The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
23/12/2025
Full time
The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
National Residential Landlords Association
London, UK
Location:
Based from either our Manchester or London office – with some home working possible
The NRLA: Who we are
The NRLA is the UK’s largest organisation representing private residential landlords, a community of over 110,000 members across England and Wales. We’re on a mission to transform how landlords manage their properties, stay compliant, and operate day to day. And that means building the next generation of digital tools that will define the private rented sector for years to come.
We’re not here to be average. We’re carving out a bold digital path and building the foundations of what will become the operating system for the Private Rental Sector (PRS). To do that, we need talented, curious, forward-thinking developers who want to stretch themselves, learn new stacks, and help shape genuinely meaningful technology.
Recognised with Investors in People Gold and named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, we offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. With hybrid working from our Manchester and London hubs, you’ll join a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the desire to push boundaries.
If you want to build purposeful tech, upskill across multiple modern stacks, and play a key role in shaping the NRLA’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the NRLA’s property management platform within a modern monorepo architecture.
This role requires expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/Firebase) development, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions that serve landlords and tenants.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Developing high quality, scalable solutions code across both the frontend and backend for landlords and property management professionals.
Working collaboratively with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to gather requirements, investigate solutions and translating into technical ...
Building and maintaining an Angular-based web application and Firebase Cloud Functions.
Working within a monorepo architecture using modern development tools and practices.
Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Supporting code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Duties And Key Responsibilities
Key Technologies:
Frontend: Angular 16, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material
Backend: Node.js 20, Firebase Cloud Functions, Express.js
Database: Firebase Firestore, BigQuery
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
Testing: Jest, Storybook
Build Tools: pnpm, Turborepo, Angular CLI
DevOps: Google Cloud Build, Infisical, Sentry, Shell Scripting
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Technical Development and Implementation:
Develop and maintain Angular 16+ applications using TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular Material
Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions using Node.js 20 and TypeScript
Implement responsive, accessible UI components following modern design patterns
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Stripe, SendGrid, Algolia, Moneyhub, etc.)
Work with Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Tasks, and Pub/Sub
Software Development and Delivery:
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests using Jest
Work within a monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Firebase deployment tools
Manage application state and data flow using reactive programming patterns
Optimize application performance
Professional Development and Collaboration:
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Technical Operations and Quality Assurance:
Monitor application performance using Sentry error tracking and analytics
Implement security best practices
Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Maintain test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing strategies
Perform database migrations and manage Firestore data structures
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Gather and analyse requirements from business stakeholders
Provide technical estimates and delivery timelines
Present demos and progress updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with external partners and third-party service providers
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications in Angular, Google Cloud Platform, or Firebase (desirable)
Evidence of ongoing professional development or contributions to technical communities (desirable).
Skills And Abilities:
Frontend Development: Knowledge of Angular (v16+), TypeScript, ES6+, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architectures
Database: Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Firebase Firestore
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services
Version Control: Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative development practices
Testing: Experience with Jest and test-driven development approaches
API Integration: Ability to integrate and work with third-party APIs and services
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience building production-grade Angular applications
Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions and serverless architectures
Track record of working in monorepo environments (desirable)
Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe) and financial integrations
Familiarity with property management or real estate technology (desirable)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Background in agile/scrum development methodologies
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ features
Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and state management
Understanding of RESTful API design principles
Familiarity with authentication and authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with commitment to code quality and best practices
A keen eye for detail when working with UI
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies
Strong time management and organizational skills
Passion for creating excellent user experiences
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Ability to work hybrid from Manchester or London office
02/12/2025
Full time
Location:
Based from either our Manchester or London office – with some home working possible
The NRLA: Who we are
The NRLA is the UK’s largest organisation representing private residential landlords, a community of over 110,000 members across England and Wales. We’re on a mission to transform how landlords manage their properties, stay compliant, and operate day to day. And that means building the next generation of digital tools that will define the private rented sector for years to come.
We’re not here to be average. We’re carving out a bold digital path and building the foundations of what will become the operating system for the Private Rental Sector (PRS). To do that, we need talented, curious, forward-thinking developers who want to stretch themselves, learn new stacks, and help shape genuinely meaningful technology.
Recognised with Investors in People Gold and named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, we offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. With hybrid working from our Manchester and London hubs, you’ll join a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the desire to push boundaries.
If you want to build purposeful tech, upskill across multiple modern stacks, and play a key role in shaping the NRLA’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the NRLA’s property management platform within a modern monorepo architecture.
This role requires expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/Firebase) development, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions that serve landlords and tenants.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Developing high quality, scalable solutions code across both the frontend and backend for landlords and property management professionals.
Working collaboratively with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to gather requirements, investigate solutions and translating into technical ...
Building and maintaining an Angular-based web application and Firebase Cloud Functions.
Working within a monorepo architecture using modern development tools and practices.
Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Supporting code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Duties And Key Responsibilities
Key Technologies:
Frontend: Angular 16, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material
Backend: Node.js 20, Firebase Cloud Functions, Express.js
Database: Firebase Firestore, BigQuery
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
Testing: Jest, Storybook
Build Tools: pnpm, Turborepo, Angular CLI
DevOps: Google Cloud Build, Infisical, Sentry, Shell Scripting
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Technical Development and Implementation:
Develop and maintain Angular 16+ applications using TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular Material
Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions using Node.js 20 and TypeScript
Implement responsive, accessible UI components following modern design patterns
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Stripe, SendGrid, Algolia, Moneyhub, etc.)
Work with Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Tasks, and Pub/Sub
Software Development and Delivery:
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests using Jest
Work within a monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Firebase deployment tools
Manage application state and data flow using reactive programming patterns
Optimize application performance
Professional Development and Collaboration:
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Technical Operations and Quality Assurance:
Monitor application performance using Sentry error tracking and analytics
Implement security best practices
Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Maintain test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing strategies
Perform database migrations and manage Firestore data structures
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Gather and analyse requirements from business stakeholders
Provide technical estimates and delivery timelines
Present demos and progress updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with external partners and third-party service providers
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications in Angular, Google Cloud Platform, or Firebase (desirable)
Evidence of ongoing professional development or contributions to technical communities (desirable).
Skills And Abilities:
Frontend Development: Knowledge of Angular (v16+), TypeScript, ES6+, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architectures
Database: Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Firebase Firestore
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services
Version Control: Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative development practices
Testing: Experience with Jest and test-driven development approaches
API Integration: Ability to integrate and work with third-party APIs and services
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience building production-grade Angular applications
Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions and serverless architectures
Track record of working in monorepo environments (desirable)
Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe) and financial integrations
Familiarity with property management or real estate technology (desirable)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Background in agile/scrum development methodologies
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ features
Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and state management
Understanding of RESTful API design principles
Familiarity with authentication and authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with commitment to code quality and best practices
A keen eye for detail when working with UI
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies
Strong time management and organizational skills
Passion for creating excellent user experiences
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Ability to work hybrid from Manchester or London office
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
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
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
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.
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.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Job title: Senior Workplace Engineer Location: Leeds (3 x per week on-site) Salary/Rate: Up to £376 per day Start Date: Mar/Apr 2026 Job type: 6-month contract (Inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for an experienced modern workplace engineer to join our leading global client in the financial services sector for an exciting contract opportunity. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Senior Modern Workplace Engineers are responsible for the design, development, implementation, ongoing support and maintenance of SPWs Microsoft 365, Azure and limited on premise infrastructure (networking, printing and meeting rooms) and associated systems. The Senior Modern Workplace engineer will also be responsible for contributing to the teams capability to provide subject matter expert services and guidance to other teams across the business and helping to mentor junior members of the IT Support team. . Device, Application & Data Management (Intune & endpoint security, SharePoint, OneDrive and Jamf) . Collaboration & Unified Comms (Teams, PSTN in Teams, Exchange) . Office Engineering (Telemetry, Add On management & governance) . MS365 Product Suite (Previously Office 365 - Including but not limited to MS Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business) . Process Automation, Scripting/coding (Including but not limited to PowerShell, PowerApps, GraphAPI, Python) . Entra ID & Access Mgt . Defender XDR (Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps) . Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IoT) . Networks (WAN, LAN and WiFi) . Contribute to the design and development of solutions . Contribute to the design of new solutions in conjunction with the Technology Architects, supporting through appropriate governance and approval channels . Make sure that all development is in line with design requirements and technical policy . Where appropriate select and suggest new components/systems in line with requirements . Ensure solutions minimise the need for manual intervention and are automated wherever possible . Work in line with SPW best practises and guide IT Support in adhering to these . Experience with the Jira and Confluence toolsets . A customer focussed ethos to ensure customers receive the service required . Good stakeholder management with the ability to recommend change and contribute towards technical direction . The ability to self-start and organise personal workload . A working knowledge of Agile Development Methodology . Where applicable, work with other colleagues and teams to improve overall service for colleagues and clients . Adhering to SPW's risk appetite, ensuring all work is completed within an appropriate risk appetite. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: . Collaboration & Unified Comms (Voice, Video, SharePoint, Email) . MS365 Product Suite (Previously Office 365 - Including but not limited to MS Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business) . Device, Application & Data Management (Intune, Windows 11 Management) . Office Engineering (Telemetry, Add On management & governance) . MS365 Security Tooling . Entra ID . Experience with Networking technologies including WAN, LAN and WiFi . Process Automation, Scripting/coding (Including but not limited to PowerShell, GraphAPI, Python) . Experience with the Jira and Confluence toolsets . A customer focussed ethos to ensure customers receive the service required . Good stakeholder management with the ability to recommend change and contribute towards technical direction . The ability to self-start and organise personal workload . A working knowledge of Agile Development Methodology If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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Job title: Senior Workplace Engineer Location: Leeds (3 x per week on-site) Salary/Rate: Up to £376 per day Start Date: Mar/Apr 2026 Job type: 6-month contract (Inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for an experienced modern workplace engineer to join our leading global client in the financial services sector for an exciting contract opportunity. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Senior Modern Workplace Engineers are responsible for the design, development, implementation, ongoing support and maintenance of SPWs Microsoft 365, Azure and limited on premise infrastructure (networking, printing and meeting rooms) and associated systems. The Senior Modern Workplace engineer will also be responsible for contributing to the teams capability to provide subject matter expert services and guidance to other teams across the business and helping to mentor junior members of the IT Support team. . Device, Application & Data Management (Intune & endpoint security, SharePoint, OneDrive and Jamf) . Collaboration & Unified Comms (Teams, PSTN in Teams, Exchange) . Office Engineering (Telemetry, Add On management & governance) . MS365 Product Suite (Previously Office 365 - Including but not limited to MS Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business) . Process Automation, Scripting/coding (Including but not limited to PowerShell, PowerApps, GraphAPI, Python) . Entra ID & Access Mgt . Defender XDR (Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps) . Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IoT) . Networks (WAN, LAN and WiFi) . Contribute to the design and development of solutions . Contribute to the design of new solutions in conjunction with the Technology Architects, supporting through appropriate governance and approval channels . Make sure that all development is in line with design requirements and technical policy . Where appropriate select and suggest new components/systems in line with requirements . Ensure solutions minimise the need for manual intervention and are automated wherever possible . Work in line with SPW best practises and guide IT Support in adhering to these . Experience with the Jira and Confluence toolsets . A customer focussed ethos to ensure customers receive the service required . Good stakeholder management with the ability to recommend change and contribute towards technical direction . The ability to self-start and organise personal workload . A working knowledge of Agile Development Methodology . Where applicable, work with other colleagues and teams to improve overall service for colleagues and clients . Adhering to SPW's risk appetite, ensuring all work is completed within an appropriate risk appetite. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: . Collaboration & Unified Comms (Voice, Video, SharePoint, Email) . MS365 Product Suite (Previously Office 365 - Including but not limited to MS Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business) . Device, Application & Data Management (Intune, Windows 11 Management) . Office Engineering (Telemetry, Add On management & governance) . MS365 Security Tooling . Entra ID . Experience with Networking technologies including WAN, LAN and WiFi . Process Automation, Scripting/coding (Including but not limited to PowerShell, GraphAPI, Python) . Experience with the Jira and Confluence toolsets . A customer focussed ethos to ensure customers receive the service required . Good stakeholder management with the ability to recommend change and contribute towards technical direction . The ability to self-start and organise personal workload . A working knowledge of Agile Development Methodology If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) - MUST HAVE CURRENT SC CLEARANCE Initial 3-month contract (possible extension) £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff - 2 days per week in the office A leading UK regulatory body is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) to support the enhancement, optimisation, and automation of its Salesforce delivery pipelines and wider DevOps capability. This is a senior hands-on engineering role within a complex, multi-workstream digital environment. Role Overview You will act as a technical specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes for Salesforce, using Azure DevOps (ADO) . The role involves embedding testing automation, driving high coding and security standards, and improving DevOps maturity across multiple Salesforce workstreams. This position requires deep technical knowledge of Salesforce DevOps, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to deliver resilient, auditable, and repeatable deployment processes. Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Release Engineering Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps. Enable source-driven and metadata deployments across multiple environments. Integrate automated testing using ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack, and Playwright. Quality & Compliance Implement code quality tooling such as Salesforce Code Checker and (future) SonarCloud. Ensure releases meet security, compliance, and assurance standards. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with Salesforce developers, architects, delivery managers, and cloud/security teams. Provide technical coaching and support to improve delivery practices. Influence DevOps standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Tooling & Automation Enhance automation frameworks across Salesforce and connected platforms. Promote Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Testing methodologies. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience delivering and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Hands-on integration with automated testing and quality tools (eg, Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright, SonarCloud). Deep understanding of modern DevOps practices, including automated deployments, pipeline optimisation, and cloud governance. Experience in troubleshooting Salesforce deployment and release issues. Desirable Experience in enterprise or public-sector Salesforce environments. Exposure to cross-platform integrations and multi-team delivery ecosystems. Key Behaviours Communicating & Influencing Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace
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Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) - MUST HAVE CURRENT SC CLEARANCE Initial 3-month contract (possible extension) £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff - 2 days per week in the office A leading UK regulatory body is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) to support the enhancement, optimisation, and automation of its Salesforce delivery pipelines and wider DevOps capability. This is a senior hands-on engineering role within a complex, multi-workstream digital environment. Role Overview You will act as a technical specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes for Salesforce, using Azure DevOps (ADO) . The role involves embedding testing automation, driving high coding and security standards, and improving DevOps maturity across multiple Salesforce workstreams. This position requires deep technical knowledge of Salesforce DevOps, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to deliver resilient, auditable, and repeatable deployment processes. Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Release Engineering Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps. Enable source-driven and metadata deployments across multiple environments. Integrate automated testing using ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack, and Playwright. Quality & Compliance Implement code quality tooling such as Salesforce Code Checker and (future) SonarCloud. Ensure releases meet security, compliance, and assurance standards. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with Salesforce developers, architects, delivery managers, and cloud/security teams. Provide technical coaching and support to improve delivery practices. Influence DevOps standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Tooling & Automation Enhance automation frameworks across Salesforce and connected platforms. Promote Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Testing methodologies. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience delivering and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Hands-on integration with automated testing and quality tools (eg, Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright, SonarCloud). Deep understanding of modern DevOps practices, including automated deployments, pipeline optimisation, and cloud governance. Experience in troubleshooting Salesforce deployment and release issues. Desirable Experience in enterprise or public-sector Salesforce environments. Exposure to cross-platform integrations and multi-team delivery ecosystems. Key Behaviours Communicating & Influencing Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace
3-month contract (possible extension) £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff Must hold valid SC clearance A major UK public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect (Salesforce) to lead the design, assurance, and governance of Salesforce-based solutions across multiple workstreams. This role sits within a large digital transformation programme, supporting secure, scalable, user-centric services that integrate with wider enterprise platforms. Role Overview You will be responsible for defining and assuring technical designs across multiple Salesforce clouds and domains, ensuring solutions are secure, robust, scalable, and aligned to organisational architecture standards. The role involves guiding engineering teams, influencing technical direction, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and documentation of multi-cloud Salesforce solutions aligned with architectural, security, and data standards. Provide technical assurance across all Salesforce implementations and integrations. Define integration patterns using APIs, Middleware, and reusable services. Collaborate with data, security, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure platform consistency and interoperability. Mentor architects and engineers, contributing to a Salesforce Centre of Excellence. Support governance processes, design reviews, and risk/impact assessments. Develop reusable patterns, templates, and architectural artefacts. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and leading Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Service, Experience, Public Sector Solutions, Core Platform). Deep understanding of API-led integrations , Middleware, and enterprise data flows. Ability to create and maintain architecture artefacts using Archi, ArchiMate, UML , or equivalent frameworks. Strong grounding in secure design principles , data governance, and risk-based assurance. Experience influencing technical decisions across delivery teams and large programmes. Valid SC clearance (mandatory). Professional certifications such as: Salesforce Technical Architect (or equivalent senior Salesforce certifications) Architectural qualifications (BCS, TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) Desirable Experience working within government or public-sector digital standards and assurance frameworks.
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3-month contract (possible extension) £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff Must hold valid SC clearance A major UK public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect (Salesforce) to lead the design, assurance, and governance of Salesforce-based solutions across multiple workstreams. This role sits within a large digital transformation programme, supporting secure, scalable, user-centric services that integrate with wider enterprise platforms. Role Overview You will be responsible for defining and assuring technical designs across multiple Salesforce clouds and domains, ensuring solutions are secure, robust, scalable, and aligned to organisational architecture standards. The role involves guiding engineering teams, influencing technical direction, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and documentation of multi-cloud Salesforce solutions aligned with architectural, security, and data standards. Provide technical assurance across all Salesforce implementations and integrations. Define integration patterns using APIs, Middleware, and reusable services. Collaborate with data, security, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure platform consistency and interoperability. Mentor architects and engineers, contributing to a Salesforce Centre of Excellence. Support governance processes, design reviews, and risk/impact assessments. Develop reusable patterns, templates, and architectural artefacts. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and leading Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Service, Experience, Public Sector Solutions, Core Platform). Deep understanding of API-led integrations , Middleware, and enterprise data flows. Ability to create and maintain architecture artefacts using Archi, ArchiMate, UML , or equivalent frameworks. Strong grounding in secure design principles , data governance, and risk-based assurance. Experience influencing technical decisions across delivery teams and large programmes. Valid SC clearance (mandatory). Professional certifications such as: Salesforce Technical Architect (or equivalent senior Salesforce certifications) Architectural qualifications (BCS, TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) Desirable Experience working within government or public-sector digital standards and assurance frameworks.
SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking TIER 1 BANK IN CANARY WHARF Role - SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - 415 per day (Inside IR35) Tech Stack - Sharepoint Office 365 Power apps Power Automate HTML, Javascript, CSS Tasks - Working with the team and the wider development team to both grow and to help adopt Agile like methodologies with practical implementation alongside the daily operation support people for existing SharePoint/Office 365 applications. Working with the wider Development and Architecture teams to develop and establish best practices of SharePoint/Office 365. Contributing to and regularly leading the technical and design workshops within the team. Critically and actively conducting code review procedures to ensure improvement in skills across the team. Participating in exercises to both plan and estimate upcoming work volumes. Contributing to the rollout of new tools and applications that will improve the development processes. Enhancing performance, scalability and security issues across the design and implementation phases. Following "Change Management Control procedures" to get approvals for any updates in the Production systems and providing "Maintenance reports" for non-Production environments. Participating in both definition and configuration of SharePoint/Office 365 environments in the Disaster Recovery sites. Encouraging and supporting the continuous improvement and upskilling of all members in the team, as well as the wider development department Development of Office 365 tools including SharePoint Online (PowerApps, Power Automate and SPFX or ReactJS). Analysing of business requirements and providing constructive feedback. Creating documentation to detail deliverables by the relevant teams with enough depth for both technical and business viewpoints. Providing scripts for database enquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to provide both analysis and exporting data etc. based on business requirements. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking TIER 1 BANK IN CANARY WHARF Role - SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - 415 per day (Inside IR35) Tech Stack - Sharepoint Office 365 Power apps Power Automate HTML, Javascript, CSS Tasks - Working with the team and the wider development team to both grow and to help adopt Agile like methodologies with practical implementation alongside the daily operation support people for existing SharePoint/Office 365 applications. Working with the wider Development and Architecture teams to develop and establish best practices of SharePoint/Office 365. Contributing to and regularly leading the technical and design workshops within the team. Critically and actively conducting code review procedures to ensure improvement in skills across the team. Participating in exercises to both plan and estimate upcoming work volumes. Contributing to the rollout of new tools and applications that will improve the development processes. Enhancing performance, scalability and security issues across the design and implementation phases. Following "Change Management Control procedures" to get approvals for any updates in the Production systems and providing "Maintenance reports" for non-Production environments. Participating in both definition and configuration of SharePoint/Office 365 environments in the Disaster Recovery sites. Encouraging and supporting the continuous improvement and upskilling of all members in the team, as well as the wider development department Development of Office 365 tools including SharePoint Online (PowerApps, Power Automate and SPFX or ReactJS). Analysing of business requirements and providing constructive feedback. Creating documentation to detail deliverables by the relevant teams with enough depth for both technical and business viewpoints. Providing scripts for database enquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to provide both analysis and exporting data etc. based on business requirements. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire / West Sussex Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
12/03/2026
Full time
Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire / West Sussex Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
CyberArk Architect (PAM) London 2 days a week in the office £100K A leading insurance firm is seeking a CyberArk Architect to drive their PAM strategy. Far from a maintenance role, you will design and govern the frameworks protecting critical financial infrastructure. Bridging the gap between high-level architecture and hands-on deployment, you will ensure every privileged credential is secured and rotated. You'll lead the rollout of enterprise-wide PAM frameworks, establishing a "gold standard" for identity governance in a high-stakes environment. Acting as a technical liaison, you will harmonise security protocols with business efficiency while maintaining rigorous oversight through deep-dive audits and advanced control deployments. Essential Skills 13+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture with a heavy focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). Deep, hands-on expertise with CyberArk and other enterprise-level access security tools. Strong technical background in building and launching large-scale security frameworks from scratch. Expert knowledge of the security standards and compliance rules specific to the insurance or finance industry. London Based 2 days in the office per week | £100K + plus fantastic benefits If you come from a strong cyberArk background and have a strong understanding in delivering PAM solutions at an architect level then this is the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (see below) Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
12/03/2026
Full time
CyberArk Architect (PAM) London 2 days a week in the office £100K A leading insurance firm is seeking a CyberArk Architect to drive their PAM strategy. Far from a maintenance role, you will design and govern the frameworks protecting critical financial infrastructure. Bridging the gap between high-level architecture and hands-on deployment, you will ensure every privileged credential is secured and rotated. You'll lead the rollout of enterprise-wide PAM frameworks, establishing a "gold standard" for identity governance in a high-stakes environment. Acting as a technical liaison, you will harmonise security protocols with business efficiency while maintaining rigorous oversight through deep-dive audits and advanced control deployments. Essential Skills 13+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture with a heavy focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). Deep, hands-on expertise with CyberArk and other enterprise-level access security tools. Strong technical background in building and launching large-scale security frameworks from scratch. Expert knowledge of the security standards and compliance rules specific to the insurance or finance industry. London Based 2 days in the office per week | £100K + plus fantastic benefits If you come from a strong cyberArk background and have a strong understanding in delivering PAM solutions at an architect level then this is the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (see below) Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
CyberArk Architect (PAM) London 2 days a week in the office 100K A leading insurance firm is seeking a CyberArk Architect to drive their PAM strategy. Far from a maintenance role, you will design and govern the frameworks protecting critical financial infrastructure. Bridging the gap between high-level architecture and hands-on deployment, you will ensure every privileged credential is secured and rotated. You'll lead the rollout of enterprise-wide PAM frameworks, establishing a "gold standard" for identity governance in a high-stakes environment. Acting as a technical liaison, you will harmonise security protocols with business efficiency while maintaining rigorous oversight through deep-dive audits and advanced control deployments. Essential Skills 13+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture with a heavy focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). Deep, hands-on expertise with CyberArk and other enterprise-level access security tools. Strong technical background in building and launching large-scale security frameworks from scratch. Expert knowledge of the security standards and compliance rules specific to the insurance or finance industry. London Based 2 days in the office per week 100K + plus fantastic benefits If you come from a strong cyberArk background and have a strong understanding in delivering PAM solutions at an architect level then this is the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
12/03/2026
Full time
CyberArk Architect (PAM) London 2 days a week in the office 100K A leading insurance firm is seeking a CyberArk Architect to drive their PAM strategy. Far from a maintenance role, you will design and govern the frameworks protecting critical financial infrastructure. Bridging the gap between high-level architecture and hands-on deployment, you will ensure every privileged credential is secured and rotated. You'll lead the rollout of enterprise-wide PAM frameworks, establishing a "gold standard" for identity governance in a high-stakes environment. Acting as a technical liaison, you will harmonise security protocols with business efficiency while maintaining rigorous oversight through deep-dive audits and advanced control deployments. Essential Skills 13+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture with a heavy focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). Deep, hands-on expertise with CyberArk and other enterprise-level access security tools. Strong technical background in building and launching large-scale security frameworks from scratch. Expert knowledge of the security standards and compliance rules specific to the insurance or finance industry. London Based 2 days in the office per week 100K + plus fantastic benefits If you come from a strong cyberArk background and have a strong understanding in delivering PAM solutions at an architect level then this is the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Description As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you will lead the engineering of complex data solutions across Google Cloud Platform environment. You will architect and implement high-performance data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. You will apply strong data modelling and warehousing principles using BigQuery and Cloud SQL, embed governance through Dataplex and ensure automated orchestration via Airflow. You will provide technical leadership to ensure resilience, scalability and compliance across data services that underpin critical national infrastructure programmes. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Cloud SQL and Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Dataplex, Dataform, Great Expectations or similar data quality tools, Terraform, Python and SQL Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale data pipelines Define data modelling standards and warehouse optimisation strategies Embed governance, metadata management and security controls Oversee automated orchestration and monitoring of data workflows Provide assurance for performance, scalability and compliance requirements Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable deployments Mentor data engineers and contribute to structured upskilling initiative Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
12/03/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Description As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you will lead the engineering of complex data solutions across Google Cloud Platform environment. You will architect and implement high-performance data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. You will apply strong data modelling and warehousing principles using BigQuery and Cloud SQL, embed governance through Dataplex and ensure automated orchestration via Airflow. You will provide technical leadership to ensure resilience, scalability and compliance across data services that underpin critical national infrastructure programmes. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Cloud SQL and Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Dataplex, Dataform, Great Expectations or similar data quality tools, Terraform, Python and SQL Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale data pipelines Define data modelling standards and warehouse optimisation strategies Embed governance, metadata management and security controls Oversee automated orchestration and monitoring of data workflows Provide assurance for performance, scalability and compliance requirements Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable deployments Mentor data engineers and contribute to structured upskilling initiative Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant - 3 months possible extension - 2 days per week on site Nottingham minimum rest hybrid - £675 per day inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant to support the Realise phase of an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation programme. The role will focus on configuring procurement processes, supporting system integration testing, resolving defects, and ensuring that procurement functionality aligns with the approved solution design. The consultant will work closely with solution architects, finance teams, integration specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure the Procure-to-Pay solution is built, tested, and ready for deployment. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Solution Configuration . Configure and refine S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement (Source-to-Pay) functionality. . Implement the approved design from the Explore phase Fit-to-Standard workshops. . Configure core procurement processes including: Purchase requisitions Purchase orders Goods receipts Invoice verification Supplier master data . Ensure configuration aligns with Clean Core principles. 2. Support Build & Realisation Activities . Support the build and configuration of procurement processes within S/4HANA Public Cloud. . Work closely with integration teams to ensure procurement processes integrate correctly with: Finance Supplier systems Reporting solutions . Identify configuration issues and propose solutions aligned with SAP best practices. 3. Testing & Defect Resolution . Support the execution of: System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) . Investigate and resolve defects related to procurement functionality. . Work with technical teams to resolve integration or data-related issues. . Ensure all procurement test scenarios are documented and validated. 4. Data & Master Data Validation . Support validation of procurement-related master data including: Supplier master data Purchasing organisations and groups Material master data . Work with data teams to resolve data migration issues impacting procurement processes. 5. Stakeholder Collaboration . Work closely with procurement stakeholders and subject matter experts to validate system behaviour. . Provide guidance on system capabilities and best practices. . Support business users during testing and validation activities. 6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer . Maintain configuration and process documentation. . Ensure test evidence and defect resolution documentation is captured. . Support knowledge transfer to operational support teams. Required Skills & Experience Essential . Hands-on experience configuring SAP S/4HANA Procurement (Source-to-Pay). . Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud procurement configuration. . Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation programmes in the Realise phase. . Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes. . Experience supporting System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing. . Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology. Desirable . Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud procurement configuration. . Experience integrating SAP Ariba or other procurement platforms. . Experience working in UK public sector or local government environments. . Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM for defect and test management. Key Deliverables The consultant will be expected to deliver: . Configured procurement functionality in S/4HANA Public Cloud . Completed SIT and UAT support . Resolved procurement-related defects . Updated configuration and process documentation . Procurement solution readiness for deployment SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant - 3 months possible extension - 2 days per week on site Nottingham minimum rest hybrid - £675 per day inside IR35 This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
12/03/2026
Contractor
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant - 3 months possible extension - 2 days per week on site Nottingham minimum rest hybrid - £675 per day inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant to support the Realise phase of an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation programme. The role will focus on configuring procurement processes, supporting system integration testing, resolving defects, and ensuring that procurement functionality aligns with the approved solution design. The consultant will work closely with solution architects, finance teams, integration specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure the Procure-to-Pay solution is built, tested, and ready for deployment. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Solution Configuration . Configure and refine S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement (Source-to-Pay) functionality. . Implement the approved design from the Explore phase Fit-to-Standard workshops. . Configure core procurement processes including: Purchase requisitions Purchase orders Goods receipts Invoice verification Supplier master data . Ensure configuration aligns with Clean Core principles. 2. Support Build & Realisation Activities . Support the build and configuration of procurement processes within S/4HANA Public Cloud. . Work closely with integration teams to ensure procurement processes integrate correctly with: Finance Supplier systems Reporting solutions . Identify configuration issues and propose solutions aligned with SAP best practices. 3. Testing & Defect Resolution . Support the execution of: System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) . Investigate and resolve defects related to procurement functionality. . Work with technical teams to resolve integration or data-related issues. . Ensure all procurement test scenarios are documented and validated. 4. Data & Master Data Validation . Support validation of procurement-related master data including: Supplier master data Purchasing organisations and groups Material master data . Work with data teams to resolve data migration issues impacting procurement processes. 5. Stakeholder Collaboration . Work closely with procurement stakeholders and subject matter experts to validate system behaviour. . Provide guidance on system capabilities and best practices. . Support business users during testing and validation activities. 6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer . Maintain configuration and process documentation. . Ensure test evidence and defect resolution documentation is captured. . Support knowledge transfer to operational support teams. Required Skills & Experience Essential . Hands-on experience configuring SAP S/4HANA Procurement (Source-to-Pay). . Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud procurement configuration. . Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation programmes in the Realise phase. . Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes. . Experience supporting System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing. . Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology. Desirable . Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud procurement configuration. . Experience integrating SAP Ariba or other procurement platforms. . Experience working in UK public sector or local government environments. . Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM for defect and test management. Key Deliverables The consultant will be expected to deliver: . Configured procurement functionality in S/4HANA Public Cloud . Completed SIT and UAT support . Resolved procurement-related defects . Updated configuration and process documentation . Procurement solution readiness for deployment SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant - 3 months possible extension - 2 days per week on site Nottingham minimum rest hybrid - £675 per day inside IR35 This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
12/03/2026
Full time
Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Lead Network Architect - Networks - DC LAN Cisco Location: London (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required, eligible candidates will be considered Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical national infrastructure, is hiring for a Lead Network Architect to join a high-profile project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise and data centre network architecture within a dynamic environment. What you'll be doing: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise and data centre network architectures, ensuring alignment with security, services, and business needs. Provide comprehensive network solutions, including logical and physical designs, security, and integration with broader IT systems. Ensure architectural governance and compliance, working closely with peer lead architects and reporting to the Chief Architect. Collaborate with multi-supplier eco-systems, including IBM-led teams, to deliver Green IT Infrastructure solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners. Apply your expertise within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure, including emergency services and communication systems. What you'll bring: Proven experience in enterprise and data centre network architecture, with strong knowledge of Cisco technologies. Deep understanding of Green IT Infrastructure design and implementation. Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders effectively. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical details for diverse audiences. Experience working within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure environments. Knowledge of security, services, processes, and systems integration. Familiarity with communication/telco systems and working within eco-systems involving multiple suppliers. UK national with a minimum of five years of unbroken residency. Essential skills: Architectural governance and enterprise network design Cisco networking expertise Green IT Infrastructure standards and technologies Experience with critical national infrastructure and emergency services systems Strong interpersonal and communication skills This is a fantastic chance to contribute to vital national projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!
12/03/2026
Contractor
Lead Network Architect - Networks - DC LAN Cisco Location: London (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required, eligible candidates will be considered Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical national infrastructure, is hiring for a Lead Network Architect to join a high-profile project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise and data centre network architecture within a dynamic environment. What you'll be doing: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise and data centre network architectures, ensuring alignment with security, services, and business needs. Provide comprehensive network solutions, including logical and physical designs, security, and integration with broader IT systems. Ensure architectural governance and compliance, working closely with peer lead architects and reporting to the Chief Architect. Collaborate with multi-supplier eco-systems, including IBM-led teams, to deliver Green IT Infrastructure solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners. Apply your expertise within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure, including emergency services and communication systems. What you'll bring: Proven experience in enterprise and data centre network architecture, with strong knowledge of Cisco technologies. Deep understanding of Green IT Infrastructure design and implementation. Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders effectively. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical details for diverse audiences. Experience working within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure environments. Knowledge of security, services, processes, and systems integration. Familiarity with communication/telco systems and working within eco-systems involving multiple suppliers. UK national with a minimum of five years of unbroken residency. Essential skills: Architectural governance and enterprise network design Cisco networking expertise Green IT Infrastructure standards and technologies Experience with critical national infrastructure and emergency services systems Strong interpersonal and communication skills This is a fantastic chance to contribute to vital national projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued) Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem Experience with common Android architectural patterns (eg MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
12/03/2026
Contractor
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued) Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem Experience with common Android architectural patterns (eg MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.