Our client, a leading energy business, is seeking a Head of UK Retail IT to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role is pivotal in shaping technology strategy, driving project delivery, and ensuring robust application support across the UK energy retail IT estate. Acting as the principal business partner to VP Sales and VP Operations, you will foster cohesion between business units, deliver cost efficiencies, and lead a high-performing IT team. Key Responsibilities Contribute as a core member of the global IT & Change leadership team. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to your team, embedding company values. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions. Manage IT demand for the UK energy retail estate and oversee the portfolio of technology change. Drive delivery of projects to achieve commercial outcomes within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. Ensure a cost-effective and sustainable Salesforce application support model. Act as the domain expert for energy retail technology, staying ahead of industry trends. Collaborate with Architecture, PMO, and other IT leaders to deliver cohesive programs of change. Performance Indicators Positive stakeholder feedback on IT support and delivery. Delivery of portfolio within time, cost, and quality metrics. Strong team engagement (eNPS) and SLA performance. Effective collaboration across IT leadership to achieve cost efficiencies. Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years delivering technology initiatives in multi-business unit organisations. Proven experience in energy retail technology strategy, CRM (Salesforce), customer operations, and billing systems. Strong track record in project delivery, risk management, and vendor engagement. Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and enterprise architecture best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous experience leading senior teams and managing performance processes. Knowledge Domain expertise in energy retail and customer service. Familiarity with cloud and on-premises solutions. Understanding of programme and project delivery methodologies (PMI, Prince2, MSP).
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Our client, a leading energy business, is seeking a Head of UK Retail IT to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role is pivotal in shaping technology strategy, driving project delivery, and ensuring robust application support across the UK energy retail IT estate. Acting as the principal business partner to VP Sales and VP Operations, you will foster cohesion between business units, deliver cost efficiencies, and lead a high-performing IT team. Key Responsibilities Contribute as a core member of the global IT & Change leadership team. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to your team, embedding company values. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions. Manage IT demand for the UK energy retail estate and oversee the portfolio of technology change. Drive delivery of projects to achieve commercial outcomes within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. Ensure a cost-effective and sustainable Salesforce application support model. Act as the domain expert for energy retail technology, staying ahead of industry trends. Collaborate with Architecture, PMO, and other IT leaders to deliver cohesive programs of change. Performance Indicators Positive stakeholder feedback on IT support and delivery. Delivery of portfolio within time, cost, and quality metrics. Strong team engagement (eNPS) and SLA performance. Effective collaboration across IT leadership to achieve cost efficiencies. Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years delivering technology initiatives in multi-business unit organisations. Proven experience in energy retail technology strategy, CRM (Salesforce), customer operations, and billing systems. Strong track record in project delivery, risk management, and vendor engagement. Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and enterprise architecture best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous experience leading senior teams and managing performance processes. Knowledge Domain expertise in energy retail and customer service. Familiarity with cloud and on-premises solutions. Understanding of programme and project delivery methodologies (PMI, Prince2, MSP).
Overview Insight Investment is looking for a Data Platform Architect to join our growing team building our strategic data platform as we look to adopt best in class data governance and democratise data around the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our data strategy, leveraging our data assets to the full, elevating our decision-making, streamlining processes, and drive innovation within our organisation. You will be part of the long-standing Data Platform team using an Agile approach to deliver solutions on top of our Cloud Platform, starting with Snowflake as a foundational component we will look to integrate other technologies and grow capability to meet the demands of the business. You will work closely with a variety of business areas and be involved in all aspects of the secure system development life cycle (S-SDLC). This role contributes to shaping Insight's Enterprise Architecture. You'll work across application and data domains to ensure delivery aligns with strategic architecture principles, supports governance, and enables scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Role Responsibilities Define and continuously evolve the architectural vision for our Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with our enterprise-wide data strategy and long-term platform goals Representing the architectural perspective to integrate our Data Platform with our broader cloud estate. Advocate for seamless interoperability with wider applications and data flows and governance across the organisation. Implement enterprise-wide Data and Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the platform. Maintain consistent, trusted master data and support architectural decisions that promote data governance and regulatory standards. Promote system and human access to data through well-governed, secure, and scalable mechanisms. Design access controls and metadata strategies that support democratised data usage while safeguarding privacy and security. Champion cost-aware architectural strategies that optimise resource utilisation, striking an effective balance between performance and budget. Oversee platform enhancements, integrations, and performance optimisation efforts. Ensure that all changes align with internal privacy, security, and compliance policies. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and future-proof platform capabilities. Facilitate the onboarding of new data domains and analytical use cases. Ensure that all additions adhere to platform standards and contribute to the platform's maturity and strategic value. Advocate for excellence in metadata management, data quality, and access control. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the technology teams and wider enterprise. Identify and support the reduction of our legacy technology estate. Experience Required Proven expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms using Snowflake, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure. Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse, and ELT patterns. Familiar with data governance frameworks such as DCAM or equivalent, ensuring compliance and data stewardship. Can assess how architectural decisions impact business outcomes, platform performance and cost efficiency. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools in Azure, particularly Terraform. Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines to support automated and reliable deployments. Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering iteratively in cross-functional teams. Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges. Communicates abstract and complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Committed to software engineering best practices, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and correctness. Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members, fostering a culture of shared ownership. Actively pursues continuous learning, driving the adoption of innovative technologies and approaches. Takes ownership of mistakes, works collaboratively to resolve issues, and implements long-term improvements based on lessons learned. Desired Skills Exposure to financial services or regulated environments is advantageous but not essential. Docker / Snowpark container services Streaming and related technologies such as Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hub Integration with Collibra Proficiency in Python Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Insight Investment is looking for a Data Platform Architect to join our growing team building our strategic data platform as we look to adopt best in class data governance and democratise data around the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our data strategy, leveraging our data assets to the full, elevating our decision-making, streamlining processes, and drive innovation within our organisation. You will be part of the long-standing Data Platform team using an Agile approach to deliver solutions on top of our Cloud Platform, starting with Snowflake as a foundational component we will look to integrate other technologies and grow capability to meet the demands of the business. You will work closely with a variety of business areas and be involved in all aspects of the secure system development life cycle (S-SDLC). This role contributes to shaping Insight's Enterprise Architecture. You'll work across application and data domains to ensure delivery aligns with strategic architecture principles, supports governance, and enables scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Role Responsibilities Define and continuously evolve the architectural vision for our Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with our enterprise-wide data strategy and long-term platform goals Representing the architectural perspective to integrate our Data Platform with our broader cloud estate. Advocate for seamless interoperability with wider applications and data flows and governance across the organisation. Implement enterprise-wide Data and Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the platform. Maintain consistent, trusted master data and support architectural decisions that promote data governance and regulatory standards. Promote system and human access to data through well-governed, secure, and scalable mechanisms. Design access controls and metadata strategies that support democratised data usage while safeguarding privacy and security. Champion cost-aware architectural strategies that optimise resource utilisation, striking an effective balance between performance and budget. Oversee platform enhancements, integrations, and performance optimisation efforts. Ensure that all changes align with internal privacy, security, and compliance policies. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and future-proof platform capabilities. Facilitate the onboarding of new data domains and analytical use cases. Ensure that all additions adhere to platform standards and contribute to the platform's maturity and strategic value. Advocate for excellence in metadata management, data quality, and access control. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the technology teams and wider enterprise. Identify and support the reduction of our legacy technology estate. Experience Required Proven expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms using Snowflake, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure. Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse, and ELT patterns. Familiar with data governance frameworks such as DCAM or equivalent, ensuring compliance and data stewardship. Can assess how architectural decisions impact business outcomes, platform performance and cost efficiency. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools in Azure, particularly Terraform. Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines to support automated and reliable deployments. Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering iteratively in cross-functional teams. Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges. Communicates abstract and complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Committed to software engineering best practices, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and correctness. Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members, fostering a culture of shared ownership. Actively pursues continuous learning, driving the adoption of innovative technologies and approaches. Takes ownership of mistakes, works collaboratively to resolve issues, and implements long-term improvements based on lessons learned. Desired Skills Exposure to financial services or regulated environments is advantageous but not essential. Docker / Snowpark container services Streaming and related technologies such as Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hub Integration with Collibra Proficiency in Python Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Senior Machine Learning Scientist (Viator) London, England, United Kingdom About Viator Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believethat making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences toexplore-everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuffin between)-making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier. With industry-leading flexibility and last-minute availability, it's never too late to make any day extraordinary.Viator. One app, 300,000+ travel experiences you'll remember. Perks of Working at Viator Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonus. "Work your way" with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Viator takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you'd like. Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. Employee assistance program. We're here for you with resources and programs to help you through life's challenges. Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. Our Values We aspire to lead. Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us - and you - to new heights. We're relentlessly curious. We push beyond the usual, the known, the "that's just how it's done." We're better together. We learn from, accept, respect, support, and value one another- and are creating something remarkable in the process. We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments. We strive for better, not perfect. We won't get it right the first time - or every time. We'll provide a safe environment in which to make mistakes, iterate, improve, and grow. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. You will work on: Design, code, experiment and implement models and algorithms to enhance customer satisfaction, increase supplier value, optimize business results, and ensure infrastructure efficiency. Analyse large datasets including daily customer events, product, destination, supplier and pricing info, extracting key insights to spur innovation and improvement. Collaborate with product managers and various business stakeholders to ensure top-quality outcomes to meet internal objectives. Investigate and adopt innovative concepts that offer tangible benefits. Employ techniques like Deep Learning, Bayesian Modelling, Large Language Models, Product embedding, Recommendation Systems, and Computer Vision. To be successful in the role, you'll need: 5+ years of hands-on data science experience. In-depth knowledge of AI/ML/DL, Statistics, and related open-source libraries. Awareness of current ML techniques, keen on self-improvement and striving to solve real-world data challenges. Strong skills in SQL and at least one programming language. Experience in ML model productization and a grasp of MLOps. To be comfortable in code reviews, discussing architecture, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for regular model deployments. Experience in deploying online solutions and analysing real-time results through A/B testing. To be passionate about mentoring junior members of the team, and have a strong desire to help us perform to the best of our ability. Leadership qualities, autonomy, and team collaboration skills. Clear communication skills, awareness of the audience, and proactive sharing of findings. Actively involved in business networking and able to communicate complex ideas across the business simply and effectively. Desired qualifications: Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or related quantitative disciplines. Knowledge in Large Language Models (LLM), dynamic pricing, image processing, or recommendation systems. Prior experience in e-commerce or at an Online Travel Agency. Job Location: This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work either on-site hybrid or remotely from the UK, Poland, or Portugal. Occasional travel to company offices may be required If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email and let us know the nature of your request. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Preferred First Name Email Phone Country Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Machine Learning Scientist (Viator) London, England, United Kingdom About Viator Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believethat making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences toexplore-everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuffin between)-making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier. With industry-leading flexibility and last-minute availability, it's never too late to make any day extraordinary.Viator. One app, 300,000+ travel experiences you'll remember. Perks of Working at Viator Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonus. "Work your way" with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Viator takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you'd like. Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. Employee assistance program. We're here for you with resources and programs to help you through life's challenges. Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. Our Values We aspire to lead. Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us - and you - to new heights. We're relentlessly curious. We push beyond the usual, the known, the "that's just how it's done." We're better together. We learn from, accept, respect, support, and value one another- and are creating something remarkable in the process. We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments. We strive for better, not perfect. We won't get it right the first time - or every time. We'll provide a safe environment in which to make mistakes, iterate, improve, and grow. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. You will work on: Design, code, experiment and implement models and algorithms to enhance customer satisfaction, increase supplier value, optimize business results, and ensure infrastructure efficiency. Analyse large datasets including daily customer events, product, destination, supplier and pricing info, extracting key insights to spur innovation and improvement. Collaborate with product managers and various business stakeholders to ensure top-quality outcomes to meet internal objectives. Investigate and adopt innovative concepts that offer tangible benefits. Employ techniques like Deep Learning, Bayesian Modelling, Large Language Models, Product embedding, Recommendation Systems, and Computer Vision. To be successful in the role, you'll need: 5+ years of hands-on data science experience. In-depth knowledge of AI/ML/DL, Statistics, and related open-source libraries. Awareness of current ML techniques, keen on self-improvement and striving to solve real-world data challenges. Strong skills in SQL and at least one programming language. Experience in ML model productization and a grasp of MLOps. To be comfortable in code reviews, discussing architecture, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for regular model deployments. Experience in deploying online solutions and analysing real-time results through A/B testing. To be passionate about mentoring junior members of the team, and have a strong desire to help us perform to the best of our ability. Leadership qualities, autonomy, and team collaboration skills. Clear communication skills, awareness of the audience, and proactive sharing of findings. Actively involved in business networking and able to communicate complex ideas across the business simply and effectively. Desired qualifications: Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or related quantitative disciplines. Knowledge in Large Language Models (LLM), dynamic pricing, image processing, or recommendation systems. Prior experience in e-commerce or at an Online Travel Agency. Job Location: This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work either on-site hybrid or remotely from the UK, Poland, or Portugal. Occasional travel to company offices may be required If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email and let us know the nature of your request. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Preferred First Name Email Phone Country Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
Aurora Energy Research Limited
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Overview Position: Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Aurora is currently seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations professional to join our growing Internal Technology team. This role is key to our plans to expand both the team and the technology offerings to our growing user base. This role will take ownership of the ERP system within the business, working in tandem with the business owners in Finance and other members of the Internal Technology Team. You will be a key individual collaborating closely with the Finance team and business users to refine requirements and translate into practical, technically sound solutions. You will be responsible not just to maintain but to refine and elevate their operational objectives within the ERP system. You will take primary ownership of the systems within their department(s) forming the key business partnering link between the department and the centralised systems governance. You will work with senior and junior stakeholders and business units to analyse requirements, define solutions, and implement transformative changes. As part of the growing Internal Technology team, you will participate in driving a robust management process for all systems within the estate. You will always be looking for improvements we can make to the systems in your department, through system configuration changes, new system implementations, automation, and integration with other systems in the estate. You will be responsible for partnering with your functional department to address complex business challenges, aligning with strategic goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with both the Engineering team and the Head of Information Security to drive technological excellence across your systems estate. You should be able to work independently and with other team members, leading on technical decisions and implementations. The role is also business facing, requiring interaction with stakeholders around the business to identify and distill requirements that should inform our technical strategy appropriately so excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are a must. We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail and can hit the ground running. This is a chance to have a significant impact in an organisation where individuals thrive on change and to work within an innovative and growing SME. Key Responsibilities Technical Ownership: Take ownership of Dynamics 365 F&O as our ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Continually evaluate the system's technical aspects, implementing improvements and optimisations as needed in line with change management process. Collaborative Support: Work closely with the business owners within the Finance team to provide technical support and guidance on improving training materials and internal processes to improve usability and ensure smooth operation. There is a Support Engineer role within the team who covers initial support; your role will be an escalation resolver point and mentor for this function. Strategic Guidance: Play a pivotal role in guiding the technical strategy for the Dynamics 365 F&O application. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical solutions that align with organisational goals, including collaboration with Engineering on integrations with other systems in our estate. Systems Expertise: Be a Subject Matter Expert within the business for all Finance Systems and configuration, particularly ERP (Dynamics 365 F&O). Advise the wider business on functionality as required and work with the wider support function for the Finance Systems to ensure all users are well trained and supported in their use of the systems. Systems Management: Overall responsibility for Finance Systems strategy across all systems currently in use in Finance and for the future, creating and maintaining an effective system roadmap for the Finance team (within the wider context of the systems strategy for the business). Change Management: Champion best practice for change management within the Finance department and represent all Finance changes at the systems Change Advisory Board. Work closely with third party vendors as required to prioritise and manage change implementation. Vendor Management: Take ownership of vendor management for the systems in the Finance department, conducting service reviews etc. Conduct market reviews at appropriate junctures in systems lifecycles. Construct RFPs for new systems that are required in the Finance department and contribute to RFPs of other departments where there are requirements for Finance to use those systems. Systems Reporting: Work with other members of the team to provide comprehensive reporting on all systems, performance, and user satisfaction under your ownership. Ensure that the reporting requirements of the Finance department can be met by the systems in their estate, working with them to define reports, create them within their systems, or implement additional reporting systems as required. What we are looking for Required attributes: Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, preferably in an end user setting Proven experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Strong understanding of ERP system architecture and Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities. Microsoft DevOps experience/ pipeline deployment for Dynamics F&O environments Confidence managing multiple stakeholders, including senior business stakeholders, to define objectives, systems requirements, and business challenges to translate them into practical deliverables and roadmaps Experience creating knowledge articles, documenting processes, and best practice Excellent time management and organisational skills Flexible approach to work, positive, can-do attitude, and a team player Ability to work independently, to deadlines, managing priorities Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels Desirable attributes: Relevant Dynamics 365 qualifications Power Automate /Logic Apps/ Power Platform experience Power BI experience Experience in a global organisation with a Finance focus Accounting knowledge Payroll software experience Line Management experience What we offer Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle-to-work Scheme Flu Jabs At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Position: Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Aurora is currently seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations professional to join our growing Internal Technology team. This role is key to our plans to expand both the team and the technology offerings to our growing user base. This role will take ownership of the ERP system within the business, working in tandem with the business owners in Finance and other members of the Internal Technology Team. You will be a key individual collaborating closely with the Finance team and business users to refine requirements and translate into practical, technically sound solutions. You will be responsible not just to maintain but to refine and elevate their operational objectives within the ERP system. You will take primary ownership of the systems within their department(s) forming the key business partnering link between the department and the centralised systems governance. You will work with senior and junior stakeholders and business units to analyse requirements, define solutions, and implement transformative changes. As part of the growing Internal Technology team, you will participate in driving a robust management process for all systems within the estate. You will always be looking for improvements we can make to the systems in your department, through system configuration changes, new system implementations, automation, and integration with other systems in the estate. You will be responsible for partnering with your functional department to address complex business challenges, aligning with strategic goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with both the Engineering team and the Head of Information Security to drive technological excellence across your systems estate. You should be able to work independently and with other team members, leading on technical decisions and implementations. The role is also business facing, requiring interaction with stakeholders around the business to identify and distill requirements that should inform our technical strategy appropriately so excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are a must. We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail and can hit the ground running. This is a chance to have a significant impact in an organisation where individuals thrive on change and to work within an innovative and growing SME. Key Responsibilities Technical Ownership: Take ownership of Dynamics 365 F&O as our ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Continually evaluate the system's technical aspects, implementing improvements and optimisations as needed in line with change management process. Collaborative Support: Work closely with the business owners within the Finance team to provide technical support and guidance on improving training materials and internal processes to improve usability and ensure smooth operation. There is a Support Engineer role within the team who covers initial support; your role will be an escalation resolver point and mentor for this function. Strategic Guidance: Play a pivotal role in guiding the technical strategy for the Dynamics 365 F&O application. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical solutions that align with organisational goals, including collaboration with Engineering on integrations with other systems in our estate. Systems Expertise: Be a Subject Matter Expert within the business for all Finance Systems and configuration, particularly ERP (Dynamics 365 F&O). Advise the wider business on functionality as required and work with the wider support function for the Finance Systems to ensure all users are well trained and supported in their use of the systems. Systems Management: Overall responsibility for Finance Systems strategy across all systems currently in use in Finance and for the future, creating and maintaining an effective system roadmap for the Finance team (within the wider context of the systems strategy for the business). Change Management: Champion best practice for change management within the Finance department and represent all Finance changes at the systems Change Advisory Board. Work closely with third party vendors as required to prioritise and manage change implementation. Vendor Management: Take ownership of vendor management for the systems in the Finance department, conducting service reviews etc. Conduct market reviews at appropriate junctures in systems lifecycles. Construct RFPs for new systems that are required in the Finance department and contribute to RFPs of other departments where there are requirements for Finance to use those systems. Systems Reporting: Work with other members of the team to provide comprehensive reporting on all systems, performance, and user satisfaction under your ownership. Ensure that the reporting requirements of the Finance department can be met by the systems in their estate, working with them to define reports, create them within their systems, or implement additional reporting systems as required. What we are looking for Required attributes: Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, preferably in an end user setting Proven experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Strong understanding of ERP system architecture and Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities. Microsoft DevOps experience/ pipeline deployment for Dynamics F&O environments Confidence managing multiple stakeholders, including senior business stakeholders, to define objectives, systems requirements, and business challenges to translate them into practical deliverables and roadmaps Experience creating knowledge articles, documenting processes, and best practice Excellent time management and organisational skills Flexible approach to work, positive, can-do attitude, and a team player Ability to work independently, to deadlines, managing priorities Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels Desirable attributes: Relevant Dynamics 365 qualifications Power Automate /Logic Apps/ Power Platform experience Power BI experience Experience in a global organisation with a Finance focus Accounting knowledge Payroll software experience Line Management experience What we offer Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle-to-work Scheme Flu Jabs At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Overview Are you an experienced Azure Cosmos DB Developer looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a global financial markets and data-driven technology leader that has built a reputation for delivering trusted market infrastructure, analytics, and innovation worldwide. With decades of success, the business empowers economies and financial ecosystems by providing mission-critical insights, cutting-edge technology platforms, and secure, reliable services to institutions and enterprises across the globe. the integration of third-party applications. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Responsibilities Lead solution ideation, design, and implementation activities across the Workday platform Analyse business context to shape solutions aligned with strategic objectives Develop and recommend solution options, including RFIs, RFPs, or prototypes Define solution roadmaps and ensure architecture is aligned with enterprise standards Collaborate closely with stakeholders and domain architects to formalize and adopt IT standards and procedures Provide strategic technical direction and maintain oversight across Workday modules Requirements Proven hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB, including query optimization and throughput management Proficiency with C#/.NET or Node.js development Strong understanding of concurrency patterns, CLR, and scalable application architecture Experience designing solutions using Azure services like: Azure Functions, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Logic Apps Solid experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Duration 6 months (View for Extension) Salary Competitive on application (Around £500 per day)
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Are you an experienced Azure Cosmos DB Developer looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a global financial markets and data-driven technology leader that has built a reputation for delivering trusted market infrastructure, analytics, and innovation worldwide. With decades of success, the business empowers economies and financial ecosystems by providing mission-critical insights, cutting-edge technology platforms, and secure, reliable services to institutions and enterprises across the globe. the integration of third-party applications. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Responsibilities Lead solution ideation, design, and implementation activities across the Workday platform Analyse business context to shape solutions aligned with strategic objectives Develop and recommend solution options, including RFIs, RFPs, or prototypes Define solution roadmaps and ensure architecture is aligned with enterprise standards Collaborate closely with stakeholders and domain architects to formalize and adopt IT standards and procedures Provide strategic technical direction and maintain oversight across Workday modules Requirements Proven hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB, including query optimization and throughput management Proficiency with C#/.NET or Node.js development Strong understanding of concurrency patterns, CLR, and scalable application architecture Experience designing solutions using Azure services like: Azure Functions, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Logic Apps Solid experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Duration 6 months (View for Extension) Salary Competitive on application (Around £500 per day)
Senior Sales Copywriter Department: Product Marketing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Manchester, UK Description What to Expect You'll craft and own messaging that connects the Amplience platform to the real-world challenges of commerce brands, helping Sales, Product Marketing, and Marketing teams communicate the "why Amplience" story clearly, confidently, and consistently. This is a senior hands on writing role for someone fluent in SaaS commerce - who understands headless architecture, digital experience platforms, and the content supply chain, and can turn that understanding into persuasive copy that moves deals forward. Key Responsibilities Sales & Product Messaging Define and continuously refine Amplience's sales messaging framework - ensuring value propositions and talk tracks resonate with commerce and digital experience buyers. Write high impact copy for sales collateral: one pagers, brochures, product decks, and pricing guides. Partner with the Product Marketing Manager to evolve the commercial narrative for each solution area (CMS, DAM, AI/Workforce, Content Supply Chain). Content Creation & Editorial Leadership Own the tone, clarity, and persuasiveness of Amplience's Sales and Product Marketing materials. Partner with the Designer to deliver polished, on brand, visually engaging assets. Coach team members and stakeholders on tone of voice, copy best practices, and storytelling principles. Collaborate with the Product Marketing Analyst to evaluate sales content performance metrics (e.g., usage, engagement, win rate uplift) and continuously optimise materials. Translate win/loss and customer insight data into compelling success stories, objection handling content, and field narratives. Product Launch Support Collaborate with Product Marketing, Marketing, and Product teams on positioning new features and launches. Translate technical or platform updates into customer ready messaging that clearly communicates business value. Write internal and external messaging packs, brochures, sales decks, web pages, FAQs, and launch enablement materials. Customer Storytelling & Social Proof Work with Content Team to craft customer success stories, testimonials, and case study narratives that demonstrate measurable ROI and brand impact. Maintain Customer Story Matrix Database to ensure all stories and stats the cross functional teams use are approved and up to date. Partner with the Product Marketing Analyst to weave data and proof points into persuasive storytelling. Cross Functional Collaboration Work with Sales Enablement to align messaging with field feedback. Partner with GTM Marketing to ensure copy and positioning flow consistently through campaigns, website pages, and external communications. Collaborate with leadership to ensure executive narratives and pitch materials reflect Amplience's strategic positioning. What You'll Bring (Skills, Experience & Mindset) Experience & Skills 5-8 years' experience in B2B SaaS copywriting - ideally within commerce, content management or MarTech ecosystems. Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear, business oriented messaging. Experience writing for commerce buyers (retailers, brands, or platforms) and understanding of headless, composable, and content supply chain language. Demonstrated success producing enablement content (sales decks, one pagers, value frameworks, and case studies). Strong understanding of SaaS business models, buyer personas, and the full sales funnel. Excellent grasp of tone and structure - able to flex from technical precision to high level brand storytelling. Experience collaborating with design, sales, and product teams in fast paced, cross functional environments. Familiarity with enterprise sales frameworks, MACH and composable space, CMS, personalization, DXP platforms or similar. Mindset & Attributes Strategic communicator: able to influence how Amplience's story is told, not just how it's written. Commerce fluent: understands how technology impacts conversion, experience, and efficiency in retail. Collaborative: thrives in partnership with design, sales, and product marketing peers. Detail obsessed: committed to precision, clarity, and consistency across every touchpoint. Story driven: passionate about connecting data, design, and language to tell stories that resonate. Mentor minded: willing to guide less experienced writers or stakeholders on messaging development. What Success Looks Like Amplience's value proposition and tone of voice are consistently clear, confident, and compelling across all sales materials. Sales and Marketing teams actively rely on your content as the single source of truth for messaging and positioning. Product launches and key assets (decks, brochures, pricing guides) are delivered on time, at a high creative standard. Stakeholders view you as a strategic partner and trusted voice on narrative quality. Your work improves both content consistency and conversion performance across touchpoints. Sales materials consistently demonstrate measurable influence on opportunity conversion rates. Benefits Pension Scheme Auto enrolled after 3 months' service Salary sacrifice scheme to maximise tax efficiency 5% employee contribution, matched by 5% from Amplience Pension broker: Titan Group (offers financial advice) Pension provider: Aegon (moved from Aviva in 2024) Annual Leave 25 days paid holiday as standard Length of Service Entitlement 3+ years continuous service - 26 days annual leave 4+ years continuous service - 27 days annual leave 5+ years continuous service - 28 days annual leave 6+ years continuous service - 29 days annual leave 7+ years continuous service - 30 days annual leave Enhanced Maternity Leave 12 weeks full pay 12 weeks at 50% pay 15 weeks at statutory maternity pay (SMP) 13 weeks unpaid Enhanced Paternity Leave 2 weeks full pay Sick Pay Up to one month's full pay per calendar year (at company discretion, with medical certificate) Study Leave 5 days for employees on accredited long term courses (12+ months) Birthday Leave One paid day off during your birthday month Company Wide Recharge Days One day off per quarter for the whole business - rest, recharge, and reset All roles are laptop enabled. Working arrangements agreed with your line manager. Freedom Fridays: Finish early on Fridays to support work life balance (full time employees only). Holiday Buy Scheme Purchase up to 5 extra days per year, repaid through salary deductions. Cycle to Work Scheme Save on bikes & accessories via tax efficient payments (Blackhawk Network). Tech Scheme Purchase tech items and spread the cost over 12 months via salary deduction (Blackhawk Network). Season Ticket Loan Advance loans available for travel tickets, repaid via payroll. Charity/Volunteer Days Up to 3 paid days a year for volunteering or charity work. Payroll Giving (CAF - Give As You Earn) Tax free donations to UK charities, directly from your salary. Eyecare Reimbursement for a standard eye exam every two years. Employee Referral Bonus £1,200 / €1,400 / $1,500 (50% paid at 4 months, 50% at 7 months post hire). Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of people searching for a job online. Amplience takes the security and safety of your personal data very seriously. In terms of career opportunities and vacancies, we will only use: Amplience will never use third party messaging services such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Snapchat, WeChat, etc. to communicate with you. If you are using any other website or messaging application, even if it looks like Amplience, then it will likely be fraudulent. In which case, please notify us at .
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Sales Copywriter Department: Product Marketing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Manchester, UK Description What to Expect You'll craft and own messaging that connects the Amplience platform to the real-world challenges of commerce brands, helping Sales, Product Marketing, and Marketing teams communicate the "why Amplience" story clearly, confidently, and consistently. This is a senior hands on writing role for someone fluent in SaaS commerce - who understands headless architecture, digital experience platforms, and the content supply chain, and can turn that understanding into persuasive copy that moves deals forward. Key Responsibilities Sales & Product Messaging Define and continuously refine Amplience's sales messaging framework - ensuring value propositions and talk tracks resonate with commerce and digital experience buyers. Write high impact copy for sales collateral: one pagers, brochures, product decks, and pricing guides. Partner with the Product Marketing Manager to evolve the commercial narrative for each solution area (CMS, DAM, AI/Workforce, Content Supply Chain). Content Creation & Editorial Leadership Own the tone, clarity, and persuasiveness of Amplience's Sales and Product Marketing materials. Partner with the Designer to deliver polished, on brand, visually engaging assets. Coach team members and stakeholders on tone of voice, copy best practices, and storytelling principles. Collaborate with the Product Marketing Analyst to evaluate sales content performance metrics (e.g., usage, engagement, win rate uplift) and continuously optimise materials. Translate win/loss and customer insight data into compelling success stories, objection handling content, and field narratives. Product Launch Support Collaborate with Product Marketing, Marketing, and Product teams on positioning new features and launches. Translate technical or platform updates into customer ready messaging that clearly communicates business value. Write internal and external messaging packs, brochures, sales decks, web pages, FAQs, and launch enablement materials. Customer Storytelling & Social Proof Work with Content Team to craft customer success stories, testimonials, and case study narratives that demonstrate measurable ROI and brand impact. Maintain Customer Story Matrix Database to ensure all stories and stats the cross functional teams use are approved and up to date. Partner with the Product Marketing Analyst to weave data and proof points into persuasive storytelling. Cross Functional Collaboration Work with Sales Enablement to align messaging with field feedback. Partner with GTM Marketing to ensure copy and positioning flow consistently through campaigns, website pages, and external communications. Collaborate with leadership to ensure executive narratives and pitch materials reflect Amplience's strategic positioning. What You'll Bring (Skills, Experience & Mindset) Experience & Skills 5-8 years' experience in B2B SaaS copywriting - ideally within commerce, content management or MarTech ecosystems. Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear, business oriented messaging. Experience writing for commerce buyers (retailers, brands, or platforms) and understanding of headless, composable, and content supply chain language. Demonstrated success producing enablement content (sales decks, one pagers, value frameworks, and case studies). Strong understanding of SaaS business models, buyer personas, and the full sales funnel. Excellent grasp of tone and structure - able to flex from technical precision to high level brand storytelling. Experience collaborating with design, sales, and product teams in fast paced, cross functional environments. Familiarity with enterprise sales frameworks, MACH and composable space, CMS, personalization, DXP platforms or similar. Mindset & Attributes Strategic communicator: able to influence how Amplience's story is told, not just how it's written. Commerce fluent: understands how technology impacts conversion, experience, and efficiency in retail. Collaborative: thrives in partnership with design, sales, and product marketing peers. Detail obsessed: committed to precision, clarity, and consistency across every touchpoint. Story driven: passionate about connecting data, design, and language to tell stories that resonate. Mentor minded: willing to guide less experienced writers or stakeholders on messaging development. What Success Looks Like Amplience's value proposition and tone of voice are consistently clear, confident, and compelling across all sales materials. Sales and Marketing teams actively rely on your content as the single source of truth for messaging and positioning. Product launches and key assets (decks, brochures, pricing guides) are delivered on time, at a high creative standard. Stakeholders view you as a strategic partner and trusted voice on narrative quality. Your work improves both content consistency and conversion performance across touchpoints. Sales materials consistently demonstrate measurable influence on opportunity conversion rates. Benefits Pension Scheme Auto enrolled after 3 months' service Salary sacrifice scheme to maximise tax efficiency 5% employee contribution, matched by 5% from Amplience Pension broker: Titan Group (offers financial advice) Pension provider: Aegon (moved from Aviva in 2024) Annual Leave 25 days paid holiday as standard Length of Service Entitlement 3+ years continuous service - 26 days annual leave 4+ years continuous service - 27 days annual leave 5+ years continuous service - 28 days annual leave 6+ years continuous service - 29 days annual leave 7+ years continuous service - 30 days annual leave Enhanced Maternity Leave 12 weeks full pay 12 weeks at 50% pay 15 weeks at statutory maternity pay (SMP) 13 weeks unpaid Enhanced Paternity Leave 2 weeks full pay Sick Pay Up to one month's full pay per calendar year (at company discretion, with medical certificate) Study Leave 5 days for employees on accredited long term courses (12+ months) Birthday Leave One paid day off during your birthday month Company Wide Recharge Days One day off per quarter for the whole business - rest, recharge, and reset All roles are laptop enabled. Working arrangements agreed with your line manager. Freedom Fridays: Finish early on Fridays to support work life balance (full time employees only). Holiday Buy Scheme Purchase up to 5 extra days per year, repaid through salary deductions. Cycle to Work Scheme Save on bikes & accessories via tax efficient payments (Blackhawk Network). Tech Scheme Purchase tech items and spread the cost over 12 months via salary deduction (Blackhawk Network). Season Ticket Loan Advance loans available for travel tickets, repaid via payroll. Charity/Volunteer Days Up to 3 paid days a year for volunteering or charity work. Payroll Giving (CAF - Give As You Earn) Tax free donations to UK charities, directly from your salary. Eyecare Reimbursement for a standard eye exam every two years. Employee Referral Bonus £1,200 / €1,400 / $1,500 (50% paid at 4 months, 50% at 7 months post hire). Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of people searching for a job online. Amplience takes the security and safety of your personal data very seriously. In terms of career opportunities and vacancies, we will only use: Amplience will never use third party messaging services such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Snapchat, WeChat, etc. to communicate with you. If you are using any other website or messaging application, even if it looks like Amplience, then it will likely be fraudulent. In which case, please notify us at .
A leading technology company is looking for an Oracle PaaS Engineer in the UK, preferably in London or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise application integration with a strong focus on Oracle Fusion ERP and SCM. This role involves designing integrations and optimizing Oracle PaaS extensions for business intelligence solutions. A commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and various employee benefits is part of the offer.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
A leading technology company is looking for an Oracle PaaS Engineer in the UK, preferably in London or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise application integration with a strong focus on Oracle Fusion ERP and SCM. This role involves designing integrations and optimizing Oracle PaaS extensions for business intelligence solutions. A commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and various employee benefits is part of the offer.
Opus Enterprise Ltd T/A Real Recruitment
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Principal Developer FileMaker Pro The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. Experience needed for this job Successful experience of working within Development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry FileMaker Development FileMaker Pro: Database Design FileMaker Scripts: Create, troubleshoot and optimize scripts Layouts and UI/UX design Data Relationships FileMaker Functions External data sources, via ODBC, RESTful API, Message Based Architecture WebDirect Automating tasks via schedules or triggers Security and Permissions: User actions control, AD Integration, Encryption at rest and in transit Performance Optimisation: Optimising larger databases, diagnosing and resolving performance issues FileMaker Server: Deploying to a server environment, managing backups Essential functions of the job Development, Design, Architecture Ensure product managers and stakeholders requirements are met through development application solutions. Define and design good architectural solutions for implementation within agreed timeframes and predictable costs. Utilize, where appropriate, distributed and decoupled architectures, utilizing APIs and event- based architectures. Design, develop and maintain robust and scalable applications. Write clean, efficient and well documented code. Optimize system performance, scalability and reliability. Ensure all software is kept within source and version control systems. Lead on deployment of version upgrades, following change management processes. Technical Leadership and Oversight: Innovation and Problem Solving Quality Assurance Governance and Compliance Strategy Budget Requirements IP Cross-Functional Collaboration Education, experience and competencies Education to Degree level or higher in related field In lieu of education equivalent combination of education and directly related experience JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Principal Developer FileMaker Pro The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. Experience needed for this job Successful experience of working within Development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry FileMaker Development FileMaker Pro: Database Design FileMaker Scripts: Create, troubleshoot and optimize scripts Layouts and UI/UX design Data Relationships FileMaker Functions External data sources, via ODBC, RESTful API, Message Based Architecture WebDirect Automating tasks via schedules or triggers Security and Permissions: User actions control, AD Integration, Encryption at rest and in transit Performance Optimisation: Optimising larger databases, diagnosing and resolving performance issues FileMaker Server: Deploying to a server environment, managing backups Essential functions of the job Development, Design, Architecture Ensure product managers and stakeholders requirements are met through development application solutions. Define and design good architectural solutions for implementation within agreed timeframes and predictable costs. Utilize, where appropriate, distributed and decoupled architectures, utilizing APIs and event- based architectures. Design, develop and maintain robust and scalable applications. Write clean, efficient and well documented code. Optimize system performance, scalability and reliability. Ensure all software is kept within source and version control systems. Lead on deployment of version upgrades, following change management processes. Technical Leadership and Oversight: Innovation and Problem Solving Quality Assurance Governance and Compliance Strategy Budget Requirements IP Cross-Functional Collaboration Education, experience and competencies Education to Degree level or higher in related field In lieu of education equivalent combination of education and directly related experience JBRP1_UKTJ
Are you an experienced Security Architect looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with one of UK's leading financial services organisation. They are currently seeking an experienced Security Architect to join the team on a 6-month contract. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain a cloud-security roadmap that maps to business goals, GDPR, DORA, PSD2 and NIS2 compliance, and industry best practices. Establish security architecture patterns and conduct end-to-end reviews (high- and low-level) to identify risks, recommend controls, and enforce policy. Lead the design of enterprise applications, data platforms, and infrastructure, embedding secure-by-design principles across cloud-native and hybrid environments. Drive threat modelling, risk assessments, and security-posture management; ensure designs meet financial-sector regulations and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CSA CCM). Required Skills / Qualifications Expertise in Cloud Security Architecture for enterprise-scale AWS, Azure, or GCP deployments (multi-cloud preferred). Deep financial-services expertise, including PSD2, DORA, EBA guidelines, GDPR, and data-privacy mandates. Anticipate future threats and drive long-term security roadmaps. Relevant Security Architecture Certification Duration 6 months (View for Extension) Location Hybrid in Reading Start Date ASAP Day Rate Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Security Architect looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with one of UK's leading financial services organisation. They are currently seeking an experienced Security Architect to join the team on a 6-month contract. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain a cloud-security roadmap that maps to business goals, GDPR, DORA, PSD2 and NIS2 compliance, and industry best practices. Establish security architecture patterns and conduct end-to-end reviews (high- and low-level) to identify risks, recommend controls, and enforce policy. Lead the design of enterprise applications, data platforms, and infrastructure, embedding secure-by-design principles across cloud-native and hybrid environments. Drive threat modelling, risk assessments, and security-posture management; ensure designs meet financial-sector regulations and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CSA CCM). Required Skills / Qualifications Expertise in Cloud Security Architecture for enterprise-scale AWS, Azure, or GCP deployments (multi-cloud preferred). Deep financial-services expertise, including PSD2, DORA, EBA guidelines, GDPR, and data-privacy mandates. Anticipate future threats and drive long-term security roadmaps. Relevant Security Architecture Certification Duration 6 months (View for Extension) Location Hybrid in Reading Start Date ASAP Day Rate Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Job Description: Security Architect Must hold active SC clearance Hybrid London Inside IR35 Role Profile The Security Architect will be a member of a small architecture team comprising application and infrastructure specialists. They will have experience and a strong foundation in the design of secure solutions on AWS Cloud and On-premises Data Centres (DCs) click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Security Architect Must hold active SC clearance Hybrid London Inside IR35 Role Profile The Security Architect will be a member of a small architecture team comprising application and infrastructure specialists. They will have experience and a strong foundation in the design of secure solutions on AWS Cloud and On-premises Data Centres (DCs) click apply for full job details
A leading client within the financial services space is seeking a solid and reliable Application Solutions Architect to join and help implement some key solutions across a range of technology. The role: Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and technology platform choices click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Contractor
A leading client within the financial services space is seeking a solid and reliable Application Solutions Architect to join and help implement some key solutions across a range of technology. The role: Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and technology platform choices click apply for full job details
Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services Pleasenote:Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services The IPO is an organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Legacy Existing Systems vertical within IT, continues to be able to support these aging and complex legacy systems. This is a challenging role as the post holder must be able to balance complex maintenance commitments of the legacy estate with new initiatives, and conflicting demands. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to support and maintain enterprise services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliverables as well as mentoring and coaching team members. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues on some aging platforms. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least20%of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in ourNewportOffice. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical As Tech lead be responsible for the teams design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are defined and adhered to. Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Act as a technical coach or mentor, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and explore opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a technical leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Existing Systems and People Manager to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team. Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Strong experience of payment system integrations Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile Advocate of DevOps principles Experience with Azure DevOps Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles Essential Technical Excellent understanding of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, Jenkins and TFS. Strong experience in web services, REST Deep understanding of Oracle integrations. Deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Experience working in a Multi disciplined team Experience of writing complex SQL statements How to Apply Click the'Applynow'button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV.Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explainwhy you're suitable for the role. Structure your statement around theessential criteriain the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria BenefitsAlongside your salary of £66,162, Intellectual Property Office contributes £19,167 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsofts ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about whats on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass adisclosure and barring security checkand if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, ahigher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to haveconsistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 yearsin order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found atNational security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 Interviews If invited to interviewBehaviours, Experience and Technicalbased questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note:CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. This post is being advertised toInternal . click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services Pleasenote:Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services The IPO is an organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Legacy Existing Systems vertical within IT, continues to be able to support these aging and complex legacy systems. This is a challenging role as the post holder must be able to balance complex maintenance commitments of the legacy estate with new initiatives, and conflicting demands. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to support and maintain enterprise services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliverables as well as mentoring and coaching team members. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues on some aging platforms. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least20%of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in ourNewportOffice. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical As Tech lead be responsible for the teams design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are defined and adhered to. Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Act as a technical coach or mentor, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and explore opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a technical leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Existing Systems and People Manager to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team. Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Strong experience of payment system integrations Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile Advocate of DevOps principles Experience with Azure DevOps Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles Essential Technical Excellent understanding of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, Jenkins and TFS. Strong experience in web services, REST Deep understanding of Oracle integrations. Deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Experience working in a Multi disciplined team Experience of writing complex SQL statements How to Apply Click the'Applynow'button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV.Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explainwhy you're suitable for the role. Structure your statement around theessential criteriain the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria BenefitsAlongside your salary of £66,162, Intellectual Property Office contributes £19,167 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsofts ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about whats on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass adisclosure and barring security checkand if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, ahigher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to haveconsistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 yearsin order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found atNational security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 Interviews If invited to interviewBehaviours, Experience and Technicalbased questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note:CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. This post is being advertised toInternal . click apply for full job details
Come join us, and shape the future of the insurance industry! SCOR Digital Solutions is a global insurance consultancy helping insurers worldwide to grow sustainably. A critical part of the SCOR Group, we are specialised in developing industry-leading digital solutions for every part of the consumer journey, from underwriting, to engagement, to claims. By combining SCOR's comprehensive data and analytical expertise with the award winning capabilities of our in house product and technical teams, our solutions are helping insurers to transform the experience of their consumers worldwide. As Customer Success Manager, you will play an essential role in managing integration related support cases, ensuring smooth onboarding, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SaaS platforms, technical integrations, and customer centric project delivery and is able to connect people and technology. This job has a broad remit encompassing - but not limited to - the work areas below: Define the goals, scope, budget, and resources of a project with all stakeholders. Own and manage the lifecycle of integration related support cases, ensuring timely resolution and high customer satisfaction. Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams (engineering, product, configuration, support) to resolve technical and integration challenges. Understand each client's architecture and business processes to guide integration best practices and identify potential friction points. Collaborate with implementation teams to ensure smooth onboarding and handover of integration cases. Monitor and report on integration health, usage patterns, and case trends to proactively address issues. Maintain detailed documentation of integration scenarios, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of integration playbooks, knowledge base articles, and self service tools. Support change management efforts when clients update their systems or workflows that impact the SaaS integration. Lead and manage digital projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee the implementation and lifecycle of SaaS software solutions, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption. Establish and optimise project management processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with cross functional technical teams to ensure technological feasibility and innovation in project delivery. Facilitate communication between project participants and translate complex requirements for non technical stakeholders. Provide regular progress reports and maintain proactive communication with clients. Collaborate with project managers to improve processes and make sure to optimise for client delivery. Core competencies The successful candidate for this job will be enthusiastic about the responsibilities above, and will have a skillset which complements the job well, including: Strong understanding of software integration, APIs, and cloud based platforms. Ability to analyse technical issues and coordinate cross functional teams to resolve them. Familiarity with change management practices in a SaaS environment. Strong drafting skills for functional documentation and client communication. Ability to set up and refine operational processes in dynamic environments. Understanding of modern technology stacks and software development practices. Excellent communication skills in English and French, Spanish is a nice to have. Required skills & experience Proven experience in SaaS project management and customer success. Experience with agile methodologies and structured project management (e.g., V Model). Experience with documenting processes and creating support materials. Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Power BI. What we offer Be part of an international culture with tech specialists. Medical allowance and pension plans. Remuneration policy. Green policy. Evolve in a stimulating and challenging environment. Share and learn with a passionate international community. Evolve in a start up mentality. The company working language is English. All employees should speak, read and write English to a sufficient level in order to communicate and operate effectively in the organisation. The recruitment process You can expect the following stages: 1 2 Interview with the hiring team & manager (online or in person) 3 Written test or case study Apply now If you feel you have something unique to bring, make your case by getting in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Firstname Surname E Mail Country Attaching CV (Please make sure you send us an attachment no more than 2 mb, in .pdf or .doc format) Link to LinkedIn Link to another social media We protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR. You have the right to view, change, delete, or contest any of your personal data processed by us. Check your rights in SCOR Digital Solutions privacy policy for more information. By submitting this application, you agree to our policy for handling candidate data
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Come join us, and shape the future of the insurance industry! SCOR Digital Solutions is a global insurance consultancy helping insurers worldwide to grow sustainably. A critical part of the SCOR Group, we are specialised in developing industry-leading digital solutions for every part of the consumer journey, from underwriting, to engagement, to claims. By combining SCOR's comprehensive data and analytical expertise with the award winning capabilities of our in house product and technical teams, our solutions are helping insurers to transform the experience of their consumers worldwide. As Customer Success Manager, you will play an essential role in managing integration related support cases, ensuring smooth onboarding, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SaaS platforms, technical integrations, and customer centric project delivery and is able to connect people and technology. This job has a broad remit encompassing - but not limited to - the work areas below: Define the goals, scope, budget, and resources of a project with all stakeholders. Own and manage the lifecycle of integration related support cases, ensuring timely resolution and high customer satisfaction. Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams (engineering, product, configuration, support) to resolve technical and integration challenges. Understand each client's architecture and business processes to guide integration best practices and identify potential friction points. Collaborate with implementation teams to ensure smooth onboarding and handover of integration cases. Monitor and report on integration health, usage patterns, and case trends to proactively address issues. Maintain detailed documentation of integration scenarios, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of integration playbooks, knowledge base articles, and self service tools. Support change management efforts when clients update their systems or workflows that impact the SaaS integration. Lead and manage digital projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee the implementation and lifecycle of SaaS software solutions, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption. Establish and optimise project management processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with cross functional technical teams to ensure technological feasibility and innovation in project delivery. Facilitate communication between project participants and translate complex requirements for non technical stakeholders. Provide regular progress reports and maintain proactive communication with clients. Collaborate with project managers to improve processes and make sure to optimise for client delivery. Core competencies The successful candidate for this job will be enthusiastic about the responsibilities above, and will have a skillset which complements the job well, including: Strong understanding of software integration, APIs, and cloud based platforms. Ability to analyse technical issues and coordinate cross functional teams to resolve them. Familiarity with change management practices in a SaaS environment. Strong drafting skills for functional documentation and client communication. Ability to set up and refine operational processes in dynamic environments. Understanding of modern technology stacks and software development practices. Excellent communication skills in English and French, Spanish is a nice to have. Required skills & experience Proven experience in SaaS project management and customer success. Experience with agile methodologies and structured project management (e.g., V Model). Experience with documenting processes and creating support materials. Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Power BI. What we offer Be part of an international culture with tech specialists. Medical allowance and pension plans. Remuneration policy. Green policy. Evolve in a stimulating and challenging environment. Share and learn with a passionate international community. Evolve in a start up mentality. The company working language is English. All employees should speak, read and write English to a sufficient level in order to communicate and operate effectively in the organisation. The recruitment process You can expect the following stages: 1 2 Interview with the hiring team & manager (online or in person) 3 Written test or case study Apply now If you feel you have something unique to bring, make your case by getting in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Firstname Surname E Mail Country Attaching CV (Please make sure you send us an attachment no more than 2 mb, in .pdf or .doc format) Link to LinkedIn Link to another social media We protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR. You have the right to view, change, delete, or contest any of your personal data processed by us. Check your rights in SCOR Digital Solutions privacy policy for more information. By submitting this application, you agree to our policy for handling candidate data
Description Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in T&D Engineering / Construction. The Assistant Design Manager will assist with the delivery of Burns & McDonnell's UK engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. Assist engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices, as required. Assist with overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders Assist with mainitaining project compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management processes and procedures. Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective inter-disciplinary design co-ordination and collaboration. Assist with developing and implementing project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan. Assist with reporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support. Assist with the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management. Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, at all times. Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude. Assist project compliance to Burns & McDonnell's UK Integrated Management System. Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success. Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct. Assist supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs. Assist with Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution required. Knowledge of project management and engineering design management best practices, with strong ability to implement this knowledge. Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry. Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation. Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, and experience of discharging all required duties of the CDM Principal Designer representative. Strong contract management skills and understanding of NEC family of contracts. Experience of working in a design management role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects in the UK. Good knowledge of National Grid's procedures: TP106, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP182, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP241. Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards. IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project. Excellent written & verbal communication skills Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with clients and employees. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public. Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. Capability to coach and develop the team. Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients. Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution. Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3 in H&S related subject) Required This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Project Management Primary Location GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Req ID: 254241 Job Hire Type New Grad N/A
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Description Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in T&D Engineering / Construction. The Assistant Design Manager will assist with the delivery of Burns & McDonnell's UK engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. Assist engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices, as required. Assist with overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders Assist with mainitaining project compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management processes and procedures. Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective inter-disciplinary design co-ordination and collaboration. Assist with developing and implementing project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan. Assist with reporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support. Assist with the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management. Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, at all times. Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude. Assist project compliance to Burns & McDonnell's UK Integrated Management System. Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success. Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct. Assist supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs. Assist with Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution required. Knowledge of project management and engineering design management best practices, with strong ability to implement this knowledge. Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry. Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation. Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, and experience of discharging all required duties of the CDM Principal Designer representative. Strong contract management skills and understanding of NEC family of contracts. Experience of working in a design management role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects in the UK. Good knowledge of National Grid's procedures: TP106, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP182, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP241. Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards. IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project. Excellent written & verbal communication skills Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with clients and employees. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public. Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. Capability to coach and develop the team. Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients. Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution. Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3 in H&S related subject) Required This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Project Management Primary Location GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Req ID: 254241 Job Hire Type New Grad N/A
Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services Pleasenote:Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services The IPO is an organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Legacy Existing Systems vertical within IT, continues to be able to support these aging and complex legacy systems. This is a challenging role as the post holder must be able to balance complex maintenance commitments of the legacy estate with new initiatives, and conflicting demands. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to support and maintain enterprise services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliverables as well as mentoring and coaching team members. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues on some aging platforms. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least20%of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in ourNewportOffice. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical As Tech lead be responsible for the teams design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are defined and adhered to. Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Act as a technical coach or mentor, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and explore opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a technical leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Existing Systems and People Manager to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team. Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Strong experience of payment system integrations Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile Advocate of DevOps principles Experience with Azure DevOps Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles Essential Technical Excellent understanding of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, Jenkins and TFS. Strong experience in web services, REST Deep understanding of Oracle integrations. Deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Experience working in a Multi disciplined team Experience of writing complex SQL statements How to Apply Click the'Applynow'button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV.Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explainwhy you're suitable for the role. Structure your statement around theessential criteriain the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria BenefitsAlongside your salary of £66,162, Intellectual Property Office contributes £19,167 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsofts ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about whats on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass adisclosure and barring security checkand if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, ahigher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to haveconsistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 yearsin order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found atNational security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 Interviews If invited to interviewBehaviours, Experience and Technicalbased questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note:CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. This post is being advertised toInternal . click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services Pleasenote:Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services The IPO is an organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Legacy Existing Systems vertical within IT, continues to be able to support these aging and complex legacy systems. This is a challenging role as the post holder must be able to balance complex maintenance commitments of the legacy estate with new initiatives, and conflicting demands. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to support and maintain enterprise services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliverables as well as mentoring and coaching team members. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues on some aging platforms. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least20%of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in ourNewportOffice. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical As Tech lead be responsible for the teams design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are defined and adhered to. Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Act as a technical coach or mentor, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and explore opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a technical leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Existing Systems and People Manager to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team. Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Strong experience of payment system integrations Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile Advocate of DevOps principles Experience with Azure DevOps Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles Essential Technical Excellent understanding of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, Jenkins and TFS. Strong experience in web services, REST Deep understanding of Oracle integrations. Deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Experience working in a Multi disciplined team Experience of writing complex SQL statements How to Apply Click the'Applynow'button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV.Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explainwhy you're suitable for the role. Structure your statement around theessential criteriain the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria BenefitsAlongside your salary of £66,162, Intellectual Property Office contributes £19,167 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsofts ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about whats on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass adisclosure and barring security checkand if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, ahigher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to haveconsistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 yearsin order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found atNational security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 Interviews If invited to interviewBehaviours, Experience and Technicalbased questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note:CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. This post is being advertised toInternal . click apply for full job details
Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services Pleasenote:Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services The IPO is an organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Legacy Existing Systems vertical within IT, continues to be able to support these aging and complex legacy systems. This is a challenging role as the post holder must be able to balance complex maintenance commitments of the legacy estate with new initiatives, and conflicting demands. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to support and maintain enterprise services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliverables as well as mentoring and coaching team members. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues on some aging platforms. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least20%of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in ourNewportOffice. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical As Tech lead be responsible for the teams design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are defined and adhered to. Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Act as a technical coach or mentor, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and explore opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a technical leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Existing Systems and People Manager to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team. Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Strong experience of payment system integrations Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile Advocate of DevOps principles Experience with Azure DevOps Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles Essential Technical Excellent understanding of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, Jenkins and TFS. Strong experience in web services, REST Deep understanding of Oracle integrations. Deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Experience working in a Multi disciplined team Experience of writing complex SQL statements How to Apply Click the'Applynow'button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV.Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explainwhy you're suitable for the role. Structure your statement around theessential criteriain the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria BenefitsAlongside your salary of £66,162, Intellectual Property Office contributes £19,167 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsofts ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about whats on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass adisclosure and barring security checkand if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, ahigher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to haveconsistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 yearsin order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found atNational security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 Interviews If invited to interviewBehaviours, Experience and Technicalbased questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note:CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. This post is being advertised toInternal . click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services Pleasenote:Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised Lead Developer Legacy Shared Services The IPO is an organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Legacy Existing Systems vertical within IT, continues to be able to support these aging and complex legacy systems. This is a challenging role as the post holder must be able to balance complex maintenance commitments of the legacy estate with new initiatives, and conflicting demands. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to support and maintain enterprise services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliverables as well as mentoring and coaching team members. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues on some aging platforms. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least20%of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in ourNewportOffice. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical As Tech lead be responsible for the teams design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are defined and adhered to. Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Act as a technical coach or mentor, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and explore opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a technical leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Existing Systems and People Manager to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team. Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Strong experience of payment system integrations Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile Advocate of DevOps principles Experience with Azure DevOps Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles Essential Technical Excellent understanding of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, Jenkins and TFS. Strong experience in web services, REST Deep understanding of Oracle integrations. Deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Experience working in a Multi disciplined team Experience of writing complex SQL statements How to Apply Click the'Applynow'button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV.Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explainwhy you're suitable for the role. Structure your statement around theessential criteriain the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria BenefitsAlongside your salary of £66,162, Intellectual Property Office contributes £19,167 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsofts ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about whats on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass adisclosure and barring security checkand if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, ahigher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to haveconsistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 yearsin order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found atNational security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 Interviews If invited to interviewBehaviours, Experience and Technicalbased questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note:CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. This post is being advertised toInternal . click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Currency cloud was acquired by Visa in December 2021. OurSenior SoftwareEngineers are responsible for implementing an industry-leading API that has already processed over 50 billion USD of cross-border transactions for over 5 million end users, and is available to our clients 24x7. But we're not stopping there, and our engineers are at the forefront of taking us forward to meet the demands of even greater scale. Our Realtime Data Platform Team is a newly formed group focused on enabling and supporting real-time data capabilities across the organization. This team provides foundational services such as Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Apache Flink, and other streaming technologies, as well as promoting Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) principles that power real-time applications and data flows. As a Tech Lead, you'll own the technical vision for the Realtime Data Platform Team. You will define and drive the architecture for shared services that enable real-time data capabilities across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with organizational standards. Beyond delivery, you'll influence how other teams adopt event-driven principles and modern streaming practices, acting as a trusted technical authority across domains. Our stack runs on AWS as a set of distributed applications using Kubernetes and a microservice-led architecture. We are also utilizing Kafka for our streaming and PACT for Contract testing. What you'll get to do Own the technical vision and roadmap for real-time data services, ensuring they are robust, performant, and easy to consume by other teams. Lead design and implementation of streaming solutions using Kafka, Flink, and related technologies. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver platform capabilities that accelerate their development. Drive best practices for observability, reliability, and scalability in distributed systems. Mentor and support engineers within the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Act as an evangelist for event-driven architectures - implement them, communicate their benefits, and champion adoption across the organization You'll get Clear ownership of technical vision and architectural standards for a critical domain. Opportunity to influence and shape a new team from the ground up. A modern tech stack and autonomy to innovate. Strong organizational support and visibility for your work. Object-oriented programming forms the bulk of our codebase, currently in Java, versions 11+, and ideallySpringbootframework Highly-scalable, highly-available, cloud-native applications on AWS are key to our next phase of growth, are written to 12-factor principles and fit into our microservices architecture Cloud-related tools, services, and distributed system observability to support these applications, such as Docker, Kubernetes,ElasticSearch, log management systems, and Datadog APM, to name but a few API specifications, conforming to the OpenAPI (Swagger) standard, provide a clean boundary both externally between our customers and our product, and internally between our microservices SQL, and large SQL databases, provide the persistence layer for our applications. You'll be working with (and know the limitations of using) such large datastores Infrastructure automation is primarily owned by the infrastructure team, but you will be a consumer of their work, familiarity with AWS, Terraform and Docker is beneficial Testing approaches, including TDD, BDD and Contract Testing, all form an important part of our approach to quality assurance, ensuring that the code that we write forms products that are fit for use. We currently use a variety of frameworks including JUnit,RSpecand Cucumber Agile development, with teams broadly aligned with the Spotify - Squads and Tribes - model, helps us deliver incremental improvements to our products in an iterative manner. Advocating this model, and joining us on a journey of continuous improvement, is a key attribute of members of our teams Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines allow us to automate-all-the-things, providing repeatable builds and consistent deployments GitHub, and the GitHub PR review process, forms a core part of our developer workflow, and peer reviews help share knowledge and improve quality Teamwork, and cross-team collaboration, is fundamental to the delivery of our applications. Whilst each application has an independent path to production, there will always be some activities and initiatives that span multiple teams and require cross-team collaboration. Within your team you'll need to collaborate with a number of stakeholders, including Product Owners and QA, as part of your product development This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Preferred Qualifications: 9 or more years of relevant work experience 5+ years experience in Java or Python Backend Development Passion for event-driven architectures and ability to advocate for them across teams. Proven experience leading technical teams or initiatives, including setting architectural direction. Skills with functional Java (versions 8+) and Spring (ideally Spring boot) Agile ways of working such as Scrum or Kanban in cross-functional teams Expert knowledge of Docker, EKS, AWS (public cloud) and Kafka Ability to communicate equally effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Modern Cloud-Native architectures and practices. To name some: high-availability, high-scalability, microservices, 12-factor apps, CI/CD, heavy testing automation and observability. TDD, BDD and Contract testing. Working in a DevOps environment, or passion and willingness to work in this way. Proven delivery of well-tested, scalable, fault-tolerant and performant solutions. A pragmatic approach to solutions and delivery of technical projects. A self-starter who takes accountability for getting things done. Pragmatism in decision making and ability to get buy-in for ideas and getting them done. Exceptional structure and attention to detail. Comfortable challenging the status quo and always curious about the way things work. Great written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working in a scale-up or growth environment and as part of a wider team Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Currency cloud was acquired by Visa in December 2021. OurSenior SoftwareEngineers are responsible for implementing an industry-leading API that has already processed over 50 billion USD of cross-border transactions for over 5 million end users, and is available to our clients 24x7. But we're not stopping there, and our engineers are at the forefront of taking us forward to meet the demands of even greater scale. Our Realtime Data Platform Team is a newly formed group focused on enabling and supporting real-time data capabilities across the organization. This team provides foundational services such as Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Apache Flink, and other streaming technologies, as well as promoting Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) principles that power real-time applications and data flows. As a Tech Lead, you'll own the technical vision for the Realtime Data Platform Team. You will define and drive the architecture for shared services that enable real-time data capabilities across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with organizational standards. Beyond delivery, you'll influence how other teams adopt event-driven principles and modern streaming practices, acting as a trusted technical authority across domains. Our stack runs on AWS as a set of distributed applications using Kubernetes and a microservice-led architecture. We are also utilizing Kafka for our streaming and PACT for Contract testing. What you'll get to do Own the technical vision and roadmap for real-time data services, ensuring they are robust, performant, and easy to consume by other teams. Lead design and implementation of streaming solutions using Kafka, Flink, and related technologies. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver platform capabilities that accelerate their development. Drive best practices for observability, reliability, and scalability in distributed systems. Mentor and support engineers within the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Act as an evangelist for event-driven architectures - implement them, communicate their benefits, and champion adoption across the organization You'll get Clear ownership of technical vision and architectural standards for a critical domain. Opportunity to influence and shape a new team from the ground up. A modern tech stack and autonomy to innovate. Strong organizational support and visibility for your work. Object-oriented programming forms the bulk of our codebase, currently in Java, versions 11+, and ideallySpringbootframework Highly-scalable, highly-available, cloud-native applications on AWS are key to our next phase of growth, are written to 12-factor principles and fit into our microservices architecture Cloud-related tools, services, and distributed system observability to support these applications, such as Docker, Kubernetes,ElasticSearch, log management systems, and Datadog APM, to name but a few API specifications, conforming to the OpenAPI (Swagger) standard, provide a clean boundary both externally between our customers and our product, and internally between our microservices SQL, and large SQL databases, provide the persistence layer for our applications. You'll be working with (and know the limitations of using) such large datastores Infrastructure automation is primarily owned by the infrastructure team, but you will be a consumer of their work, familiarity with AWS, Terraform and Docker is beneficial Testing approaches, including TDD, BDD and Contract Testing, all form an important part of our approach to quality assurance, ensuring that the code that we write forms products that are fit for use. We currently use a variety of frameworks including JUnit,RSpecand Cucumber Agile development, with teams broadly aligned with the Spotify - Squads and Tribes - model, helps us deliver incremental improvements to our products in an iterative manner. Advocating this model, and joining us on a journey of continuous improvement, is a key attribute of members of our teams Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines allow us to automate-all-the-things, providing repeatable builds and consistent deployments GitHub, and the GitHub PR review process, forms a core part of our developer workflow, and peer reviews help share knowledge and improve quality Teamwork, and cross-team collaboration, is fundamental to the delivery of our applications. Whilst each application has an independent path to production, there will always be some activities and initiatives that span multiple teams and require cross-team collaboration. Within your team you'll need to collaborate with a number of stakeholders, including Product Owners and QA, as part of your product development This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Preferred Qualifications: 9 or more years of relevant work experience 5+ years experience in Java or Python Backend Development Passion for event-driven architectures and ability to advocate for them across teams. Proven experience leading technical teams or initiatives, including setting architectural direction. Skills with functional Java (versions 8+) and Spring (ideally Spring boot) Agile ways of working such as Scrum or Kanban in cross-functional teams Expert knowledge of Docker, EKS, AWS (public cloud) and Kafka Ability to communicate equally effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Modern Cloud-Native architectures and practices. To name some: high-availability, high-scalability, microservices, 12-factor apps, CI/CD, heavy testing automation and observability. TDD, BDD and Contract testing. Working in a DevOps environment, or passion and willingness to work in this way. Proven delivery of well-tested, scalable, fault-tolerant and performant solutions. A pragmatic approach to solutions and delivery of technical projects. A self-starter who takes accountability for getting things done. Pragmatism in decision making and ability to get buy-in for ideas and getting them done. Exceptional structure and attention to detail. Comfortable challenging the status quo and always curious about the way things work. Great written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working in a scale-up or growth environment and as part of a wider team Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job title: Continuous Improvement Lead Ref 43388 Division: Retail Location: Hybrid - Swindon (STW) Contract type: Permanent, Full/Part-time, Full time Salary: From £44,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job grade: B Closing date: 25/12/2025 Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering customer focused solutions? Thames Water is looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to play a pivotal role in optimising our bill to cash journey, ensuring it meets customer needs while maximising efficiency and aligning with our strategic goals. What you will be doing: As part of the Platform Capability team, you'll work independently to solve complex problems, apply strong analytical skills, and collaborate effectively across Retail functions. You will own the system change roadmap within the Billing Product team and partner with stakeholders in Customer Services, Income, and Collections to deliver proactive improvements and process excellence. Success in this role requires curiosity, motivation, and exceptional communication skills, as you'll influence senior leadership and cross functional teams to define and deliver impactful change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Own the Income/Billing SAP Product Team roadmap, ensuring delivery of effective changes to improve BAU processes. Collaborate with digital teams to implement best in class system changes. Act as Business Analyst to build robust requirements and shape change direction through stakeholder engagement. Manage Scripting Suite & Operational Controls Deliver controlled mass processing through scripting to enable automation and process improvements. Partner with External Vendors Ensure clear understanding of business requirements and successful, incident free delivery. Maintain accountability for planning, execution, and reporting, including training for end users. Act as SAP Subject Matter Expert Provide guidance and support for technical issue resolution, acting as a key conduit between Retail and Digital partners. Support Operational Teams Drive process enhancements, provide coaching, and assist with incident resolution across Retail teams. Stay Ahead of Industry Trends Keep up to date with new processes and systems to enable continuous improvement and forward thinking solutions. What You Should Bring to the Role Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Excellent understanding of end to end metering, billing, and finance processes. Deep expertise in SAP Utilities and related systems. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge effectively. Solid understanding of systems architecture and integration. Experience working in Agile environments and applying Agile methodologies. Proficiency in using Macros, LSMW, or other scripting tools for automation. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps for managing change and delivery. Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in leading complex projects or programmes from inception to delivery. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, including senior leadership. Exceptional attention to detail, combined with strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Personable and collaborative, with excellent relationship building capabilities across the business. Ability to review, interpret, and draw insights from large data sets. What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £44,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Performance related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know - we're here to help and support. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Job title: Continuous Improvement Lead Ref 43388 Division: Retail Location: Hybrid - Swindon (STW) Contract type: Permanent, Full/Part-time, Full time Salary: From £44,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job grade: B Closing date: 25/12/2025 Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering customer focused solutions? Thames Water is looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to play a pivotal role in optimising our bill to cash journey, ensuring it meets customer needs while maximising efficiency and aligning with our strategic goals. What you will be doing: As part of the Platform Capability team, you'll work independently to solve complex problems, apply strong analytical skills, and collaborate effectively across Retail functions. You will own the system change roadmap within the Billing Product team and partner with stakeholders in Customer Services, Income, and Collections to deliver proactive improvements and process excellence. Success in this role requires curiosity, motivation, and exceptional communication skills, as you'll influence senior leadership and cross functional teams to define and deliver impactful change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Own the Income/Billing SAP Product Team roadmap, ensuring delivery of effective changes to improve BAU processes. Collaborate with digital teams to implement best in class system changes. Act as Business Analyst to build robust requirements and shape change direction through stakeholder engagement. Manage Scripting Suite & Operational Controls Deliver controlled mass processing through scripting to enable automation and process improvements. Partner with External Vendors Ensure clear understanding of business requirements and successful, incident free delivery. Maintain accountability for planning, execution, and reporting, including training for end users. Act as SAP Subject Matter Expert Provide guidance and support for technical issue resolution, acting as a key conduit between Retail and Digital partners. Support Operational Teams Drive process enhancements, provide coaching, and assist with incident resolution across Retail teams. Stay Ahead of Industry Trends Keep up to date with new processes and systems to enable continuous improvement and forward thinking solutions. What You Should Bring to the Role Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Excellent understanding of end to end metering, billing, and finance processes. Deep expertise in SAP Utilities and related systems. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge effectively. Solid understanding of systems architecture and integration. Experience working in Agile environments and applying Agile methodologies. Proficiency in using Macros, LSMW, or other scripting tools for automation. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps for managing change and delivery. Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in leading complex projects or programmes from inception to delivery. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, including senior leadership. Exceptional attention to detail, combined with strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Personable and collaborative, with excellent relationship building capabilities across the business. Ability to review, interpret, and draw insights from large data sets. What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £44,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Performance related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know - we're here to help and support. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
