products for analytics and emerging ML initiatives. Monitoring & Reliability: Establish monitoring, alerting, and cost management strategies to ensure resilience and predictable spend. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms at scale (Snowflake preferred). Expertise in cloud data architecture, including data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouse design. Advanced proficiency in SQL, DBT, and Python for ELT workflows. Hands-on experience with Snowflake features: schema design, micro-partitioning, warehouses, tasks, streams, and Snowpark. Familiarity with replication and transformation tools (Airbyte, DBT) and cloud ecosystems (AWS preferred). Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, and lineage frameworks. Experience enabling BI tools (e.g., Power BI) through Snowflake data models. Desirable: Experience in data migration, change management, and enterprise rollout of modern data platforms. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
We're a well-established technology partner with a proven record of delivering exceptional IT solutions and services to businesses across the UK. Over the past 15 years, we've built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and long-term client relationships - and we're continuing to grow rapidly. Our team of around 150 specialists spans infrastructure, cloud, data, and security, all united by a shared passion for helping customers achieve more through technology. With a comprehensive suite of managed and professional services, we enable organisations to modernise, secure, and scale their IT operations. If you're looking for a progressive environment where leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence are valued, this is the place for you. As Head of Technical Delivery, you'll shape the strategic direction of our Project Delivery and Infrastructure Engineering functions. You'll drive the successful execution of complex IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across our services portfolio, while leading a high-performing team of Project Managers and Senior Infrastructure Engineers. You'll also oversee our Infrastructure Engineering team - a core technical function responsible for best-practice reviews, maintenance, upgrades, and recommendations across customer environments, including networking, cloud, Microsoft 365, backup, and security. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and people leadership to maximise the efficiency, automation, and business impact of technical delivery operations. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across project management and infrastructure engineering. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and customer focus. Project Delivery & Governance Oversee end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of IT projects. Define, evolve, and enforce delivery frameworks to ensure scalability and consistency. Performance & Continuous Improvement Monitor KPIs, resource utilisation, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction-driving corrective actions where needed. Design and maintain performance dashboards and reports for both internal stakeholders and clients. Infrastructure & Technical Excellence Oversee infrastructure engineering activities ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery. Develop and enhance service offerings across infrastructure, networking, cloud, and endpoint security. Collaboration & Commercial Alignment Partner with sales and pre-sales to scope project delivery models and resource requirements. Champion collaboration across delivery, service, and account management functions. Strategic Development & Leadership Shape the long-term vision for technical delivery and infrastructure engineering. Identify emerging trends and translate insights into strategic action plans. Reporting & Strategic Insight Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders on delivery performance and capacity. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and influence strategic direction. Experience Required: Proven leadership experience in project delivery within a managed services or IT consultancy environment. Strong track record managing complex project portfolios across multiple clients. Deep understanding of technical project lifecycles and service transitions. Insight into how AI and automation can streamline and enhance delivery processes. Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing technical teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including at C-suite level. Financial acumen with a focus on project profitability, forecasting, and contract alignment. Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-client environment with changing priorities. Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and team priorities simultaneously.
12/11/2025
Full time
We're a well-established technology partner with a proven record of delivering exceptional IT solutions and services to businesses across the UK. Over the past 15 years, we've built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and long-term client relationships - and we're continuing to grow rapidly. Our team of around 150 specialists spans infrastructure, cloud, data, and security, all united by a shared passion for helping customers achieve more through technology. With a comprehensive suite of managed and professional services, we enable organisations to modernise, secure, and scale their IT operations. If you're looking for a progressive environment where leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence are valued, this is the place for you. As Head of Technical Delivery, you'll shape the strategic direction of our Project Delivery and Infrastructure Engineering functions. You'll drive the successful execution of complex IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across our services portfolio, while leading a high-performing team of Project Managers and Senior Infrastructure Engineers. You'll also oversee our Infrastructure Engineering team - a core technical function responsible for best-practice reviews, maintenance, upgrades, and recommendations across customer environments, including networking, cloud, Microsoft 365, backup, and security. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and people leadership to maximise the efficiency, automation, and business impact of technical delivery operations. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across project management and infrastructure engineering. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and customer focus. Project Delivery & Governance Oversee end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of IT projects. Define, evolve, and enforce delivery frameworks to ensure scalability and consistency. Performance & Continuous Improvement Monitor KPIs, resource utilisation, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction-driving corrective actions where needed. Design and maintain performance dashboards and reports for both internal stakeholders and clients. Infrastructure & Technical Excellence Oversee infrastructure engineering activities ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery. Develop and enhance service offerings across infrastructure, networking, cloud, and endpoint security. Collaboration & Commercial Alignment Partner with sales and pre-sales to scope project delivery models and resource requirements. Champion collaboration across delivery, service, and account management functions. Strategic Development & Leadership Shape the long-term vision for technical delivery and infrastructure engineering. Identify emerging trends and translate insights into strategic action plans. Reporting & Strategic Insight Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders on delivery performance and capacity. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and influence strategic direction. Experience Required: Proven leadership experience in project delivery within a managed services or IT consultancy environment. Strong track record managing complex project portfolios across multiple clients. Deep understanding of technical project lifecycles and service transitions. Insight into how AI and automation can streamline and enhance delivery processes. Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing technical teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including at C-suite level. Financial acumen with a focus on project profitability, forecasting, and contract alignment. Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-client environment with changing priorities. Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and team priorities simultaneously.
A brilliant opportunity for a hands-on Product Reliability Engineer to join a pioneering tech start-up working on innovative connected devices that blend hardware, software, and intelligent cloud systems. You'll be joining a small, talented team at an early stage, helping to shape and test next-generation products designed to perform flawlessly in real-world environments. Location: London (3-4 days per week in office) Salary: Competitive + equity options + healthcare Requirements for Product Reliability Engineer Proven experience within product reliability, systems testing, or validation-gained through academic study, personal projects, or commercial roles This company values a strong academic history so is looking for someone who achieved a 2.1 or 1st class degree and at least AAB at A Level (or international equivalent) Comfortable working with both hardware and software systems, ideally including embedded or IoT-based products Practical ability to build or modify simple test setups using microcontrollers, sensors, or similar platforms Strong scripting or automation ability, ideally in Python (other languages such as Bash or Go are also welcome) Curious and analytical approach to investigating how systems work and identifying edge cases or weaknesses Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams Interest in modern technology stacks and emerging product architectures (e.g. cloud-based or AI-assisted systems) Desirable: exposure to networking, sensors, or multimedia systems such as audio or video streaming Responsibilities for Product Reliability Engineer Plan and carry out comprehensive system-level testing across connectivity, performance, and environmental conditions Proactively identify faults and bottlenecks to improve reliability, robustness, and scalability Design and maintain hardware test environments, integrating automation to streamline testing and data capture Write lightweight scripts or tools to coordinate, analyse, and visualise test outcomes Replicate realistic usage conditions-such as changes in temperature, motion, or signal quality-to evaluate performance Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to validate complete system functionality Play a key role in evolving testing frameworks and ensuring reliability is built into designs from the outset What the role offers Join a well-backed start-up at a formative stage, where your input genuinely shapes the direction of the product Work in a supportive, low-ego environment alongside experienced engineers and product specialists Access to cutting-edge technology and a culture that actively encourages experimentation and growth Applications If you're passionate about building and testing high-performance technology products and want to play a key role in their journey from concept to launch, please apply via the relevant link. We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview stages - please email (if removed by the job board, full details are available on our website).
12/11/2025
Full time
A brilliant opportunity for a hands-on Product Reliability Engineer to join a pioneering tech start-up working on innovative connected devices that blend hardware, software, and intelligent cloud systems. You'll be joining a small, talented team at an early stage, helping to shape and test next-generation products designed to perform flawlessly in real-world environments. Location: London (3-4 days per week in office) Salary: Competitive + equity options + healthcare Requirements for Product Reliability Engineer Proven experience within product reliability, systems testing, or validation-gained through academic study, personal projects, or commercial roles This company values a strong academic history so is looking for someone who achieved a 2.1 or 1st class degree and at least AAB at A Level (or international equivalent) Comfortable working with both hardware and software systems, ideally including embedded or IoT-based products Practical ability to build or modify simple test setups using microcontrollers, sensors, or similar platforms Strong scripting or automation ability, ideally in Python (other languages such as Bash or Go are also welcome) Curious and analytical approach to investigating how systems work and identifying edge cases or weaknesses Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams Interest in modern technology stacks and emerging product architectures (e.g. cloud-based or AI-assisted systems) Desirable: exposure to networking, sensors, or multimedia systems such as audio or video streaming Responsibilities for Product Reliability Engineer Plan and carry out comprehensive system-level testing across connectivity, performance, and environmental conditions Proactively identify faults and bottlenecks to improve reliability, robustness, and scalability Design and maintain hardware test environments, integrating automation to streamline testing and data capture Write lightweight scripts or tools to coordinate, analyse, and visualise test outcomes Replicate realistic usage conditions-such as changes in temperature, motion, or signal quality-to evaluate performance Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to validate complete system functionality Play a key role in evolving testing frameworks and ensuring reliability is built into designs from the outset What the role offers Join a well-backed start-up at a formative stage, where your input genuinely shapes the direction of the product Work in a supportive, low-ego environment alongside experienced engineers and product specialists Access to cutting-edge technology and a culture that actively encourages experimentation and growth Applications If you're passionate about building and testing high-performance technology products and want to play a key role in their journey from concept to launch, please apply via the relevant link. We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview stages - please email (if removed by the job board, full details are available on our website).
Microsoft Sentinel Engineer Up to £70,000 DOE Remote - MUST be UK based Are you an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer ready to take ownership of advanced security projects? Do you have strong 3rd-line level experience across Microsoft, Azure, networking, and cloud security? Would you like to join a fast-growing global consultancy where your expertise will help shape the future of their cybersecurity offering? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity. The Role You will join the cybersecurity team within a specialist Microsoft consultancy that's growing rapidly across the UK and globally. The team currently numbers around 15 within a 60-person business and is expanding fast including the recent onboarding of a major financial services client. As a Microsoft Sentinel Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimise Sentinel solutions across enterprise environments. You will connect multiple data sources, write complex KQL queries, build automation playbooks, and work closely with clients to strengthen their security operations and response capabilities. This is a technically advanced role that combines engineering depth with real client interaction ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on work and architectural thinking. What You Will Be Doing Design, configure, and deliver Sentinel SIEM solutions for enterprise clients. Develop and optimise automation rules, playbooks, and runbooks using Logic Apps and Power Automate. Write and fine-tune Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries to analyse and visualise raw security data. Integrate third-party tools (firewalls, IAM, telemetry) into Sentinel. Use MITRE ATT&CK to anticipate and counter adversarial activity. Apply cost-optimisation principles (data tiering, filtering). Collaborate with security architects to improve internal policies and ISO 27001 alignment. Act as an escalation point within the SOC and mentor junior engineers. What We Are Looking For 3+ years' experience as a Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM Engineer. Strong technical background across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, and cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with KQL, PowerShell, and ideally Python. Proven experience automating processes using Logic Apps, Playbooks, or Terraform. Understanding of encryption, data protection, and incident response. Confident communicator, capable of working in client-facing scenarios. Ideally certified in one or more of: SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect - highly desirable) CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Ethical Hacker Why Join? Join a fast-growing, globally distributed Microsoft consultancy with a strong reputation for delivery and innovation. Be part of the fastest-growing division in the business - with real opportunities to progress. Work directly with senior leadership (including the CEO) in a collaborative, flat structure. Gain exposure to enterprise-scale environments, including clients in the financial services sector. Fully remote role with flexible working and global team collaboration. Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat - we would love to tell you more about the team, their growth plans, and how you could make an impact in this key role.
12/11/2025
Full time
Microsoft Sentinel Engineer Up to £70,000 DOE Remote - MUST be UK based Are you an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer ready to take ownership of advanced security projects? Do you have strong 3rd-line level experience across Microsoft, Azure, networking, and cloud security? Would you like to join a fast-growing global consultancy where your expertise will help shape the future of their cybersecurity offering? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity. The Role You will join the cybersecurity team within a specialist Microsoft consultancy that's growing rapidly across the UK and globally. The team currently numbers around 15 within a 60-person business and is expanding fast including the recent onboarding of a major financial services client. As a Microsoft Sentinel Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimise Sentinel solutions across enterprise environments. You will connect multiple data sources, write complex KQL queries, build automation playbooks, and work closely with clients to strengthen their security operations and response capabilities. This is a technically advanced role that combines engineering depth with real client interaction ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on work and architectural thinking. What You Will Be Doing Design, configure, and deliver Sentinel SIEM solutions for enterprise clients. Develop and optimise automation rules, playbooks, and runbooks using Logic Apps and Power Automate. Write and fine-tune Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries to analyse and visualise raw security data. Integrate third-party tools (firewalls, IAM, telemetry) into Sentinel. Use MITRE ATT&CK to anticipate and counter adversarial activity. Apply cost-optimisation principles (data tiering, filtering). Collaborate with security architects to improve internal policies and ISO 27001 alignment. Act as an escalation point within the SOC and mentor junior engineers. What We Are Looking For 3+ years' experience as a Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM Engineer. Strong technical background across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, and cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with KQL, PowerShell, and ideally Python. Proven experience automating processes using Logic Apps, Playbooks, or Terraform. Understanding of encryption, data protection, and incident response. Confident communicator, capable of working in client-facing scenarios. Ideally certified in one or more of: SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect - highly desirable) CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Ethical Hacker Why Join? Join a fast-growing, globally distributed Microsoft consultancy with a strong reputation for delivery and innovation. Be part of the fastest-growing division in the business - with real opportunities to progress. Work directly with senior leadership (including the CEO) in a collaborative, flat structure. Gain exposure to enterprise-scale environments, including clients in the financial services sector. Fully remote role with flexible working and global team collaboration. Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat - we would love to tell you more about the team, their growth plans, and how you could make an impact in this key role.
Your new company Working with a UK-based software company that provides an all-in-one business management system for the automotive industry. Its platform integrates key business functions into a cloud-based solution.They are now looking for a technical lead to join the team that has some areas of growth and expansion. Your new role You'll own a platform that's been trusted for over 15 years, ensuring stability while driving modernisation. This is your chance to set the technical direction, influence architecture, and make decisions that matter. You will: Take full technical ownership of the platform and infrastructure (AWS, Java, MySQL) Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with calm precision. Lead refactoring and migration projects (think Quarkus, containerisation) Mentor developers and champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment Balance reliability with innovation to future-proof the system What you'll need to succeed To be a perfect fit for this role, you will have experience in: Building and maintaining Java applications (8-17) Skilled in SQL performance tuning and database design Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, RDS, S3, networking) Calm under pressure, methodical in debugging Passionate about setting technical strategy and mentoring others And will have experience with the following tech stack : Backend: Java (JBoss 6.1), REST architecture Database: MySQL Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, S3) Future Direction: Quarkus, containerised deployments, CI/CD What you'll get in return Autonomy and influence in a pivotal role 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Monthly Bonus scheme Flexible hybrid working The opportunity to modernise and innovate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
12/11/2025
Full time
Your new company Working with a UK-based software company that provides an all-in-one business management system for the automotive industry. Its platform integrates key business functions into a cloud-based solution.They are now looking for a technical lead to join the team that has some areas of growth and expansion. Your new role You'll own a platform that's been trusted for over 15 years, ensuring stability while driving modernisation. This is your chance to set the technical direction, influence architecture, and make decisions that matter. You will: Take full technical ownership of the platform and infrastructure (AWS, Java, MySQL) Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with calm precision. Lead refactoring and migration projects (think Quarkus, containerisation) Mentor developers and champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment Balance reliability with innovation to future-proof the system What you'll need to succeed To be a perfect fit for this role, you will have experience in: Building and maintaining Java applications (8-17) Skilled in SQL performance tuning and database design Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, RDS, S3, networking) Calm under pressure, methodical in debugging Passionate about setting technical strategy and mentoring others And will have experience with the following tech stack : Backend: Java (JBoss 6.1), REST architecture Database: MySQL Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, S3) Future Direction: Quarkus, containerised deployments, CI/CD What you'll get in return Autonomy and influence in a pivotal role 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Monthly Bonus scheme Flexible hybrid working The opportunity to modernise and innovate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Lead Solution Architect (Platform Strategy)UtilitiesHybrid: 2 days per week onsite in Warwick6 months£800 per day In short: We're seeking a Lead Solution Architect to drive a small team in delivering application / platform design ensuring a solid framework is in place for future planned solution architecture. In full: About the role: We are currently looking for a Lead Architect to join the Strategy and Architecture team supporting the Engineering and Customer Solutions Directorate focusing on Connections Reform. This new role will allow the post holder an opportunity to be influential in defining the End-to-End Solution and Roadmaps for the Strategic Architecture for Connections Reform. The Lead Architect role is a strategic and delivery-focused leadership role responsible for shaping, assuring, and governing architecture across Connections Reform. This role acts as the single point of design authority, ensuring alignment with the business' enterprise architecture standards, digital transformation goals and business aspirations. The role is primarily located in Warwick, where the Connections Reform team is based. However, there is flexibility for the position to be based in Wokingham, provided the successful candidate can attend the Warwick office on a weekly basis. Key Accountabilities Strategic Leadership Working with the wider team to define the end-to-end strategic solution for Connections Reform aligned with enterprise strategy. Develop and maintain architectural designs and roadmaps to transition to the strategic solution as required. Create capability models, identifying capability gaps and new capabilities that are required. Drive options and recommendations for review. Lead resolution of design issues within the team/domain in collaboration with specialists and architects. Managing escalations as required. Apply and support architecture team and delivery teams across waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies. Architecture Governance Act as the authority for Process, Data, Security, and Technology within the domain in collaboration with wider DD&T teams as appropriate. Assure architecture and design artefacts through formal and peer reviews aligning with the Architecture Governance Framework. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted partner to senior Business and IT stakeholders. Support portfolio digital charters, planning, budget estimation, and business planning. Engage with external stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, TOs, DNOs, Ofgem) where relevant. People Leadership Line manage and mentor a team of Solution, Platform, and Technical Architects. Support recruitment, retention, and career development. Advocate for the Architecture Community and contribute to improved working practices. LeanIX Governance Responsible for architectural content in LeanIX. Review and approve fact sheets for Applications, Interfaces, and IT Components. Participate in the Quality Seal process and governance workflows. About you We're looking for someone who: is a strategic thinker and delivery leader who thrives at the intersection of business ambition and technical execution. You bring clarity to complexity, guiding programmes, platforms and domains through architectural rigour and stakeholder alignment. will have a strong foundation in enterprise and solution architecture, with experience across multiple delivery methodologies (agile, waterfall, hybrid). You understand how to balance innovation with compliance, and design with operability. will lead by example-mentoring architects and influencing senior stakeholders. You're comfortable making decisions, resolving design conflicts, and driving consensus across diverse teams. can build trusted relationships across business and IT. You know how to listen, challenge, and co-create. Whether engaging with internal teams or external regulators like Ofgem or DESNZ, you represent architecture with clarity and confidence. can see the bigger picture. Can translate enterprise strategy into actionable architecture, define roadmaps, and identify capabilities that future-proof our platforms and services. will be hands-on when needed-supporting solution shaping, assuring artefacts, and guiding delivery teams. You understand the pressures of programme timelines and know how to keep architecture relevant and responsive. will uphold architectural standards and governance processes, including LeanIX content ownership and Quality Seal reviews. You ensure architecture is not just documented but lived and applied. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
12/11/2025
Contractor
Lead Solution Architect (Platform Strategy)UtilitiesHybrid: 2 days per week onsite in Warwick6 months£800 per day In short: We're seeking a Lead Solution Architect to drive a small team in delivering application / platform design ensuring a solid framework is in place for future planned solution architecture. In full: About the role: We are currently looking for a Lead Architect to join the Strategy and Architecture team supporting the Engineering and Customer Solutions Directorate focusing on Connections Reform. This new role will allow the post holder an opportunity to be influential in defining the End-to-End Solution and Roadmaps for the Strategic Architecture for Connections Reform. The Lead Architect role is a strategic and delivery-focused leadership role responsible for shaping, assuring, and governing architecture across Connections Reform. This role acts as the single point of design authority, ensuring alignment with the business' enterprise architecture standards, digital transformation goals and business aspirations. The role is primarily located in Warwick, where the Connections Reform team is based. However, there is flexibility for the position to be based in Wokingham, provided the successful candidate can attend the Warwick office on a weekly basis. Key Accountabilities Strategic Leadership Working with the wider team to define the end-to-end strategic solution for Connections Reform aligned with enterprise strategy. Develop and maintain architectural designs and roadmaps to transition to the strategic solution as required. Create capability models, identifying capability gaps and new capabilities that are required. Drive options and recommendations for review. Lead resolution of design issues within the team/domain in collaboration with specialists and architects. Managing escalations as required. Apply and support architecture team and delivery teams across waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies. Architecture Governance Act as the authority for Process, Data, Security, and Technology within the domain in collaboration with wider DD&T teams as appropriate. Assure architecture and design artefacts through formal and peer reviews aligning with the Architecture Governance Framework. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted partner to senior Business and IT stakeholders. Support portfolio digital charters, planning, budget estimation, and business planning. Engage with external stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, TOs, DNOs, Ofgem) where relevant. People Leadership Line manage and mentor a team of Solution, Platform, and Technical Architects. Support recruitment, retention, and career development. Advocate for the Architecture Community and contribute to improved working practices. LeanIX Governance Responsible for architectural content in LeanIX. Review and approve fact sheets for Applications, Interfaces, and IT Components. Participate in the Quality Seal process and governance workflows. About you We're looking for someone who: is a strategic thinker and delivery leader who thrives at the intersection of business ambition and technical execution. You bring clarity to complexity, guiding programmes, platforms and domains through architectural rigour and stakeholder alignment. will have a strong foundation in enterprise and solution architecture, with experience across multiple delivery methodologies (agile, waterfall, hybrid). You understand how to balance innovation with compliance, and design with operability. will lead by example-mentoring architects and influencing senior stakeholders. You're comfortable making decisions, resolving design conflicts, and driving consensus across diverse teams. can build trusted relationships across business and IT. You know how to listen, challenge, and co-create. Whether engaging with internal teams or external regulators like Ofgem or DESNZ, you represent architecture with clarity and confidence. can see the bigger picture. Can translate enterprise strategy into actionable architecture, define roadmaps, and identify capabilities that future-proof our platforms and services. will be hands-on when needed-supporting solution shaping, assuring artefacts, and guiding delivery teams. You understand the pressures of programme timelines and know how to keep architecture relevant and responsive. will uphold architectural standards and governance processes, including LeanIX content ownership and Quality Seal reviews. You ensure architecture is not just documented but lived and applied. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Your New Role We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help shape and maintain a modern enterprise data platform. In this role, you'll design and optimise scalable data pipelines and models that bring data from core business systems into Snowflake, enabling analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights across the organisation. You'll translate strategic data architecture into robust technical solutions, ensuring the platform is reliable, performant, and well-structured. You'll champion engineering best practices and contribute to standards that improve data quality, consistency, and usability.Your work will ensure the business has access to trusted, timely, and well-modelled data to support decision-making, operational reporting, and future AI/ML capabilities. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering Delivery: Build and maintain high-quality data pipelines and models in Snowflake to support analytics and reporting needs. Architecture Implementation: Apply defined data architecture standards to ingestion, transformation, storage, and optimisation processes. Pipeline Development: Develop robust ELT/ETL workflows using dbt and orchestration tools, ensuring reliability and maintainability. Performance & Cost Optimisation: Configure Snowflake warehouses and implement query optimisation techniques for efficiency. Data Quality & Governance: Apply data quality checks, lineage tracking, and security standards aligned with InfoSec and regulatory requirements. Feature Adoption: Leverage Snowflake capabilities (Tasks, Streams, Snowpark, Time Travel, Secure Data Sharing) to improve automation and accessibility. Collaboration: Work closely with analysts and stakeholders to deliver data products and troubleshoot issues. Analytics Enablement: Implement dimensional models to provide clean, reusable datasets for reporting and advanced analytics. Monitoring & Reliability: Maintain monitoring, alerting, and cost-management processes for Snowflake and pipelines. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to shared engineering standards and best practices across the team. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience delivering cloud-based data engineering solutions, ideally with Snowflake. Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt for transformations and pipeline automation. Practical experience with Snowflake features and RBAC management. Familiarity with ingestion tools (Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo) and cloud services (AWS preferred). Solid understanding of data modelling, governance principles, and BI enablement (Power BI). Knowledge of CI/CD and version-controlled development practices in git. Desirable: Experience with enterprise systems (CRM, BSS/OSS), data migration projects, and supporting platform adoption. Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform is advantageous. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
12/11/2025
Full time
Your New Role We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help shape and maintain a modern enterprise data platform. In this role, you'll design and optimise scalable data pipelines and models that bring data from core business systems into Snowflake, enabling analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights across the organisation. You'll translate strategic data architecture into robust technical solutions, ensuring the platform is reliable, performant, and well-structured. You'll champion engineering best practices and contribute to standards that improve data quality, consistency, and usability.Your work will ensure the business has access to trusted, timely, and well-modelled data to support decision-making, operational reporting, and future AI/ML capabilities. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering Delivery: Build and maintain high-quality data pipelines and models in Snowflake to support analytics and reporting needs. Architecture Implementation: Apply defined data architecture standards to ingestion, transformation, storage, and optimisation processes. Pipeline Development: Develop robust ELT/ETL workflows using dbt and orchestration tools, ensuring reliability and maintainability. Performance & Cost Optimisation: Configure Snowflake warehouses and implement query optimisation techniques for efficiency. Data Quality & Governance: Apply data quality checks, lineage tracking, and security standards aligned with InfoSec and regulatory requirements. Feature Adoption: Leverage Snowflake capabilities (Tasks, Streams, Snowpark, Time Travel, Secure Data Sharing) to improve automation and accessibility. Collaboration: Work closely with analysts and stakeholders to deliver data products and troubleshoot issues. Analytics Enablement: Implement dimensional models to provide clean, reusable datasets for reporting and advanced analytics. Monitoring & Reliability: Maintain monitoring, alerting, and cost-management processes for Snowflake and pipelines. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to shared engineering standards and best practices across the team. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience delivering cloud-based data engineering solutions, ideally with Snowflake. Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt for transformations and pipeline automation. Practical experience with Snowflake features and RBAC management. Familiarity with ingestion tools (Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo) and cloud services (AWS preferred). Solid understanding of data modelling, governance principles, and BI enablement (Power BI). Knowledge of CI/CD and version-controlled development practices in git. Desirable: Experience with enterprise systems (CRM, BSS/OSS), data migration projects, and supporting platform adoption. Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform is advantageous. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Be apart of one of the UK's largest building merchants. We're expanding fast, with over 130 branches across the UK and counting. As we grow, so does our need to connect systems, streamline data, and keep everything running seamlessly. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Integration Specialist to join our high-performing IT team. You'll design, develop, and maintain integrations that keep our business data flowing - connecting everything from cloud systems to on-prem databases. If you're technically sharp, self-driven, and love solving complex data puzzles, this is your chance to shape the backbone of our digital growth. Role: Integrations Specialist Salary: c£60,000 Location: East Yorkshire - Hybrid 2 days per week What You'll Do- Lead system integrations from concept to go-live- Redesign and modernise legacy integrations for scale and resilience- Collaborate across the business to translate needs into technical solutions- Build robust, well-documented, and monitored integrations- Drive best practice in data design, performance, and reliability What You Bring- Strong skills in data integration, manipulation, and transfer- Hands-on experience with SQL, APIs, .NET (VB/C#), and data formats (XML, JSON, CSV)- A knack for problem-solving and clear communication across tech and business teams- Adaptability - comfortable juggling multiple projects and technologies Bonus points for:- Knowledge of Klipboard K8 ERP, Microsoft Azure, SSIS, or Agile methods- Experience in builders' merchant systems or operations We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
12/11/2025
Full time
Be apart of one of the UK's largest building merchants. We're expanding fast, with over 130 branches across the UK and counting. As we grow, so does our need to connect systems, streamline data, and keep everything running seamlessly. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Integration Specialist to join our high-performing IT team. You'll design, develop, and maintain integrations that keep our business data flowing - connecting everything from cloud systems to on-prem databases. If you're technically sharp, self-driven, and love solving complex data puzzles, this is your chance to shape the backbone of our digital growth. Role: Integrations Specialist Salary: c£60,000 Location: East Yorkshire - Hybrid 2 days per week What You'll Do- Lead system integrations from concept to go-live- Redesign and modernise legacy integrations for scale and resilience- Collaborate across the business to translate needs into technical solutions- Build robust, well-documented, and monitored integrations- Drive best practice in data design, performance, and reliability What You Bring- Strong skills in data integration, manipulation, and transfer- Hands-on experience with SQL, APIs, .NET (VB/C#), and data formats (XML, JSON, CSV)- A knack for problem-solving and clear communication across tech and business teams- Adaptability - comfortable juggling multiple projects and technologies Bonus points for:- Knowledge of Klipboard K8 ERP, Microsoft Azure, SSIS, or Agile methods- Experience in builders' merchant systems or operations We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
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