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Senior Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Lead the cloud risk agenda for the world's most complex and prestigious organisations Our client is a leading global Advisory firm and we are seeking a Senior Manager to join their Technology Risk & Internal Audit practice, specialising in cloud and emerging technology risk . This role sits at the intersection of cloud security, regulation, and executive advisory , supporting global clients as they navigate large-scale cloud adoption, digital transformation, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. This is a leadership role for a credible cloud authority and trusted advisor and will suit someone equally comfortable designing cloud security architectures as advising Boards and Audit Committees. In this role, you will: Lead and deliver technology risk, internal audit, and cloud security engagements across global enterprises Design, assess, and optimise cloud security architectures and control frameworks across hyperscalers Advise senior stakeholders on cloud risk, regulatory compliance, and operating model transformation Support clients across a variety of sectors, including highly regulated environments , Drive practice growth , proposition development, and client relationships Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams What are we looking for: Cloud & Security Deep experience across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (plus SAP, Oracle, Alibaba, IBM Bluemix) Expertise in cloud-native security , CNAPP, data protection, network security, and vulnerability management Strong hands-on exposure to Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Prisma Cloud , and DevSecOps Technology Risk & Regulation Proven background in Technology Risk / IT Internal Audit Strong knowledge of global regulatory and compliance frameworks , including: GDPR, SOx, ISO 27001 PRA, FCA, EBA, BaFin, OCC, FFIEC, Basel, MiFID II, NIS 2, TISAX, HIPAA Ability to translate complex technical risk into clear, board-level insight Leadership & Advisory Senior Manager-level consulting experience Track record of leading teams, mentoring talent, and managing senior stakeholders Experience delivering cloud-enabled transformation, system integration, and process optimisation Familiarity with Agile, COBIT, ITIL, Lean, Six Sigma Emerging Technology Exposure to AI, automation, LLMs, and data-driven security Interest in shaping the future of cloud risk and intelligent assurance What's on offer: High-impact role with real influence over strategy and growth Work on complex, high-profile cloud and regulatory challenges Clear progression toward Director and Partner Collaborative, international environment with access to cutting-edge technology If you are a senior cloud and technology risk professional and are ready to shape the agenda, lead at scale, and build a long-term advisory caree r, then make your application now! Parker Wright Consulting is acting as an Executive Recruitment Agency with respect to this role.

Principal Software Engineer AI & Innovation Recruiting a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, AI driven solutions and the curiosity to explore beyond traditional technology boundaries. Within the newly createdAI & Innovation team, you will shape the future of the organisation s products through cutting-edge technology, experimentation and creative thinking. A truly exciting opportunity to influence and create something new. Key Responsibilities Build innovative MVPs to validate ideas and accelerate learning Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering teams Evaluate, experiment and recommend new technologies, frameworks and tools Mentor and coach engineers to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Oversee code reviews and ensure delivery of high-quality maintainable software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges Contribute to strategic planning and align technology decisions with business goals Essential Skills Significant experience in a senior software engineering position Proven experience delivering innovative AI solutions Practical knowledge of AI and recommend tools to best suit the needs Strong understanding of microservices and modern web architectures Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks Extensive experience designing large-scale systems Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and services Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams to deliver Desirable Experience DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Secure-by-design development and security best practices Contributions to open-source projects

Digital Architect Location: London Competitive Salary + Package (Dependent on experience) (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels - Manager & Consultant) As a team: The Architect is the essence of every project we bring to life from streaming live sport across the world, solving health emergencies to serving customers in new ways with innovative new Digital products. We're looking for architects who can support the delivery of increasingly transformational digital products that traverse a diverse range of devices (iOS, Android, smart TVs, embedded technology) and plug into an ecosystem of cloud services at massive scale with millions of users. We need people who are as comfortable at a whiteboard scribbling a design as they are working on detailed specifications for a distributed team of developers. We're also looking for architects who are as satisfied with their designs as they are the end product, and can problem solve and overcome challenges at every stage of the lifecycle. In our team you will learn: To use the latest in platform engineering including Cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform How technical architecture expertise can contribute to new sales activities, communicating why the architecture designs meet current and future business requirements. How to deliver scalable platforms serving millions of users for products with a global reach How to work day-to-day with clients ranging from developers and testers through to product managers and directors In this role you will: Lead the end-to-end design of performant, secure, robust and maintainable platforms architectures across evolving technologies Support the development and delivery into production of the architecture and coach engineers during delivery using a variety of methodologies Analyse and resolve architectural problems throughout the lifecycle of the solution working closely with either agile development and operations teams or in a full DevSecOps model Lead technical architecture design and assessment projects at client sites with key client partners Cultivate successful, motivated teams across the globe to deliver large transformational technology change for our clients We are looking for experience in the following skills: An ability to communicate design concepts to both deeply technical development teams as well as non-technical staff A deep and practical working knowledge of one (or more) of the major cloud platforms Solid understanding of key architecture concerns such as security, availability, scalability, operability, maintainability and how to ensure that they are delivered as specified Knowledge of and experience applying modern architecture principles and patterns Experience supporting operational platforms in high-scale live production environments Set yourself apart: Demonstrable hands-on experience designing, building and maintaining scalable products and platforms A track record of using technical architecture and modern engineering principles to improve the end user experience and backend functionality of products and platforms Demonstrable experience of upskilling, teaching and running an engineering or architecture team Prior experience working with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders on business-critical systems What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Closing Date for Applications 28/02/2026 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Principal Software Engineer - AI & Innovation Recruiting a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, AI driven solutions and the curiosity to explore beyond traditional technology boundaries. Within the newly createdAI & Innovation team, you will shape the future of the organisation's products through cutting-edge technology, experimentation and creative thinking. A truly exciting opportunity to influence and create something new. Key Responsibilities Build innovative MVPs to validate ideas and accelerate learning Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering teams Evaluate, experiment and recommend new technologies, frameworks and tools Mentor and coach engineers to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Oversee code reviews and ensure delivery of high-quality maintainable software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges Contribute to strategic planning and align technology decisions with business goals Essential Skills Significant experience in a senior software engineering position Proven experience delivering innovative AI solutions Practical knowledge of AI and recommend tools to best suit the needs Strong understanding of microservices and modern web architectures Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks Extensive experience designing large-scale systems Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and services Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams to deliver Desirable Experience DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Secure-by-design development and security best practices Contributions to open-source projects

Principal Software Engineer - AI & Innovation Recruiting a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, AI driven solutions and the curiosity to explore beyond traditional technology boundaries. Within the newly createdAI & Innovation team, you will shape the future of the organisation's products through cutting-edge technology, experimentation and creative thinking. A truly exciting opportunity to influence and create something new. Key Responsibilities Build innovative MVPs to validate ideas and accelerate learning Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering teams Evaluate, experiment and recommend new technologies, frameworks and tools Mentor and coach engineers to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Oversee code reviews and ensure delivery of high-quality maintainable software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges Contribute to strategic planning and align technology decisions with business goals Essential Skills Significant experience in a senior software engineering position Proven experience delivering innovative AI solutions Practical knowledge of AI and recommend tools to best suit the needs Strong understanding of microservices and modern web architectures Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks Extensive experience designing large-scale systems Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and services Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams to deliver Desirable Experience DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Secure-by-design development and security best practices Contributions to open-source projects

Senior Security EngineerLondon (2x a week)Permanent About the Role We are exclusively partnered with a leading UK retail organisation that is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation. We are seeking a technical and hands-on Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate robust security controls across a complex hybrid environment.In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution, serving as a technical authority for cloud platforms, identity systems, and endpoint security. You will collaborate closely with Network, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure that "secure-by-design" solutions are woven into the fabric of the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Hybrid Architecture & Governance: Design and implement security controls across Azure, on-prem servers, and SaaS applications while maintaining hardening standards based on CIS and NIST benchmarks. Identity & Access Security: Define standards for Entra ID and Active Directory, overseeing requirements for Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and PIM. Threat Detection & Incident Response: Own and operate the SIEM/SOAR stack, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, to develop detection rules and support forensic investigations. Infrastructure Hardening: Enforce secure baselines across virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V), Windows Servers, and Azure IaaS workloads. Data Protection: Manage the certificate lifecycle (PKI/AD CS) and implement data classification and DLP strategies using Microsoft Purview. Cloud Security Posture: Manage Azure Landing Zone security and connectivity, collaborating with Network Engineering to validate secure firewall and VPN configurations. Compliance & Risk: Support audit readiness for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus, ensuring all remediation progress is tracked and documented. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience: 5-10 years in cloud or infrastructure security roles. Azure Expertise: Deep experience with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure security configurations. Identity Mastery: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, AD DS, RBAC, and hybrid identity security. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with EDR (MDE), CSPM tools, and vulnerability management platforms. Security Principles: Practical understanding of Zero Trust architecture and secure-by-design methodologies. Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Desirable Skills: Awareness of AWS security fundamentals (Guard Duty, KMS, IAM Identity Center). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (Terraform, Bicep) and DevSecOps practices. Scripting for automation using PowerShell or Python. Qualifications & Soft Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience. Certifications: Preferred certifications include AZ-500, SC-300, SC-100, or CISSP/CCSP. Attributes: An analytical mindset with the ability to remain composed under pressure during security incidents. Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders across the technology organization. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23310 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, IT system, IT infrastructure, Governance, FCA Your New Salary: up to 85k Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking IT Manager - What You'll be Doing: IT Governance & Policy Ownership Own, maintain, and enforce IT policies and standards (e.g. access control, acceptable use, change management, asset management). Ensure policies are implemented in practice, evidenced, and audit-ready. Coordinate IT risk inputs into compliance and risk reporting. Operational IT Management Oversee core IT infrastructure (end-user computing, networks, core platforms, Microsoft/cloud services). Manage provisioning and de-provisioning of users, devices, and systems in line with Joiners-Movers-Leavers controls. Maintain asset registers, licence management, and system inventories. Vendor & Third-Party Management Manage IT service providers, MSPs, SaaS vendors, and technology suppliers. Ensure contracts, SLAs, and security assurances meet FCA and internal requirements. Support due diligence and ongoing monitoring of IT third parties. Audit, Assurance & Regulatory Support Act as IT lead for FCA audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments. Produce evidence of IT controls, system access, logging, backups, and resilience. Track and remediate audit findings and action plans. Business Continuity & Resilience Own IT aspects of BCP and DR planning, testing, and documentation. Ensure backups, recovery procedures, and operational resilience controls are effective and tested. Hands-On Responsibilities (Limited but Expected) Day-to-day administration of systems, licenses, and access rights, where required. Oversight of IT support queues and escalation handling. Mandarin speaking IT Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proven IT management experience in an FCA-regulated or financial services environment. Strong understanding of IT governance, access controls, audit evidence, and vendor risk. Broad technical competence (Microsoft stack, cloud services (AWS/Azure), identity management). Strong documentation, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

Shape the Future of Digital Content with AI Innovation Are you an experienced tech leader with a passion for transforming digital content into next-generation AI-powered experiences? Join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing digital content and B2B intelligence provider poised to revolutionise the market with cutting-edge AI technologies. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) , you will play a pivotal role in steering the company's technology strategy, overseeing a talented software development team, and driving innovation that bridges the gap between expert-curated content and powerful AI solutions. This is a rare opportunity to take a market-leading business into the AI era, blending creativity, innovation, and technology to enhance customer experiences and deliver exceptional business outcomes. As CTO, you will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Directors of Generative Search and AI, Product Marketing, and our Group Director of AI and Technology. You will lead a talented software development team, supported by the best-in-class Group infrastructure, to ensure that our clients' products and services are built to deliver high impact. Your leadership will be critical in driving the company's technological vision, particularly as we embrace AI-driven solutions and elevate our digital content to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a technology strategy to transform a traditional content business into a market-leading digital AI-driven platform. Lead and mentor a talented software development team, supported by a robust Group infrastructure, to build scalable, innovative products. Maintain exceptional levels of availability, scalability, security, and responsiveness, ensuring engineering practices and governance of third-party service providers are aligned with best-in-class standards. Oversee governance frameworks to manage product delivery, from ideation to customer engagement, guaranteeing reliability and scalability. Plan and execute continuous improvement across a mixed-technology estate, ensuring it balances cutting-edge solutions with intricate legacy systems. Govern and deliver a go-to-market plan that generates excitement about our clients products, engaging the business, the market, and customers. Build a predictable delivery capability through a lightweight governance and reporting framework, ensuring business confidence through repeated, reliable delivery. Prioritise product features effectively, ensuring that customer needs and business goals are met while engaging teams around a shared vision. Foster collaboration with various stakeholders to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical team members, enabling sound decision-making. Lead product performance analysis and drive user engagement through innovative tech solutions. What You Bring: Proven trac record of successful leadership experience in technology teams, ideally in customer-facing, online content-focused organisations. Proven track record in delivering technical solutions that enhance the customer experience, particularly in data access and search functionality. Expertise in driving technological change within a dynamic environment, with experience in cloud platforms (AWS), content management (e.g., Drupal), and CRM systems (Salesforce). Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams through periods of high uncertainty while managing vendor relationships and ensuring project success. This is your chance to lead a tech transformation at the forefront of digital content and AI. With a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, you'll be joining a forward-thinking company that values innovation and impact. INDAM Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 78ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models essential for secure, high-integrity systems and services across critical defence, government, and public sector programmes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through to training, evaluation, and deployment Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows Apply secure coding and configuration practices in line with compliance standards Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team Support innovation by researching emerging ML techniques and tools Job Requirements: Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments Experience with the OpenCV framework and object detection models, including YOLO, RCNN, and Vision models Proficiency in optical flow and object tracking for video analysis Solid knowledge of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) models and fine-tuning with custom datasets Understanding of accuracy measurement metrics like Character Error Rate (CER) and Word Error Rate (WER) Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) Understanding of ML architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimisation Experience with MLOps tools and CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with data engineering concepts (ETL, data pipelines, SQL) Ability to analyse complex data and communicate insights effectively Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills Core Areas (Must Have): ML Development Expertise: Hands-on experience building and deploying ML models Lifecycle Ownership: Ability to manage ML workflows from design to production Tool Proficiency: Skilled in Python, ML frameworks, and MLOps tooling Data Engineering Awareness: Understanding of data pipelines, warehousing, and integration Governance & Compliance: Familiarity with secure coding and quality assurance standards Collaboration & Mentoring: Ability to work across teams and support junior engineers Continuous Improvement: Commitment to learning and applying emerging ML techniques Desirable Skills: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerisation (such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) Experience working in secure or regulated environments Exposure to big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and Apache tools Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices Industry certifications (e.g., TensorFlow Developer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty) Knowledge of NLP, computer vision, and deep learning architectures STEM degree or equivalent experience in AI, Data Science, or related fields If you are ready to take ownership of machine learning solutions that underpin secure, high-integrity systems and services, and lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative, and team-centric manner, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's Cyber & Security Solutions Division team in Bristol.

CISO / Head of Information Security / Cyber Security Director We re partnered with a leading international SaaS organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation, and we re looking for a high-impact Interim CISO to step in and lead security at scale. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused contract, ideal for someone who can quickly assess, stabilise and elevate a global security function across a complex, cloud-first environment. You ll be operating at both board and technical level, driving immediate improvements across risk, compliance, architecture and incident readiness. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, bring structure to a fast-paced environment and deliver measurable outcomes within the first 3 6 months. Key Skills & Experience Required Proven track record operating as an Interim CISO / Head of InfoSec / Cyber Security Lead within global SaaS or technology environments Deep expertise across ISO27001, NIST, SOC 2 and PCI-DSS, with experience aligning and embedding controls across multi-region businesses Strong experience delivering and optimising ISMS / security governance frameworks at pace Ability to lead enterprise-wide risk programmes, including risk assessments, control design and board-level risk reporting Advanced knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), including Zero Trust and secure architecture principles Proven experience embedding DevSecOps / Secure SDLC into engineering-led environments Hands-on leadership of major incident response, including ransomware and breach scenarios across global teams Strong experience with third-party / supplier risk management in complex SaaS ecosystems Experience leading internal and external audits, certification programmes and customer security assessments Solid understanding of global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA and equivalents) Ability to rapidly assess current state, identify gaps and deliver a clear, prioritised security roadmap Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence C-suite, board and technical teams Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced or transformation environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CCSP highly desirable This is a critical hire where you ll be expected to drive immediate impact, enhance security maturity and position the business for continued global growth. If you re a delivery-focused CISO contractor who thrives in complex environments and can bring clarity, structure and leadership from day one we want to hear from you.

Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester. This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery. The Opportunity As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals. This role goes beyond delivery-you'll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architecture What We're Looking For Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering , with time spent in a senior or principal capacity Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub) Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation , and automation tools such as Ansible Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth. If you're ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Swindon SN1 2NR, UK Company Overview: Verelogic Solutions is a leading provider of IT services and products, delivering innovative and tailored solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our expertise spans across managed IT services, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and more, ensuring our clients remain at the forefront of technology. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, building strong and lasting relationships that drive success. Overview: We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our team at Verelogic Solutions. This role will be pivotal in managing and growing key customer accounts, driving revenue, and positioning high-value IT services engagements. The successful candidate will combine account management, pre-sales, and solutions sales , taking ownership of customer relationships while also proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will work closely with technical consultants to deliver tailored solutions that align with customer objectives and business needs. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and grow a portfolio of customer accounts, with responsibility for revenue generation and pipeline development. - Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within both existing and new customers. - Identify, develop, and close opportunities across cloud, infrastructure, and modern workplace solutions. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IT leadership and decision-makers. - Lead customer discussions to understand business challenges and position appropriate IT solutions. - Develop and present compelling proposals, ensuring solutions are aligned to customer requirements. - Collaborate with technical teams to scope, design, and deliver high-quality solutions and Statements of Work (SoW). - Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through to deal closure and beyond. - Maintain a consistent pipeline of opportunities to meet and exceed revenue targets. - Work with partners and vendors to support solution delivery and opportunity progression. - Ensure strong commercial governance, including pricing, deal structuring, and margin protection. Required Experience: - Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Account Manager, or pre-sales role within an IT services or consultancy environment. - Strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets, including new business generation. - Experience in solutions sales, with the ability to identify and convert opportunities into revenue. - Good understanding of enterprise IT solutions (e.g. cloud, infrastructure, end-user computing). - Experience engaging with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. - Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Additional Qualifications: - Commercially aware with strong deal-shaping capability. - Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively. - Experience working with partners or within a channel-led environment. - Familiarity with Microsoft, AWS, or similar technology ecosystems. - Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and sales activity. Benefits: - Comprehensive training and ongoing support to develop your skills. - A structured career progression plan with clear growth opportunities. - Highly competitive base salary with an exceptional, uncapped commission structure. - Opportunity to work on high-value, impactful IT transformation projects. - A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Data Architect - 70-90K base (DOE) - West London (hybrid) We are recruiting a Data Architect for one of our clients based in West London on a permanent basis. The Data Architect is responsible for leading the definition, standardization, and governance of data architecture across platforms and products. This role balances technical leadership, data architecture, and collaboration with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure systems. Key responsibilities: Enforce data architectural guidelines and consistency across development teams and services Support established Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks, including tooling, policy enforcement, and stewardship models Ensure robust metadata management, lineage tracking, and data cataloguing using business glossaries and modern catalog tools Review and approve data architecture for major features, platforms, and technical initiatives Collaborate with technical leads and DevOps on system scalability, performance, and reliability Ensure data platforms are AI/ML-ready, with scalable infrastructure and clean, well-structured data pipelines Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to enable model deployment, automation, and MLOps best practices Promote innovation in generative AI, predictive analytics, and real-time decision support Align data architecture with security, compliance, and data governance requirements Lead the evolution of technical architecture documentation, models, and decision records Conduct architecture and design reviews with cross-functional teams Guide teams in the adoption of best practices in API design, modularity, cloud-native patterns, and event-driven systems Recommend data management best practices, covering data flows, architecture patterns, retention, archival, and purging strategies Coach and mentor engineers on data design, refactoring, and architectural reasoning Essential skills and experience: Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise-grade cloud data platforms (AWS preferred) Deep experience with AWS, Databricks, Power Platform, and Redshift (Snowflake a plus) Proficiency in AWS Glue, Qlik Talend, DBT, Airflow, and modern data integration tools. Excellent knowledge of Python, SQL, PowerQuery (M), and preferably Scala or PySpark Working knowledge with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), MLOps, and BI tools like Power BI and QuickSight Experience of generative AI platforms (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic) Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD practices (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and observability (Grafana, Kibana) Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Groovy, or equivalent Ability to balance long-term architectural vision with immediate delivery constraints Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this permanent 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. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003. The advertised salary range is dependent on experience and the required qualifications. 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. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

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