We are looking for an experienced Head of Data and Product for our client who provides, innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. As Head of Data and Product, you will lead the Data and Product functions to deliver high-quality data capabilities and software products that drive operational efficiency, customer value and business growth. Working closely with operational teams, development, and senior stakeholders, you will turn business needs into clear product roadmaps, work-item tickets and data products, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, governed and delivered effectively. You will champion a culture of "technology empowered by people", embedding product thinking, data literacy and continuous improvement across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Define and own the combined product and data strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, KPIs and the wider technology roadmap. Lead, coach and develop the Product team (Product Specialists and Business Analysts) and Data team (Data Quality, Data Engineering, Data Science and BI) to deliver high-quality outcomes. Work closely with the Project Management Office to sequence and manage data and product initiatives, safeguarding delivery timelines, dependencies, and overall business momentum. Oversee the product backlog, ensuring items are well-defined, prioritised and progressed through to delivery in collaboration with development and operations. Ensure the creation and maintenance of robust product documentation and knowledgebase content to support internal users and effective change management. Establish and maintain data governance frameworks covering data quality, ownership, security and compliance across key data assets and platforms. Lead the evolution of data platforms and reporting, delivering a centralised data and analytics capability that enables timely, accurate and actionable insight. Connect data initiatives and product changes directly to business outcomes, ensuring benefits, KPIs and value are understood, tracked and communicated. Foster strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clearly communicating roadmaps, priorities, risks and progress across both product and data portfolios. Key Skills and experience: Significant experience in a Product, Business Analysis, Data or similar leadership role within a software or technology-enabled environment Experience working closely with operational teams to understand processes and translate requirements into technical change Experience with BI, analytics or data platform modernisation (e.g. cloud, central reporting) Strong leadership and people management skills, able to motivate, develop and hold teams to account. Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping and writing clear functional/non-functional specifications. Highly organised with strong time management, able to manage multiple workstreams and priorities across product and data portfolios. Experience with modern tooling such as Jira/Azure DevOps and common productivity/analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel, Word, Visio, email). Adaptability and flexibility, able to operate effectively in a changing environment and refine processes as the organisation matures. (Must live within commutable distance, or willing to relocate, as this role will be primarily onsite, with some capacity to work for home)
May 07, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Head of Data and Product for our client who provides, innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. As Head of Data and Product, you will lead the Data and Product functions to deliver high-quality data capabilities and software products that drive operational efficiency, customer value and business growth. Working closely with operational teams, development, and senior stakeholders, you will turn business needs into clear product roadmaps, work-item tickets and data products, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, governed and delivered effectively. You will champion a culture of "technology empowered by people", embedding product thinking, data literacy and continuous improvement across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Define and own the combined product and data strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, KPIs and the wider technology roadmap. Lead, coach and develop the Product team (Product Specialists and Business Analysts) and Data team (Data Quality, Data Engineering, Data Science and BI) to deliver high-quality outcomes. Work closely with the Project Management Office to sequence and manage data and product initiatives, safeguarding delivery timelines, dependencies, and overall business momentum. Oversee the product backlog, ensuring items are well-defined, prioritised and progressed through to delivery in collaboration with development and operations. Ensure the creation and maintenance of robust product documentation and knowledgebase content to support internal users and effective change management. Establish and maintain data governance frameworks covering data quality, ownership, security and compliance across key data assets and platforms. Lead the evolution of data platforms and reporting, delivering a centralised data and analytics capability that enables timely, accurate and actionable insight. Connect data initiatives and product changes directly to business outcomes, ensuring benefits, KPIs and value are understood, tracked and communicated. Foster strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clearly communicating roadmaps, priorities, risks and progress across both product and data portfolios. Key Skills and experience: Significant experience in a Product, Business Analysis, Data or similar leadership role within a software or technology-enabled environment Experience working closely with operational teams to understand processes and translate requirements into technical change Experience with BI, analytics or data platform modernisation (e.g. cloud, central reporting) Strong leadership and people management skills, able to motivate, develop and hold teams to account. Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping and writing clear functional/non-functional specifications. Highly organised with strong time management, able to manage multiple workstreams and priorities across product and data portfolios. Experience with modern tooling such as Jira/Azure DevOps and common productivity/analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel, Word, Visio, email). Adaptability and flexibility, able to operate effectively in a changing environment and refine processes as the organisation matures. (Must live within commutable distance, or willing to relocate, as this role will be primarily onsite, with some capacity to work for home)
About Engineering at Engine by Starling At Engine by Starling, we don't do "checkbox security"-we build security software. We treat security as a first-class engineering discipline, where the solution to a threat isn't a policy, but a robust, concurrent system written in Go . As a Cloud Security Software Engineer , you will be a hands-on builder responsible for the security architecture of our multi-tenant core banking platform. You'll spend your days architecting and writing Go-based tooling, automating defenses, and ensuring our infrastructure across AWS and GCP is secure by design and compliant by default. The Mission Your mission is to solve complex security problems through software engineering , focusing on three core pillars: Identity & Network Security: Engineering high-performance IAM controls and zero-trust network architectures. You will lead the way in refining edge-defense strategies and trust redirection, ensuring every request is verified and encrypted at scale. Unified Vulnerability Orchestration: Architecting a custom "single pane of glass" for security data. You will build Go-based API integrations and microservices that bridge scanning engines, dependency trackers, and internal portals into a seamless, automated ecosystem. Compliance as Code: Building the automated systems that provide real-time evidence for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001 & PCI. You'll ensure we stay compliant through continuous, automated validation rather than manual overhead. The Team You will be a key member of our growing Security Engineering team, working at the intersection of Infrastructure, Cross-Cutting, and GRC. We operate like a specialized product team: we identify security friction and build the software to eliminate it. You won't work in a silo; you'll collaborate with engineers across the business to deliver a platform that is resilient by default. About You We are looking for Software Engineers who are passionate about the Go ecosystem and want to apply those skills to mission-critical security challenges. Whether you come from a Security Engineering background or you are a Backend Engineer with a "security-first" mindset, we value your ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. What you'll get to do Engineering Security Tooling: Lead the design and maintenance of our internal security tool suite, written primarily in Go , to automate evidence collection and real-time remediation of security alerts. Infrastructure as Code: Write and peer-review Terraform and custom providers to manage identity and core infrastructure across AWS and GCP. Supply Chain Security: Build automated systems to manage container provenance and integrate security analysis into our CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/TeamCity). Cloud Native Defense: Engineer Kubernetes security solutions leveraging Cilium , eBPF, and custom controllers to protect our microservices. Cryptographic Engineering (PKI): Build and maintain our Go-based Certificate Authority (CA) tooling and internal PKI infrastructure. Incident Response: Support the team in automated incident response, building the tools that help us investigate and mitigate threats faster. Requirements What skills are essential: Go Specialist: You are proficient in Go . You understand its concurrency models, testing patterns, and how to build idiomatic, performant services. The Builder Mindset: You find manual work a personal affront. If a task needs to be done twice, you've already started planning the automation for it. Cloud Native: Practical experience with AWS or GCP, ideally managed through Terraform . Container Expertise: You understand Kubernetes internals-from the runtime security to the service mesh. Identity & Networking: Strong understanding of cloud identity models and network protocols. What skills are desirable: Experience with Cilium or eBPF-based security monitoring. Knowledge of Sigstore/Cosign , image provenance, and SBOMs. Familiarity with hardware security modules (HSMs) or advanced cryptography. Cloud-native security certifications (AWS/GCP). Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
May 06, 2026
Full time
About Engineering at Engine by Starling At Engine by Starling, we don't do "checkbox security"-we build security software. We treat security as a first-class engineering discipline, where the solution to a threat isn't a policy, but a robust, concurrent system written in Go . As a Cloud Security Software Engineer , you will be a hands-on builder responsible for the security architecture of our multi-tenant core banking platform. You'll spend your days architecting and writing Go-based tooling, automating defenses, and ensuring our infrastructure across AWS and GCP is secure by design and compliant by default. The Mission Your mission is to solve complex security problems through software engineering , focusing on three core pillars: Identity & Network Security: Engineering high-performance IAM controls and zero-trust network architectures. You will lead the way in refining edge-defense strategies and trust redirection, ensuring every request is verified and encrypted at scale. Unified Vulnerability Orchestration: Architecting a custom "single pane of glass" for security data. You will build Go-based API integrations and microservices that bridge scanning engines, dependency trackers, and internal portals into a seamless, automated ecosystem. Compliance as Code: Building the automated systems that provide real-time evidence for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001 & PCI. You'll ensure we stay compliant through continuous, automated validation rather than manual overhead. The Team You will be a key member of our growing Security Engineering team, working at the intersection of Infrastructure, Cross-Cutting, and GRC. We operate like a specialized product team: we identify security friction and build the software to eliminate it. You won't work in a silo; you'll collaborate with engineers across the business to deliver a platform that is resilient by default. About You We are looking for Software Engineers who are passionate about the Go ecosystem and want to apply those skills to mission-critical security challenges. Whether you come from a Security Engineering background or you are a Backend Engineer with a "security-first" mindset, we value your ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. What you'll get to do Engineering Security Tooling: Lead the design and maintenance of our internal security tool suite, written primarily in Go , to automate evidence collection and real-time remediation of security alerts. Infrastructure as Code: Write and peer-review Terraform and custom providers to manage identity and core infrastructure across AWS and GCP. Supply Chain Security: Build automated systems to manage container provenance and integrate security analysis into our CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/TeamCity). Cloud Native Defense: Engineer Kubernetes security solutions leveraging Cilium , eBPF, and custom controllers to protect our microservices. Cryptographic Engineering (PKI): Build and maintain our Go-based Certificate Authority (CA) tooling and internal PKI infrastructure. Incident Response: Support the team in automated incident response, building the tools that help us investigate and mitigate threats faster. Requirements What skills are essential: Go Specialist: You are proficient in Go . You understand its concurrency models, testing patterns, and how to build idiomatic, performant services. The Builder Mindset: You find manual work a personal affront. If a task needs to be done twice, you've already started planning the automation for it. Cloud Native: Practical experience with AWS or GCP, ideally managed through Terraform . Container Expertise: You understand Kubernetes internals-from the runtime security to the service mesh. Identity & Networking: Strong understanding of cloud identity models and network protocols. What skills are desirable: Experience with Cilium or eBPF-based security monitoring. Knowledge of Sigstore/Cosign , image provenance, and SBOMs. Familiarity with hardware security modules (HSMs) or advanced cryptography. Cloud-native security certifications (AWS/GCP). Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
Senior Data Platform Engineer (Snowflake) Locations: Manchester / London / Staines (Hybrid) Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours) Salary: £70,% Bonus Excellent Benefits Overview We're hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and operating a secure, scalable enterprise data platform with a strong focus on Snowflake . This is a senior-level position where you'll take ownership of platform engineering capabilities- driving automation, governance, and performance optimisation, while enabling data teams to deliver advanced analytics at scale. You'll operate with a high level of autonomy, contributing to platform standards, improving reliability, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant data operations. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Snowflake platform capabilities within an enterprise data environment Automate infrastructure and resource provisioning using Terraform (IaC) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks Lead cost optimisation initiatives across Snowflake workloads Define and enforce security best practices (RBAC, data masking, identity integration) Establish governance and compliance frameworks (audit logging, access reviews) Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies Create reusable modules, templates, and platform standards Produce high-quality documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materials Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in platform or cloud engineering within enterprise environments Deep expertise in Snowflake (warehousing, RBAC, data sharing, performance tuning) Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) Strong scripting skills ( SQL, Python, or Bash ) Solid understanding of Snowflake security features (masking, encryption, identity federation) Experience with monitoring, query profiling, and usage tracking Demonstrated ability to optimise performance and manage costs in large-scale environments Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, data, and compliance teams Proactive approach to documentation and platform standards What's on Offer 25 days holiday (with option to buy/sell) Annual performance-based bonus Private healthcare Enhanced pension and life insurance Flexible working arrangements Wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits Access to discounts and additional perks
May 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Platform Engineer (Snowflake) Locations: Manchester / London / Staines (Hybrid) Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours) Salary: £70,% Bonus Excellent Benefits Overview We're hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and operating a secure, scalable enterprise data platform with a strong focus on Snowflake . This is a senior-level position where you'll take ownership of platform engineering capabilities- driving automation, governance, and performance optimisation, while enabling data teams to deliver advanced analytics at scale. You'll operate with a high level of autonomy, contributing to platform standards, improving reliability, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant data operations. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Snowflake platform capabilities within an enterprise data environment Automate infrastructure and resource provisioning using Terraform (IaC) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks Lead cost optimisation initiatives across Snowflake workloads Define and enforce security best practices (RBAC, data masking, identity integration) Establish governance and compliance frameworks (audit logging, access reviews) Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies Create reusable modules, templates, and platform standards Produce high-quality documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materials Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in platform or cloud engineering within enterprise environments Deep expertise in Snowflake (warehousing, RBAC, data sharing, performance tuning) Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) Strong scripting skills ( SQL, Python, or Bash ) Solid understanding of Snowflake security features (masking, encryption, identity federation) Experience with monitoring, query profiling, and usage tracking Demonstrated ability to optimise performance and manage costs in large-scale environments Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, data, and compliance teams Proactive approach to documentation and platform standards What's on Offer 25 days holiday (with option to buy/sell) Annual performance-based bonus Private healthcare Enhanced pension and life insurance Flexible working arrangements Wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits Access to discounts and additional perks
NAC Engineer Contract 6 Months £450 - £550 p/day (Inside IR35) Remote (UK) ACTIVE SC REQUIRED A major utilities organisation is looking for a skilled NAC Specialist to support the rapid rollout of a Network Access Control solution within a cloud-based Azure environment. You'll join an established delivery team as a technical authority, helping drive configuration, optimisation, and deployment efforts to meet an important programme deadline. What You'll Be Doing Deploy and fine-tune Cisco ISE within an Azure infrastructure Design and implement tailored access control policies and profiles Assist with transitioning and duplicating existing NAC / ISE configurations Connect NAC solutions with core enterprise platforms (such as Active Directory, MDM, SIEM, and firewalls) Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep delivery on track What You'll Bring Demonstrated expertise in Cisco ISE and NAC implementations Strong grounding in network security principles and access management Confidence working in a senior/SME capacity within fast-moving projects Active SC If this role sounds like it is of interest, apply now! NAC Engineer Contract 6 Months £450 - £550 p/day (Inside IR35) Remote (UK) ACTIVE SC REQUIRED Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
May 06, 2026
Contractor
NAC Engineer Contract 6 Months £450 - £550 p/day (Inside IR35) Remote (UK) ACTIVE SC REQUIRED A major utilities organisation is looking for a skilled NAC Specialist to support the rapid rollout of a Network Access Control solution within a cloud-based Azure environment. You'll join an established delivery team as a technical authority, helping drive configuration, optimisation, and deployment efforts to meet an important programme deadline. What You'll Be Doing Deploy and fine-tune Cisco ISE within an Azure infrastructure Design and implement tailored access control policies and profiles Assist with transitioning and duplicating existing NAC / ISE configurations Connect NAC solutions with core enterprise platforms (such as Active Directory, MDM, SIEM, and firewalls) Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep delivery on track What You'll Bring Demonstrated expertise in Cisco ISE and NAC implementations Strong grounding in network security principles and access management Confidence working in a senior/SME capacity within fast-moving projects Active SC If this role sounds like it is of interest, apply now! NAC Engineer Contract 6 Months £450 - £550 p/day (Inside IR35) Remote (UK) ACTIVE SC REQUIRED Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of our IT environment while also contributing to projects that improve how we work. You'll play an important part in ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, and optimised, while helping us explore opportunities in automation, AI, and modern cloud technologies. Working closely with colleagues across London and our Head Office in Cossington, you'll provide in-person and remote support and collaborate on initiatives that enhance our IT services and colleague experience. What You'll Do Build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, acting as the sole trusted point of contact for IT support in the London office Provide supportive, high-quality deskside and remote assistance, including for senior stakeholders and leadership teams Manage and maintain IT systems, network infrastructure, and Windows/macOS environments across the organisation Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD, including user provisioning and licence management Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, ensuring a positive end-user experience Support and enhance endpoint security, system performance, and compliance standards Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and SaaS integrations Identify and deliver improvements through automation and AI, including building or supporting workflows using tools such as N8N What You'll Bring Extensive experience as an IT Systems Engineer who is confident engaging with and supporting stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Experience in automation and emerging technologies, including AI and workflow tools such as N8N Experience working with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD environments Confidence supporting both Windows and macOS devices in a business setting Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi-Fi) A thoughtful and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem solving Experience using scripting (e.g. PowerShell) to automate tasks and improve efficiency Familiarity with device management, asset tracking, and service desk tools (e.g. Jira) Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we'll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
May 05, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of our IT environment while also contributing to projects that improve how we work. You'll play an important part in ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, and optimised, while helping us explore opportunities in automation, AI, and modern cloud technologies. Working closely with colleagues across London and our Head Office in Cossington, you'll provide in-person and remote support and collaborate on initiatives that enhance our IT services and colleague experience. What You'll Do Build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, acting as the sole trusted point of contact for IT support in the London office Provide supportive, high-quality deskside and remote assistance, including for senior stakeholders and leadership teams Manage and maintain IT systems, network infrastructure, and Windows/macOS environments across the organisation Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD, including user provisioning and licence management Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, ensuring a positive end-user experience Support and enhance endpoint security, system performance, and compliance standards Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and SaaS integrations Identify and deliver improvements through automation and AI, including building or supporting workflows using tools such as N8N What You'll Bring Extensive experience as an IT Systems Engineer who is confident engaging with and supporting stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Experience in automation and emerging technologies, including AI and workflow tools such as N8N Experience working with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD environments Confidence supporting both Windows and macOS devices in a business setting Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi-Fi) A thoughtful and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem solving Experience using scripting (e.g. PowerShell) to automate tasks and improve efficiency Familiarity with device management, asset tracking, and service desk tools (e.g. Jira) Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we'll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
Senior Software Engineer JavaScript, C++, Linux, IoT, Kubernetes, Microservices Southampton, Romsey, Hampshire (Onsite) 65,000 - 75,000 + pension & benefits Are you a talented Software Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for experienced software engineers with solid backend programming experience in C++, JavaScript and Object Oriented Design Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). A STEM degree is preferred, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer JavaScript, C++, Linux, IoT, Kubernetes, Microservices Southampton, Romsey, Hampshire (Onsite) 65,000 - 75,000 + pension & benefits Are you a talented Software Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for experienced software engineers with solid backend programming experience in C++, JavaScript and Object Oriented Design Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). A STEM degree is preferred, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Infrastructure & Network Systems Engineer Galldris Group Location: Head Office, Enfield, EN3 7FJ An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Infrastructure & Network Systems Engineer to join our Head Office team. The purpose of the role is to secure design and operation of hybrid on-prem and cloud infrastructure. Front-facing technical engineer supporting internal work collogues, management, and remote office. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Platforms Linux and Windows Server 2016+ administration Proxmox virtualization Reverse Proxy Web Server Management Application Proxy Gateway Cloud and hybrid server environments Knowledgeable ITIL frameworks, MDM platforms Microsoft & Web Services Microsoft 365 and Exchange (Online / Hybrid) IIS and secure web server hosting Identity integration (Knox, Intune, Azure AD / Entra ID) Storage & Data TrueNAS administration File services (SMB, NFS, iSCSI) Backup and recovery Veeam systems, Identity, Certificates & Policy RADIUS authentication and policy generation PKI and server certificate management Cross-platform identity integration Networking Network design and segmentation Cisco and Ubiquiti hardware VPNs, secure connectivity, and access control Kubernetes & Containers Kubernetes cluster operations Persistent storage integration Certificate-based authentication Cybersecurity Knowledge Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles Network and identity security, Server and platform hardening Monitoring, logging, and incident response ISO 27001 aligned practices Certifications & Skills CompTIA Network+ Vendor-agnostic networking Linux, Windows, M365, Cloud Customer-facing engineering (CE+) Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure & Network Systems Engineer Galldris Group Location: Head Office, Enfield, EN3 7FJ An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Infrastructure & Network Systems Engineer to join our Head Office team. The purpose of the role is to secure design and operation of hybrid on-prem and cloud infrastructure. Front-facing technical engineer supporting internal work collogues, management, and remote office. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Platforms Linux and Windows Server 2016+ administration Proxmox virtualization Reverse Proxy Web Server Management Application Proxy Gateway Cloud and hybrid server environments Knowledgeable ITIL frameworks, MDM platforms Microsoft & Web Services Microsoft 365 and Exchange (Online / Hybrid) IIS and secure web server hosting Identity integration (Knox, Intune, Azure AD / Entra ID) Storage & Data TrueNAS administration File services (SMB, NFS, iSCSI) Backup and recovery Veeam systems, Identity, Certificates & Policy RADIUS authentication and policy generation PKI and server certificate management Cross-platform identity integration Networking Network design and segmentation Cisco and Ubiquiti hardware VPNs, secure connectivity, and access control Kubernetes & Containers Kubernetes cluster operations Persistent storage integration Certificate-based authentication Cybersecurity Knowledge Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles Network and identity security, Server and platform hardening Monitoring, logging, and incident response ISO 27001 aligned practices Certifications & Skills CompTIA Network+ Vendor-agnostic networking Linux, Windows, M365, Cloud Customer-facing engineering (CE+) Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role We are hiring a AI Engineering Product Manager for our Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline and delivery velocity of IAG's next generation of agentic AI products. This is a hands-on senior technical leadership role. You must have real experience leading teams that build production-grade AI agents, not just theoretical experiments or hackathon projects. You will be the technical authority across agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, memory design and guardrails. You will report to the Group Head of Technology and work within the product oversight of the Group Head of Cognitive Automation. You will shape how we build, scale and operate a multi-vendor agent ecosystem across OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Azure, LangGraph, AutoGen and other emerging frameworks. You will also lead in a matrix environment, working across multiple airlines, central teams, external partners and offshore/nearshore engineering units. You must be comfortable directing both internal engineering teams and partner-led delivery teams, maintaining consistent quality and velocity across all. Your responsibilities What You Will Lead Technical Ownership Set the technical strategy for IAG's agentic architecture, including orchestration patterns, tool integration, memory, evaluation and runtime governance. Create and drive adoption of reusable agent components that accelerate delivery across all operating companies. Make sound architecture decisions on model selection, GraphRAG, RAG optimisation, LangGraph patterns and model cost modelling. Agentic Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a small multi-disciplinary technical team building enterprise-grade AI agents integrated with complex airline systems, working across London and Barcelona Drive a culture of excellence by developing talent, managing performance rigorously and shaping a team that delivers at elite level Provide engineering leadership across internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring consistency of standards and delivery quality. Establish technical best practices for OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and other agent frameworks. Implement strong engineering discipline, including observability, safety, automated evaluation, behavioural testing and continuous improvement. Matrix and Partner Leadership Operate effectively in a matrix environment spanning Group, OpCos, cloud, data and security teams. Coordinate and influence multiple delivery streams to ensure alignment, technical coherence and consistent engineering standards. Manage and guide external partners, ensuring work meets IAG's quality, cost and velocity expectations. Platform and Architecture Leadership Shape the Group's lightweight GenAI abstraction layer, enabling fast, predictable and secure route-to-live. Own agile technical governance with auditable decisions, clear architecture documentation and rapid escalation of risks. Maintain a sharp external radar on AI evolution and benchmark vendor capabilities, reliability and cost. Product and Delivery Impact Work with product leads to ensure technical designs deliver genuine, measurable EBIT impact. Identify quick-start approaches that left-shift value during discovery. Build a developer experience that encourages rapid adoption of AI components across the Group. Stakeholder Influence Build strong relationships across all airlines and influence at CDIO-1 level. Represent the AI engineering strategy to the Group CTO, CDAO, CISO and cloud/data platform leaders. Support Group-wide AI upskilling through contributions to the AI Academy curriculum. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications, Experience and Qualities 15+ years of engineering leadership with proven experience delivering complex software systems at scale. Direct experience architecting and delivering production AI agents with measurable business impact. Deep technical command of the OpenAI ecosystem, including model orchestration, tool calling, evaluation and runtime optimisation. Strong experience with Anthropic, Azure OpenAI and at least one other agent framework such as LangGraph or AutoGen. Proven ability to lead both internal engineering teams and external partner teams to consistent, high-quality outcomes. Strong track record operating in a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to integrate LLM-based agents with enterprise systems, APIs, RPA, orchestration platforms and internal tools. Strong grounding in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, observability and CI/CD. Ability to translate complex technical considerations into simple, concise narratives for senior executives. Evidence of succeeding in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Ability to travel internally (within Europe) on a weekly basis, where required, to work with the team and stakeholders. Nice-to-haves Airline or travel industry experience. Experience building reusable platform components adopted across multiple business units. Experience with model hosting, fine-tuning, distillation or model evaluation frameworks. Experience with globally distributed teams and multi-vendor delivery ecosystems. You are likely a great fit if you Thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering craft and delivery. Cut through fog quickly and favour practical, high-value solutions. Stay ahead of AI evolution and separate hype from substance instantly. Inspire and challenge senior engineers while maintaining strong engineering discipline. Communicate with clarity, confidence and zero waffle. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
May 05, 2026
Full time
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role We are hiring a AI Engineering Product Manager for our Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline and delivery velocity of IAG's next generation of agentic AI products. This is a hands-on senior technical leadership role. You must have real experience leading teams that build production-grade AI agents, not just theoretical experiments or hackathon projects. You will be the technical authority across agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, memory design and guardrails. You will report to the Group Head of Technology and work within the product oversight of the Group Head of Cognitive Automation. You will shape how we build, scale and operate a multi-vendor agent ecosystem across OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Azure, LangGraph, AutoGen and other emerging frameworks. You will also lead in a matrix environment, working across multiple airlines, central teams, external partners and offshore/nearshore engineering units. You must be comfortable directing both internal engineering teams and partner-led delivery teams, maintaining consistent quality and velocity across all. Your responsibilities What You Will Lead Technical Ownership Set the technical strategy for IAG's agentic architecture, including orchestration patterns, tool integration, memory, evaluation and runtime governance. Create and drive adoption of reusable agent components that accelerate delivery across all operating companies. Make sound architecture decisions on model selection, GraphRAG, RAG optimisation, LangGraph patterns and model cost modelling. Agentic Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a small multi-disciplinary technical team building enterprise-grade AI agents integrated with complex airline systems, working across London and Barcelona Drive a culture of excellence by developing talent, managing performance rigorously and shaping a team that delivers at elite level Provide engineering leadership across internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring consistency of standards and delivery quality. Establish technical best practices for OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and other agent frameworks. Implement strong engineering discipline, including observability, safety, automated evaluation, behavioural testing and continuous improvement. Matrix and Partner Leadership Operate effectively in a matrix environment spanning Group, OpCos, cloud, data and security teams. Coordinate and influence multiple delivery streams to ensure alignment, technical coherence and consistent engineering standards. Manage and guide external partners, ensuring work meets IAG's quality, cost and velocity expectations. Platform and Architecture Leadership Shape the Group's lightweight GenAI abstraction layer, enabling fast, predictable and secure route-to-live. Own agile technical governance with auditable decisions, clear architecture documentation and rapid escalation of risks. Maintain a sharp external radar on AI evolution and benchmark vendor capabilities, reliability and cost. Product and Delivery Impact Work with product leads to ensure technical designs deliver genuine, measurable EBIT impact. Identify quick-start approaches that left-shift value during discovery. Build a developer experience that encourages rapid adoption of AI components across the Group. Stakeholder Influence Build strong relationships across all airlines and influence at CDIO-1 level. Represent the AI engineering strategy to the Group CTO, CDAO, CISO and cloud/data platform leaders. Support Group-wide AI upskilling through contributions to the AI Academy curriculum. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications, Experience and Qualities 15+ years of engineering leadership with proven experience delivering complex software systems at scale. Direct experience architecting and delivering production AI agents with measurable business impact. Deep technical command of the OpenAI ecosystem, including model orchestration, tool calling, evaluation and runtime optimisation. Strong experience with Anthropic, Azure OpenAI and at least one other agent framework such as LangGraph or AutoGen. Proven ability to lead both internal engineering teams and external partner teams to consistent, high-quality outcomes. Strong track record operating in a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to integrate LLM-based agents with enterprise systems, APIs, RPA, orchestration platforms and internal tools. Strong grounding in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, observability and CI/CD. Ability to translate complex technical considerations into simple, concise narratives for senior executives. Evidence of succeeding in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Ability to travel internally (within Europe) on a weekly basis, where required, to work with the team and stakeholders. Nice-to-haves Airline or travel industry experience. Experience building reusable platform components adopted across multiple business units. Experience with model hosting, fine-tuning, distillation or model evaluation frameworks. Experience with globally distributed teams and multi-vendor delivery ecosystems. You are likely a great fit if you Thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering craft and delivery. Cut through fog quickly and favour practical, high-value solutions. Stay ahead of AI evolution and separate hype from substance instantly. Inspire and challenge senior engineers while maintaining strong engineering discipline. Communicate with clarity, confidence and zero waffle. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Cognitive Automation Factory Ecosystem and Operations Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance, ecosystem management, and strategic evolution of the Group's Cognitive Automation Factory. This role is effectively the operational backbone and successor-level counterpart to the Head of Cognitive Automation. It ensures that the CAF operates as a high-performance, multi-technology, multi-partner industrial engine capable of delivering 8-figure business benefits through applied AI and automation. The successful candidate will combine deep automation expertise, enterprise-grade delivery leadership, and strong commercial acumen to: Lead large, blended teams (internal and external) Engage senior stakeholders across operating companies Manage strategic technology and delivery partners Own operational governance, standards, and performance metrics Drive sustainable, measurable EBIT impact Your responsibilities 1. Factory Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead the operational performance of the Cognitive Automation Factory across the Group. Industrialise AI and automation delivery through standardised engineering practices, governance, quality controls and reusable frameworks. Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent programmes and products. Own delivery economics, capacity planning, utilisation, and multi-shore optimisation. 2. Business Value & Benefits Realisation Ensure all AI and automation initiatives are anchored in measurable business value. Track and govern realised vs. forecast benefits (cost-out, productivity, error reduction, revenue enablement). Act as a senior escalation point for underperforming initiatives. Partner with Finance and OpCo stakeholders to validate tangible benefits delivered. 3. Ecosystem & Partner Management Lead and optimise a blended ecosystem of strategic partners and internal engineering squads. Manage commercial performance, contractual KPIs, and delivery standards. Ensure knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the internal team. Maintain a competitive, scalable, and innovation-led partner model. 4. Technology & Architecture Governance Provide senior oversight across the automation and AI technology stack, including: o RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) o AWS-based cloud-native architectureso Agentic AI frameworks (Agent Core, LangChain, LangGraph) o Large Language Models (multi-model strategy) o Orchestration frameworks and event-driven architectures o Document AI and extraction (e.g., Berdock)o EVAL frameworks and LLM evaluation methodologies o Observability, monitoring and guardrails for AI agents Ensure scalable, secure, compliant and production-grade solutions. Champion best practices in AI governance, risk management, and model lifecycle management. 5. Senior Stakeholder Engagement Engage senior leaders across operating companies at Director and C-level. Translate AI and automation capabilities into business language. Influence prioritisation decisions and roadmap alignment across the Group. Represent the CAF in senior governance forums. 6. Talent & Capability Development Build and mentor high-performing automation and AI delivery leaders. Establish clear career paths and succession planning within the CAF. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and measurable impact. Drive continuous capability uplift across RPA, AI, and agentic systems. Your skills, experience and qualifications Essential Experience 12+ years' experience in enterprise technology delivery, with at least 7+ years leading large-scale automation or AI programmes. Proven track record of delivering significant, tangible business benefits through applied AI and automation. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams combining internal staff and strategic delivery partners. Experience operating at senior stakeholder level (Director/C-level engagement). Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership and benefits tracking. Technical Depth (Non-Hands-On but Credible) The candidate must have sufficient depth to challenge architects and engineers credibly, even if not coding daily. Demonstrated expertise in: RPA platforms such as UiPath and Power Automate Cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS) Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, agent orchestration) Multi-LLM strategies and model selection EVAL frameworks for LLM/agent performance Observability, logging, guardrails and governance for AI agents Workflow orchestration and integration patterns Enterprise-grade security and compliance considerations for AI systems Desirable Experience within aviation, transportation, logistics, or other complex operational industries. Experience scaling an AI or automation factory model. Exposure to regulated environments. Knowledge of EU AI Act and enterprise AI governance frameworks. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline. Calm under pressure in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Commercially sharp, data-driven, and outcome-oriented. High credibility with both engineers and executives. Not dazzled by hype. Focused on value. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
May 05, 2026
Full time
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Cognitive Automation Factory Ecosystem and Operations Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance, ecosystem management, and strategic evolution of the Group's Cognitive Automation Factory. This role is effectively the operational backbone and successor-level counterpart to the Head of Cognitive Automation. It ensures that the CAF operates as a high-performance, multi-technology, multi-partner industrial engine capable of delivering 8-figure business benefits through applied AI and automation. The successful candidate will combine deep automation expertise, enterprise-grade delivery leadership, and strong commercial acumen to: Lead large, blended teams (internal and external) Engage senior stakeholders across operating companies Manage strategic technology and delivery partners Own operational governance, standards, and performance metrics Drive sustainable, measurable EBIT impact Your responsibilities 1. Factory Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead the operational performance of the Cognitive Automation Factory across the Group. Industrialise AI and automation delivery through standardised engineering practices, governance, quality controls and reusable frameworks. Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent programmes and products. Own delivery economics, capacity planning, utilisation, and multi-shore optimisation. 2. Business Value & Benefits Realisation Ensure all AI and automation initiatives are anchored in measurable business value. Track and govern realised vs. forecast benefits (cost-out, productivity, error reduction, revenue enablement). Act as a senior escalation point for underperforming initiatives. Partner with Finance and OpCo stakeholders to validate tangible benefits delivered. 3. Ecosystem & Partner Management Lead and optimise a blended ecosystem of strategic partners and internal engineering squads. Manage commercial performance, contractual KPIs, and delivery standards. Ensure knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the internal team. Maintain a competitive, scalable, and innovation-led partner model. 4. Technology & Architecture Governance Provide senior oversight across the automation and AI technology stack, including: o RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) o AWS-based cloud-native architectureso Agentic AI frameworks (Agent Core, LangChain, LangGraph) o Large Language Models (multi-model strategy) o Orchestration frameworks and event-driven architectures o Document AI and extraction (e.g., Berdock)o EVAL frameworks and LLM evaluation methodologies o Observability, monitoring and guardrails for AI agents Ensure scalable, secure, compliant and production-grade solutions. Champion best practices in AI governance, risk management, and model lifecycle management. 5. Senior Stakeholder Engagement Engage senior leaders across operating companies at Director and C-level. Translate AI and automation capabilities into business language. Influence prioritisation decisions and roadmap alignment across the Group. Represent the CAF in senior governance forums. 6. Talent & Capability Development Build and mentor high-performing automation and AI delivery leaders. Establish clear career paths and succession planning within the CAF. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and measurable impact. Drive continuous capability uplift across RPA, AI, and agentic systems. Your skills, experience and qualifications Essential Experience 12+ years' experience in enterprise technology delivery, with at least 7+ years leading large-scale automation or AI programmes. Proven track record of delivering significant, tangible business benefits through applied AI and automation. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams combining internal staff and strategic delivery partners. Experience operating at senior stakeholder level (Director/C-level engagement). Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership and benefits tracking. Technical Depth (Non-Hands-On but Credible) The candidate must have sufficient depth to challenge architects and engineers credibly, even if not coding daily. Demonstrated expertise in: RPA platforms such as UiPath and Power Automate Cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS) Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, agent orchestration) Multi-LLM strategies and model selection EVAL frameworks for LLM/agent performance Observability, logging, guardrails and governance for AI agents Workflow orchestration and integration patterns Enterprise-grade security and compliance considerations for AI systems Desirable Experience within aviation, transportation, logistics, or other complex operational industries. Experience scaling an AI or automation factory model. Exposure to regulated environments. Knowledge of EU AI Act and enterprise AI governance frameworks. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline. Calm under pressure in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Commercially sharp, data-driven, and outcome-oriented. High credibility with both engineers and executives. Not dazzled by hype. Focused on value. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Senior Cyber Security Splunk SME Full Time Permanent Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y £80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover) Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills? Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours. Our client: They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. They're a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond. Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You'll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way. The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives. You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams. Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres. What You'll Be Doing: Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable) Leverage scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk backend activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Splunk SME Full Time Permanent Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y £80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover) Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills? Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours. Our client: They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. They're a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond. Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You'll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way. The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives. You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams. Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres. What You'll Be Doing: Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable) Leverage scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk backend activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Senior Data Engineer - Databricks Location: Remote UK or office based (opportunity to work remotely or be office based depending on your preference) Salary: £50k - £64k plus benefits Type: Full-Time ARCA Resourcing is proud to be partnered with an innovative leading retailer that's transforming how data powers decision-making. We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take a technical leadership role within their modern Enterprise Data Platform. If you thrive in shaping scalable, innovative data solutions and mentoring talented engineers, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. About the Role As a Senior Data Engineer, you will drive the design and implementation of robust, high-performance data solutions. You will work hands on with Databricks to deliver industrialised pipelines and data science model feeds. You will also mentor junior engineers, champion best practices, and ensure technical excellence across all deliveries. What You'll Do Lead the technical delivery of data initiatives in a collaborative squad environment. Translate functional designs into scalable, reusable technical solutions. Build and test high-performance ELT pipelines in Databricks. Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices. Ensure high quality, reliable, and well-documented deliverables through peer reviews. Optionally support on-call platform duties as needed. What We're Looking For 4 years expertise in Databricks, Spark, and cloud data architecture Coding skills in Python and SQL . Experience with orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory and Databricks Workflows. Knowledge of lakehouse architectures , modern data engineering, and data warehousing principles. Understanding of data modelling, ELT/ETL pipelines, and testing frameworks . Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and DevOps practices. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and technical leadership skills. Awareness of security, governance, and cost optimisation practices. Desirable: Degree in IT or related business discipline. Why Join This is your chance to work at the forefront of data innovation in a dynamic retail environment , shaping solutions that deliver real business impact. You'll have the autonomy to drive technical excellence, while also developing others in a supportive and high-performing team.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Engineer - Databricks Location: Remote UK or office based (opportunity to work remotely or be office based depending on your preference) Salary: £50k - £64k plus benefits Type: Full-Time ARCA Resourcing is proud to be partnered with an innovative leading retailer that's transforming how data powers decision-making. We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take a technical leadership role within their modern Enterprise Data Platform. If you thrive in shaping scalable, innovative data solutions and mentoring talented engineers, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. About the Role As a Senior Data Engineer, you will drive the design and implementation of robust, high-performance data solutions. You will work hands on with Databricks to deliver industrialised pipelines and data science model feeds. You will also mentor junior engineers, champion best practices, and ensure technical excellence across all deliveries. What You'll Do Lead the technical delivery of data initiatives in a collaborative squad environment. Translate functional designs into scalable, reusable technical solutions. Build and test high-performance ELT pipelines in Databricks. Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices. Ensure high quality, reliable, and well-documented deliverables through peer reviews. Optionally support on-call platform duties as needed. What We're Looking For 4 years expertise in Databricks, Spark, and cloud data architecture Coding skills in Python and SQL . Experience with orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory and Databricks Workflows. Knowledge of lakehouse architectures , modern data engineering, and data warehousing principles. Understanding of data modelling, ELT/ETL pipelines, and testing frameworks . Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and DevOps practices. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and technical leadership skills. Awareness of security, governance, and cost optimisation practices. Desirable: Degree in IT or related business discipline. Why Join This is your chance to work at the forefront of data innovation in a dynamic retail environment , shaping solutions that deliver real business impact. You'll have the autonomy to drive technical excellence, while also developing others in a supportive and high-performing team.
Engineering Lead Content Management Systems (CMS) AI-Enabled Engineering Hybrid (1 day per week into Cardiff) £70,000-£75,000 + benefits Method Resourcing have partnered exclusively with a global organisation looking to hire a Software Development Manager into a growing team delivering innovative, enterprise-scale technology. This role has been created to bring structure, technical leadership, and modern engineering practices into a team working across AI-enabled development and composable CMS architecture. The focus is on building high-quality, scalable solutions while shaping a collaborative and transparent engineering culture. This is a leadership-first role, but not a distant one. They're looking for someone who can lead engineers, support product managers, and stay close enough to the code to challenge decisions, unblock delivery, and guide teams effectively. The role: As Software Development Manager, you'll take ownership of an evolving engineering function. You'll work closely with existing contractors to support knowledge transfer, while defining standards, ways of working, and culture for the future permanent team. You'll also play a key role in AI-driven development - reviewing AI-generated code, assessing quality and risks, and understanding how AI can be applied responsibly within enterprise systems. The technical environment centres around a composable, API-driven CMS, fully decoupled from the frontend and delivered via APIs with caching to keep applications platform-agnostic. You'll manage a small team of four engineers initially, with responsibility for recruiting and onboarding additional permanent hires as the team grows. What my client is looking for: Strong understanding of composable CMS and API-driven content delivery (Sanity, Sitecore, or similar) - essential Experience leading and managing software engineers in a commercial environment Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), CI/CD, DevOps, observability, security and reliability Full-stack technical fluency with experience in modern web development (JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js or similar) Hands-on engineering background with the ability to support technical challenges when required Experience working with or around AI-enabled development, including code quality, standards, and risk awareness Confident communicator able to translate technical detail for product, stakeholders, and senior leadership Comfortable building teams and shaping engineering culture from the ground up Candidates don't need to tick every box - there's openness to upskilling where the fundamentals and mindset are right. Benefits include: 10% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Life assurance at 4 annual salary Flexi-time Paid volunteering leave Strong continuous professional development support - 100% funding up to $2,800 per year & 75% funding up to $5,000 per year Flexible benefits allowance of 1.5% of salary Health and wellbeing schemes Cashback and retail discounts Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site car parking Working pattern: Hybrid role with around 1 day per week in the central Cardiff office. If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact for more information. Engineering Lead Content Management Systems (CMS) AI-Enabled Engineering Hybrid (1 day per week into Cardiff) £70,000-£75,000 + benefits RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Engineering Lead Content Management Systems (CMS) AI-Enabled Engineering Hybrid (1 day per week into Cardiff) £70,000-£75,000 + benefits Method Resourcing have partnered exclusively with a global organisation looking to hire a Software Development Manager into a growing team delivering innovative, enterprise-scale technology. This role has been created to bring structure, technical leadership, and modern engineering practices into a team working across AI-enabled development and composable CMS architecture. The focus is on building high-quality, scalable solutions while shaping a collaborative and transparent engineering culture. This is a leadership-first role, but not a distant one. They're looking for someone who can lead engineers, support product managers, and stay close enough to the code to challenge decisions, unblock delivery, and guide teams effectively. The role: As Software Development Manager, you'll take ownership of an evolving engineering function. You'll work closely with existing contractors to support knowledge transfer, while defining standards, ways of working, and culture for the future permanent team. You'll also play a key role in AI-driven development - reviewing AI-generated code, assessing quality and risks, and understanding how AI can be applied responsibly within enterprise systems. The technical environment centres around a composable, API-driven CMS, fully decoupled from the frontend and delivered via APIs with caching to keep applications platform-agnostic. You'll manage a small team of four engineers initially, with responsibility for recruiting and onboarding additional permanent hires as the team grows. What my client is looking for: Strong understanding of composable CMS and API-driven content delivery (Sanity, Sitecore, or similar) - essential Experience leading and managing software engineers in a commercial environment Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), CI/CD, DevOps, observability, security and reliability Full-stack technical fluency with experience in modern web development (JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js or similar) Hands-on engineering background with the ability to support technical challenges when required Experience working with or around AI-enabled development, including code quality, standards, and risk awareness Confident communicator able to translate technical detail for product, stakeholders, and senior leadership Comfortable building teams and shaping engineering culture from the ground up Candidates don't need to tick every box - there's openness to upskilling where the fundamentals and mindset are right. Benefits include: 10% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Life assurance at 4 annual salary Flexi-time Paid volunteering leave Strong continuous professional development support - 100% funding up to $2,800 per year & 75% funding up to $5,000 per year Flexible benefits allowance of 1.5% of salary Health and wellbeing schemes Cashback and retail discounts Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site car parking Working pattern: Hybrid role with around 1 day per week in the central Cardiff office. If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact for more information. Engineering Lead Content Management Systems (CMS) AI-Enabled Engineering Hybrid (1 day per week into Cardiff) £70,000-£75,000 + benefits RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group
Newcastle, Staffordshire
Senior Systems Engineer Location: Newcastle (primary), Stafford, Leek, IOT, Axia, Gradbach Hours: Full Time Salary: CompetitiveHoliday: 43 Days, rising to 47 following 5 years' service (Inclusive of Bank holidays and Christmas closure) Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer to play a key role in the strategic development, security, and modernisation of our IT environment. This position goes beyond day-to-day support and focuses on driving our cloud and security strategy, and delivering long-term infrastructure improvements aligned with business objectives.The role will lead critical initiatives including the migration from on-premises Exchange and file storage to Microsoft 365 and OneDrive/SharePoint, strengthening our cybersecurity posture, and the design, support, and evolution of VMware-based infrastructure and enterprise networking. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, balancing hands-on engineering with forward-looking planning, standards development, and continuous improvement.This is an ideal hands-on role for a senior engineer who enjoys influencing IT strategy, modernising legacy systems, and delivering secure, scalable solutions to reflect the requirements of the curriculum and College senior leadership team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises and cloud environments Lead and support the migration from on-premises Exchange and MS Office suite to Microsoft 365 (O365) Assist with infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle management Troubleshoot complex multi-site network connectivity and performance issues Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues Required Skills and Experience: Strong background in IT security across on-prem and cloud environments 5+ years of experience in a senior IT engineering or infrastructure role Proven experience migrating Exchange on-prem to Microsoft 365 Solid working knowledge and qualification in VMware VSphere 7, 8 or 9 Strong working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation experience Excellent communication and documentation abilities Experience with Windows Server , Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM HPE / Aruba Networking certification (current or latest equivalent) What's in it for you? The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes: Local Government Pension Scheme. 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure). Subsidised Gym Membership. Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). Free Parking On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast. How to apply To apply for the role of Senior Systems Engineer, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website). The closing date for completed applications is 10 th May 2026. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer Location: Newcastle (primary), Stafford, Leek, IOT, Axia, Gradbach Hours: Full Time Salary: CompetitiveHoliday: 43 Days, rising to 47 following 5 years' service (Inclusive of Bank holidays and Christmas closure) Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer to play a key role in the strategic development, security, and modernisation of our IT environment. This position goes beyond day-to-day support and focuses on driving our cloud and security strategy, and delivering long-term infrastructure improvements aligned with business objectives.The role will lead critical initiatives including the migration from on-premises Exchange and file storage to Microsoft 365 and OneDrive/SharePoint, strengthening our cybersecurity posture, and the design, support, and evolution of VMware-based infrastructure and enterprise networking. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, balancing hands-on engineering with forward-looking planning, standards development, and continuous improvement.This is an ideal hands-on role for a senior engineer who enjoys influencing IT strategy, modernising legacy systems, and delivering secure, scalable solutions to reflect the requirements of the curriculum and College senior leadership team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises and cloud environments Lead and support the migration from on-premises Exchange and MS Office suite to Microsoft 365 (O365) Assist with infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle management Troubleshoot complex multi-site network connectivity and performance issues Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues Required Skills and Experience: Strong background in IT security across on-prem and cloud environments 5+ years of experience in a senior IT engineering or infrastructure role Proven experience migrating Exchange on-prem to Microsoft 365 Solid working knowledge and qualification in VMware VSphere 7, 8 or 9 Strong working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation experience Excellent communication and documentation abilities Experience with Windows Server , Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM HPE / Aruba Networking certification (current or latest equivalent) What's in it for you? The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes: Local Government Pension Scheme. 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure). Subsidised Gym Membership. Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). Free Parking On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast. How to apply To apply for the role of Senior Systems Engineer, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website). The closing date for completed applications is 10 th May 2026. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Role: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Salary: Up to £85,000, plus £5,000 annual bonus Technology - Azure Platform, DataBricks, PowerBI Location: Warrington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office. The Role: This is a great new role for either a Senior Data Engineer, wanting to make a step towards architecture, or, a hand's on data architect who is still very much a do'er. You will be the Data Engineer / Architect for the business so this is a design and execute role, you will need to be happy to roll sleeves up and do some technical work alongside ownership of the architecture piece. The system is large, the company is a global business and there systems are already in a good shape, this is not like some roles I have seen where "everything is in a mess and we need someone to fix" - everything her is in place for the successful person to deliver. In addition to the MS Technologies, they also have Salesforce and SAP in the business and a large amount of data is moved and out of those systems so experience in this area would definitely be an advantage. This role is high profile, we are looking for someone to work with SLT, board members and international stakeholders. You will need to be confident and comfortable engaging in conversations and high level decision making. Please note - this is not a remote position, it is hybrid in the office, 2 days a week but there is quite a lot of flexibility to that. Responsibilities: Own and evolve the enterprise data architecture - defining data models, integration patterns, and standards that scale with the business. Design secure, resilient data solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring they are fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow. Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, analytics teams, and engineering - translating commercial requirements into robust, well-reasoned architectural designs. Set the standard for data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data management - and hold the organisation to it. Ensure all data practices meet security, privacy, and regulatory obligations, proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risk. Provide architectural leadership and assurance across data programmes, guiding teams to make the right design decisions at every stage. Assess, recommend, and champion the right data technologies, tools, and platforms - balancing innovation with pragmatism. Lead and support data migration, modernisation, and transformation initiatives, bringing structure and clarity to complex change. Produce clear, consistent documentation of data architectures, models, and design decisions that serve as a lasting reference for the organisation. Identify opportunities to commercialise data insights through automation and process efficiency - turning data into measurable business value. Align data architecture with global systems requirements and regulatory evolution, ensuring enabling technology delivers maximum business impact. Requirements: Azure Environment Strong, well - rounded data engineering skillset. Apply Now! If you have a range of experience in Data Engineering and you are looking to progress with an organisation that has a fantastic approach to work in a thriving and ambitious environment, then look no further - this is the role for you! Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship. Referrals: If this role isn't right for you, do you know someone that might be interested? You could earn £500 of retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar. Email: to recommend someone for this role. Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV to me now to avoid disappointment. Role: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Salary: Up to £85,000, plus £5,000 annual bonus Technology - Azure Platform, DataBricks, PowerBI Location: Warrington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Salary: Up to £85,000, plus £5,000 annual bonus Technology - Azure Platform, DataBricks, PowerBI Location: Warrington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office. The Role: This is a great new role for either a Senior Data Engineer, wanting to make a step towards architecture, or, a hand's on data architect who is still very much a do'er. You will be the Data Engineer / Architect for the business so this is a design and execute role, you will need to be happy to roll sleeves up and do some technical work alongside ownership of the architecture piece. The system is large, the company is a global business and there systems are already in a good shape, this is not like some roles I have seen where "everything is in a mess and we need someone to fix" - everything her is in place for the successful person to deliver. In addition to the MS Technologies, they also have Salesforce and SAP in the business and a large amount of data is moved and out of those systems so experience in this area would definitely be an advantage. This role is high profile, we are looking for someone to work with SLT, board members and international stakeholders. You will need to be confident and comfortable engaging in conversations and high level decision making. Please note - this is not a remote position, it is hybrid in the office, 2 days a week but there is quite a lot of flexibility to that. Responsibilities: Own and evolve the enterprise data architecture - defining data models, integration patterns, and standards that scale with the business. Design secure, resilient data solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring they are fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow. Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, analytics teams, and engineering - translating commercial requirements into robust, well-reasoned architectural designs. Set the standard for data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data management - and hold the organisation to it. Ensure all data practices meet security, privacy, and regulatory obligations, proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risk. Provide architectural leadership and assurance across data programmes, guiding teams to make the right design decisions at every stage. Assess, recommend, and champion the right data technologies, tools, and platforms - balancing innovation with pragmatism. Lead and support data migration, modernisation, and transformation initiatives, bringing structure and clarity to complex change. Produce clear, consistent documentation of data architectures, models, and design decisions that serve as a lasting reference for the organisation. Identify opportunities to commercialise data insights through automation and process efficiency - turning data into measurable business value. Align data architecture with global systems requirements and regulatory evolution, ensuring enabling technology delivers maximum business impact. Requirements: Azure Environment Strong, well - rounded data engineering skillset. Apply Now! If you have a range of experience in Data Engineering and you are looking to progress with an organisation that has a fantastic approach to work in a thriving and ambitious environment, then look no further - this is the role for you! Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship. Referrals: If this role isn't right for you, do you know someone that might be interested? You could earn £500 of retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar. Email: to recommend someone for this role. Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV to me now to avoid disappointment. Role: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Salary: Up to £85,000, plus £5,000 annual bonus Technology - Azure Platform, DataBricks, PowerBI Location: Warrington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer Location: London Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in project delivery, enjoys working with modern Microsoft and cloud technologies, and is confident leading technical implementations from discovery through to completion. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimising IT solutions for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on Microsoft ecosystems, Azure cloud services, automation, and emerging AI technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end technical projects for MSP clients Conduct client discovery sessions , technical assessments, and infrastructure audits Design and implement solutions across Microsoft and cloud platforms Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 , Azure , and hybrid environments Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Support the integration and use of AI-driven tools and workflows where appropriate Produce high-quality technical documentation and project plans Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in a Senior Engineer or Project Engineer role within an MSP environment Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365) Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, migrations, governance) Solid understanding of cloud architecture and hybrid environments Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, scripting, workflow automation) Exposure to or experience with AI technologies and their application in IT environments Strong experience conducting technical discoveries, audits, and documentation Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong client-facing and communication skills Desirable Skills Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect) Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices Knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching) Familiarity with RMM and PSA tools commonly used in MSP environments Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused mindset Strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies What We Offer Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000) Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI technologies Career development and certification support Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment Please send across your CV for consideration!
May 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer Location: London Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in project delivery, enjoys working with modern Microsoft and cloud technologies, and is confident leading technical implementations from discovery through to completion. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimising IT solutions for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on Microsoft ecosystems, Azure cloud services, automation, and emerging AI technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end technical projects for MSP clients Conduct client discovery sessions , technical assessments, and infrastructure audits Design and implement solutions across Microsoft and cloud platforms Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 , Azure , and hybrid environments Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Support the integration and use of AI-driven tools and workflows where appropriate Produce high-quality technical documentation and project plans Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in a Senior Engineer or Project Engineer role within an MSP environment Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365) Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, migrations, governance) Solid understanding of cloud architecture and hybrid environments Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, scripting, workflow automation) Exposure to or experience with AI technologies and their application in IT environments Strong experience conducting technical discoveries, audits, and documentation Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong client-facing and communication skills Desirable Skills Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect) Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices Knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching) Familiarity with RMM and PSA tools commonly used in MSP environments Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused mindset Strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies What We Offer Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000) Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI technologies Career development and certification support Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment Please send across your CV for consideration!
Salesforce Technical Architect (Hands-On) Location: London (On-site - minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable) Engagement Type: Full-time 1. Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership across a Salesforce platform serving internal and external users in a regulated environment. This role is explicitly hands-on. The Technical Architect is expected to: Define and document the right target architecture Validate architectural decisions through directly executed Proofs of Concept (POCs) Produce high-quality architecture artefacts for governance and design forums Lead performance engineering and optimisation for a customised Salesforce org, with a strategic focus on transitioning to Salesforce out-of-the-box (OOB) capabilities wherever possible. This is not a purely advisory role, architecture documentation must be grounded in real, tested solutions proven through hands-on implementation. 2. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Leadership Define end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned to business needs, platform strategy, and regulatory constraints. Own architecture artefacts including: High-level and low-level design documents Data model designs Integration and security models Present architecture proposals and design decisions to technical and governance forums. Hands-On Validation & POCs Design and build Proofs of Concept personally to validate architectural patterns, technical feasibility, and non-functional requirements. Use outcomes from successful POCs to directly inform architecture documentation and design recommendations. Assess platform constraints, risks, and trade-offs through hands-on experimentation. Governance & Standards Ensure architecture aligns with FCA governance, security, and compliance expectations. Define and enforce architectural guardrails, patterns, and standards for Salesforce development teams. Review significant technical designs and data model changes for architectural alignment and downstream impact. Collaboration & Delivery Support Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is practical and deliverable. Support teams during complex delivery phases, releases, or remediation activities. Provide architectural guidance while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused. 3. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Salesforce technical architecture capability in enterprise-scale orgs. Extensive hands-on experience designing and building solutions using: Apex Lightning Web Components Salesforce configuration and data model design Strong architectural knowledge of: Salesforce platform architecture Service Cloud and Experience Cloud Security, identity, and access controls Data model remediation and refactoring Proven ability to produce clear, governance-ready architecture documentation. Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to senior and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within regulated or audit-heavy environments. 4. Nice-to-Have Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward CTA. Experience supporting large-scale Salesforce transformations or remediation programmes. Experience in financial services or public sector environments. 5. Certifications Essential: Salesforce Administrator Platform App Builder Platform Developer I Strongly Preferred: Platform Developer II Integration Architecture Designer Data Architecture & Management Designer Sharing & Visibility Designer
May 04, 2026
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Salesforce Technical Architect (Hands-On) Location: London (On-site - minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable) Engagement Type: Full-time 1. Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership across a Salesforce platform serving internal and external users in a regulated environment. This role is explicitly hands-on. The Technical Architect is expected to: Define and document the right target architecture Validate architectural decisions through directly executed Proofs of Concept (POCs) Produce high-quality architecture artefacts for governance and design forums Lead performance engineering and optimisation for a customised Salesforce org, with a strategic focus on transitioning to Salesforce out-of-the-box (OOB) capabilities wherever possible. This is not a purely advisory role, architecture documentation must be grounded in real, tested solutions proven through hands-on implementation. 2. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Leadership Define end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned to business needs, platform strategy, and regulatory constraints. Own architecture artefacts including: High-level and low-level design documents Data model designs Integration and security models Present architecture proposals and design decisions to technical and governance forums. Hands-On Validation & POCs Design and build Proofs of Concept personally to validate architectural patterns, technical feasibility, and non-functional requirements. Use outcomes from successful POCs to directly inform architecture documentation and design recommendations. Assess platform constraints, risks, and trade-offs through hands-on experimentation. Governance & Standards Ensure architecture aligns with FCA governance, security, and compliance expectations. Define and enforce architectural guardrails, patterns, and standards for Salesforce development teams. Review significant technical designs and data model changes for architectural alignment and downstream impact. Collaboration & Delivery Support Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is practical and deliverable. Support teams during complex delivery phases, releases, or remediation activities. Provide architectural guidance while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused. 3. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Salesforce technical architecture capability in enterprise-scale orgs. Extensive hands-on experience designing and building solutions using: Apex Lightning Web Components Salesforce configuration and data model design Strong architectural knowledge of: Salesforce platform architecture Service Cloud and Experience Cloud Security, identity, and access controls Data model remediation and refactoring Proven ability to produce clear, governance-ready architecture documentation. Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to senior and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within regulated or audit-heavy environments. 4. Nice-to-Have Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward CTA. Experience supporting large-scale Salesforce transformations or remediation programmes. Experience in financial services or public sector environments. 5. Certifications Essential: Salesforce Administrator Platform App Builder Platform Developer I Strongly Preferred: Platform Developer II Integration Architecture Designer Data Architecture & Management Designer Sharing & Visibility Designer
Cloud Platform Architect (AWS) Location: Bristol or London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week) Type: Permanent Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Key words: AWS, Cloud Architect, Cloud Platform Architect The Opportunity I am working with a key customer of mine in the financial services sector who are building a new Cloud Platform Architecture capability. As a result they are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Platform Architect to join them in a brand new postiion to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their technology landscape. This is not a traditional architecture role. You'll combine strategic platform architecture with hands-on technical leadership, working closely with engineering teams to modernise an enterprise, regulated environment and drive the migration from legacy on-premise platforms to AWS. You'll join a small, growing team of cloud platform architects with a high degree of autonomy and genuine influence over cloud strategy, standards, and execution. What You'll Be Doing Owning and evolving the architecture, maturity and roadmap of AWS cloud platforms, aligned to broader digital strategy Defining and maintaining cloud reference architectures, principles, guardrails, blueprints and patterns Working closely with cloud platform engineering to shape roadmaps and support delivery Leading and contributing to solution architecture for legacy-to-cloud migrations, including complex on-prem environments Acting as a senior technical authority, able to engage confidently with engineers, architects, senior stakeholders and executives Partnering with security, risk and compliance teams to ensure secure, resilient and cost-effective platforms in a regulated context Engaging with AWS as a strategic technology partner, influencing and shaping the relationship Supporting incident resolution and complex technical problem-solving when needed What we're looking for. You'll be a credible, hands-on architect with deep AWS experience and the ability to operate across strategy, design and delivery. Essential experience: Strong, current hands-on AWS architecture expertise across services such as EC2, EKS, Lambda, networking, storage, backup and recovery Experience designing and migrating enterprise-scale, regulated platforms (financial services, utilities, government or similar) Background in platform and infrastructure architecture, not just high-level strategy Proven experience with legacy modernisation and data centre / on-prem to cloud migration Ability to engage at all levels - from whiteboard conversations with engineers to discussions with senior leaders Pragmatic, collaborative approach with strong stakeholder and influencing skills Nice to have: Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments Experience working with large engineering teams across multiple locations Interest in emerging areas such as AI-enabled platforms or tooling (not required) Why this role? Major opportunity to shape cloud architecture from the ground up High visibility and genuine ownership in a critical transformation programme A role that blends strategy, design and hands-on technical leadership Strong hybrid working available For more information please send an up to date version of your CV over in application. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Cloud Platform Architect (AWS) Location: Bristol or London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week) Type: Permanent Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Key words: AWS, Cloud Architect, Cloud Platform Architect The Opportunity I am working with a key customer of mine in the financial services sector who are building a new Cloud Platform Architecture capability. As a result they are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Platform Architect to join them in a brand new postiion to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their technology landscape. This is not a traditional architecture role. You'll combine strategic platform architecture with hands-on technical leadership, working closely with engineering teams to modernise an enterprise, regulated environment and drive the migration from legacy on-premise platforms to AWS. You'll join a small, growing team of cloud platform architects with a high degree of autonomy and genuine influence over cloud strategy, standards, and execution. What You'll Be Doing Owning and evolving the architecture, maturity and roadmap of AWS cloud platforms, aligned to broader digital strategy Defining and maintaining cloud reference architectures, principles, guardrails, blueprints and patterns Working closely with cloud platform engineering to shape roadmaps and support delivery Leading and contributing to solution architecture for legacy-to-cloud migrations, including complex on-prem environments Acting as a senior technical authority, able to engage confidently with engineers, architects, senior stakeholders and executives Partnering with security, risk and compliance teams to ensure secure, resilient and cost-effective platforms in a regulated context Engaging with AWS as a strategic technology partner, influencing and shaping the relationship Supporting incident resolution and complex technical problem-solving when needed What we're looking for. You'll be a credible, hands-on architect with deep AWS experience and the ability to operate across strategy, design and delivery. Essential experience: Strong, current hands-on AWS architecture expertise across services such as EC2, EKS, Lambda, networking, storage, backup and recovery Experience designing and migrating enterprise-scale, regulated platforms (financial services, utilities, government or similar) Background in platform and infrastructure architecture, not just high-level strategy Proven experience with legacy modernisation and data centre / on-prem to cloud migration Ability to engage at all levels - from whiteboard conversations with engineers to discussions with senior leaders Pragmatic, collaborative approach with strong stakeholder and influencing skills Nice to have: Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments Experience working with large engineering teams across multiple locations Interest in emerging areas such as AI-enabled platforms or tooling (not required) Why this role? Major opportunity to shape cloud architecture from the ground up High visibility and genuine ownership in a critical transformation programme A role that blends strategy, design and hands-on technical leadership Strong hybrid working available For more information please send an up to date version of your CV over in application. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Are you a Detection Engineer ready to take on the fight against modern adversaries? Join a well-established SOC working with high-profile Defence clients, where your expertise genuinely matters. In this hands-on technical role, you'll own the end-to-end design, development and maturity of detection logic across SIEM platforms-engineering effective responses to real-world attacker techniques. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted SME across multiple secure environments within a complex MSSP setting. This is a standout opportunity to advance your career at the sharp end of cyber defence. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Farnborough office. Security: You must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: ? Design, build, test and continuously refine advanced SIEM detection logic, including rules, correlations and analytics. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs, mapping them to MITRE ATT&CK to close detection and visibility gaps. Tune and validate detections to minimise false positives and deliver high-fidelity alerts for SOC analysts. Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to SOC Analysts, Architects and Engineers to strengthen overall detection capability. Define, implement and maintain technical detection standards across environments. Clearly communicate complex technical risks and detection logic to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Deep SIEM expertise, building advanced detection logic, automation and complex queries in Splunk (SPL) and Microsoft Sentinel (KQL). A proven track record delivering complex detection engineering projects within enterprise or MSSP environments. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down sophisticated attacks into actionable detection patterns. Confidence to own technical delivery end-to-end, driving work through to completion with minimal escalation. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, with real-world application in detection engineering. A BSc in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar, supporting automation and data manipulation. Experience developing detections in QRadar and/or conducting EDR-focused threat hunting (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Broad infrastructure awareness across Cloud (Azure/AWS), on-prem, and SaaS / PaaS / IaaS environments. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hybrid: 2 days per week in Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: To £65,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Are you a Detection Engineer ready to take on the fight against modern adversaries? Join a well-established SOC working with high-profile Defence clients, where your expertise genuinely matters. In this hands-on technical role, you'll own the end-to-end design, development and maturity of detection logic across SIEM platforms-engineering effective responses to real-world attacker techniques. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted SME across multiple secure environments within a complex MSSP setting. This is a standout opportunity to advance your career at the sharp end of cyber defence. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Farnborough office. Security: You must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: ? Design, build, test and continuously refine advanced SIEM detection logic, including rules, correlations and analytics. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs, mapping them to MITRE ATT&CK to close detection and visibility gaps. Tune and validate detections to minimise false positives and deliver high-fidelity alerts for SOC analysts. Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to SOC Analysts, Architects and Engineers to strengthen overall detection capability. Define, implement and maintain technical detection standards across environments. Clearly communicate complex technical risks and detection logic to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Deep SIEM expertise, building advanced detection logic, automation and complex queries in Splunk (SPL) and Microsoft Sentinel (KQL). A proven track record delivering complex detection engineering projects within enterprise or MSSP environments. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down sophisticated attacks into actionable detection patterns. Confidence to own technical delivery end-to-end, driving work through to completion with minimal escalation. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, with real-world application in detection engineering. A BSc in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar, supporting automation and data manipulation. Experience developing detections in QRadar and/or conducting EDR-focused threat hunting (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Broad infrastructure awareness across Cloud (Azure/AWS), on-prem, and SaaS / PaaS / IaaS environments. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hybrid: 2 days per week in Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: To £65,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Senior Solution Architect Location: UK (Hybrid) Sector: Specialty Insurance & Reinsurance Type: Permanent Senior Leadership Are you a future-focused Solution Architect who thrives on tackling complex challenges, modernising legacy ecosystems, and influencing enterprise-wide technology strategy? A global, financially rock-solid specialty insurer is expanding its Architecture function and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to drive major transformation across underwriting, claims, policy administration, and digital customer platforms. This is a role for someone who wants to own the blueprint , champion best practice, and set the direction for a multi-year modernisation journey. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Enterprise influence - You'll shape the roadmap for multiple business domains and play a key role in retiring legacy systems and designing modern, modular, cloud-ready platforms. True architecture ownership - From concept to approval, you are the accountable design authority for critical initiatives. Innovation-driven - The organisation actively invests in emerging tech, Agile, DevSecOps, and architectural excellence. Global exposure - Work closely with a mature enterprise architecture community, sharing patterns, frameworks, and innovation across regions. Impact at scale - Your designs will directly influence underwriting efficiency, customer experience, and strategic growth. What You'll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Build system & application roadmaps that transform current-state platforms into cloud-enabled, future-proof solutions Create flexible, modular, reusable designs aligned to enterprise standards Provide architecture governance, design assurance and technology oversight Mentor engineering teams, review designs & code, and champion best practice Align tech direction with business outcomes, security standards and global governance Support Agile delivery teams and embed DevSecOps principles into solution design Evaluate new technologies and drive innovation through the organisation Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, engineering & security teams Own all non-functional requirements and ensure solutions meet operational expectations What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Deep experience in insurance (Underwriting, Claims, Policy Admin, PAS, portals) Architectural leadership across transformation and modernisation programmes Expertise in Cloud, APIs, Microservices, Integration Patterns, Eventing & DevSecOps Experience with custom-built + COTS/MOTS application landscapes Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF is a plus) Strong analytical thinking, communication excellence, and technical authority Ability to mentor teams, challenge assumptions and guide delivery at pace A hands-on mindset paired with strategic architectural thinking Guidewire or large-scale policy administration experience is a significant advantage , but not essential. Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: Owning big design problems Influencing senior stakeholders Working across multiple teams & streams Bringing structure, governance & clarity to complex landscapes Balancing legacy modernisation with new tech innovationIf you're energised by building the future rather than maintaining the past - this will feel like home.Please apply now for immediate consideration
May 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Location: UK (Hybrid) Sector: Specialty Insurance & Reinsurance Type: Permanent Senior Leadership Are you a future-focused Solution Architect who thrives on tackling complex challenges, modernising legacy ecosystems, and influencing enterprise-wide technology strategy? A global, financially rock-solid specialty insurer is expanding its Architecture function and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to drive major transformation across underwriting, claims, policy administration, and digital customer platforms. This is a role for someone who wants to own the blueprint , champion best practice, and set the direction for a multi-year modernisation journey. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Enterprise influence - You'll shape the roadmap for multiple business domains and play a key role in retiring legacy systems and designing modern, modular, cloud-ready platforms. True architecture ownership - From concept to approval, you are the accountable design authority for critical initiatives. Innovation-driven - The organisation actively invests in emerging tech, Agile, DevSecOps, and architectural excellence. Global exposure - Work closely with a mature enterprise architecture community, sharing patterns, frameworks, and innovation across regions. Impact at scale - Your designs will directly influence underwriting efficiency, customer experience, and strategic growth. What You'll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Build system & application roadmaps that transform current-state platforms into cloud-enabled, future-proof solutions Create flexible, modular, reusable designs aligned to enterprise standards Provide architecture governance, design assurance and technology oversight Mentor engineering teams, review designs & code, and champion best practice Align tech direction with business outcomes, security standards and global governance Support Agile delivery teams and embed DevSecOps principles into solution design Evaluate new technologies and drive innovation through the organisation Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, engineering & security teams Own all non-functional requirements and ensure solutions meet operational expectations What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Deep experience in insurance (Underwriting, Claims, Policy Admin, PAS, portals) Architectural leadership across transformation and modernisation programmes Expertise in Cloud, APIs, Microservices, Integration Patterns, Eventing & DevSecOps Experience with custom-built + COTS/MOTS application landscapes Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF is a plus) Strong analytical thinking, communication excellence, and technical authority Ability to mentor teams, challenge assumptions and guide delivery at pace A hands-on mindset paired with strategic architectural thinking Guidewire or large-scale policy administration experience is a significant advantage , but not essential. Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: Owning big design problems Influencing senior stakeholders Working across multiple teams & streams Bringing structure, governance & clarity to complex landscapes Balancing legacy modernisation with new tech innovationIf you're energised by building the future rather than maintaining the past - this will feel like home.Please apply now for immediate consideration
