Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Front End UI Developer with SC or DV clearance for a contract position based in Romsey , Gloucester , or Woking . This role requires a minimum of one day per week at a Roke office and one day per week client-side working, with occasional travel required to the customer site. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing modern, responsive front end interfaces using React and TypeScript Building real-time, data-driven features using technologies such as WebSockets or SignalR Collaborating with full stack engineers, architects, and end users to shape requirements and deliver top-notch digital experiences Contributing to the design and evolution of front end architecture, ensuring scalability, usability, and maintainability Integrating UI components with APIs, data stores, and existing backend services Writing clean, secure, well-tested code following modern engineering practices Participating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and refinement sessions Collaborating with user researchers to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions Supporting containerised and orchestrated environments as part of the wider platform ecosystem Documenting work effectively using appropriate standards, tools, and prototyping methods Job Requirements: A passion for creating clean, usable, and engaging interfaces Confidence collaborating across teams and engaging directly with users A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for innovation and ownership Curiosity to understand the wider business and technical domain Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms Prior exposure to defence or national security environments is advantageous but not essential Core Front End Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript Experience with front end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or AngularJS Useful / Modern Front End Engineering Skills: Experience with Node.js (for tooling, SSR, or full stack JavaScript) Understanding of web servers/reverse proxies such as Nginx or Caddy Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Basic scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases If you are an experienced Front End UI Developer looking for a new contract opportunity in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
Apr 09, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Front End UI Developer with SC or DV clearance for a contract position based in Romsey , Gloucester , or Woking . This role requires a minimum of one day per week at a Roke office and one day per week client-side working, with occasional travel required to the customer site. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing modern, responsive front end interfaces using React and TypeScript Building real-time, data-driven features using technologies such as WebSockets or SignalR Collaborating with full stack engineers, architects, and end users to shape requirements and deliver top-notch digital experiences Contributing to the design and evolution of front end architecture, ensuring scalability, usability, and maintainability Integrating UI components with APIs, data stores, and existing backend services Writing clean, secure, well-tested code following modern engineering practices Participating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and refinement sessions Collaborating with user researchers to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions Supporting containerised and orchestrated environments as part of the wider platform ecosystem Documenting work effectively using appropriate standards, tools, and prototyping methods Job Requirements: A passion for creating clean, usable, and engaging interfaces Confidence collaborating across teams and engaging directly with users A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for innovation and ownership Curiosity to understand the wider business and technical domain Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms Prior exposure to defence or national security environments is advantageous but not essential Core Front End Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript Experience with front end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or AngularJS Useful / Modern Front End Engineering Skills: Experience with Node.js (for tooling, SSR, or full stack JavaScript) Understanding of web servers/reverse proxies such as Nginx or Caddy Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Basic scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases If you are an experienced Front End UI Developer looking for a new contract opportunity in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
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Job title: Consumer Policy and Partnerships Manager Division: Cross-Cutting Policy & Strategy (CCPS) Department: Consumer Policy and Outcomes (CPO) Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 - £90,000 and London from £79,300 - £100,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Manager/Technical Specialist, Regulatory Your recruitment contact is Raimonda via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.The Consumer Policy and Partnership Team sits within the Consumer Policy and Outcomes (CPO) Department, in the Cross Cutting Policy and Strategy (CCPS) Directorate. The directorate's goal is to maintain a regulatory framework that sets clear standards we expect of all firms and individuals in UK financial services, to prevent harm to consumers or markets.The Consumer Policy and Partnerships team is a core part of CCPS and leads on a number of high-profile cross-cutting consumer issues including our approach to vulnerability, financial inclusion and financial capability. We work closely with Sectors and Consumer Duty teams to design and deliver our work. The team also manages the FCA's Consumer Network of over 40 influential consumer groups, as well as managing engagement on cross-cutting consumer protection issues with government departments and other regulators, such as the UK Regulator's Network (UKRN) and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Role responsibilities This role provides an opportunity to lead high profile, cross cutting consumer policy work, champion consumer engagement and manage key stakeholder relationships. Key responsibilities include: Leading cross sector consumer policy, including financial inclusion and financial capability, acting as a centre of expertise and driving delivery of priority initiatives such as the Government's Financial Inclusion Strategy Embedding support for consumers in vulnerable circumstances by ensuring their needs are reflected in FCA policies, frameworks and communications Managing high quality external engagement with government, industry, consumer groups and other regulators, representing the FCA credibly on consumer issues Championing the consumer voice, overseeing the Consumer Network, sharing insights across the organisation and working with Communications to ensure clear and consistent messagingAs part of the Department leadership team, you will also: Lead and develop a team of around 10, ensuring they are supported, high performing and delivering against objectives Support the Head of Department and contribute to wider directorate and FCA
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
This cookie notice applies to the Workday Careers website A cookie are widely used for website's functionality, or to make it operate more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. We use re-targeting (which is a cookie-based technology) that uses simple Javascript code to anonymously 'follow' our audience all over the Web. We use this technology to target individuals for advertising campaigns.To understand how the FCA collects and processes personal data please refer to the .have been set, visit or .To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit . Banner .We use re-targeting (which is a cookie-based technology) that uses simple Javascript code to anonymously 'follow' our audience all over the Web.# Accessibility Statement This accessibility statement applies to content published on thedomain and its sub-domains. It does not apply to content on or other domains.This website is run by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are committed to inclusive design and ensuring that our web content is accessible to all.For example, that means you should be able to: zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen navigate most of the website using just a keyboard navigate most of the website using speech recognition software listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)We've also ensured that the text is clear and easy to understand. has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. How accessible this website is We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible: Checkboxes are not accessible using standard voice commands. Some radio buttons are not given group titles when tabbing to them using a screen reader. Edit combo fields with options lists can be difficult to navigate to with voice commands when the field is completed. The programmatic labelling of edit combo fields with options lists is not clear when using a screen reader. Feedback and contact information If you need information on this website in a different format contact us and tell us: the web address (URL) of the content your name and email address the format you need - for example large print, braille or audio Reporting accessibility problems with this website We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us. Enforcement procedure The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the 'accessibility regulations'). 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Edit combo fields with options lists can be difficult to navigate to with voice commands when the field is completed. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 ( Information & Relationships ). The programmatic labelling of edit combo fields with options lists is not clear when using a screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 ( Information & Relationships ). What we're doing to improve accessibility We are actively engaging with our site developers and independent accessibility professionals to address the issues above and improve overall accessibility with the eventual goal of attaining full WCAG AA compliance. Preparation of this Accessibility Statement This statement was prepared on 22nd July 2021. It was last reviewed on 22nd July 2021.This website was last tested on 02/02/2021. Testing was carried out by Blazie Engineering using the Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test. Job title: Consumer Policy and Partnerships Manager Division: Cross-Cutting Policy & Strategy (CCPS) Department: Consumer Policy and Outcomes (CPO) Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 - £90,000 and London from £79,300 - £100,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Manager/Technical Specialist, Regulatory Your recruitment contact is Raimonda via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.The Consumer Policy and Partnership Team sits within the Consumer Policy and Outcomes (CPO) Department, in the Cross Cutting Policy and Strategy (CCPS) Directorate. The directorate's goal is to maintain a regulatory framework that sets clear standards we expect of all firms and individuals in UK financial services, to prevent harm to consumers or markets.The Consumer Policy and Partnerships team is a core part of CCPS and leads on a number of high-profile cross-cutting consumer issues including our approach to vulnerability, financial inclusion and financial capability. We work closely with Sectors and Consumer Duty teams to design and deliver our work. The team also manages the FCA's Consumer Network of over 40 influential consumer groups, as well as managing engagement on cross-cutting consumer protection issues with government departments and other regulators, such as the UK Regulator's Network (UKRN) and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Role responsibilities This role provides an opportunity to lead high profile, cross cutting consumer policy work, champion consumer engagement and manage key stakeholder relationships. Key responsibilities include: Leading cross sector consumer policy, including financial inclusion and financial capability, acting as a centre of expertise and driving delivery of priority initiatives such as the Government's Financial Inclusion Strategy Embedding support for consumers in vulnerable circumstances by ensuring their needs are reflected in FCA policies, frameworks and communications Managing high quality external engagement with government, industry, consumer groups and other regulators, representing the FCA credibly on consumer issues Championing the consumer voice, overseeing the Consumer Network, sharing insights across the organisation and working with Communications to ensure clear and consistent messagingAs part of the Department leadership team, you will also: Lead and develop a team of around 10, ensuring they are supported, high performing and delivering against objectives Support the Head of Department and contribute to wider directorate and FCA
A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for their Cloud Financial Management team in Glasgow. In this role, you will drive significant business impact through technical contributions, provide guidance to cohesive teams, and develop secure, high-quality applications. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with system design and advanced programming skills, including Java and Python. You will cultivate a diverse and innovative environment, ensuring engineering best practices across the board.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for their Cloud Financial Management team in Glasgow. In this role, you will drive significant business impact through technical contributions, provide guidance to cohesive teams, and develop secure, high-quality applications. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with system design and advanced programming skills, including Java and Python. You will cultivate a diverse and innovative environment, ensuring engineering best practices across the board.
My client is seeking to recruit a Fullstack Software Engineer on an initial 12 month contract based in London. It is hybrid and will require 2x days onsite per week. Key responsibilities Front end implementation for a React application Visualizing and interacting with scientific data and workflow progression Integration of AI/ML components with frontend, backend, data and compute infrastructure Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all tools and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end-to-end pipeline consuming other data products Basic qualifications: Demonstrated experience with frontend software development (e.g. React) Demonstrated experience of Python development (e.g. using FastAPI) Bachelors degree in a relevant field (including computational, numerate or life sciences), or equivalent experience Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud and cloud run preferred) including core web application infrastructure is essential Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, ensuring best practices are followed for clean and scalable code Demonstrated ability to work directly with designers, particularly using Figma, to convert design prototypes into engaging and interactive applications Experience in using automated testing tools, including Playwright and Cypress, to create, maintain, and execute comprehensive test suites Sound understanding of web development best practices, modern design principles, and continuous integration workflows Knowledge of agile practices and able to perform in agile software development environments Strong knowledge of modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) - should be able to show practice of commit early and deploy often Preferred qualifications: Experience with Docker or containerized applications, especially architecture of multi-container applications Demonstrated experience with biological or scientific data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), or pharmaceutical industry experience, especially design of data visualisations Knowledge of agent-based approaches (e.g. LangGraph, PydanticAI, AutoGen)
Apr 09, 2026
Contractor
My client is seeking to recruit a Fullstack Software Engineer on an initial 12 month contract based in London. It is hybrid and will require 2x days onsite per week. Key responsibilities Front end implementation for a React application Visualizing and interacting with scientific data and workflow progression Integration of AI/ML components with frontend, backend, data and compute infrastructure Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all tools and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end-to-end pipeline consuming other data products Basic qualifications: Demonstrated experience with frontend software development (e.g. React) Demonstrated experience of Python development (e.g. using FastAPI) Bachelors degree in a relevant field (including computational, numerate or life sciences), or equivalent experience Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud and cloud run preferred) including core web application infrastructure is essential Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, ensuring best practices are followed for clean and scalable code Demonstrated ability to work directly with designers, particularly using Figma, to convert design prototypes into engaging and interactive applications Experience in using automated testing tools, including Playwright and Cypress, to create, maintain, and execute comprehensive test suites Sound understanding of web development best practices, modern design principles, and continuous integration workflows Knowledge of agile practices and able to perform in agile software development environments Strong knowledge of modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) - should be able to show practice of commit early and deploy often Preferred qualifications: Experience with Docker or containerized applications, especially architecture of multi-container applications Demonstrated experience with biological or scientific data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), or pharmaceutical industry experience, especially design of data visualisations Knowledge of agent-based approaches (e.g. LangGraph, PydanticAI, AutoGen)
At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale. More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following. Our Culture At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are: Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact. People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging. Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together. Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board! Role Summary As a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead), you will own the technical direction, architecture, and day-to-day operation of our platforms. This role has a strong focus on DevOps, scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You'll partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to design and evolve robust, cloud-native systems, ensure the stability of existing platforms, and enable teams to ship high-quality software efficiently. You will also work directly with clients to design and deliver solutions on top of our platform-translating real business problems into pragmatic, scalable technical implementations. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends engineering, architecture, operational ownership, and technical mentorship. Responsibilities Lead system design and define scalable, cloud-native architectures Build, review, and maintain production systems primarily in Go Own the operation and maintenance of existing platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability Own and evolve DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation Drive high standards for operational excellence, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and observability Proactively manage and reduce technical debt through pragmatic architectural decisions Communicate technical decisions clearly through design docs, diagrams, and collaborative discussions Work with clients and internal stakeholders to design platform-based solutions that solve real business needs Support client integrations, proofs-of-concept, and solution architecture as needed Identify delivery and operational bottlenecks and continuously improve engineering workflows Mentor engineers and lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical support Qualifications 7+ years of experience building, operating, and designing complex software systems Strong expertise in Go (Golang) Solid experience working with AWS Strong foundation in software architecture and distributed systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Hands on experience operating production systems, including on call rotations, incident management, and platform maintenance Comfortable working directly with clients and clearly explaining technical concepts Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead across teams Our Tech Stack Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript Backend: Go, Python Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions Observability: New Relic Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP Benefits Great Mission and Culture Meaningful Work Market competitive salary Quarterly variable compensation Comprehensive medical cover Group life insurance Personal development and growth opportunities Periodic team building and social events At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job-it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey! Join us today and be part of our mission to connect people and technology for a better world! Apply now and bring your whole, authentic self to work-we can't wait to meet you!
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale. More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following. Our Culture At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are: Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact. People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging. Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together. Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board! Role Summary As a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead), you will own the technical direction, architecture, and day-to-day operation of our platforms. This role has a strong focus on DevOps, scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You'll partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to design and evolve robust, cloud-native systems, ensure the stability of existing platforms, and enable teams to ship high-quality software efficiently. You will also work directly with clients to design and deliver solutions on top of our platform-translating real business problems into pragmatic, scalable technical implementations. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends engineering, architecture, operational ownership, and technical mentorship. Responsibilities Lead system design and define scalable, cloud-native architectures Build, review, and maintain production systems primarily in Go Own the operation and maintenance of existing platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability Own and evolve DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation Drive high standards for operational excellence, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and observability Proactively manage and reduce technical debt through pragmatic architectural decisions Communicate technical decisions clearly through design docs, diagrams, and collaborative discussions Work with clients and internal stakeholders to design platform-based solutions that solve real business needs Support client integrations, proofs-of-concept, and solution architecture as needed Identify delivery and operational bottlenecks and continuously improve engineering workflows Mentor engineers and lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical support Qualifications 7+ years of experience building, operating, and designing complex software systems Strong expertise in Go (Golang) Solid experience working with AWS Strong foundation in software architecture and distributed systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Hands on experience operating production systems, including on call rotations, incident management, and platform maintenance Comfortable working directly with clients and clearly explaining technical concepts Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead across teams Our Tech Stack Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript Backend: Go, Python Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions Observability: New Relic Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP Benefits Great Mission and Culture Meaningful Work Market competitive salary Quarterly variable compensation Comprehensive medical cover Group life insurance Personal development and growth opportunities Periodic team building and social events At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job-it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey! Join us today and be part of our mission to connect people and technology for a better world! Apply now and bring your whole, authentic self to work-we can't wait to meet you!
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. As Lead Infrastructure Engineer for AI as a Service, you will lead and direct our AI infrastructure team in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining AI solutions according to departmental policy and foster open feedback and continuous learning with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operational systems and support technical architects. You will be responsible for coordinating with third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Leading the AI as a Service team in the implementation, administration and support of infrastructure solutions and services. Reviewing systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, integration of multiple systems and technology and that 'Secure by Design' principles have been followed. Managing planning of system and/or acceptance tests, coordinating both functional and non-functional specifications and provide authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. Troubleshooting and identifying problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and ovia specification and configuration of automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems, and manual interventions. Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this. Manage resources to ensure that the HO teams are onboarded to AIaaS effectively and new microservices can be integrated into the AIaaS platform. After a solution has been integrated, you will evaluate the success of the project, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans. Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior engineers. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform AI: Azure ML Studio, Python, Github Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential Skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Infrastructure Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: Managing and delivering complex technologies, including design and deployment of AI solutions to cloud platforms, within time, cost and quality targets. (HSIN, ITOP)( Lead essential criteria ). Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to deployment (DESN, TEST) Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery of the service through effective direction and coaching (OFCL) Different methodologies including Agile, waterfall and continuous integration principles (TEST) Building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple technologies and areas of the organisation (OFCL) Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security (ITOP). Providing timely incident response, triage and resolution for issues raised through infrastructure monitoring, dashboards, or user reporting (USUP).
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. As Lead Infrastructure Engineer for AI as a Service, you will lead and direct our AI infrastructure team in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining AI solutions according to departmental policy and foster open feedback and continuous learning with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operational systems and support technical architects. You will be responsible for coordinating with third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Leading the AI as a Service team in the implementation, administration and support of infrastructure solutions and services. Reviewing systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, integration of multiple systems and technology and that 'Secure by Design' principles have been followed. Managing planning of system and/or acceptance tests, coordinating both functional and non-functional specifications and provide authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. Troubleshooting and identifying problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and ovia specification and configuration of automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems, and manual interventions. Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this. Manage resources to ensure that the HO teams are onboarded to AIaaS effectively and new microservices can be integrated into the AIaaS platform. After a solution has been integrated, you will evaluate the success of the project, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans. Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior engineers. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform AI: Azure ML Studio, Python, Github Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential Skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Infrastructure Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: Managing and delivering complex technologies, including design and deployment of AI solutions to cloud platforms, within time, cost and quality targets. (HSIN, ITOP)( Lead essential criteria ). Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to deployment (DESN, TEST) Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery of the service through effective direction and coaching (OFCL) Different methodologies including Agile, waterfall and continuous integration principles (TEST) Building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple technologies and areas of the organisation (OFCL) Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security (ITOP). Providing timely incident response, triage and resolution for issues raised through infrastructure monitoring, dashboards, or user reporting (USUP).
Government Digital & Data
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Are you looking for your first step into a career in software engineering? Our Software Development Apprenticeship is a three year, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship that leads to a BSc in Applied Software Engineering. You'll gain hands on experience, build real world skills, and play a part in the digital transformation happening here at Companies House. You'll graduate with a recognised degree and a highly sought after skillset that's valued across the tech industry, opening doors both within Companies House and beyond. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in "find out more" session on Monday 30th March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register: just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. The webinar will be recorded in case you'd like to watch it again. By joining, you're consenting to the recording - we'll explain how this works at the start of the session. Please note: This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff. You'll be expected to spend regular time in the office. You'll also be required to attend in person classes at Cardiff Metropolitan University as part of the apprenticeship. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description What you'll do as a Software Development apprentice You'll work alongside IT professionals within one of our multidisciplinary software development teams. All our software development teams across Companies House work together to make our services better. You'll also develop skills and knowledge in software development, programming, testing, website development, cyber security, communication and organisational skills. You'll learn how to develop software using highly sought after technologies including AWS, Typescript, Java, and Spring Boot. We encourage our software developers to be active members of our developer community. You will benefit from being able to learn from highly experienced engineers and be able to gain industry experience whilst studying. We also offer funding and support for further learning and conference attendance, for those who wish to take up the opportunity. Your training and qualification You'll receive a fully funded place on the BSc Applied Software Engineering degree course at Cardiff Metropolitan University. More information on the university can be found on the Cardiff Metropolitan University website and a video with the Programme Director. For more information on the course please visit: BSc Applied Software Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) , Cardiff Metropolitan University To gain the Level 6 apprenticeship, you'll need to successfully complete all required elements of the degree programme. You'll also receive on the job training and support from the Software Engineering profession within Companies House. Person specification We're looking for someone who is: Inquisitive with a passion for technology Able to problem solve Keen to learn and develop new skills Able to use modern IT Software, such as Excel and Word Able to keep up with the demands of Degree and Work Interested in learning modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript or TypeScript (any existing knowledge is a plus but not required as this will be covered as part of studies) Able to work within a team Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. You must not already have a qualification at Level 6 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have the essential qualifications listed below. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Be a current resident in Wales and have been for a minimum of 2 years to qualify for the Welsh Apprenticeship funding. More information is available on Careers Wales Website. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK. Essential Qualifications You'll need: GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics - Numeracy. AND 104-112 UCAS points, coming from any of the following: A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC or above. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit. No specific subjects are required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects are required. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects are required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects are required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4. Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD. No specific subjects are required. For more details about entry requirements, including contextual offers please see: BSc Applied Software Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) , Cardiff Metropolitan University
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Are you looking for your first step into a career in software engineering? Our Software Development Apprenticeship is a three year, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship that leads to a BSc in Applied Software Engineering. You'll gain hands on experience, build real world skills, and play a part in the digital transformation happening here at Companies House. You'll graduate with a recognised degree and a highly sought after skillset that's valued across the tech industry, opening doors both within Companies House and beyond. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in "find out more" session on Monday 30th March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register: just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. The webinar will be recorded in case you'd like to watch it again. By joining, you're consenting to the recording - we'll explain how this works at the start of the session. Please note: This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff. You'll be expected to spend regular time in the office. You'll also be required to attend in person classes at Cardiff Metropolitan University as part of the apprenticeship. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description What you'll do as a Software Development apprentice You'll work alongside IT professionals within one of our multidisciplinary software development teams. All our software development teams across Companies House work together to make our services better. You'll also develop skills and knowledge in software development, programming, testing, website development, cyber security, communication and organisational skills. You'll learn how to develop software using highly sought after technologies including AWS, Typescript, Java, and Spring Boot. We encourage our software developers to be active members of our developer community. You will benefit from being able to learn from highly experienced engineers and be able to gain industry experience whilst studying. We also offer funding and support for further learning and conference attendance, for those who wish to take up the opportunity. Your training and qualification You'll receive a fully funded place on the BSc Applied Software Engineering degree course at Cardiff Metropolitan University. More information on the university can be found on the Cardiff Metropolitan University website and a video with the Programme Director. For more information on the course please visit: BSc Applied Software Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) , Cardiff Metropolitan University To gain the Level 6 apprenticeship, you'll need to successfully complete all required elements of the degree programme. You'll also receive on the job training and support from the Software Engineering profession within Companies House. Person specification We're looking for someone who is: Inquisitive with a passion for technology Able to problem solve Keen to learn and develop new skills Able to use modern IT Software, such as Excel and Word Able to keep up with the demands of Degree and Work Interested in learning modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript or TypeScript (any existing knowledge is a plus but not required as this will be covered as part of studies) Able to work within a team Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. You must not already have a qualification at Level 6 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have the essential qualifications listed below. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Be a current resident in Wales and have been for a minimum of 2 years to qualify for the Welsh Apprenticeship funding. More information is available on Careers Wales Website. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK. Essential Qualifications You'll need: GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics - Numeracy. AND 104-112 UCAS points, coming from any of the following: A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC or above. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit. No specific subjects are required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects are required. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects are required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects are required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4. Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD. No specific subjects are required. For more details about entry requirements, including contextual offers please see: BSc Applied Software Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) , Cardiff Metropolitan University
Government Digital & Data
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Launch your future in cloud engineering with an apprenticeship that gives you real experience, expert support, and a welcoming learning environment. Working alongside our skilled Infrastructure Engineering team, you'll help design, deliver and maintain our cloud platforms, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation that improves how we work. With a clear learning pathway and dedicated mentorship, you'll build confidence and capability in a fast moving digital profession. You'll gain real experience across several specialist areas: Database Operations - understanding performance, backups, replication, and maintenance. DevOps / DevSecOps - automation, secure pipelines, continuous delivery and operational excellence. FinOps - cost optimisation, cloud spend awareness and responsible resource usage. Linux & Storage - system administration, storage management and troubleshooting. Network Operations - cloud networking, connectivity, monitoring and resilience. Platforms - supporting and enhancing internal cloud platforms, tools and shared services You'll be part of a supportive team working in a flexible hybrid way, splitting your time between home and our Cardiff office. You'll also spend one day each week with our apprenticeship provider, ALS Training, in central Cardiff giving you dedicated time to learn, grow and develop the skills you need to thrive. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal "find out more" session on: Tuesday 31st March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register - just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description As an Apprentice Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a group of new apprentices working towards a Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer qualification (find out more here: Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer - ALS Training ). Over 24 months, you'll be supported every step of the way helping you achieve your apprenticeship while building highly sought-after technical skills. Alongside your formal learning, you'll gain hands on experience with our talented Infrastructure teams and a range of specialist technical teams who deliver cloud-based solutions across Companies House and support for the last remaining on-premise infrastructure. Through regular rotations, you'll see the full breadth of infrastructure engineering roles and work with a variety of technologies that shape how we operate. During your apprenticeship, you'll grow your capabilities across key areas such as: Information security - understanding security principles and the controls used to protect systems and services. IT infrastructure - supporting a wide range of technologies including compute, storage, networking, physical and cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), COTS, and opensource solutions. Developing modern industry standards - learning why up-to-date development and technical standards matter and how to apply them. Ownership and initiative - learning how to investigate issues, document your findings and work with your team to resolve them. Problem management - exploring how to identify and assess problems across systems, processes and services at strategic, tactical or operational levels. Systems design - contributing to the design of components within larger digital systems. Systems integration - understanding how systems connect, the challenges involved, and how to build and test effective interfaces. Troubleshooting - developing your diagnostic skills and learning how to apply basic troubleshooting techniques across a range of technologies. As you progress through the apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in: Core Cloud & Automation Skills Terraform - building, managing, and automating infrastructure as code. AWS Cloud Infrastructure - deploying, securing, scaling, and operating cloud platforms. Docker - containerising applications and managing lightweight, portable environments. CI/CD Pipelines - understanding automated build, test and deployment workflows using tools commonly used in Companies House. Version Control (Git) - managing source code, collaborating through branches and pull requests. Additional Technical Skills You might also get the opportunity to learn more about: Programming Languages - exposure to languages used at Companies House, such as Java, Node.js and Python, plus scripting basics. SQL & MongoDB - querying, modelling, and working with relational and nonrelational databases. Unix/Linux - essential command line usage, system administration and troubleshooting. Networking Fundamentals - understanding VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls and connectivity in cloud environments. Storage Technologies - object storage (e.g., S3), block storage, file systems, encryption and backup concepts. Monitoring & Observability - logging, metrics, alerting, dashboards and incident response principles. Security Foundations (DevSecOps) - identity & access management, secrets handling, vulnerability awareness and secure-by-design thinking. You'll benefit from additional core skills development, a supportive apprentice community, onsite parking, an onsite gym, and a variety of active social groups across Companies House. You're joining us at a time of exciting transformation, and you'll play a real part in shaping how our systems evolve for the future. Person specification This is a role that provides the opportunity to participate in the support and rollout of existing and emerging technologies and the chance to gain knowledge of Companies House hardware and software systems. We are looking for someone who has: The willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills, able to manage tasks and time effectively A genuine interest in technology and digital services The ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity in finding solutions Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. So that we can provide you with all of the support and training you need, you'll be required to attend our Cardiff office for a minimum of 3 days per week during the training period and then a minimum 2 days a week once training has been completed. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this campaign. You must not already have a qualification at Level 4 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have achieved a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language (or equivalent qualifications). We'll ask for evidence of this before you can progress to interview. Live in Wales for at least three days a week at the start of the apprenticeship and throughout its duration. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Launch your future in cloud engineering with an apprenticeship that gives you real experience, expert support, and a welcoming learning environment. Working alongside our skilled Infrastructure Engineering team, you'll help design, deliver and maintain our cloud platforms, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation that improves how we work. With a clear learning pathway and dedicated mentorship, you'll build confidence and capability in a fast moving digital profession. You'll gain real experience across several specialist areas: Database Operations - understanding performance, backups, replication, and maintenance. DevOps / DevSecOps - automation, secure pipelines, continuous delivery and operational excellence. FinOps - cost optimisation, cloud spend awareness and responsible resource usage. Linux & Storage - system administration, storage management and troubleshooting. Network Operations - cloud networking, connectivity, monitoring and resilience. Platforms - supporting and enhancing internal cloud platforms, tools and shared services You'll be part of a supportive team working in a flexible hybrid way, splitting your time between home and our Cardiff office. You'll also spend one day each week with our apprenticeship provider, ALS Training, in central Cardiff giving you dedicated time to learn, grow and develop the skills you need to thrive. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal "find out more" session on: Tuesday 31st March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register - just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description As an Apprentice Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a group of new apprentices working towards a Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer qualification (find out more here: Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer - ALS Training ). Over 24 months, you'll be supported every step of the way helping you achieve your apprenticeship while building highly sought-after technical skills. Alongside your formal learning, you'll gain hands on experience with our talented Infrastructure teams and a range of specialist technical teams who deliver cloud-based solutions across Companies House and support for the last remaining on-premise infrastructure. Through regular rotations, you'll see the full breadth of infrastructure engineering roles and work with a variety of technologies that shape how we operate. During your apprenticeship, you'll grow your capabilities across key areas such as: Information security - understanding security principles and the controls used to protect systems and services. IT infrastructure - supporting a wide range of technologies including compute, storage, networking, physical and cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), COTS, and opensource solutions. Developing modern industry standards - learning why up-to-date development and technical standards matter and how to apply them. Ownership and initiative - learning how to investigate issues, document your findings and work with your team to resolve them. Problem management - exploring how to identify and assess problems across systems, processes and services at strategic, tactical or operational levels. Systems design - contributing to the design of components within larger digital systems. Systems integration - understanding how systems connect, the challenges involved, and how to build and test effective interfaces. Troubleshooting - developing your diagnostic skills and learning how to apply basic troubleshooting techniques across a range of technologies. As you progress through the apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in: Core Cloud & Automation Skills Terraform - building, managing, and automating infrastructure as code. AWS Cloud Infrastructure - deploying, securing, scaling, and operating cloud platforms. Docker - containerising applications and managing lightweight, portable environments. CI/CD Pipelines - understanding automated build, test and deployment workflows using tools commonly used in Companies House. Version Control (Git) - managing source code, collaborating through branches and pull requests. Additional Technical Skills You might also get the opportunity to learn more about: Programming Languages - exposure to languages used at Companies House, such as Java, Node.js and Python, plus scripting basics. SQL & MongoDB - querying, modelling, and working with relational and nonrelational databases. Unix/Linux - essential command line usage, system administration and troubleshooting. Networking Fundamentals - understanding VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls and connectivity in cloud environments. Storage Technologies - object storage (e.g., S3), block storage, file systems, encryption and backup concepts. Monitoring & Observability - logging, metrics, alerting, dashboards and incident response principles. Security Foundations (DevSecOps) - identity & access management, secrets handling, vulnerability awareness and secure-by-design thinking. You'll benefit from additional core skills development, a supportive apprentice community, onsite parking, an onsite gym, and a variety of active social groups across Companies House. You're joining us at a time of exciting transformation, and you'll play a real part in shaping how our systems evolve for the future. Person specification This is a role that provides the opportunity to participate in the support and rollout of existing and emerging technologies and the chance to gain knowledge of Companies House hardware and software systems. We are looking for someone who has: The willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills, able to manage tasks and time effectively A genuine interest in technology and digital services The ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity in finding solutions Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. So that we can provide you with all of the support and training you need, you'll be required to attend our Cardiff office for a minimum of 3 days per week during the training period and then a minimum 2 days a week once training has been completed. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this campaign. You must not already have a qualification at Level 4 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have achieved a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language (or equivalent qualifications). We'll ask for evidence of this before you can progress to interview. Live in Wales for at least three days a week at the start of the apprenticeship and throughout its duration. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.
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Testing was carried out by Blazie Engineering using the Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test.Non Executive Directors page is loaded Non Executive Directorslocations: Londontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 9, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JRBackground to the appointment About the Financial Conduct Authority The FCA is an independent regulator with the strategic objective of ensuring that the UK's financial markets function well. It operates alongside the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Bank of England to regulate financial services. The FCA is made up of a number of divisions, including Authorisations, Policy and Competition, Supervision, Enforcement, Market Oversight and Operations, that work together to deliver its objectives. The Role The Board oversees the work of the FCA and holds the executive to account.This is a dynamic role offering exposure to complex, fast moving regulatory and policy issues. As a Non-Executive Director, you will contribute to strategic oversight on matters including consumer protection, operational resilience and emerging risks such as AI and sustainability. Who We're Looking ForWe welcome applications from individuals with: Strong understanding of financial services, regulation or public policy. Strategic leadership experience in complex organisations. Ability to provide independent challenge and sound judgement. Experience of retail banking or payments sector. Strong consumer focus.More information about the Board and the governance of the FCA can be found in our Commitment and Remuneration The role requires a minimum commitment of around 50 days per year. Remuneration is £35k per annum. Submitting an application The application process has two stages. First, you must create an account on GOV.UK 'Apply for a public appointment' website using the link below. Second, you should contact Gatenby Sanderson to submit your application for this specific role. Step 1 Please visit the Start Application - website, and either create an account or 'sign in' to an existing account, if you already have one. Once you are registered and signed in you can select 'Apply for this appointment'. Step 2 Once you have registered with the Public Appointments website, please visit to submit: A comprehensive CV A covering letter (no more than two pages) Please note: To apply, and for your application be deemed complete, you must complete both of these steps. The deadline for applications is: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 12noon (UK GMT). Your application will be acknowledged after receipt, and you will be informed via GatenbySanderson regarding the progress of your application. Due to the high volume expected with this campaign we will be unable to offer personal feedback if candidates are unsuccessful in their application.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
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Testing was carried out by Blazie Engineering using the Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test.Non Executive Directors page is loaded Non Executive Directorslocations: Londontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 9, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JRBackground to the appointment About the Financial Conduct Authority The FCA is an independent regulator with the strategic objective of ensuring that the UK's financial markets function well. It operates alongside the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Bank of England to regulate financial services. The FCA is made up of a number of divisions, including Authorisations, Policy and Competition, Supervision, Enforcement, Market Oversight and Operations, that work together to deliver its objectives. The Role The Board oversees the work of the FCA and holds the executive to account.This is a dynamic role offering exposure to complex, fast moving regulatory and policy issues. As a Non-Executive Director, you will contribute to strategic oversight on matters including consumer protection, operational resilience and emerging risks such as AI and sustainability. Who We're Looking ForWe welcome applications from individuals with: Strong understanding of financial services, regulation or public policy. Strategic leadership experience in complex organisations. Ability to provide independent challenge and sound judgement. Experience of retail banking or payments sector. Strong consumer focus.More information about the Board and the governance of the FCA can be found in our Commitment and Remuneration The role requires a minimum commitment of around 50 days per year. Remuneration is £35k per annum. Submitting an application The application process has two stages. First, you must create an account on GOV.UK 'Apply for a public appointment' website using the link below. Second, you should contact Gatenby Sanderson to submit your application for this specific role. Step 1 Please visit the Start Application - website, and either create an account or 'sign in' to an existing account, if you already have one. Once you are registered and signed in you can select 'Apply for this appointment'. Step 2 Once you have registered with the Public Appointments website, please visit to submit: A comprehensive CV A covering letter (no more than two pages) Please note: To apply, and for your application be deemed complete, you must complete both of these steps. The deadline for applications is: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 12noon (UK GMT). Your application will be acknowledged after receipt, and you will be informed via GatenbySanderson regarding the progress of your application. Due to the high volume expected with this campaign we will be unable to offer personal feedback if candidates are unsuccessful in their application.
Lead PHP Developer (Laravel / AWS / Vue.js) Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) PHP - Laravel - JavaScript - Vue - AWS - MySQL - Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of core platforms and lead a growing development team. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, infrastructure oversight, and team management. You'll play a key role in shaping architecture, improving development practices, and driving innovation across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and ongoing improvement of scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel Oversee, manage, and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure (including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and security) Mentor and develop a team of engineers, promoting best practices and a high-performance culture Establish and enforce development standards, CI/CD processes, and code quality guidelines Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Guide and influence frontend development strategy using Vue.js Ensure high levels of system performance, reliability, and security Own architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term technical roadmap Tech Stack Backend: PHP, Laravel Frontend: Vue.js, JavaScript Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda or similar services) DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker (desirable) Database: MySQL / relational databases Requirements Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring development teams Solid understanding of AWS and cloud-based architectures Experience designing and integrating APIs Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js preferred) Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices Experience working in Agile environments Desirable Skills Experience with microservices or event-driven architecture Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with performance optimisation and scaling high-traffic systems Lead PHP Developer (Laravel / AWS / Vue.js) Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) PHP - Laravel - JavaScript - Vue - AWS - MySQL -
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Lead PHP Developer (Laravel / AWS / Vue.js) Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) PHP - Laravel - JavaScript - Vue - AWS - MySQL - Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of core platforms and lead a growing development team. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, infrastructure oversight, and team management. You'll play a key role in shaping architecture, improving development practices, and driving innovation across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and ongoing improvement of scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel Oversee, manage, and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure (including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and security) Mentor and develop a team of engineers, promoting best practices and a high-performance culture Establish and enforce development standards, CI/CD processes, and code quality guidelines Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Guide and influence frontend development strategy using Vue.js Ensure high levels of system performance, reliability, and security Own architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term technical roadmap Tech Stack Backend: PHP, Laravel Frontend: Vue.js, JavaScript Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda or similar services) DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker (desirable) Database: MySQL / relational databases Requirements Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring development teams Solid understanding of AWS and cloud-based architectures Experience designing and integrating APIs Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js preferred) Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices Experience working in Agile environments Desirable Skills Experience with microservices or event-driven architecture Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with performance optimisation and scaling high-traffic systems Lead PHP Developer (Laravel / AWS / Vue.js) Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) PHP - Laravel - JavaScript - Vue - AWS - MySQL -
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. Where business needs allow some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The DevOps (MLOps) Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining and supporting key components, proactively monitoring metrics, and performing updates to ensure accessibility, stability, and capacity for production and deployment. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, advising developers on best practices to enable secure and efficient deployments. They help streamline automation and software delivery processes, ensuring the platform is effectively utilised. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. Additionally, they collaborate with teams to ensure secure, scalable, and well-monitored platforms that align with business needs. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Kafka, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace, Helm Charts Person specification Working Pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in effectively using platform services, ensuring secure and reliable AI deployments. Developing and maintaining automation scripts and hardened base containers for various systems and frameworks. Providing hands-on technical support, troubleshooting platform use and configuration issues. Advising developers on configuring CI/CD pipelines and best practices for integrating with platform services. Contributing to routine monitoring activities, identifying performance improvements and security enhancements. Ensuring adherence to organisational standards, maintaining high service quality and reliability. As our services operate 24/7, you may need to occasionally work outside of office hours, including participating in an on-call rota implementing technical changes, with additional pay for out-of-hours work and on-call. Essential skills You'll have a strong foundation in DevOps culture, with the following skills or experience: Designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS or Azure, applying best practices for architecture, security, and scalability. (SWDN) Configuring and maintaining automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tools to support CI/CD and improve software quality. (TEST) Monitoring AI applications and responding to incidents using established procedures, ensuring system availability and performance. (ASUP) Developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities. (PROG) Implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency and reliability. (SINT) Applying data management best practices for cloud resources, ensuring structured naming, tagging, metadata, backups, and documentation. (DATM)
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. Where business needs allow some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The DevOps (MLOps) Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining and supporting key components, proactively monitoring metrics, and performing updates to ensure accessibility, stability, and capacity for production and deployment. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, advising developers on best practices to enable secure and efficient deployments. They help streamline automation and software delivery processes, ensuring the platform is effectively utilised. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. Additionally, they collaborate with teams to ensure secure, scalable, and well-monitored platforms that align with business needs. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Kafka, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace, Helm Charts Person specification Working Pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in effectively using platform services, ensuring secure and reliable AI deployments. Developing and maintaining automation scripts and hardened base containers for various systems and frameworks. Providing hands-on technical support, troubleshooting platform use and configuration issues. Advising developers on configuring CI/CD pipelines and best practices for integrating with platform services. Contributing to routine monitoring activities, identifying performance improvements and security enhancements. Ensuring adherence to organisational standards, maintaining high service quality and reliability. As our services operate 24/7, you may need to occasionally work outside of office hours, including participating in an on-call rota implementing technical changes, with additional pay for out-of-hours work and on-call. Essential skills You'll have a strong foundation in DevOps culture, with the following skills or experience: Designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS or Azure, applying best practices for architecture, security, and scalability. (SWDN) Configuring and maintaining automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tools to support CI/CD and improve software quality. (TEST) Monitoring AI applications and responding to incidents using established procedures, ensuring system availability and performance. (ASUP) Developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities. (PROG) Implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency and reliability. (SINT) Applying data management best practices for cloud resources, ensuring structured naming, tagging, metadata, backups, and documentation. (DATM)
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary The Senior DevOps Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining, designing, and building key components in line with standards, ensuring security and effective monitoring. Collaborating with architects and teams, they clarify design constraints, workforce needs, and cost implications during discovery phases. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, enabling efficient and secure deployments for new users, ensuring automation and streamlined software delivery processes. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The Senior DevOps Engineer will contribute to and lead activities related to the migration of services to AWS platforms. This includes assessing existing legacy services, identifying modernisation opportunities, and re platforming workloads to cloud native architectures. They will design and implement secure, scalable, and cost efficient AWS solutions using modern engineering patterns such as containerisation, serverless computing, automated IaC deployments, and improved observability. They will work closely with product, delivery, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure smooth and low risk transitions from legacy systems, supporting the adoption of modern platforms and tooling while embedding best practice approaches for resilience, automation, and operational readiness across services. Tools and Technologies we use We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies. We have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace AI: Python, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in mapping their stories to available platforms, ensuring effective and secure service deployment. Developing and maintaining hardened base containers, undertaking skilled platform build and support activities. Identifying gaps in best practices, advising teams on delivery risks and recommending improvements. Assisting engineers with service topology discovery, helping define quality assurance (QA) and deployment pipelines. Driving adoption of new tools and technologies, improving teams' integration approaches. Developing and enhance support processes, ensuring better user experience and operational efficiency. Essential skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for DevOps culture , with the following skills or strong experience in: Leading the design, implementation, and review of complex cloud solutions using AWS, ensuring alignment with best practices for architecture and scalability. (SWDN) Driving the implementation of automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tooling, and providing guidance on best practices to ensure continuous integration and code quality. (TEST) Identifying and enforcing the use of processes, procedures, and tooling for application monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and incident response to ensure high availability and performance. (ASUP) Devising and leading the implementation of data management processes and standards for cloud resources, covering areas like naming, tagging, metadata management, backups, and documentation for compliance and efficiency. (DATM) Designing, coding, testing, maintaining, and documenting scripts and infrastructure-as-code definitions to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities, enhancing operational workflows. (PROG) Specifying and leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring alignment with best practices to facilitate automated and efficient deployment cycles. (SINT)
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary The Senior DevOps Engineer ensures service reliability and performance by maintaining, designing, and building key components in line with standards, ensuring security and effective monitoring. Collaborating with architects and teams, they clarify design constraints, workforce needs, and cost implications during discovery phases. They provide guidance on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, enabling efficient and secure deployments for new users, ensuring automation and streamlined software delivery processes. They share common responsibilities in automation, reliability, and infrastructure management with other DevOps colleagues. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description The Senior DevOps Engineer will contribute to and lead activities related to the migration of services to AWS platforms. This includes assessing existing legacy services, identifying modernisation opportunities, and re platforming workloads to cloud native architectures. They will design and implement secure, scalable, and cost efficient AWS solutions using modern engineering patterns such as containerisation, serverless computing, automated IaC deployments, and improved observability. They will work closely with product, delivery, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure smooth and low risk transitions from legacy systems, supporting the adoption of modern platforms and tooling while embedding best practice approaches for resilience, automation, and operational readiness across services. Tools and Technologies we use We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies. We have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Neo4J, Amazon Athena DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace AI: Python, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Main responsibilities Supporting teams in mapping their stories to available platforms, ensuring effective and secure service deployment. Developing and maintaining hardened base containers, undertaking skilled platform build and support activities. Identifying gaps in best practices, advising teams on delivery risks and recommending improvements. Assisting engineers with service topology discovery, helping define quality assurance (QA) and deployment pipelines. Driving adoption of new tools and technologies, improving teams' integration approaches. Developing and enhance support processes, ensuring better user experience and operational efficiency. Essential skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for DevOps culture , with the following skills or strong experience in: Leading the design, implementation, and review of complex cloud solutions using AWS, ensuring alignment with best practices for architecture and scalability. (SWDN) Driving the implementation of automated testing, scanning, and code analysis tooling, and providing guidance on best practices to ensure continuous integration and code quality. (TEST) Identifying and enforcing the use of processes, procedures, and tooling for application monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and incident response to ensure high availability and performance. (ASUP) Devising and leading the implementation of data management processes and standards for cloud resources, covering areas like naming, tagging, metadata management, backups, and documentation for compliance and efficiency. (DATM) Designing, coding, testing, maintaining, and documenting scripts and infrastructure-as-code definitions to automate build, deployment, and provisioning activities, enhancing operational workflows. (PROG) Specifying and leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring alignment with best practices to facilitate automated and efficient deployment cycles. (SINT)
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Salary: £44,100 - £66,100 What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the positive impact we create within our communities. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission . As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain the critical software that underpins our mission-led solutions. You'll work across varied and meaningful projects, collaborating with talented engineers to solve complex and unique technical challenges. With the chance to influence architectural decisions, contribute to hands-on development, and help shape our engineering practices, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact in a team committed to pushing boundaries. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK. What you'll be doing Deliver hands on development and contribute directly to the codebase, including peer reviews. Design software features and clearly communicate design choices in line with product roadmaps. Break down complex work into clear, achievable tasks aligned with Agile delivery. Support the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines. Showcase progress through demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders. What we're looking for Experience as a Software Engineer in one or more of the following: Backend development (Java Spring Boot, Maven, Python) Frontend development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, npm) Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment tools and cloud platforms (e.g. Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS). Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Strong communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, ideally with some experience of Agile ways of working. If you meet most-but not all-of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential as much as experience. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this level of clearance. You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is on hand to answer questions and guide you through the process: . What we offer Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Cash health plan and wellbeing support. Holiday buy/sell options. Career development pathways, mentoring and professional training. Performance related bonuses. Why join Northrop Grumman UK? A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation and command systems for the UK and NATO, the work you do here matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters. You'll find supportive employee networks, partnerships with organisations including AFBE, Forces Transition Group, Mind and Women in Defence, and a culture where you can bring your full, authentic self to work. Your career, your way - Shape your future with diverse roles, learning opportunities and the flexibility to balance work with life. From health and wellbeing benefits to pension support and growth programmes, we're here to help you build the career that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online today. Possibly, I'd like to find out more - Contact our team at . No, I don't think this role is right for me - We're continuing to grow across the UK. Explore our other opportunities and discover what else might be possible. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Salary: £44,100 - £66,100 What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the positive impact we create within our communities. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission . As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain the critical software that underpins our mission-led solutions. You'll work across varied and meaningful projects, collaborating with talented engineers to solve complex and unique technical challenges. With the chance to influence architectural decisions, contribute to hands-on development, and help shape our engineering practices, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact in a team committed to pushing boundaries. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK. What you'll be doing Deliver hands on development and contribute directly to the codebase, including peer reviews. Design software features and clearly communicate design choices in line with product roadmaps. Break down complex work into clear, achievable tasks aligned with Agile delivery. Support the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines. Showcase progress through demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders. What we're looking for Experience as a Software Engineer in one or more of the following: Backend development (Java Spring Boot, Maven, Python) Frontend development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, npm) Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment tools and cloud platforms (e.g. Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS). Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Strong communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, ideally with some experience of Agile ways of working. If you meet most-but not all-of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential as much as experience. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this level of clearance. You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is on hand to answer questions and guide you through the process: . What we offer Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Cash health plan and wellbeing support. Holiday buy/sell options. Career development pathways, mentoring and professional training. Performance related bonuses. Why join Northrop Grumman UK? A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation and command systems for the UK and NATO, the work you do here matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters. You'll find supportive employee networks, partnerships with organisations including AFBE, Forces Transition Group, Mind and Women in Defence, and a culture where you can bring your full, authentic self to work. Your career, your way - Shape your future with diverse roles, learning opportunities and the flexibility to balance work with life. From health and wellbeing benefits to pension support and growth programmes, we're here to help you build the career that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online today. Possibly, I'd like to find out more - Contact our team at . No, I don't think this role is right for me - We're continuing to grow across the UK. Explore our other opportunities and discover what else might be possible. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
For additional information, please review .Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn't just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech . The Senior Engineer in Production Management, will be responsible for the development and overall implementation of software in a complex, critical and large cross-departmental and multi-disciplinary area.The role is part of a multi-year transformation journey that will require a successful candidate to establish best practices, motivate and promote a cultural shift that will ensure a successful adoption of Engineering Principles and Practices within Production Management.The role requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. You will apply an in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions and will be accountable for delivery of a full range of end-to-end projects.You will have excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally and be involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Key Responsibilities: Set and enforce technical standards across the team, including code quality, review practices, and architectural patterns. Contribute production-quality Java code - this is a hands-on role and active coding is expected. Drive clean, maintainable, test-driven development as a non-negotiable team norm, not an aspiration. Own key architectural decisions and ensure they are documented, communicated, and revisited as requirements evolve. Identify and manage technical debt proactively, balancing pragmatism with long-term maintainability. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and how it integrates within the overall technology landscape to deliver scalable, reliable and resilient applications. Operate in a global environment with on-/near-/off-shore matrix reporting structures. Operate in a highly regulated environment that requires in-depth understanding of the regulatory requirements and the industry implications for our technologies. Improve the service level the team provides to our end users, which includes maximizing operational efficiencies, strengthening incident management, problem management and knowledge sharing practices. Drives Continuous Delivery and Automation efforts across the supported applications by means of Root Cause Analysis reviews, Knowledge management, Performance tuning, and user training. Fosters a culture that promotes transparency and innovation for increased team productivity. Coaching members of the team and outside the immediate reporting line about the best practices and recognises anti-patterns that are quickly addressed. Implements the Agile Framework through one of its implementations like SCRUM or Kanban and ensures it integrates with overall organisation processes. Avidly communicates progress and project status across the organisation and ensures that stakeholders are managed appropriately throughout the execution period. Qualifications: Strong, demonstrable modern Java development experience (Java 21+), including concurrent programming, JVM tuning, and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot. Proven track record of leading a software engineering team to deliver production systems - not just managing projects but owning outcomes. Deep commitment to clean code, TDD, and code review as engineering disciplines; able to coach others credibly in these practices. Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tooling and operational experience of orchestration tools for CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.) is a highly desirable Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Podman for containerisation, including writing and optimising Dockerfiles. Experience deploying and operating workloads on OpenShift or Kubernetes, including familiarity with manifests, Helm charts, resource management, and cluster observability. Comfortable with build tooling (Gradle) and dependency management at scale. Ability to read, review, and reason about front-end codebases - particularly React - without necessarily being a fluent front-end developer. Strong communication skills: can articulate technical trade-offs clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent working knowledge of key computer science concepts (networking, operating systems, virtualisation, containerisation, etc.) Polyglot full-stack developer mentality and ability to pick up new languages and skills Excellent debugging and analytical skills: ability to isolate root cause across networking/infrastructure, application and database stacks Operational experience of deploying and running services at scale on top of Docker/Kubernetes stack and a service mesh, like Istio, is highly desirable Experience of senior stakeholder management Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills What we'll provide you: By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretional annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive. Job Family Group: Technology Job Family: Applications Development Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review . View Citi's and the poster.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
For additional information, please review .Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn't just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech . The Senior Engineer in Production Management, will be responsible for the development and overall implementation of software in a complex, critical and large cross-departmental and multi-disciplinary area.The role is part of a multi-year transformation journey that will require a successful candidate to establish best practices, motivate and promote a cultural shift that will ensure a successful adoption of Engineering Principles and Practices within Production Management.The role requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. You will apply an in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions and will be accountable for delivery of a full range of end-to-end projects.You will have excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally and be involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Key Responsibilities: Set and enforce technical standards across the team, including code quality, review practices, and architectural patterns. Contribute production-quality Java code - this is a hands-on role and active coding is expected. Drive clean, maintainable, test-driven development as a non-negotiable team norm, not an aspiration. Own key architectural decisions and ensure they are documented, communicated, and revisited as requirements evolve. Identify and manage technical debt proactively, balancing pragmatism with long-term maintainability. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and how it integrates within the overall technology landscape to deliver scalable, reliable and resilient applications. Operate in a global environment with on-/near-/off-shore matrix reporting structures. Operate in a highly regulated environment that requires in-depth understanding of the regulatory requirements and the industry implications for our technologies. Improve the service level the team provides to our end users, which includes maximizing operational efficiencies, strengthening incident management, problem management and knowledge sharing practices. Drives Continuous Delivery and Automation efforts across the supported applications by means of Root Cause Analysis reviews, Knowledge management, Performance tuning, and user training. Fosters a culture that promotes transparency and innovation for increased team productivity. Coaching members of the team and outside the immediate reporting line about the best practices and recognises anti-patterns that are quickly addressed. Implements the Agile Framework through one of its implementations like SCRUM or Kanban and ensures it integrates with overall organisation processes. Avidly communicates progress and project status across the organisation and ensures that stakeholders are managed appropriately throughout the execution period. Qualifications: Strong, demonstrable modern Java development experience (Java 21+), including concurrent programming, JVM tuning, and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot. Proven track record of leading a software engineering team to deliver production systems - not just managing projects but owning outcomes. Deep commitment to clean code, TDD, and code review as engineering disciplines; able to coach others credibly in these practices. Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tooling and operational experience of orchestration tools for CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.) is a highly desirable Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Podman for containerisation, including writing and optimising Dockerfiles. Experience deploying and operating workloads on OpenShift or Kubernetes, including familiarity with manifests, Helm charts, resource management, and cluster observability. Comfortable with build tooling (Gradle) and dependency management at scale. Ability to read, review, and reason about front-end codebases - particularly React - without necessarily being a fluent front-end developer. Strong communication skills: can articulate technical trade-offs clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent working knowledge of key computer science concepts (networking, operating systems, virtualisation, containerisation, etc.) Polyglot full-stack developer mentality and ability to pick up new languages and skills Excellent debugging and analytical skills: ability to isolate root cause across networking/infrastructure, application and database stacks Operational experience of deploying and running services at scale on top of Docker/Kubernetes stack and a service mesh, like Istio, is highly desirable Experience of senior stakeholder management Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills What we'll provide you: By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretional annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive. Job Family Group: Technology Job Family: Applications Development Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review . View Citi's and the poster.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Whitnash, Warwickshire
Get involved in a greenfield replatforming project for a major retailer and take your backend skills to the next level. A well-known retail brand is investing heavily in its technology platform and is currently undertaking a major ecommerce re-platform to Shopify. As part of this transformation, they are building a modern integration layer that will connect multiple systems and services across the business. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact programme of work where you will help design and develop the event-driven integrations that power a new ecommerce ecosystem. You will join a collaborative engineering environment where learning, experimentation, and sharing ideas are encouraged. Engineers are given real ownership of their work and the chance to influence architecture and technical direction as the platform evolves. As a Backend Engineer, you will help design and build integrations between Shopify and a range of internal and third-party systems. The focus of the role is API development using Node.js and deployment to AWS. You will work across the full development lifecycle from design through to deployment and ongoing improvement. Ideal experience: JavaScript / TypeScript Node.js AWS Lambda Event-driven systems Git workflows Automated testing Terraform Not to worry if you don't have all of this - the key experience we need is Node.js backend development. Salary: £40,000 £50,000 salary Location: Leamington Spa/Desborough - 2 days per week If this sounds of interest to you, apply now as we have interview slots available! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Get involved in a greenfield replatforming project for a major retailer and take your backend skills to the next level. A well-known retail brand is investing heavily in its technology platform and is currently undertaking a major ecommerce re-platform to Shopify. As part of this transformation, they are building a modern integration layer that will connect multiple systems and services across the business. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact programme of work where you will help design and develop the event-driven integrations that power a new ecommerce ecosystem. You will join a collaborative engineering environment where learning, experimentation, and sharing ideas are encouraged. Engineers are given real ownership of their work and the chance to influence architecture and technical direction as the platform evolves. As a Backend Engineer, you will help design and build integrations between Shopify and a range of internal and third-party systems. The focus of the role is API development using Node.js and deployment to AWS. You will work across the full development lifecycle from design through to deployment and ongoing improvement. Ideal experience: JavaScript / TypeScript Node.js AWS Lambda Event-driven systems Git workflows Automated testing Terraform Not to worry if you don't have all of this - the key experience we need is Node.js backend development. Salary: £40,000 £50,000 salary Location: Leamington Spa/Desborough - 2 days per week If this sounds of interest to you, apply now as we have interview slots available! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Salary: £73,000 - £80,000 GBP Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week. Join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and utilise your skills to make a real difference! As a full-stack web developer, you'll be adept and thrive in creating cutting-edge eLearning solutions with Typescript and ReactJS. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals to develop software that fits the unique business demands. By contributing to our platforms, you'll elevate our customers' experiences in meaningful ways. Take the opportunity to mentor up to two software engineers, nurturing their growth while propelling your own career forward within this organisation and innovate. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role Proactively lead solutions and contribute to architectural principles, best practices and guidance within the English Engineering team. Actively develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies but primarily Typescript. Design and develop solutions that maximize the use of our Amazon AWS partner agreement. Participate and lead paired programming activities. Engage, participate and lead in the code review process with a focus to ensure the highest quality of code is produced. Demonstrate agile development practices. Closely work within a cross-functional team including design, UX, Architects, Developers, QA, Product owners and Business stakeholders. Ensure all software produced is robust by contributing to a testing strategy. Participate as a lead member in the requirements gathering process focusing on technical requirements and generating requirements from a product vision. Advise and collaborate with other Lead Software Engineers and Engineering management to help develop and maintain our data products. About you 7+ years' or relative experience in full-stack development. JavaScript/Typescript is preferred but Python and Java are also desirable. A strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, code architecture, object orientation and new arising technologies. Experience in Agile development teams whether it be Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban or a scaled agile frameworks. Proactive and ability to think flexibly and quickly. Ability to research and learn new technologies and understand technical specifications. Natural problem solver. Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay open-minded, listen and learn from feedback across the business to enable continuous improvement and engineering excellence. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 13th April. Interviews will take place during the campaign and it will be closed then successful person is met in this time. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Job Description - Lead Software Engineer - UK.pdf (115.86 KB)
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Salary: £73,000 - £80,000 GBP Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week. Join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and utilise your skills to make a real difference! As a full-stack web developer, you'll be adept and thrive in creating cutting-edge eLearning solutions with Typescript and ReactJS. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals to develop software that fits the unique business demands. By contributing to our platforms, you'll elevate our customers' experiences in meaningful ways. Take the opportunity to mentor up to two software engineers, nurturing their growth while propelling your own career forward within this organisation and innovate. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role Proactively lead solutions and contribute to architectural principles, best practices and guidance within the English Engineering team. Actively develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies but primarily Typescript. Design and develop solutions that maximize the use of our Amazon AWS partner agreement. Participate and lead paired programming activities. Engage, participate and lead in the code review process with a focus to ensure the highest quality of code is produced. Demonstrate agile development practices. Closely work within a cross-functional team including design, UX, Architects, Developers, QA, Product owners and Business stakeholders. Ensure all software produced is robust by contributing to a testing strategy. Participate as a lead member in the requirements gathering process focusing on technical requirements and generating requirements from a product vision. Advise and collaborate with other Lead Software Engineers and Engineering management to help develop and maintain our data products. About you 7+ years' or relative experience in full-stack development. JavaScript/Typescript is preferred but Python and Java are also desirable. A strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, code architecture, object orientation and new arising technologies. Experience in Agile development teams whether it be Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban or a scaled agile frameworks. Proactive and ability to think flexibly and quickly. Ability to research and learn new technologies and understand technical specifications. Natural problem solver. Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay open-minded, listen and learn from feedback across the business to enable continuous improvement and engineering excellence. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 13th April. Interviews will take place during the campaign and it will be closed then successful person is met in this time. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Job Description - Lead Software Engineer - UK.pdf (115.86 KB)
Graduate Software Engineer - Top 4 UK University Graduates London (3 days per week in the office) Up to £70,000 + Benefits High-growth SaaS company We're working with an exciting SaaS company that is looking to hire a number of Graduate Software Engineers to join their growing engineering team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for high-performing graduates to start their career in a fast-paced scaleup environment, working alongside experienced engineers to build and scale innovative products used by customers globally. What you'll be doing Building and shipping features for a modern SaaS platform Collaborating with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers Writing clean, scalable, and well-tested code Contributing to architecture and technical discussions Learning modern engineering practices in a high-performing team What we're looking for Recent graduate from a Top 4 UK university (e.g. University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, or University College London) Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical discipline Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals Passion for building technology and solving complex problems Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript is a plus Strong problem-solving and communication skills What's on offer Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working ( 3 days per week in the London office ) Huge learning and growth opportunities Chance to make a real impact in a scaling SaaS company If you're a top graduate looking to launch your engineering career in a high-growth scaleup , we'd love to hear from you. Software, Python, Graduate, Developer, Development
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Graduate Software Engineer - Top 4 UK University Graduates London (3 days per week in the office) Up to £70,000 + Benefits High-growth SaaS company We're working with an exciting SaaS company that is looking to hire a number of Graduate Software Engineers to join their growing engineering team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for high-performing graduates to start their career in a fast-paced scaleup environment, working alongside experienced engineers to build and scale innovative products used by customers globally. What you'll be doing Building and shipping features for a modern SaaS platform Collaborating with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers Writing clean, scalable, and well-tested code Contributing to architecture and technical discussions Learning modern engineering practices in a high-performing team What we're looking for Recent graduate from a Top 4 UK university (e.g. University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, or University College London) Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical discipline Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals Passion for building technology and solving complex problems Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript is a plus Strong problem-solving and communication skills What's on offer Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working ( 3 days per week in the London office ) Huge learning and growth opportunities Chance to make a real impact in a scaling SaaS company If you're a top graduate looking to launch your engineering career in a high-growth scaleup , we'd love to hear from you. Software, Python, Graduate, Developer, Development
A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider is looking for a Senior Lead Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with the Director of Technical Delivery to build a cloud-based critical market infrastructure service. Key responsibilities include engaging in technical design, contributing throughout the product life cycle, and ensuring robust and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in Java and microservices architecture, alongside a commitment to agile methodologies.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider is looking for a Senior Lead Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with the Director of Technical Delivery to build a cloud-based critical market infrastructure service. Key responsibilities include engaging in technical design, contributing throughout the product life cycle, and ensuring robust and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in Java and microservices architecture, alongside a commitment to agile methodologies.
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham) All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking for a Lead Software Engineer working in the cloud (GCP) to join our active community of technical professionals, within our Digital Service (DS) directorate. Digital Services (DS) delivers critical digital and technology capabilities for the whole organisation. Our purpose is to enable innovation at speed and scale to keep the ONS at the forefront of providing high quality data and analysis to inform the UK, improve lives and build the future. As a trusted partner, we work collaboratively to identify leading-edge technologies and ways of working to deliver technical and digital solutions that meet the needs of the ONS and wider government. You will be providing technical expertise and leadership for the Index Matching Service (IMS). IMS comprises of four matching services, Address, Classification, Business and Demographic and these services are at different stages of development. Working within the Digital Services Division you will thrive using agile methods and enjoy working openly and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. This campaign is for external candidates who wish to be based at either our Newport or Titchfield site. Therefore, this campaign has been linked with the internal advert 456408 Lead Software Engineer. If you are an internal candidate to ONS please apply via the other campaign. The selection and interview process will be combined, so you do not need to apply to both campaigns. Job description This a key engineering role in a multidisciplinary agile delivery team who are supporting, building and enhancing the Index Matching Services on the Google cloud platform. You will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of secure, innovative cloud solutions and work alongside a delivery manager, technical lead, software engineer, devsecops engineer and Business Analyst. You will set and use modern engineering standards and support the growth of emerging software engineers when needed. You will also provide advice, guidance and technical leadership as well as supporting your team in delivery implementation and problem solving. The Address Index Matching Service (AIMS) is an established service and is extensively used for the matching of addresses. Your initial focus will be supporting and enhancing AIMS including for the upcoming 2027 Census test where AIMS is critical for contact with respondents and backend processes. The other three services are in development using different technologies and AIMS itself will be re developed with similar technology after the Census 2027 test. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring the team, promoting knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice Proficient in a wide range of technical systems and involved in identifying appropriate security, technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written Design and building secure software to serve a variety of user needs and enhance existing software products to meet evolving user needs whilst coaching and developing junior engineers Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques; identifying and sharing good practices and collaborating to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and wider community Lead on identifying and implementing opportunities to optimise processes, and coaches team to deliver service improvements and enhanced capability Embedding Digital Applications and Software Engineering agreed key principles. Can break down complex technical tasks into sub-tasks and collaborates with the team and Delivery Managers to create an environment where the team can work effectively Contributes to the community Communicates with stakeholders on behalf of technical teams Person specification Essential Criteria: Programming and Build ( Expert) - Advises on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintains technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Provides technical advice to stakeholders and sets the team-based standards for programming tools and techniques. Leads code reviewing sessions and gives constructive feedback to others. Test Engineering (Practitioner) - Able to design, implement and execute a wide range of functional and non-functional testing techniques and to standardise their application across team. Able to make decisions on running types of, and environments for testing. Able to raise defects with the business and help prioritise them based on defect severity. Develops, extends and maintains reusable test frameworks and tooling; maintains and adapts CI/CD pipelines to ensure effective test integration and quality gates. Guides and coaches others to create and maintain comprehensive standards and create and maintain automated tests compliant with these standards, while researching future tools, methodologies and techniques. Service support (Expert) - Identifies, locates, and competently fixes faults. Able to investigate undocumented issues and develop fixes. Can triage issues and build stories for more involved issues, document processes and support colleagues. Demonstrates a breadth of understanding of service support and advise others on different methodologies and types of service support. Communicating between technical and non-technical (Expert) - Able to mediate and mend relationships, communicating with stakeholders at all levels, adopting the appropriate communication method. Able to manage stakeholder expectations and moderately difficult discussions about high risk and complex topics, even within constrained timescales. Able to speak on behalf of and represent the community to large audiences inside and/or outside of the organisation. Can break down complex technical tasks into sub-tasks and collaborates with the team and Delivery Managers to create an environment where the team can work effectively. Technical skills criteria The Index Matching Services are fully cloud-based services, built on Google Cloud Platform with the following technologies. Java Python/Flask ElasticSearch Scala GCP(Cloud functions, GKE, Serverless dataproc, Cloud SQL, Cloud Run etc) Terraform to specify all Infrastructure As Code CI/CD Pipelines(Github Actions/Cloud Build) We expect that you will have experience of using these technologies, accepting that experience of some might be more limited but you must be keen to learn all the technical stack above. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects those that you have used before. Your desire to learn and develop in a collaborative software environment will also be what we are looking for.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham) All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking for a Lead Software Engineer working in the cloud (GCP) to join our active community of technical professionals, within our Digital Service (DS) directorate. Digital Services (DS) delivers critical digital and technology capabilities for the whole organisation. Our purpose is to enable innovation at speed and scale to keep the ONS at the forefront of providing high quality data and analysis to inform the UK, improve lives and build the future. As a trusted partner, we work collaboratively to identify leading-edge technologies and ways of working to deliver technical and digital solutions that meet the needs of the ONS and wider government. You will be providing technical expertise and leadership for the Index Matching Service (IMS). IMS comprises of four matching services, Address, Classification, Business and Demographic and these services are at different stages of development. Working within the Digital Services Division you will thrive using agile methods and enjoy working openly and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. This campaign is for external candidates who wish to be based at either our Newport or Titchfield site. Therefore, this campaign has been linked with the internal advert 456408 Lead Software Engineer. If you are an internal candidate to ONS please apply via the other campaign. The selection and interview process will be combined, so you do not need to apply to both campaigns. Job description This a key engineering role in a multidisciplinary agile delivery team who are supporting, building and enhancing the Index Matching Services on the Google cloud platform. You will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of secure, innovative cloud solutions and work alongside a delivery manager, technical lead, software engineer, devsecops engineer and Business Analyst. You will set and use modern engineering standards and support the growth of emerging software engineers when needed. You will also provide advice, guidance and technical leadership as well as supporting your team in delivery implementation and problem solving. The Address Index Matching Service (AIMS) is an established service and is extensively used for the matching of addresses. Your initial focus will be supporting and enhancing AIMS including for the upcoming 2027 Census test where AIMS is critical for contact with respondents and backend processes. The other three services are in development using different technologies and AIMS itself will be re developed with similar technology after the Census 2027 test. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring the team, promoting knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice Proficient in a wide range of technical systems and involved in identifying appropriate security, technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written Design and building secure software to serve a variety of user needs and enhance existing software products to meet evolving user needs whilst coaching and developing junior engineers Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques; identifying and sharing good practices and collaborating to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and wider community Lead on identifying and implementing opportunities to optimise processes, and coaches team to deliver service improvements and enhanced capability Embedding Digital Applications and Software Engineering agreed key principles. Can break down complex technical tasks into sub-tasks and collaborates with the team and Delivery Managers to create an environment where the team can work effectively Contributes to the community Communicates with stakeholders on behalf of technical teams Person specification Essential Criteria: Programming and Build ( Expert) - Advises on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintains technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Provides technical advice to stakeholders and sets the team-based standards for programming tools and techniques. Leads code reviewing sessions and gives constructive feedback to others. Test Engineering (Practitioner) - Able to design, implement and execute a wide range of functional and non-functional testing techniques and to standardise their application across team. Able to make decisions on running types of, and environments for testing. Able to raise defects with the business and help prioritise them based on defect severity. Develops, extends and maintains reusable test frameworks and tooling; maintains and adapts CI/CD pipelines to ensure effective test integration and quality gates. Guides and coaches others to create and maintain comprehensive standards and create and maintain automated tests compliant with these standards, while researching future tools, methodologies and techniques. Service support (Expert) - Identifies, locates, and competently fixes faults. Able to investigate undocumented issues and develop fixes. Can triage issues and build stories for more involved issues, document processes and support colleagues. Demonstrates a breadth of understanding of service support and advise others on different methodologies and types of service support. Communicating between technical and non-technical (Expert) - Able to mediate and mend relationships, communicating with stakeholders at all levels, adopting the appropriate communication method. Able to manage stakeholder expectations and moderately difficult discussions about high risk and complex topics, even within constrained timescales. Able to speak on behalf of and represent the community to large audiences inside and/or outside of the organisation. Can break down complex technical tasks into sub-tasks and collaborates with the team and Delivery Managers to create an environment where the team can work effectively. Technical skills criteria The Index Matching Services are fully cloud-based services, built on Google Cloud Platform with the following technologies. Java Python/Flask ElasticSearch Scala GCP(Cloud functions, GKE, Serverless dataproc, Cloud SQL, Cloud Run etc) Terraform to specify all Infrastructure As Code CI/CD Pipelines(Github Actions/Cloud Build) We expect that you will have experience of using these technologies, accepting that experience of some might be more limited but you must be keen to learn all the technical stack above. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects those that you have used before. Your desire to learn and develop in a collaborative software environment will also be what we are looking for.
Location Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Yeading, Newcastle, Oldham About the job Job summary This will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation and improvement of digital services, products, and platforms across DVSA. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, delivering solutions that meet user needs. You will be committed to quality and will use quality software engineering techniques within the team, such as code review, design review, reusability of code, refactoring, automated testing, and use of standards Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Building digital services and software solutions to serve a variety of user's needs and complying with the Digital by Default service standard. Software development using Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum) as part of a dynamic team of other developers, testers, business analysts, product owners and scrum master's to deliver quality software solutions. Developing solutions that put the user and user experience first. Creating a culture of collaboration between development teams and business partners to establish and enable accelerated delivery models. Analysis, specification, design, development, testing and release of bespoke applications for use within DVSA using TypeScript, JavaScript/HTML/CSS Unit testing of developed code Working collaboratively while learning from and supporting other members of the Scrum team Supporting the creation of standardised documentation (test strategy/test scripts, technical release) For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience in application development using a recognised programming language ideally TypeScript/JavaScript CSS and HTML skills, agile methodologies, version control, and DevOps. Ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques and share knowledge with peers and juniors. Experience in system support and maintenance. Excellent analytical skills Ability to negotiate with and influence senior stakeholders effectively, articulating complex technical matters to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills including reports and technical specifications. Experience of using testing to validate solutions.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Yeading, Newcastle, Oldham About the job Job summary This will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation and improvement of digital services, products, and platforms across DVSA. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, delivering solutions that meet user needs. You will be committed to quality and will use quality software engineering techniques within the team, such as code review, design review, reusability of code, refactoring, automated testing, and use of standards Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Building digital services and software solutions to serve a variety of user's needs and complying with the Digital by Default service standard. Software development using Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum) as part of a dynamic team of other developers, testers, business analysts, product owners and scrum master's to deliver quality software solutions. Developing solutions that put the user and user experience first. Creating a culture of collaboration between development teams and business partners to establish and enable accelerated delivery models. Analysis, specification, design, development, testing and release of bespoke applications for use within DVSA using TypeScript, JavaScript/HTML/CSS Unit testing of developed code Working collaboratively while learning from and supporting other members of the Scrum team Supporting the creation of standardised documentation (test strategy/test scripts, technical release) For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience in application development using a recognised programming language ideally TypeScript/JavaScript CSS and HTML skills, agile methodologies, version control, and DevOps. Ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques and share knowledge with peers and juniors. Experience in system support and maintenance. Excellent analytical skills Ability to negotiate with and influence senior stakeholders effectively, articulating complex technical matters to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills including reports and technical specifications. Experience of using testing to validate solutions.
