Aker Systems Limited
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance or above is required for this role. If you don't hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Aker Systems deliver secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors. We are rapidly expanding and are looking to hire a Principal Data Architect to support the delivery of innovative cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of data security and privacy, enabling our clients to operate securely and efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You will play a critical role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high-profile projects. You will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor and leader to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives Lead the design, development and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance and scalability requirements Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security and cloud computing Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput data Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Support the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs Act as the escalation point for breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, security practices and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings Essential Experience and Competencies 10+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale and complex projects Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processing Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work Hands-on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps-centric approach Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team, we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help out our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), Company Paid Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x times basic salary), Pension scheme, Perks at Work, Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme and Season Ticket Loan. Plus, a list of voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Critical illness cover and Virtual GP. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Aker Systems? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Due to the nature of the projects, British citizenship is required. Do you have British citizenship? 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Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance or above is required for this role. If you don't hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Aker Systems deliver secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors. We are rapidly expanding and are looking to hire a Principal Data Architect to support the delivery of innovative cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of data security and privacy, enabling our clients to operate securely and efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You will play a critical role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high-profile projects. You will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor and leader to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives Lead the design, development and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance and scalability requirements Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security and cloud computing Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput data Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Support the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs Act as the escalation point for breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, security practices and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings Essential Experience and Competencies 10+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale and complex projects Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processing Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work Hands-on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps-centric approach Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team, we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help out our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), Company Paid Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x times basic salary), Pension scheme, Perks at Work, Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme and Season Ticket Loan. Plus, a list of voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Critical illness cover and Virtual GP. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Aker Systems? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Due to the nature of the projects, British citizenship is required. Do you have British citizenship? Select A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role.Do you have active SC currently? Select To be eligible for SC, can you confirm you have lived and worked in the UK for at least the last 5 years? Select
Appvia
AWS Principal Platform Engineer - Appvia - Security Clearance eligibility required. Location: London, UK Package: £90,000 - 120,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey. Our mission is to enable every company to deliver apps in the cloud. We dedicate ourselves to building a cloud infrastructure layer that allows platform engineering teams to manage, monitor and update with ease - at the same time, offering devs the flexibility to deploy their apps in the cloud without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role As a Principal AWS Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding our customers towards Cloud and DevOps excellence. You'll leverage your expertise to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure platforms while driving strategic initiatives to align with customer objectives. This position offers a great opportunity to technically lead a team of cloud consultants, fostering innovation and excellence in cloud adoption strategies and driving the establishment of Appvia's internal solutions team at an exciting time in our journey. Interview process - 4 stage Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager. A paired Technical Assessment with Engineering team. Technical Interview deep dive with Practice Leadership. Competency focused Final Interview with Engineering Leadership. Important You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC: British Passport or ILR. To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years. Have no criminal records. Have no financial irregularities. About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in leading an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Expert knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Ability to lead and mentor on industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Bid work and Pre-Sales Engineering experience Responsibilities Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption. Educate customers and industry stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud-native technologies. Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies. Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and emerging technologies, contributing to industry knowledge sharing through blog posts and videos. Skills Platform Engineering: Mastery of designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms. Automation: Expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby). Container Orchestration: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and its managed counterparts (EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services, architecture, and best practices. DevOps Mastery: Excellent knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation, and serverless technologies. Networking: Expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable AWS network architectures (VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, Transit Gateway). Experience Leadership on Large Projects: Proven experience leading and delivering large, complex public cloud projects. Team Management and Mentorship: Extensive experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and mentoring team members. Enterprise Customer-Facing Experience: Significant experience engaging with enterprise clients, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Industry Involvement: Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and contributing to industry knowledge sharing. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an expert/professional level is highly desirable, e.g.: AWS Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (highly desirable) Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS) Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? ️ Work-life balance Flexible working with core hours of 10-4pm because we know life happens outside of work Hybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month 25 days' holiday a year, plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay Workplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents For your well-being Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50% Death in Service Cycle to Work scheme Electric Car Scheme Pension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savings Employee Assistance Programme Free hygiene products available in the London office Mental health support Free therapy through AXA Access to the Headspace App Trained Mental Health First Aiders Other fun perks Learning budget of £1,000 a year Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia Dog friendly office Wear what makes you comfortable Free snacks in the office Pool table & ping pong table Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, and disability status. Note: While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start-up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.
AWS Principal Platform Engineer - Appvia - Security Clearance eligibility required. Location: London, UK Package: £90,000 - 120,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey. Our mission is to enable every company to deliver apps in the cloud. We dedicate ourselves to building a cloud infrastructure layer that allows platform engineering teams to manage, monitor and update with ease - at the same time, offering devs the flexibility to deploy their apps in the cloud without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role As a Principal AWS Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding our customers towards Cloud and DevOps excellence. You'll leverage your expertise to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure platforms while driving strategic initiatives to align with customer objectives. This position offers a great opportunity to technically lead a team of cloud consultants, fostering innovation and excellence in cloud adoption strategies and driving the establishment of Appvia's internal solutions team at an exciting time in our journey. Interview process - 4 stage Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager. A paired Technical Assessment with Engineering team. Technical Interview deep dive with Practice Leadership. Competency focused Final Interview with Engineering Leadership. Important You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC: British Passport or ILR. To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years. Have no criminal records. Have no financial irregularities. About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in leading an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Expert knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Ability to lead and mentor on industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Bid work and Pre-Sales Engineering experience Responsibilities Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption. Educate customers and industry stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud-native technologies. Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies. Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and emerging technologies, contributing to industry knowledge sharing through blog posts and videos. Skills Platform Engineering: Mastery of designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms. Automation: Expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby). Container Orchestration: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and its managed counterparts (EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services, architecture, and best practices. DevOps Mastery: Excellent knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation, and serverless technologies. Networking: Expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable AWS network architectures (VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, Transit Gateway). Experience Leadership on Large Projects: Proven experience leading and delivering large, complex public cloud projects. Team Management and Mentorship: Extensive experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and mentoring team members. Enterprise Customer-Facing Experience: Significant experience engaging with enterprise clients, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Industry Involvement: Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and contributing to industry knowledge sharing. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an expert/professional level is highly desirable, e.g.: AWS Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (highly desirable) Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS) Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? ️ Work-life balance Flexible working with core hours of 10-4pm because we know life happens outside of work Hybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month 25 days' holiday a year, plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay Workplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents For your well-being Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50% Death in Service Cycle to Work scheme Electric Car Scheme Pension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savings Employee Assistance Programme Free hygiene products available in the London office Mental health support Free therapy through AXA Access to the Headspace App Trained Mental Health First Aiders Other fun perks Learning budget of £1,000 a year Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia Dog friendly office Wear what makes you comfortable Free snacks in the office Pool table & ping pong table Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, and disability status. Note: While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start-up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.