Pre Sales Solutions Architect - Networking/Managed Services Salary £55-65k dep on exp + Bens This role could be a CCNP Enterprise cert Engineer looking to step into a customer facing tech pre sales role. Location:- Stockport area, Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 home. NTech is recruiting for a Mid Level Pre Sales Solutions Architect with strong Networking skills to work for a Leading Managed Services click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Pre Sales Solutions Architect - Networking/Managed Services Salary £55-65k dep on exp + Bens This role could be a CCNP Enterprise cert Engineer looking to step into a customer facing tech pre sales role. Location:- Stockport area, Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 home. NTech is recruiting for a Mid Level Pre Sales Solutions Architect with strong Networking skills to work for a Leading Managed Services click apply for full job details
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Senior Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead projects or functional areas/domains within the Engine team and platform As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Senior Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead projects or functional areas/domains within the Engine team and platform As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Role Title: Lead Automation Test Architect Location: Sheffield Hybrid Remote/Sheffield ; 3 days in office Duration: 11-Dec-26 Rate 600 Role Description: At the clients?we're?redefining Identity and Access Management (IAM) on a global scale?and launching a transformational programme?to?bridge?modern IAM technology?and solutions?with big bank scale and complexity. The IAM Transformation program is?forecast?to be 5 years plus with?significant change?to be designed, planned and implemented globally.?The?transformation encompasses all?aspects?of IAM from Authentication through to elevated access and will cover human and non-human identities. Key Responsibilities Create an overall testing strategy where the focus is Automation First with minimal manual effort required. Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Framework and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Graph Database applications Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Test data generation Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Communicate progress regularly to senior stakeholders and programme leads, understanding the level of information relevant to the recipient Generate regulatory evidence as needed FR / NFR traceability Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Strong technical leadership and process improvement - Establish automation testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skills required: Extensive experience within Identity and Access Management Solid experience of at least 5 years in a lead automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Deep IAM domain knowledge Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Idempotency testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Experience of using a range of automation tools and experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in creating an overall test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within an Agile methodology. Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ
Feb 04, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Lead Automation Test Architect Location: Sheffield Hybrid Remote/Sheffield ; 3 days in office Duration: 11-Dec-26 Rate 600 Role Description: At the clients?we're?redefining Identity and Access Management (IAM) on a global scale?and launching a transformational programme?to?bridge?modern IAM technology?and solutions?with big bank scale and complexity. The IAM Transformation program is?forecast?to be 5 years plus with?significant change?to be designed, planned and implemented globally.?The?transformation encompasses all?aspects?of IAM from Authentication through to elevated access and will cover human and non-human identities. Key Responsibilities Create an overall testing strategy where the focus is Automation First with minimal manual effort required. Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Framework and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Graph Database applications Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Test data generation Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Communicate progress regularly to senior stakeholders and programme leads, understanding the level of information relevant to the recipient Generate regulatory evidence as needed FR / NFR traceability Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Strong technical leadership and process improvement - Establish automation testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skills required: Extensive experience within Identity and Access Management Solid experience of at least 5 years in a lead automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Deep IAM domain knowledge Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Idempotency testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Experience of using a range of automation tools and experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in creating an overall test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within an Agile methodology. Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits Simplyhealth is a Purpose-led, certified B Corp committed to positively impacting people, communities, and the environment. Denplan, part of the Simplyhealth Group, is the UK's leading dental payment plan and insurance provider. For nearly 40 years, Denplan has helped patients budget for preventative dental care and supported dentists in running successful practices. Together, Simplyhealth and Denplan share one purpose: improving access to healthcare for all in the UK - whether everyday health needs or oral health - through affordable, innovative solutions. This is your opportunity to lead a market-leading brand in a rapidly growing sector, as patients increasingly turn to private care. As Managing Director for our Denplan line of business, you will lead one of our most iconic brands, driving strategy, growth, and innovation to improve access to dental care for millions across the UK. You will report directly to the CEO and be a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo). You will have full P&L responsibility for Denplan, which currently generates c. £35m revenue. You will inspire and lead a direct team of around 70 colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Product and, Clinical functions, supported by matrix teams in Technology, Customer Service and other support areas. For the past two years, Simplyhealth has run Denplan and Practi (a tech-driven startup focused on patient financing) as separate businesses. Practi has been the vehicle for the group's entry into dental treatment financing, and we now want to accelerate the adoption of our financing solution right across the full portfolio of Denplan clients, offering a seamless one-stop shop for dental payment plans, insurance and financing. With market consolidation, increased competition, and growing demand for digital solutions, we are proposing to integrate the two businesses for maximum impact with our customers, and optimum efficiency. Your mission is to lead the transformation of Simplyhealth's dental business by integrating Denplan and Practi into a single, market-leading line of business. This includes driving the strategy, growth, and profitability to expand our reach across UK private dentistry. It also means creating flexible payment plans and financing solutions while championing customer needs and delivering innovative, digitally-enabled solutions at scale, creating affordable access to dentistry. As a key member of the ExCo, you will shape the future of dental care access in the UK through visionary leadership and disciplined execution, while contributing to the overall leadership of the group. What you'll do Shape and deliver the long-term vision and strategy for Denplan, aligned with Group priorities. Subject to the outcome of the current consultation process, lead the integration of Denplan and Practi into a simplified, scalable, and differentiated portfolio with a single operating model and coherent brand architecture. Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring practice and patient needs are embedded into strategy, product development, and service design. Own and manage profitability for Denplan, driving sustainable revenue growth and margin improvement. Take the lead on our patient financing options, working closely with Simplyhealth Funding Services to make sure we've got the right capacity at a competitive cost for patients. Own go to market strategy across segments (practices, patients), channels (direct, partner, digital), and propositions. Assume direct accountability for Product & Innovation within Denplan overseeing prioritisation and investment across the Dental portfolio, balancing innovation, compliance, and ROI. Create a culture where people do their best work, motivating teams and bringing different groups together around shared goals. Build strong partnerships that help us grow and reach more customers. Make things simpler and smarter by streamlining processes and using automation where it adds value. Showcase Simplyhealth at key industry events, raising our profile and sharing our ideas. About You To thrive in this role, you should have: Proven leadership in complex businesses - experience running multi-product P&Ls as a Managing Director, GM, or similar senior role. Demonstrable experience as a strategic thinker and doer - skilled at shaping and delivering end-to-end strategies that drive growth and customer value. Commercially sharp business acumen - strong track record in pricing, forecasting, and building sustainable growth across new and existing lines. Market-savvy innovation capability - knows how to create differentiated propositions in competitive, regulated environments. People-first leadership skills - inspires and motivates high-performing teams, engages across all levels, and aligns diverse stakeholders. A low-ego mindset, celebrating the achievements of others. Product and customer experience - deep experience in product-led growth, go-to-market strategies, and understanding customer needs. A data-driven approach, using insight to inform decisions, lead transformation, and deliver growth, digital-first. Passion for impact - committed to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of dental care through innovation. In return, we offer Group annual discretionary bonus. 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional days. A comprehensive pension scheme with flexible contribution options. A yearly company-funded allowance for benefits including critical illness cover, private healthcare scheme, discounts and more. Simplyhealth core product choice (Cash plan or Dental plan). Life Assurance. Your Recruitment Journey A telephone interview with our Head of People Operations to get to know you better. A first interview with our CEO and CPO focusing on your skills and experience. Aptitude tests (verbal and numerical) and a Working Styles Questionnaire. A final presentation to our CEO, CFO and CPO based on a strategic scenario. Meetings with key stakeholders and peers for deeper insight. Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS and credit check conducted by our third-party partner, Experian. As this is an FCA Certified role (anticipated SMF18 - Executive Director), you will also undergo fitness and propriety assessments, provide regulated references, and complete the FCA's Short Form A. Annual reassessment and conflict-of-interest declarations will be required. Ready to lead transformational change and make a significant impact at Simplyhealth? Apply today or contact our Talent Acquisition Team at to learn more. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits Simplyhealth is a Purpose-led, certified B Corp committed to positively impacting people, communities, and the environment. Denplan, part of the Simplyhealth Group, is the UK's leading dental payment plan and insurance provider. For nearly 40 years, Denplan has helped patients budget for preventative dental care and supported dentists in running successful practices. Together, Simplyhealth and Denplan share one purpose: improving access to healthcare for all in the UK - whether everyday health needs or oral health - through affordable, innovative solutions. This is your opportunity to lead a market-leading brand in a rapidly growing sector, as patients increasingly turn to private care. As Managing Director for our Denplan line of business, you will lead one of our most iconic brands, driving strategy, growth, and innovation to improve access to dental care for millions across the UK. You will report directly to the CEO and be a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo). You will have full P&L responsibility for Denplan, which currently generates c. £35m revenue. You will inspire and lead a direct team of around 70 colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Product and, Clinical functions, supported by matrix teams in Technology, Customer Service and other support areas. For the past two years, Simplyhealth has run Denplan and Practi (a tech-driven startup focused on patient financing) as separate businesses. Practi has been the vehicle for the group's entry into dental treatment financing, and we now want to accelerate the adoption of our financing solution right across the full portfolio of Denplan clients, offering a seamless one-stop shop for dental payment plans, insurance and financing. With market consolidation, increased competition, and growing demand for digital solutions, we are proposing to integrate the two businesses for maximum impact with our customers, and optimum efficiency. Your mission is to lead the transformation of Simplyhealth's dental business by integrating Denplan and Practi into a single, market-leading line of business. This includes driving the strategy, growth, and profitability to expand our reach across UK private dentistry. It also means creating flexible payment plans and financing solutions while championing customer needs and delivering innovative, digitally-enabled solutions at scale, creating affordable access to dentistry. As a key member of the ExCo, you will shape the future of dental care access in the UK through visionary leadership and disciplined execution, while contributing to the overall leadership of the group. What you'll do Shape and deliver the long-term vision and strategy for Denplan, aligned with Group priorities. Subject to the outcome of the current consultation process, lead the integration of Denplan and Practi into a simplified, scalable, and differentiated portfolio with a single operating model and coherent brand architecture. Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring practice and patient needs are embedded into strategy, product development, and service design. Own and manage profitability for Denplan, driving sustainable revenue growth and margin improvement. Take the lead on our patient financing options, working closely with Simplyhealth Funding Services to make sure we've got the right capacity at a competitive cost for patients. Own go to market strategy across segments (practices, patients), channels (direct, partner, digital), and propositions. Assume direct accountability for Product & Innovation within Denplan overseeing prioritisation and investment across the Dental portfolio, balancing innovation, compliance, and ROI. Create a culture where people do their best work, motivating teams and bringing different groups together around shared goals. Build strong partnerships that help us grow and reach more customers. Make things simpler and smarter by streamlining processes and using automation where it adds value. Showcase Simplyhealth at key industry events, raising our profile and sharing our ideas. About You To thrive in this role, you should have: Proven leadership in complex businesses - experience running multi-product P&Ls as a Managing Director, GM, or similar senior role. Demonstrable experience as a strategic thinker and doer - skilled at shaping and delivering end-to-end strategies that drive growth and customer value. Commercially sharp business acumen - strong track record in pricing, forecasting, and building sustainable growth across new and existing lines. Market-savvy innovation capability - knows how to create differentiated propositions in competitive, regulated environments. People-first leadership skills - inspires and motivates high-performing teams, engages across all levels, and aligns diverse stakeholders. A low-ego mindset, celebrating the achievements of others. Product and customer experience - deep experience in product-led growth, go-to-market strategies, and understanding customer needs. A data-driven approach, using insight to inform decisions, lead transformation, and deliver growth, digital-first. Passion for impact - committed to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of dental care through innovation. In return, we offer Group annual discretionary bonus. 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional days. A comprehensive pension scheme with flexible contribution options. A yearly company-funded allowance for benefits including critical illness cover, private healthcare scheme, discounts and more. Simplyhealth core product choice (Cash plan or Dental plan). Life Assurance. Your Recruitment Journey A telephone interview with our Head of People Operations to get to know you better. A first interview with our CEO and CPO focusing on your skills and experience. Aptitude tests (verbal and numerical) and a Working Styles Questionnaire. A final presentation to our CEO, CFO and CPO based on a strategic scenario. Meetings with key stakeholders and peers for deeper insight. Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS and credit check conducted by our third-party partner, Experian. As this is an FCA Certified role (anticipated SMF18 - Executive Director), you will also undergo fitness and propriety assessments, provide regulated references, and complete the FCA's Short Form A. Annual reassessment and conflict-of-interest declarations will be required. Ready to lead transformational change and make a significant impact at Simplyhealth? Apply today or contact our Talent Acquisition Team at to learn more. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Data Architect Charity, Fundraising Directorate Temporary, 3 months, possibly longer £350-£400 per day Warwickshire, 2 days in the office ideally Starting ASAP Are you an experienced data professional who thrives on helping teams navigate change? Have you played a key role in one or more charity data migration projects? Charity People are working with a charity who is embarking on a major digital transformation project to replace their finance system and fundraising CRM, to bring supporter data together in a more effective and efficient way. To support this work, the organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead and advise project teams and take responsibility for key areas including data migration, data strategy, and governance. Someone who can guide people through change, help them understand the importance of good data, and bring shape and structure to decisions that will influence how the organisation works for years to come. Collaboration will be key. You will work closely with the Strategic Transformation Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data Protection Officer, Data Manager and a variety of internal and external partners. You will be organised, thoughtful and calm under pressure. Someone who enjoys solving complex problems, who can plan, and who approaches challenges with a solutions-focused mindset. A strong understanding of Data Protection is essential, and experience with systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, Raisers Edge 7 or Exchequer would be helpful, though not required. A BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Management is essential. This is a role for someone who believes in the power of data to transform how a charity works, communicates, and fundraises. Someone who sees data not just as a technical discipline, but as a tool for creating clarity, efficiency, and long term impact. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement a Supporter Data Strategy that enables alignment across teams Lead change management work to transition data structures and processes Define core data sets, data standards, and migration processes to improve quality and efficiency Lead decision making around data cleansing during migration and ongoing maintenance Define data ownership structures and assign roles and responsibilities for Data Owners Deliver end-to-end data migration for the new finance system and CRM, including - data auditing, volume management, cleansing, data retention and mapping. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders Work collaboratively with the Strategic Transformation Project Manager, Business Analyst, and internal and external partners to identify risks, opportunities and dependencies You will bring: Adaptability and a flexible approach to changing priorities Experience in a strategic or technical data role within at least one CRM migration or digital transformation project Solutions-focused Highly organised with the ability to plan tasks, timings, and resources in advance Strategic thinker with practical experience in data strategy and implementation Confident data leader with strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to clearly explain complex concepts and guide stakeholders through decisions Calm and pragmatic approach to problem-solving Strong understanding of Data Protection Commitment to championing the use of data to enhance insight, efficiency, and income growth Strong relationship-building skills across all levels Experience migrating to Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central is desirable Experience with Raisers Edge 7 or Exchequer is helpful but not essential To apply, please send your CV asap to avoid disappointment, this role is being reviewed daily and interviews being arranged asap. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Data Architect Charity, Fundraising Directorate Temporary, 3 months, possibly longer £350-£400 per day Warwickshire, 2 days in the office ideally Starting ASAP Are you an experienced data professional who thrives on helping teams navigate change? Have you played a key role in one or more charity data migration projects? Charity People are working with a charity who is embarking on a major digital transformation project to replace their finance system and fundraising CRM, to bring supporter data together in a more effective and efficient way. To support this work, the organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead and advise project teams and take responsibility for key areas including data migration, data strategy, and governance. Someone who can guide people through change, help them understand the importance of good data, and bring shape and structure to decisions that will influence how the organisation works for years to come. Collaboration will be key. You will work closely with the Strategic Transformation Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data Protection Officer, Data Manager and a variety of internal and external partners. You will be organised, thoughtful and calm under pressure. Someone who enjoys solving complex problems, who can plan, and who approaches challenges with a solutions-focused mindset. A strong understanding of Data Protection is essential, and experience with systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, Raisers Edge 7 or Exchequer would be helpful, though not required. A BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Management is essential. This is a role for someone who believes in the power of data to transform how a charity works, communicates, and fundraises. Someone who sees data not just as a technical discipline, but as a tool for creating clarity, efficiency, and long term impact. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement a Supporter Data Strategy that enables alignment across teams Lead change management work to transition data structures and processes Define core data sets, data standards, and migration processes to improve quality and efficiency Lead decision making around data cleansing during migration and ongoing maintenance Define data ownership structures and assign roles and responsibilities for Data Owners Deliver end-to-end data migration for the new finance system and CRM, including - data auditing, volume management, cleansing, data retention and mapping. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders Work collaboratively with the Strategic Transformation Project Manager, Business Analyst, and internal and external partners to identify risks, opportunities and dependencies You will bring: Adaptability and a flexible approach to changing priorities Experience in a strategic or technical data role within at least one CRM migration or digital transformation project Solutions-focused Highly organised with the ability to plan tasks, timings, and resources in advance Strategic thinker with practical experience in data strategy and implementation Confident data leader with strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to clearly explain complex concepts and guide stakeholders through decisions Calm and pragmatic approach to problem-solving Strong understanding of Data Protection Commitment to championing the use of data to enhance insight, efficiency, and income growth Strong relationship-building skills across all levels Experience migrating to Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central is desirable Experience with Raisers Edge 7 or Exchequer is helpful but not essential To apply, please send your CV asap to avoid disappointment, this role is being reviewed daily and interviews being arranged asap. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Our Engineering Environment Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest blogs or our case studies with Women in Tech . We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they make to Starling. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Starling, to continue changing banking for good. Requirements We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to play a key role in our Customer Service Engineering Group. You should have a strong understanding of delivering robust and scalable code, applying best practices, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software. Experience with AWS and Postgres is highly desirable. We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, and though we are looking for someone with 3-5 years of commercial experience with Java, you need not be an expert! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. The main part of our Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase Postgres AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Distributed service based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) Terraform and Grafana The team The Customer Service Engineering group is all about making things better for our customers. We use the latest tech to build solid solutions that let customers help themselves, easily find out what the bank offers, and give our Operations teams the best tools to help customers quickly and effectively. Join us and help us create easy-to-use tools and ensure every support interaction is quick, helpful, and effective for millions of customers. Our process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview - 3 hours Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview - 40 minutes Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Our Engineering Environment Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest blogs or our case studies with Women in Tech . We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they make to Starling. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Starling, to continue changing banking for good. Requirements We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to play a key role in our Customer Service Engineering Group. You should have a strong understanding of delivering robust and scalable code, applying best practices, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software. Experience with AWS and Postgres is highly desirable. We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, and though we are looking for someone with 3-5 years of commercial experience with Java, you need not be an expert! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. The main part of our Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase Postgres AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Distributed service based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) Terraform and Grafana The team The Customer Service Engineering group is all about making things better for our customers. We use the latest tech to build solid solutions that let customers help themselves, easily find out what the bank offers, and give our Operations teams the best tools to help customers quickly and effectively. Join us and help us create easy-to-use tools and ensure every support interaction is quick, helpful, and effective for millions of customers. Our process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview - 3 hours Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview - 40 minutes Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Summary Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Our platform empowers businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions. In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We've achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across all major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space. Dext is looking for a Director of Financial Control who will lead our global accounting function, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and scalable processes to support continued growth. This role reports directly to Dext's VP of Finance and manages a team of 12 (with 9 direct reports) covering financial accounting, AP, AR, banking, financial systems and payroll over a number of geographies. Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for accounting and compliance across the UK, France, Australia and North America. Ensuring clean and efficient audits and all statutory reporting. Work with outsourced accountants to meet deadlines and deal with queries Lead the modernisation of Dext's financial engine, architecting and deploying automation and AI solutions to transform the month-end close and deliver a fast, insights-led reporting process. Work closely with the FP&A team to achieve a seamless, efficient and insightful month-end process including ownership of the management accounts and high level analysis. Create and implement new controls, continuously improving existing ones and achieve compliance with relevant control frameworks. Treasury management and managing the banking relationships across the group. Lead, develop and coach a team of 12, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture. Work closely with the IRIS finance team to fulfill group audit and reporting requirements as well as exchanging best practice and aligning common processes where practical. Lead significant finance transformation initiatives, such as the conversion to IFRS reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills Organised, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines Strong project management skills Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results Requirements 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including several years in a senior management role Experience managing and developing sizeable accounting teams Experience in a SaaS environment or accounting firm Accounting degree and/or chartered accountant qualification NetSuite experience desirable Willing to work flexible hours as required for month-end close and financial reporting process Proven experience leading audits and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Summary Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Our platform empowers businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions. In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We've achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across all major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space. Dext is looking for a Director of Financial Control who will lead our global accounting function, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and scalable processes to support continued growth. This role reports directly to Dext's VP of Finance and manages a team of 12 (with 9 direct reports) covering financial accounting, AP, AR, banking, financial systems and payroll over a number of geographies. Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for accounting and compliance across the UK, France, Australia and North America. Ensuring clean and efficient audits and all statutory reporting. Work with outsourced accountants to meet deadlines and deal with queries Lead the modernisation of Dext's financial engine, architecting and deploying automation and AI solutions to transform the month-end close and deliver a fast, insights-led reporting process. Work closely with the FP&A team to achieve a seamless, efficient and insightful month-end process including ownership of the management accounts and high level analysis. Create and implement new controls, continuously improving existing ones and achieve compliance with relevant control frameworks. Treasury management and managing the banking relationships across the group. Lead, develop and coach a team of 12, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture. Work closely with the IRIS finance team to fulfill group audit and reporting requirements as well as exchanging best practice and aligning common processes where practical. Lead significant finance transformation initiatives, such as the conversion to IFRS reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills Organised, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines Strong project management skills Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results Requirements 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including several years in a senior management role Experience managing and developing sizeable accounting teams Experience in a SaaS environment or accounting firm Accounting degree and/or chartered accountant qualification NetSuite experience desirable Willing to work flexible hours as required for month-end close and financial reporting process Proven experience leading audits and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
End Date Monday 16 February 2026 Salary Range £72,702 - £80,780 Flexible Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect Salary: £72,702 - £80,780 Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds Hours: Full time Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently at one of the above offices.Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. About this opportunity The purpose of the Senior Solution Architect is to design and communicate the technology solutions with an architectural significance that deliver our key outcomes or epics, They create the designs to meet our quality, resilience and technical objectives. They contribute to the definition of the solution architecture forward look.You'll help accelerate the delivery of business applications to our strategic cloud platforms, supporting and empowering our business to deliver the very best technical solutions quickly & safely.You'll be working alongside Lead Solution Architects and Engineering Teams bringing and expert knowledge of Infrastructure Architecture in order to design and deliver Hybrid Cloud solutions across our private and public cloud hosted environments to enable product delivery and transformation.We'll look to you to influence and promote collaboration across business platforms and labs on the solution delivery. Partnering with platform and business teams to you'll elaborate the solution and the infrastructure components, validating technology assumptions and helping make complex design decisions. Align to a business platform responsible for a banking product or service, where we influence their strategy and direction. Owning the hybrid cloud design and governance, driving resolution through iteration focussing on resilience, simplicity and with sustainability in mind. Turning requirements and specifications into hybrid cloud designs; shaping key design decisions and iterating ideas as you go. Providing consultancy and cost estimates, to ensure your business platform can budget accordingly and make informed strategic decisions. Using your experience of leading Suppliers, SMEs and Supply Lines to write work packages that are clear, understood and delivered on time. Support the wide function to enable the automation of key infrastructure blueprints and patterns. Taking a lead in all aspects of infrastructure throughout the delivery lifecycle, including: Working with Lead Solution Architects and Senior Solution Archtect to design and deliver hybrid cloud designs. Working with labs to formulate plans and understand costs for any technical delivery. Engaging suppliers and internal delivery teams to deliver in an agile manner. Coordinating build activities with internal or 3rd party service providers Collaborating with service owners to ensure systems are properly tested and supported following go-live What you'll need Experienced in the design/architecture of Hybrid Cloud solutions in an enterprise environment, e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Middleware, Storage, Network and Databases. Experience of Public & Private Cloud Platforms, concepts and technologies including Azure, GCP and AWS. Integration Architecture across private and public cloud platforms. Skilled at producing quality concise design documentation. Hands-On experience of end-to-end project delivery, working with Agile delivery models including modern software development and deployment practices Understanding of building applications through containerised microservices-based architectures. Be able to provide technical leadership in a complex multi-vendor environment. The ability to communicate and collaborate complex technical concepts clearly to peers and leadership level colleagues. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Join our journey! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
End Date Monday 16 February 2026 Salary Range £72,702 - £80,780 Flexible Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect Salary: £72,702 - £80,780 Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds Hours: Full time Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently at one of the above offices.Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. About this opportunity The purpose of the Senior Solution Architect is to design and communicate the technology solutions with an architectural significance that deliver our key outcomes or epics, They create the designs to meet our quality, resilience and technical objectives. They contribute to the definition of the solution architecture forward look.You'll help accelerate the delivery of business applications to our strategic cloud platforms, supporting and empowering our business to deliver the very best technical solutions quickly & safely.You'll be working alongside Lead Solution Architects and Engineering Teams bringing and expert knowledge of Infrastructure Architecture in order to design and deliver Hybrid Cloud solutions across our private and public cloud hosted environments to enable product delivery and transformation.We'll look to you to influence and promote collaboration across business platforms and labs on the solution delivery. Partnering with platform and business teams to you'll elaborate the solution and the infrastructure components, validating technology assumptions and helping make complex design decisions. Align to a business platform responsible for a banking product or service, where we influence their strategy and direction. Owning the hybrid cloud design and governance, driving resolution through iteration focussing on resilience, simplicity and with sustainability in mind. Turning requirements and specifications into hybrid cloud designs; shaping key design decisions and iterating ideas as you go. Providing consultancy and cost estimates, to ensure your business platform can budget accordingly and make informed strategic decisions. Using your experience of leading Suppliers, SMEs and Supply Lines to write work packages that are clear, understood and delivered on time. Support the wide function to enable the automation of key infrastructure blueprints and patterns. Taking a lead in all aspects of infrastructure throughout the delivery lifecycle, including: Working with Lead Solution Architects and Senior Solution Archtect to design and deliver hybrid cloud designs. Working with labs to formulate plans and understand costs for any technical delivery. Engaging suppliers and internal delivery teams to deliver in an agile manner. Coordinating build activities with internal or 3rd party service providers Collaborating with service owners to ensure systems are properly tested and supported following go-live What you'll need Experienced in the design/architecture of Hybrid Cloud solutions in an enterprise environment, e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Middleware, Storage, Network and Databases. Experience of Public & Private Cloud Platforms, concepts and technologies including Azure, GCP and AWS. Integration Architecture across private and public cloud platforms. Skilled at producing quality concise design documentation. Hands-On experience of end-to-end project delivery, working with Agile delivery models including modern software development and deployment practices Understanding of building applications through containerised microservices-based architectures. Be able to provide technical leadership in a complex multi-vendor environment. The ability to communicate and collaborate complex technical concepts clearly to peers and leadership level colleagues. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Join our journey! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.
We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Design team based in Speke, Liverpool or Wymondham. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Speke, Liverpool or Wymondham Hours : 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us Salary : £55,000 - £59,500 per year + benefits We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Engineer, you'll lead structural design projects and mentor junior team members, delivering exceptional engineering solutions for our clients. Your day to day will include: Producing and checking structural design calculations, drawings, models, reports, specifications, and schedules Coordinating design information within the structural team and across disciplines such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Building Services Acting as lead structural designer on major building projects Conducting site surveys and inspections, and representing the structural team at project meetings What are we looking for? This role of Senior Engineer is great for you if: A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng) Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, UK construction techniques, and Building Regulations Experience in site inspections and identifying structural defects Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. We look forward to seeing your application to join the Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Design team based in Speke, Liverpool or Wymondham. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Speke, Liverpool or Wymondham Hours : 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us Salary : £55,000 - £59,500 per year + benefits We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Engineer, you'll lead structural design projects and mentor junior team members, delivering exceptional engineering solutions for our clients. Your day to day will include: Producing and checking structural design calculations, drawings, models, reports, specifications, and schedules Coordinating design information within the structural team and across disciplines such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Building Services Acting as lead structural designer on major building projects Conducting site surveys and inspections, and representing the structural team at project meetings What are we looking for? This role of Senior Engineer is great for you if: A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng) Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, UK construction techniques, and Building Regulations Experience in site inspections and identifying structural defects Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. We look forward to seeing your application to join the Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Sheffield
M365 Purview Compliance Design Architect months + +Hybrid working 3 days on site in Sheffield + 510 - 558 a day +Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced M365 Purview Compliance Design Architect to define and implement enterprise-scale compliance, retention, and records management strategies within Microsoft 365. You will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory adherence, data lifecycle governance, and operational excellence across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive environments. This is a hybrid role , with 3 days onsite in Sheffield . Key Responsibilities: Define target-state architecture for Purview retention, records management, and eDiscovery at enterprise scale. Translate regulatory obligations (e.g., MiFID II, SEC/FINRA retention, GDPR, UK DPA) into enforceable Purview policies. Design event-based retention (e.g., contract execution, trade events) and immutable record scenarios; integrate with data lifecycle and disposition workflows. Develop mailbox/Teams retention, SharePoint/OneDrive retention strategies, and litigation hold patterns with minimal blast radius. Build and deploy retention labels/policies, auto-classification, trainable classifiers, adaptive scopes, and disposition reviews. Integrate with Microsoft eDiscovery (Premium), Audit, and DLP; align with Legal Hold and case management processes. Engineer scale: policy distribution, tenant-wide scoping, and differential targeting by region/legal entity. Automate via PowerShell/Graph and instrument telemetry/alerting (e.g., Sentinel/KQL, compliance portals). Define controls, evidence artefacts, and reporting for internal audit and regulatory assurance. Create runbooks for policy changes, exceptions, break-glass procedures, and incident response around retention/records. Contribute to RACI matrices, data classification schemas, and control testing. Required Skills & Experience: 8-10+ years' experience in Microsoft 365/Purview compliance, delivering retention and records management at enterprise scale. Deep hands-on expertise in Purview Information Governance, Records Management, Retention Labels/Policies, Event-based retention, Disposition reviews, eDiscovery (Premium), Litigation Hold, and Audit. Strong understanding of Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data architecture and workloads. Proficient in scripting and automation: PowerShell, Microsoft Graph; experience with CI/CD for policy artefacts. Solid regulatory knowledge: FCA/PRA, MiFID II, SEC/FINRA, GDPR/UK DPA. Experience scaling solutions in tenants with 100k+ users in regulated environments. If you'd like to discuss the M365 Purview Compliance Design Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Feb 04, 2026
Contractor
M365 Purview Compliance Design Architect months + +Hybrid working 3 days on site in Sheffield + 510 - 558 a day +Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced M365 Purview Compliance Design Architect to define and implement enterprise-scale compliance, retention, and records management strategies within Microsoft 365. You will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory adherence, data lifecycle governance, and operational excellence across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive environments. This is a hybrid role , with 3 days onsite in Sheffield . Key Responsibilities: Define target-state architecture for Purview retention, records management, and eDiscovery at enterprise scale. Translate regulatory obligations (e.g., MiFID II, SEC/FINRA retention, GDPR, UK DPA) into enforceable Purview policies. Design event-based retention (e.g., contract execution, trade events) and immutable record scenarios; integrate with data lifecycle and disposition workflows. Develop mailbox/Teams retention, SharePoint/OneDrive retention strategies, and litigation hold patterns with minimal blast radius. Build and deploy retention labels/policies, auto-classification, trainable classifiers, adaptive scopes, and disposition reviews. Integrate with Microsoft eDiscovery (Premium), Audit, and DLP; align with Legal Hold and case management processes. Engineer scale: policy distribution, tenant-wide scoping, and differential targeting by region/legal entity. Automate via PowerShell/Graph and instrument telemetry/alerting (e.g., Sentinel/KQL, compliance portals). Define controls, evidence artefacts, and reporting for internal audit and regulatory assurance. Create runbooks for policy changes, exceptions, break-glass procedures, and incident response around retention/records. Contribute to RACI matrices, data classification schemas, and control testing. Required Skills & Experience: 8-10+ years' experience in Microsoft 365/Purview compliance, delivering retention and records management at enterprise scale. Deep hands-on expertise in Purview Information Governance, Records Management, Retention Labels/Policies, Event-based retention, Disposition reviews, eDiscovery (Premium), Litigation Hold, and Audit. Strong understanding of Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data architecture and workloads. Proficient in scripting and automation: PowerShell, Microsoft Graph; experience with CI/CD for policy artefacts. Solid regulatory knowledge: FCA/PRA, MiFID II, SEC/FINRA, GDPR/UK DPA. Experience scaling solutions in tenants with 100k+ users in regulated environments. If you'd like to discuss the M365 Purview Compliance Design Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham, Wiltshire
Identity Solutions Engineer Location: Chippenham - Full Time, On-Site Clearance: Active and transferable DV (Developed Vetting) required Eligibility: Sole British Nationals only (no dual nationality, OCI, or national identity cards) About the Role We are seeking a skilled Identity Solutions Engineer to play a key role in delivering a greenfield on-premise identity solution within a secure defence environment. This position offers an opportunity to work on the full lifecycle of a major identity deployment - from design and implementation through to operational support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Solution Architect to build, configure, and maintain a secure, scalable, and resilient identity infrastructure based on Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities Implement and configure an on-premise identity solution based on Microsoft Windows Server 2022 , Active Directory (AD) , and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) . Work from detailed solution designs to deploy and integrate identity components, ensuring performance, resilience, and compliance with security standards. Configure and maintain federation services with other on-premise identity providers, supporting secure authentication and trust relationships. Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in line with architectural requirements. Collaborate with networking, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration with dependent systems. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation , including configuration guides and deployment procedures. Participate in testing, validation, and transition to operations , ensuring readiness for live support. Provide ongoing operational support, including incident resolution, change management, patching , and performance optimisation . Drive continuous improvement , identifying opportunities for automation, hardening, and enhanced monitoring of identity services. Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience working in a Defence or National Security environment. Proven background as an Identity Engineer , Infrastructure Engineer , or Systems Administrator with a focus on Microsoft identity technologies . Strong, hands-on experience in: Windows Server 2022 installation, configuration, and management. Active Directory design, replication, Group Policy, and security configuration. ADFS deployment and configuration, including claims-based authentication and trust establishment. Federating with on-premise identity providers using SAML , OAuth 2.0 , and OpenID Connect . Solid understanding of SSO , RBAC , and secure authentication practices. Good knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, load balancing, firewalls) and their impact on identity services. Experience supporting complex enterprise environments and troubleshooting identity-related issues. Familiarity with on-premise virtualisation technologies such as VMware Cloud Foundation and private cloud infrastructures. Desirable Skills Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (or equivalent certification). Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and operational efficiency. Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for AD and ADFS. Exposure to hybrid identity models integrating on-premise and cloud systems. Strong attention to detail and methodical documentation practices. Proactive, collaborative, and security-focused approach to delivering stable identity systems. Additional Information Security Clearance: DV clearance must be active and transferable prior to submission. Nationality Requirements: Sole British Nationals only - candidates with dual nationality or other national identity documents (e.g., OCI, NICOP) cannot be considered. Working Arrangement: 100% on-site in Chippenham. HCS - Identity Solution Engineer phone number removed
Feb 04, 2026
Contractor
Identity Solutions Engineer Location: Chippenham - Full Time, On-Site Clearance: Active and transferable DV (Developed Vetting) required Eligibility: Sole British Nationals only (no dual nationality, OCI, or national identity cards) About the Role We are seeking a skilled Identity Solutions Engineer to play a key role in delivering a greenfield on-premise identity solution within a secure defence environment. This position offers an opportunity to work on the full lifecycle of a major identity deployment - from design and implementation through to operational support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Solution Architect to build, configure, and maintain a secure, scalable, and resilient identity infrastructure based on Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities Implement and configure an on-premise identity solution based on Microsoft Windows Server 2022 , Active Directory (AD) , and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) . Work from detailed solution designs to deploy and integrate identity components, ensuring performance, resilience, and compliance with security standards. Configure and maintain federation services with other on-premise identity providers, supporting secure authentication and trust relationships. Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in line with architectural requirements. Collaborate with networking, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration with dependent systems. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation , including configuration guides and deployment procedures. Participate in testing, validation, and transition to operations , ensuring readiness for live support. Provide ongoing operational support, including incident resolution, change management, patching , and performance optimisation . Drive continuous improvement , identifying opportunities for automation, hardening, and enhanced monitoring of identity services. Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience working in a Defence or National Security environment. Proven background as an Identity Engineer , Infrastructure Engineer , or Systems Administrator with a focus on Microsoft identity technologies . Strong, hands-on experience in: Windows Server 2022 installation, configuration, and management. Active Directory design, replication, Group Policy, and security configuration. ADFS deployment and configuration, including claims-based authentication and trust establishment. Federating with on-premise identity providers using SAML , OAuth 2.0 , and OpenID Connect . Solid understanding of SSO , RBAC , and secure authentication practices. Good knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, load balancing, firewalls) and their impact on identity services. Experience supporting complex enterprise environments and troubleshooting identity-related issues. Familiarity with on-premise virtualisation technologies such as VMware Cloud Foundation and private cloud infrastructures. Desirable Skills Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (or equivalent certification). Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and operational efficiency. Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for AD and ADFS. Exposure to hybrid identity models integrating on-premise and cloud systems. Strong attention to detail and methodical documentation practices. Proactive, collaborative, and security-focused approach to delivering stable identity systems. Additional Information Security Clearance: DV clearance must be active and transferable prior to submission. Nationality Requirements: Sole British Nationals only - candidates with dual nationality or other national identity documents (e.g., OCI, NICOP) cannot be considered. Working Arrangement: 100% on-site in Chippenham. HCS - Identity Solution Engineer phone number removed
Capital One (Europe) Plc
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
About the role As an HR Continuous Improvement Lead your mission is to create, support and sustain outstanding associate experiences that are customer centric and focus on ease of use and accessibility. You will continue to drive this work and seek to make improvements wherever needs arise to remove waste from our processes. Working in collaboration with the UK HR team, you will drive the UK HR tech agenda to support our mission to create better associate experiences and smoother employee lifecycle journeys. Additionally, you will continue to nurture relationships with our key stakeholders and maintain effective interaction models with our international tech and HR partners. The ideal candidate will be a self starter, who is able to deliver improvements for UK HR, identifying and owning opportunities with minimal supervision. What you'll bring Own, design, and deliver the Tech Roadmap for UK HR, primarily focussing on Workday and Salesforce improvements, but also Enterprise initiatives and automation exploration. Work with UK HRLT and the International Workday team to secure and manage budgets; identify priorities; and set timelines. Design and improve reporting and visibility of tech/experience and automation change/improvement opportunities. Monitor case drivers and quality assurance outputs with the UK HR team; proposing solutions through automation and process change. Deliver ongoing improvements to prevent cases and poor experiences that come to light through processing activities. Connect into Service Transformation work to ensure the team can deliver on strategies set by that agenda - such as Intranet development - seeking to reduce queries into the HR Shared Services; and any other experiential improvements required to the HR operations process touch points through the associate lifecycle. Support the HR Risk Office with data management processes and improvements. Work with US and Canada partners to explore non UK tech change benefits and ensure the UK is considered for inclusion. Manage annual benefits enrollment support required from our US Tech partners, e.g. Open Enrollment and cyclical system updates. Maintain and develop interaction models with US and UK tech partners and maintain relationships to ensure HR tech service and standards are maintained. Manage interaction with UK Tech - ensuring systems and architecture meet UK standards. Manage interaction with US Tech, monitoring change, driving prioritisation, and collaborating on intakes. Collaborate with Canada to understand local tech agendas and find opportunity to greater efficiencies and knowledge share. Support on larger tech projects where required. What we are looking for Previous experience: working knowledge in a similar continuous improvement role (HR understanding is highly desirable) Analytical skills: able to manipulate and interpret data, show insight, provide recommendations and progress change; Stakeholder management: able to establish effective relationships with UK and non-UK partners, and ensure the UK remains a key partner for Enterprise HR Tech; Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to connect with differing audiences through effective comms across a mix of media and distill technical requirements into simple, easy to understand overviews; Technically savvy: able to interpret tech development information, architectural requirements, data management practices, etc. and how this plays into UK HR processes and improvements; Self starter: able to work independently and deliver improvements for UK HR, identifying and owning opportunities with minimal supervision; Effective stakeholder management: able to maintain relationships and utilise SME knowledge, as well as provide communications and reporting to meet the needs of all parties; Agility: able to switch tasks and reprioritise to meet the needs of the business; Effective Project Management skills: able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Where and how you'll work This is a 12 month fixed term contract position and can be based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week between Monday and Thursday, with travel between the two locations encouraged. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact . All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
About the role As an HR Continuous Improvement Lead your mission is to create, support and sustain outstanding associate experiences that are customer centric and focus on ease of use and accessibility. You will continue to drive this work and seek to make improvements wherever needs arise to remove waste from our processes. Working in collaboration with the UK HR team, you will drive the UK HR tech agenda to support our mission to create better associate experiences and smoother employee lifecycle journeys. Additionally, you will continue to nurture relationships with our key stakeholders and maintain effective interaction models with our international tech and HR partners. The ideal candidate will be a self starter, who is able to deliver improvements for UK HR, identifying and owning opportunities with minimal supervision. What you'll bring Own, design, and deliver the Tech Roadmap for UK HR, primarily focussing on Workday and Salesforce improvements, but also Enterprise initiatives and automation exploration. Work with UK HRLT and the International Workday team to secure and manage budgets; identify priorities; and set timelines. Design and improve reporting and visibility of tech/experience and automation change/improvement opportunities. Monitor case drivers and quality assurance outputs with the UK HR team; proposing solutions through automation and process change. Deliver ongoing improvements to prevent cases and poor experiences that come to light through processing activities. Connect into Service Transformation work to ensure the team can deliver on strategies set by that agenda - such as Intranet development - seeking to reduce queries into the HR Shared Services; and any other experiential improvements required to the HR operations process touch points through the associate lifecycle. Support the HR Risk Office with data management processes and improvements. Work with US and Canada partners to explore non UK tech change benefits and ensure the UK is considered for inclusion. Manage annual benefits enrollment support required from our US Tech partners, e.g. Open Enrollment and cyclical system updates. Maintain and develop interaction models with US and UK tech partners and maintain relationships to ensure HR tech service and standards are maintained. Manage interaction with UK Tech - ensuring systems and architecture meet UK standards. Manage interaction with US Tech, monitoring change, driving prioritisation, and collaborating on intakes. Collaborate with Canada to understand local tech agendas and find opportunity to greater efficiencies and knowledge share. Support on larger tech projects where required. What we are looking for Previous experience: working knowledge in a similar continuous improvement role (HR understanding is highly desirable) Analytical skills: able to manipulate and interpret data, show insight, provide recommendations and progress change; Stakeholder management: able to establish effective relationships with UK and non-UK partners, and ensure the UK remains a key partner for Enterprise HR Tech; Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to connect with differing audiences through effective comms across a mix of media and distill technical requirements into simple, easy to understand overviews; Technically savvy: able to interpret tech development information, architectural requirements, data management practices, etc. and how this plays into UK HR processes and improvements; Self starter: able to work independently and deliver improvements for UK HR, identifying and owning opportunities with minimal supervision; Effective stakeholder management: able to maintain relationships and utilise SME knowledge, as well as provide communications and reporting to meet the needs of all parties; Agility: able to switch tasks and reprioritise to meet the needs of the business; Effective Project Management skills: able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Where and how you'll work This is a 12 month fixed term contract position and can be based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week between Monday and Thursday, with travel between the two locations encouraged. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact . All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
THE COMPANY Our client specialises in creating, managing and distributing content across diverse platforms while providing comprehensive solutions to measure and maximise media reach. THE ROLE As the voice of technology for the business, you will lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of the agency's technology strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the overall business strategy. Key responsibilities: Develop, execute and maintain the technology strategy and road map to translate business needs into technical solutions Evaluate existing workflows and platforms with a view to optimising them with latest methodologies and automation technologies to deliver competitive advantage Lead and manage the technology team and create a culture of collaboration between all departments Build and oversee the technology budget, effectively manage all tenders, SLAs and service provider relationships to ensure cost-effective solutions Ensure that all technology practices are compliant with relevant legal regulations and security accreditations Develop a robust data architecture to enhance organisational intelligence and enable advanced analytics, actionable insights and real-time reporting THE PERSON With senior leadership experience gained in a media, entertainment, or digital production/post production environment, you will have a proven ability to set and deliver a long term technology strategy. You will have led technology teams and will be comfortable shaping a roadmap that aligns technology investment with business priorities. It's essential you have hands on experience with the platforms and workflows that underpin high volume creative and localisation operations - from asset management systems to cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure delivery environments. A strong understanding of content security standards and experience operating in high security environments is essential. Beyond technical expertise, you will be adept at building and managing vendor relationships, and driving innovation. Your track record will show a balance of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: . Due to the expected interest in this role, we will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
THE COMPANY Our client specialises in creating, managing and distributing content across diverse platforms while providing comprehensive solutions to measure and maximise media reach. THE ROLE As the voice of technology for the business, you will lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of the agency's technology strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the overall business strategy. Key responsibilities: Develop, execute and maintain the technology strategy and road map to translate business needs into technical solutions Evaluate existing workflows and platforms with a view to optimising them with latest methodologies and automation technologies to deliver competitive advantage Lead and manage the technology team and create a culture of collaboration between all departments Build and oversee the technology budget, effectively manage all tenders, SLAs and service provider relationships to ensure cost-effective solutions Ensure that all technology practices are compliant with relevant legal regulations and security accreditations Develop a robust data architecture to enhance organisational intelligence and enable advanced analytics, actionable insights and real-time reporting THE PERSON With senior leadership experience gained in a media, entertainment, or digital production/post production environment, you will have a proven ability to set and deliver a long term technology strategy. You will have led technology teams and will be comfortable shaping a roadmap that aligns technology investment with business priorities. It's essential you have hands on experience with the platforms and workflows that underpin high volume creative and localisation operations - from asset management systems to cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure delivery environments. A strong understanding of content security standards and experience operating in high security environments is essential. Beyond technical expertise, you will be adept at building and managing vendor relationships, and driving innovation. Your track record will show a balance of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: . Due to the expected interest in this role, we will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Combat Systems (External Communications) Location: Frimley- we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Define and develop the ECS design through systems engineering principles , including; architecture, requirements, concept solutions and interfaces to enable the development and production of the component sub-systems Understand the contractual and performance requirements for communication products and sub-systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately Support the EM and PM in supporting bids, proposal development and project planning activities Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Support the documentation of domain knowledge and pass on information and expertise to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams Your skills and experiences: Knowledge and experience in wireless communication systems and products in the maritime, defence and/or commercial domains and an understanding of how such systems are used and interact with the overall submarine build programme STEM-related degree or equivalent experience within the aerospace/defence/telecommunications/marine environment Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with experience in operating in a number of the key lifecycle phases including requirements/system design, and integration and acceptance Have a strong awareness of product safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to present and interact with a variety of different stakeholders Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The ECS Team The ECS team primarily focuses on designing, developing, and integrating the communications system on-board submarine platforms. As part of this growing team, you'll explore innovative technologies and integrate them into cutting-edge designs. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 10th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Combat Systems (External Communications) Location: Frimley- we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Define and develop the ECS design through systems engineering principles , including; architecture, requirements, concept solutions and interfaces to enable the development and production of the component sub-systems Understand the contractual and performance requirements for communication products and sub-systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately Support the EM and PM in supporting bids, proposal development and project planning activities Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Support the documentation of domain knowledge and pass on information and expertise to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams Your skills and experiences: Knowledge and experience in wireless communication systems and products in the maritime, defence and/or commercial domains and an understanding of how such systems are used and interact with the overall submarine build programme STEM-related degree or equivalent experience within the aerospace/defence/telecommunications/marine environment Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with experience in operating in a number of the key lifecycle phases including requirements/system design, and integration and acceptance Have a strong awareness of product safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to present and interact with a variety of different stakeholders Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The ECS Team The ECS team primarily focuses on designing, developing, and integrating the communications system on-board submarine platforms. As part of this growing team, you'll explore innovative technologies and integrate them into cutting-edge designs. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 10th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, automate, and optimise our cloud based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge. This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day to day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade - 5LT Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release. A, I Proven ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.) A, I In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting. A, I Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure. A, I Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities. A, I Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. A, I Skills and Knowledge Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions. A, I Proficiency with Git source control and workflows. A, I Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs. A, I Understanding of IT security principles. A, I Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning. A, I Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols. A, I Personal attributes Strong communication skills, verbal and written. I Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates). A, I Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service). A, I Linux management experience. A, I Skills and Knowledge C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities. A, I Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). A, I Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). A, I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information The role will be required to be in the linked office at least once a fortnight. In this case the linked office is One America Square. Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, automate, and optimise our cloud based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge. This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day to day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade - 5LT Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release. A, I Proven ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.) A, I In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting. A, I Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure. A, I Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities. A, I Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. A, I Skills and Knowledge Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions. A, I Proficiency with Git source control and workflows. A, I Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs. A, I Understanding of IT security principles. A, I Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning. A, I Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols. A, I Personal attributes Strong communication skills, verbal and written. I Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates). A, I Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service). A, I Linux management experience. A, I Skills and Knowledge C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities. A, I Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). A, I Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). A, I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information The role will be required to be in the linked office at least once a fortnight. In this case the linked office is One America Square. Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
