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# Head of Engineering - RetailDate Posted: 30/01/2026Location: LondonJob Type: Full time Head of Engineering - Retail Location: London- hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time- 35 hours Purpose Just Group's Retail division, which develops and delivers retirement finance products sold via financial advisers and intermediaries, is modernising its platforms and customer journeys. To support this, we need resilient, scalable, and innovative engineering capabilities, with AI first, agentic, and context driven practices at the centre of how we build and deliver.The Head of Engineering for Retail will lead the Retail engineering organisation, set technical direction, and ensure high quality delivery. They will drive the adoption of modern engineering approaches to keep our technology secure, reliable, and future ready. Reporting to the Retail IT Director, they will manage Engineering Managers and foster a high performing culture focused on secure, efficient, and AI enabled delivery. About Just We help people achieve a better later life. That's our purpose and it's the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's most loved retirement expert. Key Accountabilities Define and deliver the Retail engineering roadmap, aligned with Group technology strategy and modern engineering practices. Champion AI first, agentic, and context driven approaches to improve resilience, scalability, and innovation. Provide technical leadership on architecture, solution design, and management of technical debt. Ensure high quality, secure, and scalable delivery of Retail platforms and applications. Oversee delivery planning, execution, risks, and incident management (P1/P2), ensuring rapid and effective resolution. Build engineering capability by leading and developing Engineering Managers and the wider engineering leadership team. Promote strong engineering standards across automation, DevOps pipelines, observability, and cloud native development. Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, providing clear communication on delivery health, risks, and technical priorities. Examples of Key Activities Chair Retail engineering governance forums, ensuring adherence to standards and alignment with Group principles. Maintain and regularly review the technical debt and end-of-life register, feeding prioritised items into roadmaps. Review and challenge major technical design proposals to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. Act as incident escalation point for P1 and P2 events, coordinating resolution and leading post-incident reviews. Partner with Engineering Managers to provide delivery updates, dependency tracking, and risk management. Mentor and coach Engineering Managers, building a high-quality leadership capability. Represent Retail Engineering in cross-business forums, ensuring Retail's needs are clearly articulated and understood. What We're Looking For Strong engineering leadership experience, managing multi team delivery at scale (50+ FTE including partners), within Financial Services Solid understanding of modern engineering practices, including software development, architecture, cloud, CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and security first design. Knowledge of AI first, agentic, and context driven engineering approaches. Experience delivering large scale technology change and modernising legacy platforms, ideally within the Microsoft ecosystem. Proven ability to build engineering capability, drive adoption of standards, and shape a high performing engineering culture. Skilled in managing hybrid delivery models involving vendors, partners, and in house teams. Comfortable operating in regulated environments with strong focus on security, performance, and resilience. Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and translating technical considerations into business focused outcomes. Experience managing major incidents (P1/P2) and leading robust resolution and review processes. Our behaviours At Just you'll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You'll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive - we're ambitious, curious and collaborative - and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers. What's in it for you A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday Private medical cover and income protection, just in case A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved onesExplore our on our dedicated benefits page. Belonging at Just Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity. Application details Please submit your CV using the 'apply now' button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps which may include an initial phone interview and in-person assessment. Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Your role: Solution Architect Your Responsibilities: Partner with business, Product Management, and enterprise/solution architects to recommend opportunities to rationalise or combine technologies that cut across functions looking for both efficiency and reuse opportunities. Support solution architecture review groups to ensure solutions delivered meet enterprise requirements. Identify opportunities to directly contribute to architecture standards and patterns that product teams can use to implement solutions. Contribute to the identification and rationalisation of technical debt looking to recommend and support portfolio health initiatives across functions and enterprise. Enable the discovery capability to help validate business and technology direction. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): B.S. in Information Systems/Computer Science. 5+ years of experience in architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems. Experience in large technology selection processes able to lead technical decision making. Strong technical background ideally from a hands-on IT engineering background, with array of different experiences in Architecture space. Appreciation of data architecture principles. Experience working with: + Modern application architecture methodologies (Service Orientated Architecture, API-Centric Design, Twelve-Factor App, FAIR, etc.) + Cloud Native design patterns, with a preference towards Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud " DevSecOps " culture, including modern software development practices, covering Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), etc. + Experience with interface implementation between SaaS providers ( leveraging Integration-as-a-service frameworks ). + Experience supporting digital platforms, including Integrations, Release Management, Regression Testing, Integrations, Data Obfuscation, etc. + Experience scaling an "API-Ecosystem", designing, and implementing "API-First" integration patterns. Strong organizational and communications skills with multiple examples of being able to convey complex technical topics, that resulted in a definitive direction. Strong leadership and proactive communication skills with a strong bias for action and ability to advise others. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Solution architecture certifications for Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform. Experience working in a product operating model delivering architecture capability across product.- Familiarity with infrastructure considerations (networking, hosting, security, etc.) in enabling on-premise and cloud IT solutions. Experience working in a regulated industry such as life sciences or equivalent.Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity With the continuing and rapid development of tax technology solutions and in particular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, it is necessary to enhance our operational models to achieve success in the future. In preparation for the future, EY Tax and Law have created a new "Centre of Excellence" (CoE) to support SaaS solutions throughout their lifecycle. The objectives of the SaaS CoE are twofold: Operational management of Tax and Law SaaS solutions Sales enablement and support to drive the market success of these solutions The SaaS CoE currently supports Tax and Lax solutions Global VAT Reporting Tool (GVRT), Global Tax E-invoicing Solution (GTES), Mandatory Disclosure Regime (MDR) Web, EY GloBE Engine (Pillar II/BEPS) and Digital Tax Platform (DTP), and this number of solutions is expected to grow rapidly. The SaaS CoE sits within New Business Models, a global workstream looking to change how EY goes to market, builds products and collaborates effectively across different functions, geographies and business units. Your key responsibilities EY is looking for a visionary and strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide technology leadership in our SaaS CoE. As the SaaS CoE CTO, you will be accountable for the endtoend technology vision and technical product execution across a global portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of software development, cloud technologies, and industry trends (including AI and data); along with strong leadership skills to drive innovation and collaboration across teams. Additionally, the CTO will engage directly with clients to support strategic pursuits and gather valuable market feedback. Our global reach and combination of tax, tech, and client knowledge make us the perfect platform to build your career. Your responsibilities will include: Technology Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute the technology strategy for the SaaS CoE, aligning with the overall business objectives Collaborate closely with the Global SaaS CoE leader, Product leaders, and the Global Tax CTO in execution of the technology strategy Develop and continually enhance the target architecture, covering platform strategy, system integrations, cloud infrastructure, security posture, and scalability standards Own technology governance frameworks, engineering standards, and lifecycle practices across all solutions (GVRT, GTES, MDR Web, GloBE Engine, DTP, and future assets) Drive adoption of engineering excellence, DevSecOps, automation, and AIenabled development capabilities Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, including AI and data, to ensure the organisation remains competitive and innovative Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to adopt best practices in software development and agile methodologies Mentor and develop technology teams, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing Product Delivery & Lifecycle Oversight Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure SaaS solutions, in collaboration with our Client Technology team and vendors Oversee product engineering across all SaaS solutions, ensuring delivery quality, reliability and roadmap execution Partner closely with Product teams to define technical requirements, delivery timelines and release planning Ensure products meet global compliance, security, and dataretention requirements (including crossborder, regulatory, and ASPaligned standards, where applicable) Operational Excellence Oversee governance around core operational functions, in collaboration with Client Technology, covering incident management, performance, quality, change management, cloud operations and cost optimisation Drive efficiencies across global delivery hubs, promoting centralisation, and standardisation Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data security and privacy Crossfunctional Leadership & Stakeholder Management Work closely with global Tax leadership on strategic direction, investment planning and talent strategy Provide thought leadership at executive governance forums and SteerCo meetings Act as the senior technology counterpart to Product, Go-to-market, Marketing, Customer Success and Operations teams Manage relationships with external technology partners and vendors to leverage their expertise and solutions Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that enhance product offerings and improve customer experience Engage with clients to understand their needs, support strategic pursuits and gather feedback to inform product development and enhancements New Business Models Lead technical evaluation of new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and ecosystem partnerships Shape and support EY's techled innovation roadmap, ensuring alignment to market needs and global scalability Partner with crossserviceline teams to enable collaboration and cocreation opportunities Skills and attributes for success Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably as a CTO or equivalent in a SaaS environment Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, enterprise cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and secure, scalable multi tenant systems Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation Proven success driving engineering maturity, technical governance, and platform standardisation Experience in client-facing roles, with a track record of supporting strategic pursuits and gathering market insights Ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple complex programs and stakeholders Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and manage change in a fast paced environment To qualify for the role, you must have 10+ years' experience in a technology leadership role within a large global organisation, ideally within the tax and/or SaaS market Prior experience owning or driving large scale SaaS product portfolios Demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture, software engineering, DevOps, and product lifecycle management Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and modern engineering practices Experience with data analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies Excellent communication skills and the maturity to work closely with global executive leadership Ideally, you'll also have Experience working within professional services or a regulated global organisation Track record of delivering tax, finance, or compliance technology platforms Familiarity with EY internal systems, technology governance, and operational frameworks Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to SaaS solutions Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling SaaS products in a competitive market Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency What we look for We're seeking a transformational technology leader who can set the vision, build trust, and scale a global technology function. You will bring a strategic mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to mobilise high performing teams across geographies and disciplines What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Define the global AI & Intelligent Automation strategy, fully aligned with enterprise digital transformation and innovation goals. Establish governance frameworks for AI ethics, model transparency, and Responsible AI, ensuring adherence to regulatory and risk requirements (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act). Serve as the senior executive sponsor for AI architecture, operating model design, and enterprise adoption roadmap. Enterprise AI & GenAI Ecosystem (not exhaustive or limiting) Oversee the design and deployment of enterprise grade AI solutions using Python, .NET, and cloud native MLOps pipelines. Direct teams working with advanced frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, ONNX Runtime, and LangChain, along with orchestration tools including Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, and CrewAI. Drive responsible integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and Mistral, including deployment through Azure OpenAI Service or Vertex AI. Implement RAG architectures and manage vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, Milvus) to power enterprise knowledge intelligence platforms. Lead the evolution of the enterprise data landscape using modern platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and BigQuery. Oversee data engineering with Apache Airflow, dbt, and Prefect, ensuring performance, governance, and alignment with enterprise metadata standards (Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview). Drive adoption of Delta Lake, Iceberg, and Hudi to support scalable data lakehouse architectures. Ensure high quality, compliant, and reliable data foundations for ML and analytics workloads. Cloud, Infrastructure & MLOps Champion multi cloud architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Ensure resilient, secure, and cost efficient deployments using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE), and Terraform/Bicep. Lead enterprise MLOps capabilities using Azure ML, SageMaker, Vertex AI, MLflow, and Kubeflow, integrated with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Argo CD). Oversee observability and monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, and OpenTelemetry. Enterprise Integration with .NET Ecosystems Guide the integration of AI/ML pipelines into enterprise scale .NET Core applications and service oriented architectures. Modernize legacy systems through microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and event driven architectures (Azure Service Bus, Kafka). Implement secure DevSecOps practices-SonarQube, Checkmarx, Vault, Azure API Management-in line with enterprise compliance standards. Drive end to end intelligent automation initiatives using Power Automate, Blue Prism, and Automation Anywhere. Integrate cognitive services (Azure Cognitive Services, AWS Comprehend, Form Recognizer, Speech/Translation APIs) to enhance workflow intelligence. Lead enterprise process mining using Celonis, Power BI Process Mining, and ProcessGold. Oversee integration of analytics and AI capabilities to deliver measurable business impact. Advance analytics maturity using Power BI, Looker, and Azure Analysis Services. Promote predictive and optimisation modelling using PyCaret, Prophet, and Optuna to strengthen data driven decision making. Security, Compliance & Responsible AI Ensure alignment with enterprise security frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001, NIST). Oversee identity and access management via Azure AD, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and enterprise IAM systems. Champion ethical AI practices, including bias detection, explainability, and responsible use frameworks such as the Azure Responsible AI Dashboard. Build and lead high performing global teams across data science, engineering, and automation. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and responsible experimentation. Engage with the broader AI ecosystem-including academia, hyperscalers, and startups-to identify emerging technologies and partnership opportunities. Preferred Background Proven experience integrating Python based AI with enterprise .NET ecosystems. Deep expertise across multi cloud environments, data governance, and enterprise grade DevSecOps. Demonstrated success delivering large scale transformation programs with measurable ROI. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Who we are We're the people behind global loyalty currency, Avios, and home to two ambitious, growing businesses across Loyalty and Holidays. Each business has its own goals, strategy and team, but collectively we share a purpose to create the world's most rewarding experiences for our customers through loyalty programmes, new products and holidays We're on a truly exciting journey of growth and transformation - we're going places! This is where you come in. The opportunity As the Head of Architecture, you will have the opportunity to shape the technology strategy that powers the next stage of our growth. You will define and lead the strategic architecture for our Loyalty, Holidays and Retail businesses, ensuring alignment with the objectives of those businesses, the strategic roadmaps of the broader IAG operating companies, and our technology vision. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring we pursue the right technology direction for our business and gaining the support of our c-suite to unlock the necessary investment. This role is based out of our London office. We call our approach to hybrid working The Blend - it's about giving you the flexibility to choose where you do your best work, while staying connected with your team and the wider business. This means you will be required to spend at least two days per week in the office, with the rest of the time working from home. You may also be required to work from one of our other office or partner locations, based on your role and 'to do' list. What you'll get up to As the Head of Architecture, you will play a central role in shaping the next phase of our technology strategy and supporting the wider business vision. You will define and lead the strategic technology roadmaps across our Loyalty, Holidays, and Retail businesses, ensuring they are aligned with our long-term objectives. This includes establishing and maintaining architectural principles, reference architectures, and decision-making frameworks that support robust and future ready technology choices. As both an internal leader and external representative, you will promote IAGL's architectural vision across industry forums, building the organisation's reputation and influence. You will work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure technology decisions are in step with strategic goals, while also collaborating with IAG OpCo architecture teams to align on key initiatives and shared roadmaps. Externally, you'll develop strategic partnerships with software vendors, industry bodies, and research organisations to ensure our architecture remains at the forefront of industry best practice. Your ability to create clear, compelling architectural roadmaps-and gain C suite alignment around them-will be key to unlocking investment and delivering long term business value. Through strong cross functional collaboration and leadership, you will help drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic impact across the organisation. What we need from you We are aiming high, and we accept that it is unlikely that any one person will meet every aspect of the brief. Who you are is equally as important as what you have done or where you have worked. So even if you don't tick every box, or your experience is from a unique or varied background, we'd still love to hear from you! An experienced technology leader with a passion for technology, and driving value from its use A proven track record of leading an Architecture function, in a multi business group or complex enterprise environment, ideally through a period of transformation or significant growth. Experience of leading an Architecture function in an environment where high rates of change are the norm, and where change is managed by autonomous teams operating a DevSecOps model. Results driven, unafraid to challenge the status quo and able to hold people accountable for delivering their commitments. Experience in implementing and iterating comprehensive strategies that align with business goals and empower us to make data driven decisions. Able define and clearly articulate the team's mission and promote strong agile ways of working. Ability to gain trust, influence, and steer a wide range of stakeholders, including our c suite to gain buy in for strategic roadmaps Highly resilient character, able to demonstrate drive and ambition to reach the required goals. Naturally able to move at a fast pace, but with the empathy and storytelling ability to take others on a journey with you. An understanding of the loyalty, travel, or aviation sector is advantageous but not critical. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at IAG Loyalty Our vision, 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences,' applies not only to our customers but for our colleagues too. It's about taking belonging seriously, actively fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued by embracing diverse identities, personal histories, and perspectives. This commitment makes IAG Loyalty a rewarding place to work and enhances our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your interview process with us.

Head of Software Engineering Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ Westminster, London, GB, W1U 1QX GB Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid Job Title: Head of Software Engineering Location: UK, Hybrid Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF71422 Lead the Digital Engineering Vision Behind Critical National Capabilities At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Software Engineering at any of our main UK locations, near your nearest commutable town and county. The role As a Head of Software Engineering, you will shape and lead the future of AI enabled software development across Babcock's Corporate Services. This is a senior technology leadership role where you will guide multiple development teams through a major transformation: moving from traditional engineering towards AI augmented, agent driven, high automation software delivery. You will build and lead a unified engineering capability that blends software development, quality engineering, DevSecOps, AIOps, and intelligent automation. Your work will define how Babcock adopts Agentic AI systems and workflows, use of AI throughout the software development lifecycle, automated testing, and data driven delivery practices. Day to day, the impact of your work will directly shape how digital solutions support defence and critical national infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will: Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of software solutions across multiple business areas. Oversee a unified software development and assurance function, driving consistency, shared standards, and intelligent automation across engineering teams. Embed modern DevSecOps and AI Ops practices, ensuring agentic AI workflows are integrated into coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring. Grow capability across software, AI, and data engineering disciplines, building teams that confidently use AI tooling and automated development patterns. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, curiosity. Champion the adoption of software workflow tools and AI enhanced engineering pipelines across all our development teams. Lead and mentor team leaders, who in turn guide developers and quality engineers, ensuring each team effectively adopts AI powered tools and delivery practices. Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technical delivery, AI strategy, and digital transformation with wider business and IT objectives. This role is full time (37.5 hours per week) and offers hybrid working arrangements, with a balance of onsite and remote working. Essential Experience for the Head of Software Engineering Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps and experience embedding AI assisted workflows within CI/CD pipelines. Hands on experience designing, implementing, and maturing DevOps, AIOps practices. Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including agentic AI systems, code assistants, test generation AI, and autonomous delivery patterns. Extensive experience leading, coaching, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams through cultural and technical change. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex engineering concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Qualifications for the Head of Software Engineering We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Must be Nationals / Passport Holders. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () . What we offer Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading - buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave 'Be Kind Day' - one paid volunteering day each year Flexible working options A dynamic working environment Single Private Medical Insurance (as noted in the briefing plan) Babcock We're Babcock a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Role Title: API Security Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford, hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £762.86 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise grade API security architecture. The role ensures APIs are built securely, follow best practice standards, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Design end to end API security architecture across cloud and on premise environments. Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection. Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations. Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls. Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams. Provide security governance for API development, lifecycle management, and CI/CD practices. Partner with engineering, product, and security operations to embed secure by design principles. Oversee remediation strategies for API vulnerabilities and guide architecture improvements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in API security architecture within large scale environments. Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft). Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles. Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns. Experience designing security controls in cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns). Nice to Have Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA. Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture. Knowledge of SIEM, API analytics, and threat intelligence All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Knutsford (Hybrid, 3 Days per Week Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £630p/d max via Umbrella Role Description We are seeking a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Akamai security solutions across our digital platforms. This role ensures robust protection against web threats, enhances performance, and enforces security best practices across global environments. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and optimize Akamai security products (Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, WAF, CDN). Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rulesets. Conduct threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response related to web traffic. Implement and maintain rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero trust controls. Collaborate with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into deployments. Manage Akamai property configurations, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules. Perform tuning of WAF rules to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage. Provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance on Akamai best practices. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands on experience with Akamai platform (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN). Strong understanding of web security concepts: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot threats, API protection. Proficiency in HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, CDN optimisation, and caching strategies. Experience managing large scale, high traffic web applications. Scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills. Nice to Have Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Knowledge of SIEM tools and security analytics.

Waracle are looking for a Principal Cloud Architect (GCP) for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role based in London. Why This Role? As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will be a high-level strategic advisor, bridging the gap between complex technical cloud architectures and executive business goals. You won't just build infrastructure; you will ensure cloud architecture serves as the foundation for world-class digital products. This role is perfect for a leader who enjoys high-stakes conversations with C-suite stakeholders and thrives on designing transformative, cloud-native strategies. What You'll Be Doing Reporting to the Head of Technology, your role will cover: Driving Strategic Advisory: Designing innovative GCP architectures that align with digital product goals and securing executive alignment. Leading Pre-Sales and Growth: Contributing strategic input to RFPs and proposals while working closely with the Google Cloud Partner Manager. Technical & Product Leadership: Leading client pilots or POCs to demonstrate tangible business value and shaping the adoption of modern practices like DevSecOps. Cultivating Excellence: Mentoring and coaching senior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and a product-led approach to engineering. Championing Innovation: Producing viewpoints on emerging technologies, such as AI and data-driven features, to represent Waracle in senior client forums. What You'll Bring We are looking for a collaborative leader who brings a blend of technical mastery and commercial acumen. If you are passionate about building both great products and great teams, we want to hear from you: Expert-level GCP Mastery: Deep experience in designing and deploying complex, scalable cloud-native architectures. GCP Certifications: Professional certifications (or the ambition to achieve them) and knowledge of Google Cloud's AI products. Strategic Mindset: A proven track record of contributing to winning RFPs and shaping large-scale digital transformations. Executive Presence: The ability to navigate conflict, build confidence, and influence business strategy at the C-level. Empathetic Leadership: Experience coaching technical staff and supporting recruitment to build high-potential, diverse teams. The Recruitment Process You can expect an initial call with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss your aspirations, salary, and benefits. This is followed by a two-stage interview process where you can showcase your skills and learn more about our culture. Your partner will guide you every step of the way to your first day. Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Flexible: Reigate or Manchester area Job type: Full time Working Pattern: Hybrid 4.5 day working week (Half day Fridays) About Infinity We are building the next generation of call intelligence and AI-driven insight platforms. Over the next three years, our focus is on evolving from a strong analytics foundation into an outcome-driven, API-first platform that embeds intelligence directly into customer workflows. This is an opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage. You'll help shape both how we build and what we build, working on systems that process high-volume, high-value data and increasingly leverage AI and automation to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and continuous learning. Our teams are small, autonomous, and outcome-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality, ownership, and collaboration. We are entering our next growth phase - investing in AI-powered platform scalability, operational excellence and maturity, and cost-efficient growth to support our long-term strategy and enterprise ambitions. The Role As Head of DevOps, you will lead Infinity's cloud, infrastructure, and platform reliability functions, ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, observable, and continuously deployable. You will shape and execute the DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy, enabling high-velocity software delivery with best-in-class automation, observability, and DORA-driven performance metrics. Reporting to the CTO, you will manage a small but high-impact team of two DevOps/SRE Engineers, working closely with the other teams within the Product & Engineering (P&E) organisation to build the next-generation operational foundation for Infinity's AI-driven SaaS platform. About You This should include the 4 to 5 key Infinity behaviours needed for the role eg: To succeed in Infinity and this role you need to be able to work smart, hard and with a positive energy. You work at pace always looking for ways to improve things and with an eye on the results. You are a creative thinker who dares to do things differently. Being a team player is essential. In Infinity that means being open, honest, consistent and fair and contributing to a sense of purpose and positive team morale. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and execute Infinity's DevOps and Platform Engineering roadmap aligned with product and engineering strategy. Lead and mentor two DevOps/SRE Engineers, developing a culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Change, MTTR, Change Failure Rate) as core operational KPIs. Partner with the Head of Engineering and CTO to set and deliver uptime, scalability, and efficiency objectives. Infrastructure & Cloud Management Own the design, governance, and optimisation of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and resilience. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Puppet for environment provisioning, configuration, and compliance automation. Lead the management and optimisation of serverless and event-driven architectures, leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related services. Oversee cloud cost management, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. CI/CD & Automation Oversee the design and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to ensure rapid, low-risk deployments. Embed automated testing, code quality gates, and policy-as-code enforcement. Implement progressive delivery techniques such as blue/green and canary deployments to reduce risk. Integrate DevSecOps practices, automating security scanning, dependency management, and compliance checks. Observability, Reliability & Incident Management Establish and maintain platform-wide observability through dashboards, alerts, SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs. Use modern observability stacks (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK) for proactive monitoring and root cause analysis. Lead post-incident reviews and ensure continuous improvement through robust RCA and feedback loops. Own and report on service reliability metrics (availability, latency, throughput, error rates) to leadership. Security, Compliance & Governance Ensure DevOps practices uphold ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant compliance standards. Oversee secrets management, identity and access controls, and vulnerability scanning across environments. Partner with the Head of Engineering to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness. Embed DevSecOps principles to automate compliance validation and shift security left in the development lifecycle. Collaboration & Reporting Collaborate with the other teams within the P&E organisation, including Product, Solutions, Data, Engineering and Quality, to ensure smooth integration between development, deployment, and operations. Provide regular operational reports on uptime, incident performance, DORA metrics, and infrastructure efficiency. Work closely with the Head of Engineering on roadmap alignment, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Competencies & Experience 7+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure roles, including 3+ years in a leadership or senior technical capacity. Proven expertise in AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route53) and IaC (Terraform, Puppet, or Pulumi). Strong knowledge of CI/CD tooling, observability stacks, and cloud security best practices. Demonstrated experience applying DORA metrics and improving delivery performance. Deep understanding of network security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR). Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a mindset for automation and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience supporting AI/ML or real-time analytics workloads. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certification. Experience within MarTech, call-tracking, or voice analytics SaaS environments. Prior involvement in ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS certification or audit evidence processes. Benefits you can enjoy 4.5 day working week (Half day every Friday- 1pm finish) 25 days holiday (with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year) Private single medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance (4x Salary) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Tech Scheme Loan (of up to £2,000 per year) Ride to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Dedicated annual company and team social budget At infinity, our aim is to be the best call tracking provider in the world and to do that we welcome our employees with open arms and create an environment where you can bring your best self, every day! We're an equal opportunities employer. That means we'll never discriminate based on race, religion, origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, social economics status or disability status. In fact, our recruitment process is completely anonymised, and we don't see any of your personal details when we review your application. At Infinity, we don't treat our hiring process as a box ticking exercise and we're just as interested in team fit as we are technical fit. So, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed in one of our vacancies, get in touch with us anyway because we'd love to hear from you

Careers# Head of Engineering & Architecture Team:Technology - UK Location:United Kingdom Work Model:hybrid Work Type:Permanent Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community.We're growing fast, that is where you come in.We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes.Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property.Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Here's a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like: Your growth: We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness: We care about your holistic wellbeing Your work/life blend: We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Role Overview As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth.This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands-on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration. Our Ethos We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth.You'll champion shift-left testing practices and promote T-shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company.We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks: The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at . GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred to collectively as "PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice . Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data-driven decision making People Leadership & Talent Development Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback Strategic Partnership Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships Essential Skills & Experience Technical Background Deep technical background with hands-on experience in backend systems, microservices, anddistributed architectures Strong full-stack foundation: .NET Core Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure),containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Track record of delivering high-scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code Leadership Skills Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth technology environments Experience leading and scaling 4-5 teams, 30-50 people, ideally including offshore partners Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high-performing teams Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels Strategic thinker comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Nice To Have Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering