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Job Description Ready to lead the next evolution of one of the UK's leading investment platforms? AJ Bell is seeking a Director of Engineering to set engineering direction and build high performing, product aligned teams delivering secure, reliable and innovative digital experiences that help our customers feel good investing. This is a high impact, hands on leadership role. You'll partner with senior leaders, Product and Design to define the engineering strategy, strengthen delivery and operational excellence, and evolve an Agile, outcome focused, backlog led model. Through our Heads of Department, you'll create clarity and consistency in standards, security and regulatory compliance, while building a culture of ownership, learning and continuous improvement across our services. Why this role at AJ Bell Lead a modern engineering organisation at scale, with clear executive sponsorship and the ability to influence platform wide direction. Work on products that directly impact how hundreds of thousands of customers invest, balancing pace with resilience, security and regulatory expectations. Invest in ways of working: data led performance, engineering excellence, developer experience, AI enabled tooling and automation. Join a people first culture that values inclusion, development and long-term career growth. What you'll do Set the engineering vision, translating AJ Bell's strategy into a clear, measurable roadmap and operating plan. Build and sustain high performing teams by coaching engineering leaders, strengthening structure, and creating the conditions for speed, ownership and quality. Partner across Product, Design and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage trade-offs and accelerate outcomes. Own delivery outcomes across multiple teams, setting goals, removing blockers, improving predictability and ensuring consistent execution. Evolve modern engineering practices, using AI, automation and DevOps to streamline delivery and shorten cycle times. Ensure services are reliable, secure and compliant, driving performance, resilience, observability and regulatory adherence. Lead key external integrations, partnering with vendors to deliver high quality, well governed capabilities. What we're looking for We're looking for a strategic, technically credible leader with a track record of building great engineering organisations and delivering complex change. Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex environments; experience within FCA regulated financial services is a plus. Strong knowledge of modern platforms and delivery practices (cloud native architectures, DevOps, CI/CD and automated testing). Experience shaping technology strategy, running multiple teams, and delivering high quality outcomes through clear prioritisation and governance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to engage at Board level and explain complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable impact improving operational efficiency, engineering standards and team engagement. A passion for outcome driven delivery, continuous improvement and pragmatic innovation. Technical expertise we value: .NET, Angular/React/Vue, AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms), test automation, microservices, APIs and object oriented programming. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest growing investment platforms, serving over 723,000 customers and managing £108.7 billion in assets. Through our award winning platform, we make investing simple, transparent, and enjoyable, helping people feel good investing. With 1,500+ employees across Manchester, London, and Bristol, we've been recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For six years running, as well as a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026. What we offer Competitive starting salary 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 with length of service plus holiday buy/sell scheme Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions Discretionary bonus Buy As You Earn (BAYE) share scheme PMI, and health cash plan Free onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, and travel loans Enhanced parental leave (tiered on length of service) Employee Assistance Programme Professional development, ongoing technical training, and qualification support Social calendar including monthly payday drinks, summer party, Christmas party This is a Manchester-based hybrid role, with a minimum of 50% of working time spent in the office each month. Beyond this, we're looking for someone who is genuinely present in the business, building relationships, understanding our teams, and embedding themselves in our culture. This role will suit someone who values visibility, connection and being close to where decisions and collaboration happen. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

Senior Applied AI Engineer (.NET) Were looking for a Senior Applied AI Engineer to design and deliver production-grade AI-powered features within a modern .NET product environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on applying AI in real systems not training models. Youll work with commercial AI platforms such as Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, and OpenAI to build reliable, scalable, and o click apply for full job details

Join a leading independent Banking and services provider as a Kotlin/Java Developer. Job Overview: The role sits within a Developer Experience (DevX) function focused on building and managing platforms that enable software engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently and consistently.You will work on client- and product-facing web applications and internal platforms, contributing to reusable frameworks and tooling that support multiple development teams. The focus is on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that improve developer productivity and platform reliability. Location : Sheffield Rate : In-scope IR35 £360 per day (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company). Contract Length: up to 31/12/2026 Work Schedule: 3 days onsite/week Key Responsibilities Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust backend services Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable APIs and microservices Contribute to architectural discussions and provide input on technology choices and best practices Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards Build APIs and microservices that support multiple consuming applications Work closely with the engineering team to continuously improve development processes Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in Kotlin or Java with the ability and willingness to work across both where required Experience developing REST APIs and working with frameworks such as Spring Solid understanding of microservice-based, API-driven architectures Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills Experience working in Agile environments Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Optional / Nice to Have Experience with test automation Familiarity with Jenkins pipelines Exposure to event-driven architectures Additional Information: Interview Process: In Person / Teams/Telephonic How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role Purpose The Data Analyst / Data Engineer will lead the discovery, interpretation, and presentation of data to enable AI-driven solutions for our client, embedded within operational teams. The role focusses on turning complex, often legacy, datasets into clear insight, narrative, and decision-ready outputs, while ensuring data foundations are sufficiently robust to scale across OpCos. This position requires strong analytical judgement, stakeholder consultancy skills, and hands-on capability to shape and evolve supporting data pipelines. Contract - 6 months (high possibility to extend further) Location - waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite Pay - Premium-level role; competitive rates (inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Discover, explore, and process data from various sources (relational databases, flat files such as CSV, YML, XLS), forming a deep understanding of content, limitations, and business relevance. Identify, investigate, and clearly articulate data quality, completeness, and consistency issues, including their downstream impact on analytics and AI use cases. Challenge data provenance and assumptions in legacy datasets, reframing against current needs Translate business questions and operational needs into meaningful KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and analytical narratives consumable by non-technical stakeholders. Create clear metadata and documentation that explains datasets, transformations, assumptions, and analytical outputs to support reuse and trust Partner closely with Data Scientists and Visualisation specialists to enable advanced analytics. Support the adoption of MRO AI Solutions within BA operational workflows by ensuring insights are actionable, timely, and well-embedded in decision-making processes. Design, build, and optimise data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security controls are applied across systems. Apply cloud and data-engineering best practices pragmatically to ensure solutions scale where needed across OpCos, without over-engineering Design data architectures and pipelines that support multi-OpCo deployment, ensuring modularity and interoperability. Required Skills & Experience Core Data Analytical Capabilities Strong experience in data analysis within a product or operational environment, with demonstrable impact on decision-making Advanced hands-on experience with data processing and analysis tools (SQL, Python, Pandas, etc), with a bias towards exploration, insight and explanation Proven ability to understand legacy datasets/pipelines and to evaluate their fitness for new use cases Comfortable working independently and communicating with non-technical stakeholders Supporting Data Engineering Capabilities Solid understanding of data modelling concepts and API-driven data integration to influence pipeline design Proven experience in developing, testing, and deploying data solutions into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability beyond proof-of-concept or prototype stages. Practical expertise in Python, SQL, and modern ETL or orchestration frameworks. (Preferred) Skills in data visualisation (PowerBI, Tableau, and/or other dashboarding tools) (Preferred) Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS Consulting-Level Competencies Significant experience in similar roles, with a proven ability to integrate quickly into new teams and deliver immediate value. Ability to design enterprise-grade data solutions under tight timelines. Strong stakeholder engagement and solution-oriented mindset. Track record of creating high-impact outcomes and driving stakeholder satisfaction from day one. Ability to implement standards and frameworks for scalable data solutions across multiple operating companies. Familiarity with airline or logistics data domains is a plus. Location & Travel Initial co-location with client teams in London is essential to ensure close collaboration. Candidates must also be prepared to occasionally travel internationally during later stages to facilitate group-wide deployment. Compensation Premium-level role; competitive rates aligned with UK consultancy benchmarks. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Description Senior Front End Developer (React) Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible TXP is expanding its front-end engineering capability and is looking for an experienced Senior Front End Developer to join our growing delivery teams.This is an opportunity to work on complex, modern applications at scale, using contemporary front-end technologies within a collaborative, Agile environment. You'll play a key role in building high-quality, performant and accessible user interfaces while helping to maintain strong engineering standards across the team.As a Senior Front End Developer, you'll be hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, testing and deployment of React-based applications.You'll take ownership of technical delivery, support best practice, and work closely with other developers, testers and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks Working across the full SDLC: design, coding, testing, defect resolution and deployment Ensuring work meets agreed quality, functionality and delivery timelines Participating fully in Agile, sprint-based delivery, including planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives Building user interfaces that consume and integrate REST APIs Applying best practice around code quality, performance, accessibility and progressive enhancement Supporting and mentoring junior developers and contractors where appropriate Collaborating with back-end engineers and QA to deliver well-rounded solutions Contributing to shared standards, patterns and continuous improvement across the team What We're Looking For Essential experience: Strong commercial experience with React Experience with modern JS frameworks including Remix and React Router In-depth knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and progressive enhancement Experience using the MUI React component library Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing , ideally using Playwright Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams A good understanding of software design, implementation and deployment principles Desirable exposure: Accessibility and performance standards Cloud platforms ( Azure and/or AWS ) CI/CD pipelines Technical architecture concepts AI / LLM tooling About You An experienced senior developer with a strong track record of delivery Detail-driven, quality-focused and methodical in your approach to problem-solving Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team Well-organised, with strong time-management and prioritisation skills Proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to make a meaningful contribution Keen to support others and help build team capability Why TXP? At TXP, we pride ourselves on combining strong technical delivery with a supportive, people-first culture. You'll work alongside talented engineers, have opportunities to grow your skills, and be trusted to make a real impact. Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.

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.

Your new company A leading British retailer is undertaking a major data platform migration from AWS Redshift to Snowflake within a buying and merchandising application. The role focuses on delivering scalable, event-driven data ingestion pipelines on AWS (SNS, S3, etc.) and developing transformation models using dbt Core / dbt Projects. The ideal candidate will have good hands-on experience with AWS to snowflake data migrations and a background working within retail environments, either in-house or via consultancy engagements supporting retail clients. What you'll need to succeed Strong Data Engineering expertise with Snowflake data platform Experience of Data platform Snowflake migrations (from AWS to Snowflake preferred) Experience of Github / Workflows Delivered in commercially environments Experience of Open flow (Snowflake hosted would be beneficial) Experience of building Event driven ingestion pipelines on AWS , SNS , S3 etc. Experience of DBT - DBT Core / Dbt Project ( not cloud) Experience of Amazon Redshift - optional. Experience of data reconciliation. Client facing role - good communication skillset required. Experience working for a retail client or working for a consultancy with a retailer as end client What you'll get in return Fully remote working! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

DevSecOps Engineer £40-50k DOE 1 day onsite Active or Eligible for SC/DV Clearance essential We're working with a growing cyber security consultancy looking to hire a DevSecOps Engineer to play a key role in strengthening security across complex cloud and on-prem environments. This is a hands-on, security-focused position centred around identifying, prioritising and remediating vulnerabilities at scale - working closely with engineering teams to ensure risks are not just found, but properly fixed. You'll sit within a team focused on improving real-world security posture , using DevOps and Infrastructure as Code to deliver consistent, scalable remediation across environments. If you're someone with a strong DevOps background who has moved into security - or a security engineer with solid automation and IaC experience - this role offers the chance to have genuine impact across multiple client environments. Salary: £40-50k DOE Package: Up to 31 days annual leave + expenses & overnight bonus Working Structure: Remote for the first 6 months followed by 1 day onsite in Stevenage or Bristol Security Clearance: Due to the nature of work, candidates miust undergo security clearance processes, therefore must hold only British citizenship. Start date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle - from identification and validation through to remediation, verification and closure Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud (Azure/AWS) and on-prem environments Use security and posture management tooling (e.g. Defender for Cloud, Azure Advisor, AWS Inspector, Security Hub ) to detect and prioritise risks Translate security findings into clear, actionable remediation plans Work closely with engineering teams to implement secure fixes , ensuring changes are properly tested and deployed safely Remediate vulnerabilities through patching, configuration hardening and application of security controls Validate remediation through re-scanning and verification processes Deploy and scale fixes using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and DevOps practices across multiple environments Produce clear documentation covering risk, root cause, remediation and residual risk Track and report on vulnerability trends, SLAs and security posture improvements Continuously improve vulnerability management processes, including triage, prioritisation and exception handling Support the implementation of secure configuration baselines and security best practices Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in DevOps, Platform Engineering or DevSecOps Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Experience working within cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS) Exposure to vulnerability management or security tooling (e.g. Defender for Cloud, Tenable, Nessus, AWS Inspector) Experience improving security posture across infrastructure, configurations or applications Understanding of security best practices, system hardening and secure configuration Comfortable working across both cloud and on-prem environments If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration. 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 Description Java Team Lead Location: West Midlands (Hybrid working) Type: Permanent About the Role TXP is growing its Java capability significantly, and we're looking for an experienced Java Team Lead to help shape, scale, and lead our Java engineering community.This is a senior leadership role , focused on the management, development, and technical oversight of our Java teams across the UK, offshore delivery centres, and trusted partners. As the team grows, this role is critical in maintaining engineering standards, developing people, supporting recruitment, and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.You'll bring a strong developer background , but this is not a hands-on delivery role . Instead, it's an opportunity for someone ready to step back from day-to-day coding and focus on leadership, quality, and scale, while still remaining technically credible. What You'll Be Doing Lead and manage the Java engineering capability across TXP, maintaining high standards of delivery and quality Provide technical leadership and assurance, ensuring modern engineering practices and standards are consistently applied Act as the escalation point for the Java team across delivery, technical, and people matters Support the development and performance management of engineers, including mentoring senior developers Drive recruitment and onboarding of new Java team members as the capability scales Oversee and challenge solution designs, code quality, and engineering approaches (without being hands-on in delivery) Support pre-sales and bid activities, working closely with technical and commercial stakeholders Work with delivery leaders and partners to ensure teams are set up for success Shape, promote, and enforce engineering standards across the full development lifecycle What We're Looking For You'll be a technically strong leader who understands modern Java development deeply, even if you're no longer coding every day. Essential experience: Strong background in Java development (Java 1.6 / 1.8 or later) Experience leading or managing Java engineers in a delivery environment Excellent understanding of REST APIs, Spring, Oracle PL/SQL, and microservices architecture Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. Maven, Docker, Kubernetes) Good working knowledge of Agile / Scrum delivery approaches Experience reviewing, challenging, and assuring code and technical design Confidence engaging in technical discussions with senior engineers and architects Strong people leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills Desirable experience: Front-end exposure (React or other JavaScript frameworks) CI/CD, unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), and TDD practices Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS Pre-sales, bid support, or solution shaping experience Experience working with offshore or partner teams Why Join TXP? A genuinely senior leadership role with real influence as the Java capability scales Opportunity to step away from daily delivery while staying close to technology Work alongside experienced technical leaders shaping TXP's future engineering direction Hybrid working, supportive culture, and strong focus on professional growth Be part of a consultancy that values quality, pragmatism, and people Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that. Ready to Shape the Future? If you're a Java leader who enjoys building teams, setting standards, and enabling others to do their best work, we'd love to hear from you.

Software Engineer - Fullstack Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer - Fullstack and be at the forefront of transforming our application landscape into a modern, cloud-hosted finance platform. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to shaping the digital future. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance software solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Compensation: £41,000 - £60,000 p/a + Amazing benefits Work Model: 3 days on site per week in Milton Keynes What You'll Do: As a vital member of our scrum team, you will participate in redesigning our core products, working across greenfield and legacy solutions. Your expertise will influence every stage of the product lifecycle-from initial design to deployment, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers with innovative, reliable software. Required Skills: Strong experience in C# and .Net Core development Proficiency with Web API design and development Solid understanding of REST principles and SOLID design patterns Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Familiarity with Typescript and React (desirable) Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Experience with TDD, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices Good communication skills and a collaborative team mindset Nice to Have Skills: Experience with Web API integrations and microservices architecture Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration AWS or Azure certifications or experience Familiarity with WebSocket or real-time data streaming Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of hands-on software development experience in a full-stack environment Other Requirements: Willingness to participate in a hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Ability to collaborate effectively within an Agile team environment If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team and help us redefine the future of mobility solutions, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your software engineering career.

Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Sector: Insurance & Engineering Risk Type: Permanent Senior Architecture RoleAre you a hands-on Solution Architect who enjoys stepping into complex environments, bringing structure to ambiguity, and turning legacy estates into clear, deliverable roadmaps?A global specialist insurance group is strengthening its Manchester technology hub and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in assessing current-state systems, shaping future architecture, and guiding large-scale migration and modernisation initiatives.This is a role for someone who wants to be close to the business , embedded with delivery teams, and accountable for turning architectural thinking into practical outcomes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out True Solution Architecture - You'll own solution design from current-state assessment through to target architecture and delivery alignment. Greenfield thinking, real constraints - Apply modern architecture principles to a live, evolving estate following acquisition and integration. Delivery-adjacent impact - Work side-by-side with BAs, engineering leads, and business heads to make architecture actionable. Cloud & migration focus - Shape AWS-led migration strategies and integration patterns across multiple systems. High visibility - Act as the architectural bridge between UK teams and US parent stakeholders. What You'll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Assess existing applications and platforms and define clear target-state architectures Build and own system and application roadmaps aligned to business priorities Design scalable, modular solution architectures including integration and NFRs Lead migration and modernisation initiatives across legacy and cloud platforms Act as the architecture point of contact between business, BA, and engineering teams Produce clear solution diagrams, documentation, and decision artefacts Guide teams on API design, integration patterns, cloud usage, and best practice Influence senior stakeholders and confidently challenge assumptions where needed What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Strong Solution Architecture experience (6-10+ years) in complex environments Proven delivery of application migration and modernisation programmes Hands-on experience with AWS-based architectures (Azure knowledge beneficial) Solid grounding in application, integration, and cloud design patterns Insurance experience (general insurance is ideal; deep platform specialism not required) The confidence to operate with senior, sometimes challenging stakeholders A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset paired with strong communication skills Major platform experience (PAS, core systems, large enterprise platforms) is welcome, but architecture capability and delivery credibility matter more than any single product . Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: Working close to the business rather than at arm's length Turning complex current states into clear migration paths Owning solution design through implementation Balancing modern architecture with real-world delivery constraints Being the calm, credible voice in technically and politically complex programmesIf you enjoy shaping the journey rather than just describing the destination , this role offers both influence and impact. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

SOC Engineer - SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100, Our leading global law firm client are currently looking to take on a new SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100) to join their team on a contractual basis. The firm are an extremely modern law firm which offer a healthy hybrid working solution 2-3 days per week in London and offer a great deal of autonomy and technical exposure. This SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100) role, will be responsible for the enhancement of existing SIEM platform and improve performance, coverage and fidelity by conducting regular assessments of the SIEM architecture. To be considered for this SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100)Defender) role, it's ideal you have: 3 + years within a similar role Ideal but not required law firm experience Security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Sec+ or others SIEM Engineering & Maturity Enhance and optimise the existing SIEM platform to improve performance, coverage, and fidelity. Conduct regular assessments of SIEM architecture and propose improvements to ingestion pipelines, parsing rules, correlation logic, and storage management. Implement automation and orchestration components (SOAR) to streamline incident response activities. Log Source Onboarding & Integration Identify, prioritise, and onboard new log sources from cloud, on-prem, network, endpoint, identity, and application platforms. Develop and maintain custom parsers, connectors, and ingestion playbooks. Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure high-quality, reliable telemetry and error-free ingestion. Use Case & Detection Content Development Design, implement, test, and tune detection use cases based on attacker techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intelligence, and risk appetite. Build correlation rules, anomaly-based detections, dashboards, and alerting workflows. Regularly review detection efficacy and reduce false positives through tuning and logic refinement. SOC Support & Incident Response Work closely with SOC analysts to validate and refine detection logic. Support incident investigations through SIEM searches, enrichment, and data modelling. Provide technical SME support for complex incidents that require deep SIEM or log knowledge. Documentation & Governance Maintain high-quality documentation covering data models, feed onboarding, use cases, correlation logic, and architecture. Ensure alignment with internal controls, compliance requirements, and industry standards. Education, Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Hands-on experience with leading SIEM platforms (e.g., Exabeam, LogRhythm, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Elastic). Strong understanding of log formats (JSON, syslog, XML, CEF, etc.) and ingestion technologies (Syslog, API, Event Hubs, Kafka, Agents). Practical knowledge of detection engineering, threat modelling, and attacker behaviour analysis. Experience building and tuning correlation rules, searches, and dashboards. Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation workflows. Security Knowledge Strong understanding of networking, Windows/Linux systems, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), identity systems, and endpoint protection technologies (e.g. SentinelOne and Microsoft Defender) Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat hunting methodologies. Must Have Level 4 or higher qualification in a computing subject, or equivalent experience IT experience including both IT Infrastructure and Information Security roles Relevant professional certifications that validate the fundamental skills required to perform the role, e.g. GIAC (GCIA,GCDA,GMON) Microsoft SC-200/SC-100, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS), SSCP/CISSP etc Strong skill level in scripting technologies, including Python, MS PowerShell and PowerApps Ability to conduct research into Infrastructure issues and products as required Self-starting with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to engage colleagues at all levels and project a solid, professional attitude consistently. Nice to have Data Loss Prevention Secure Remote Access solutions Network Security solutions Open Source and Cyber Threat Intelligence Suitable experience working with the market leading technology vendor product suites Experience in software-defined and cloud services such as SaaS, IaaS, PaaS and DaaS Experience in Disaster Recovery Management and Business Continuity Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Principal Consultant - Incident Response Salary: Up to £85,000 + cash benefits Location: London, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to join their Incident Response practice. This is a senior, client-facing role within a highly regarded cyber security team, delivering proactive incident readiness engagements. You will work closely with organisations to strengthen their preparedness. This includes reviewing and developing incident response plans, facilitating tabletop exercises, running simulated attack scenarios, and advising on preventative engineering and operational readiness. The focus is on ensuring clients are not only able to respond effectively in a crisis, but are proactively building resilience into their environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cyber incidents, while also shaping how organisations think about planning, governance and technical response capability. The Role As a Principal Consultant, you will: Lead and deliver technical incident response engagements, helping clients respond, remediate and recover from cyber security incidents. Conduct high-quality forensic and technical analysis to determine root cause, scope and impact of security breaches. Produce clear, well-structured outputs ranging from executive briefings to detailed technical investigation reports. Act as the technical lead on small to medium-sized incidents, overseeing team members and ensuring technical excellence throughout delivery. Support detection engineering and SecOps enhancement initiatives, including identifying coverage gaps in EDR/SIEM tooling and contributing to orchestration and automation playbooks. Work directly with client technical teams, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact during engagements. Scope and design both emergency response and preparatory readiness engagements. In addition to reactive incident work, you will: Assess and improve clients' incident response plans and protocols. Facilitate tabletop exercises and simulated attack scenarios to test organisational readiness. Deliver incident preparedness services, including playbook development, runbook design and capability gap analysis. Provide threat briefings and strategic guidance to help organisations strengthen their preventative and detection capabilities. Mentor and develop junior consultants within the practice. About You Our client is looking for an experienced incident responder with strong technical depth and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. You will have recent hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital forensics and technical incident response Enterprise security operations tooling and processes Detection engineering within EDR/SIEM environments, including addressing ATT&CK TTP coverage gaps Enterprise IT networks and Active Directory Cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS or GCP You will also demonstrate: A strong understanding of threat actors and the techniques used to compromise organisations. The ability to analyse complex technical problems and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience leading investigations and managing client-facing engagements. Familiarity with incident readiness and preparedness services, including tabletop exercises, playbook development and response planning. The ability to build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. A commitment to mentoring and developing others within the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced incident response professional who enjoys both the intensity of live incident work and the strategic value of helping organisations strengthen their cyber resilience before an attack occurs. Apply now for immediate review! Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Response Manager, Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Response Consultant, Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Response, Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Readiness Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

AWS Cloud Platform Engineer - AWS, Cloud & On-Premise We're working with an ambitious and forward thinking SaaS business with over 400 employees, 5000+ customers and a busy pipeline of work. They are invested in modern and emerging technologies including AI - you can expect a fast moving and progressive culture where you will learn, develop and stay on the curve of modern tech. The role of AWS Cloud Infrastructure / Platform Engineer is to support and evolve a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning cloud and on-premise systems. This is a senior and influential role where, alongside your technical contribution, you will help to steer the working practice, provide strategic input and drive innovation. The Role: You'll play a key role in managing and enhancing a hybrid infrastructure estate, supporting both internal systems and customer-facing platforms. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help drive best practices across DevOps, automation, and system reliability. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on-premise environments Optimise systems for performance, scalability, security, and cost Collaborate with engineering teams to improve DevOps practices and automation Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability Maintain clear documentation and continuously improve processes The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in AWS infrastructure design, deployment and system administration. Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud infrastructures with a good working knowledge of on-premise infrastructure. Networking (switching, load balancing and firewalls) Experience of working with commercially focused software engineering teams using Agile/DevOps practices. Strong problem-solving skills; effective working independently and within teams. Experience managing complex projects. Highly proficient in at least two of the following technologies: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or CDK AWS IaaS (EC2, VPC, Transit Gateway) CloudFlare Windows Server (IIS) Linux Ready to make an impact? Hit apply to upload your CV, or email direct to for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Avanti is working with an exciting early-stage 5-person FinTech startup based in London that is about to launch its first product in the embedded finance space. Their platform helps businesses unlock working capital through intelligent, AI-driven invoice financing solutions, integrated directly into existing financial workflows. With their launch just around the corner, they are now looking for a Mid-Level FullStack Developer to join their growing team. THE ROLE This is not a typical developer role. You'll be working across both technology and business operations, giving you a unique opportunity to understand how a fintech company is built from the ground up. Around 70-80% of your time will be focused on development, with the other 20-30% focused on working closely with the COO to understand the operational side of the business. You'll be responsible for: Building and maintaining fullstack applications Developing APIs and working with databases Contributing to frontend and backend development Supporting AI-driven features and data workflows Debugging, testing, and improving system performance Working closely with the business to help automate operational processes TECH STACK .NET (backend) React (frontend) MySQL AWS Python (AI and data models) Experience Required 3+ years of experience in software development Strong .NET experience Some front-end (React ideally) - however Angular/Vue is fine Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals Interested in working in a startup / Have startup experience AWS exposure (similar cloud is fine) Interested in AI Desirable: Previously worked in a start-up Python experience (Data / AI) Why Join? Join a startup at launch stage Work on AI-driven fintech products Gain exposure beyond coding into real business operations Fast-track your development with hands-on experience High visibility and real impact from day one Salary is up to £50,000 and you will be required on-site 4 days per week in Central London. If interested then click Apply Now

Avanti is working with an exciting early-stage 5-person FinTech startup based in London that is about to launch its first product in the embedded finance space. Their platform helps businesses unlock working capital through intelligent, AI-driven invoice financing solutions, integrated directly into existing financial workflows. With their launch just around the corner, they are now looking for a Mid-Level FullStack Developer to join their growing team. THE ROLE This is not a typical developer role. You'll be working across both technology and business operations, giving you a unique opportunity to understand how a fintech company is built from the ground up. Around 70-80% of your time will be focused on development, with the other 20-30% focused on working closely with the COO to understand the operational side of the business. You'll be responsible for: Building and maintaining fullstack applications Developing APIs and working with databases Contributing to frontend and backend development Supporting AI-driven features and data workflows Debugging, testing, and improving system performance Working closely with the business to help automate operational processes TECH STACK .NET (backend) React (frontend) MySQL AWS Python (AI and data models) Experience Required 3+ years of experience in software development Strong .NET experience Some front-end (React ideally) - however Angular/Vue is fine Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals Interested in working in a startup / Have startup experience AWS exposure (similar cloud is fine) Interested in AI Desirable: Previously worked in a start-up Python experience (Data / AI) Why Join? Join a startup at launch stage Work on AI-driven fintech products Gain exposure beyond coding into real business operations Fast-track your development with hands-on experience High visibility and real impact from day one Salary is up to £50,000 and you will be required on-site 4 days per week in Central London. If interested then click Apply Now

Job Description This is a new opportunity for a Test Engineer to join our award-winning AJ Bell platform. You will be part of a cross-functional Agile team understanding and testing core solutions that are pivotal for AJ Bell platform propositions, building close ties with the business and broader technology function. You will be joining a team which has a philosophy of continuous improvement, and a strong focus on engineering excellence. What does the job involve? Understand and interpret business, functional, and technical requirements Understand AJ Bell products and process At AJ Bell we pair, and you, in most cases will pair with other members of the team Have input into how solutions are developed and delivered using knowledge and expertise to help deliver the best possible outcome for the customer Carry out testing across a wide range of processes and systems - including UI, API, back office (workflow) processes, 3rd party systems and integrations between all these systems including end to end testing Execute test scripts and record results using software testing tools Raising bugs in a timely manner with sufficient detail to be fixed/reproduced Working alongside Technical Leads and Testers from Project inception to create and implement appropriate test automation approach to complement the manual testing and overall project deliveries. Being involved in exciting new research projects and proof of concepts Supporting User Acceptance Testing and release to Production Knowledge of Agile working practices and ability to apply its practice Ensure that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. Competence, knowledge and skill Full understanding of the testing lifecycle & methodologies Maintain and enhance the existing automation frameworks Carry out exploratory testing within an Agile development environment Develop test tools, and extend test frameworks and test environments Experience of testing Web APIs using integration tools Knowledge of Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript Experience/Familiarity Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts. Technical understanding of processes under test and relevant related processes and the ability to test components An understanding of test automation concepts and their application Experience in CI / CD using tools such as Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipeline Meticulous attention to detail Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with those in a technical role (e.g. developers) in addition to user Soft skills: Agile / SCRUM / SAFe Strong communication skills, written and verbal Very motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm E-commerce and/or financial services experience About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 6% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

Data Engineer up to £90,000 + Benefits London (Hybrid) This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth adtech scale-up where you can take ownership of large-scale data infrastructure that directly powers machine learning, product intelligence, and customer ROI. THE COMPANY This is a UK-based adtech SaaS platform that using machine learning and real-time behavioural analytics to help brands optimise performance. THE ROLE Key responsibilities include: Designing, building, and maintaining batch and streaming data ingestion pipelines for high-volume event data Improving and optimising the AWS Redshift data warehouse, including modelling, performance, and cost efficiency Refactoring poorly structured data into clean, well-governed, ML-friendly datasets Building pipelines to support ML workflows, feature stores, A/B testing, and experimentation Ingesting and integrating new and under-utilised data sources Working on greenfield projects while scaling existing data infrastructure to billions of data points YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You will bring strong capability in: Python and SQL AWS data infrastructure (S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena, Kinesis, Lambda) End-to-end ownership, from proof-of-concept through to production THE BENEFITS You will receive a salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

Purpose of the Position As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional, service-oriented team, working on extending and maintaining our Affiliate Marketing platform. You design and build reliable services by writing clean, secure, and well-tested code, following modern engineering best practices. In this role, you have a significant impact on system efficiency, technical quality, and team effectiveness. You take ownership of meaningful challenges, balancing technical excellence with sustainable product and business needs, and contribute to a collaborative, agile way of working. The Team You'll join our Billing & Payments tribe, owning a core domain of the business: how customers are billed and partners get paid. Our engineering culture values pragmatic solutions, automation, strong ownership, and continuous improvement supported by open feedback loops. We are moving towards a cloud-first architecture with a strong focus on AWS, working with technologies such as Java/Spring, AWS Lambda, Node.js, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases, and more. Key Tasks Work within a small, collaborative team using agile methodologies and practices Take ownership of applications across the full lifecycle, from design and implementation to operation Proactively identify improvement opportunities and technical risks, helping shape technical direction Solve real business problems by translating requirements into scalable technical solutions Support an effective agile way of working by helping facilitate team ceremonies and workshops Mentor engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day collaboration Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring service reliability and operational stability Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with local and remote colleagues and stakeholders Whilst the above outlines the general expectations of the role, we expect this position to evolve over time, offering opportunities to gain deeper knowledge and experience within the online and affiliate marketing domain. Skills & Expertise 6+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong foundation in OOP and comfort working with multiple programming languages, ideally incl. Java/Spring Passion for clean, maintainable code with a strong understanding of SOLID principles Hands-on experience designing AWS-based systems, microservices with REST APIs, and event-driven architectures Focus on engineering quality through code reviews, testing, and test strategy improvement Responsibility for maintaining CI/CD pipelines for reliable, automated software delivery Confident use of Git or similar version control systems in a collaborative environment Solid understanding of relational databases, data modelling, and SQL Familiarity with non-relational databases like DynamoDB, MongoDB Basic knowledge of web technologies and modern frontend frameworks, ideally Angular Proven collaboration in cross-functional teams with Product, UX, and Agile roles Extensive exposure to agile processes, particularly Scrum Interest in and practical use of AI tools to augment software development Experience with financial or billing-related systems is a plus Basic experience building Node.js services using JavaScript or TypeScript is beneficial Our Offer Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves. Remote Working Allowance: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately. Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regions Meal Vouchers: You will be supported with a certain net sum to spend it on a variety of lunches. Health & Wellbeing: The insurance covers several types of health, vision and / or dental treatments for you and for up to one additional family member. Remote Working Furniture Package: After 3 months of employment, you will be eligible for a furniture package, which should enable you to set up a proper workplace at your remote working location Appreciation : Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program. Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at , and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.