CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Wokingham, Berkshire
Role: Principal Site Reliability Engineer (Platform / DevOps) Location: Wokingham (Reading) - Hybrid (60% remote / 40% onsite) Duration: 6 Months+ Rate: 500- 520 per day Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (mandatory) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal SRE / Platform Engineer to lead platform-first initiatives focused on scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed systems. This role requires strong DevOps expertise and the ability to design and maintain resilient cloud-based infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead platform-first engineering initiatives to enhance scalability and reliability Design, build, and maintain resilient infrastructure for distributed systems Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure high availability Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability and mitigate risks Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient deployments Recommend ongoing improvements to platform architecture and processes Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards Required Skills & Experience Strong background in software engineering for large-scale distributed systems Proficiency in Golang, Java, or Python Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration Proven experience with CI/CD and infrastructure automation Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Apr 09, 2026
Contractor
Role: Principal Site Reliability Engineer (Platform / DevOps) Location: Wokingham (Reading) - Hybrid (60% remote / 40% onsite) Duration: 6 Months+ Rate: 500- 520 per day Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (mandatory) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal SRE / Platform Engineer to lead platform-first initiatives focused on scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed systems. This role requires strong DevOps expertise and the ability to design and maintain resilient cloud-based infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead platform-first engineering initiatives to enhance scalability and reliability Design, build, and maintain resilient infrastructure for distributed systems Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure high availability Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability and mitigate risks Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient deployments Recommend ongoing improvements to platform architecture and processes Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards Required Skills & Experience Strong background in software engineering for large-scale distributed systems Proficiency in Golang, Java, or Python Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration Proven experience with CI/CD and infrastructure automation Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT US! FoodsConnected is an award winning cloud based software platform that helps retailers and food companies across the world manage their supply chain, quality control and trading and planning management. Our software solutions are currently utilised by 10 of the largest food retailers in the world. As a team, we provide tools that help our customers manage their processes in a fast and efficient way and provide real-time visibility and reporting on what is happening in their business. At Foods Connected, we recognise that our employees are our most important asset and we value creating a great working environment to ensure our team enjoy coming into the office every day working together and solving problems for our customers. Whether we are in the middle of a fast and intense development sprint, on a Teams call discussing our project statuses or enjoying a game of ping-pong or pool in the office, it is important to us that our employees are happy and delivering the best possible result for our customers. We're always keen to welcome talented individuals to join our expanding team. So if you're driven, with a passion for developing simple software solutions, creating great user experiences, designing scalable solutions for real business challenges and ensuring customer happiness then we're looking for you! IS THIS SOMETHING THAT INTERESTS YOU? Foods Connected has built a mature, functionality-rich platform over the last 10 years, used by some of the largest food retail and food manufacturing companies in the world. We are a PE-backed company operating across the UK, Australia, and North America, and engineering sits at the centre of our growth strategy. Our engineering organisation is evolving. We are moving toward smaller, more autonomous engineering teams with greater ownership of outcomes, supported by AI-augmented development practices and modern tooling. This transition is underway but not complete, and the Director of Engineering will play a central role in making it real. The Director of Engineering is a senior leadership role that sits between the CTO and the engineering teams. The CTO remains accountable for overall technology vision and alignment with product and commercial strategy. The Director of Engineering is accountable for translating that vision into consistent execution, scalable systems, and high-performing teams. You will partner closely with the CTO on technical strategy and organisational direction, and work downward through senior Technical Leads and the Engineering Manager to ensure teams are delivering with quality, pace, and genuine ownership. You will have organisational oversight of an engineering department of 50+ people spanning Graduate to Principal level. This role owns the operational rhythm of engineering, technical standards and consistency, and the day-to-day engineering leadership that enables the CTO to focus on innovation, product direction, and commercial strategy. You will have decision-making authority over engineering practices, team structure, and technical standards, and will be expected to make calls and own the outcomes. As a member of the Engineering Division Leadership Team, you will collaborate with the Director of Data and the Director of Infrastructure and Security to ensure cohesive execution across the technology organisation. This is a PE-backed environment where engineering decisions carry commercial weight. The platform carries technical debt alongside production systems that enterprise customers depend on daily. There is an ongoing modernisation effort, legacy components that require pragmatic decisions, and teams adapting to a new operating model with greater autonomy and AI-augmented practices. You will need to balance architecture evolution with feature delivery, bring people through change, and represent engineering reality clearly when timelines, cost, and risk come under pressure. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership and Engineering Evolution (35%) Partner with the CTO to define and execute long-term engineering strategy aligned with company objectives and the product roadmap. Act as a core member of the Engineering Division Leadership Team alongside the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security. Drive the evolution of engineering practices, including the effective adoption of AI-augmented development to improve quality, throughput, and developer experience. Shape how engineering teams are structured and operate, moving toward greater autonomy and ownership while maintaining alignment and shared standards. Build strong working relationships with Product, Customer Success, and other cross-functional leaders. Own engineering talent strategy including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and career development. Represent engineering in executive forums and board-level discussions, providing clear and honest visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs. Communicate engineering strategy, priorities, and constraints clearly across senior leadership and delivery teams. Technical Direction and Architecture (30%) Own the execution of the technical direction for the platform, ensuring architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Work with the CTO to ensure technical direction remains aligned with product and commercial strategy. Drive pragmatic decisions on modernisation, refactoring, and legacy investment, balancing risk, cost, and customer impact. Own and enforce technical standards across teams, ensuring consistency without unnecessary centralisation. Work closely with senior Technical Leads to ensure high-quality, consistent architectural and design decisions. Lead or sponsor critical technical design reviews and guide teams through complex engineering challenges. Define expectations for AI-augmented development, including tooling standards, acceptable use, and how quality and productivity gains are measured. Stay current with relevant emerging technologies and evaluate their practical application to Foods Connected's platforms. Be technically credible by engaging meaningfully in architectural discussions and challenging proposals where needed, without being a day-to-day code contributor. Enabling Delivery and Operational Excellence (35%) Work through the Engineering Manager and senior Technical Leads to ensure teams have the clarity, support, and tooling required to deliver effectively. Own the operational rhythm of engineering, including planning cadence, delivery coordination, and cross-team alignment. Set clear expectations for delivery quality and pace while supporting teams as they build greater autonomy. Drive process improvements that reduce friction and overhead rather than adding bureaucracy. Balance concurrent priorities across feature delivery, platform evolution, and technical debt reduction. Act as the senior escalation point for delivery, quality, and technical risk issues Coordinate closely with the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security to ensure integrated execution across the Engineering Division. Manage stakeholder and customer expectations regarding technical capabilities, timelines, and trade-offs. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the Director of Engineering should have experience with: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Significant experience in a senior engineering leadership role with responsibility for large, complex teams Proven track record evolving mature platforms in production environments with real users and real technical debt Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence rather than positional authority Experience operating in a PE-backed, investor-backed, or high-growth environment Experience working alongside a technically involved CTO is beneficial TECHNICAL SKILLS Deep understanding of modern software development practices and delivery models Strong background in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, SQL Server, Azure, and Kubernetes Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices Working knowledge of AI-augmented development tools and practices, with a pragmatic approach to adoption Ability to evaluate new technologies strategically rather than chasing trends BENEFITS: Competitive Base Salary Generous Holiday Package - 25 Days + 10 Public Holidays Private Medical, Dental & Vision Employee Wellness Program and Classes Flexible model of hybrid working
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT US! FoodsConnected is an award winning cloud based software platform that helps retailers and food companies across the world manage their supply chain, quality control and trading and planning management. Our software solutions are currently utilised by 10 of the largest food retailers in the world. As a team, we provide tools that help our customers manage their processes in a fast and efficient way and provide real-time visibility and reporting on what is happening in their business. At Foods Connected, we recognise that our employees are our most important asset and we value creating a great working environment to ensure our team enjoy coming into the office every day working together and solving problems for our customers. Whether we are in the middle of a fast and intense development sprint, on a Teams call discussing our project statuses or enjoying a game of ping-pong or pool in the office, it is important to us that our employees are happy and delivering the best possible result for our customers. We're always keen to welcome talented individuals to join our expanding team. So if you're driven, with a passion for developing simple software solutions, creating great user experiences, designing scalable solutions for real business challenges and ensuring customer happiness then we're looking for you! IS THIS SOMETHING THAT INTERESTS YOU? Foods Connected has built a mature, functionality-rich platform over the last 10 years, used by some of the largest food retail and food manufacturing companies in the world. We are a PE-backed company operating across the UK, Australia, and North America, and engineering sits at the centre of our growth strategy. Our engineering organisation is evolving. We are moving toward smaller, more autonomous engineering teams with greater ownership of outcomes, supported by AI-augmented development practices and modern tooling. This transition is underway but not complete, and the Director of Engineering will play a central role in making it real. The Director of Engineering is a senior leadership role that sits between the CTO and the engineering teams. The CTO remains accountable for overall technology vision and alignment with product and commercial strategy. The Director of Engineering is accountable for translating that vision into consistent execution, scalable systems, and high-performing teams. You will partner closely with the CTO on technical strategy and organisational direction, and work downward through senior Technical Leads and the Engineering Manager to ensure teams are delivering with quality, pace, and genuine ownership. You will have organisational oversight of an engineering department of 50+ people spanning Graduate to Principal level. This role owns the operational rhythm of engineering, technical standards and consistency, and the day-to-day engineering leadership that enables the CTO to focus on innovation, product direction, and commercial strategy. You will have decision-making authority over engineering practices, team structure, and technical standards, and will be expected to make calls and own the outcomes. As a member of the Engineering Division Leadership Team, you will collaborate with the Director of Data and the Director of Infrastructure and Security to ensure cohesive execution across the technology organisation. This is a PE-backed environment where engineering decisions carry commercial weight. The platform carries technical debt alongside production systems that enterprise customers depend on daily. There is an ongoing modernisation effort, legacy components that require pragmatic decisions, and teams adapting to a new operating model with greater autonomy and AI-augmented practices. You will need to balance architecture evolution with feature delivery, bring people through change, and represent engineering reality clearly when timelines, cost, and risk come under pressure. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership and Engineering Evolution (35%) Partner with the CTO to define and execute long-term engineering strategy aligned with company objectives and the product roadmap. Act as a core member of the Engineering Division Leadership Team alongside the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security. Drive the evolution of engineering practices, including the effective adoption of AI-augmented development to improve quality, throughput, and developer experience. Shape how engineering teams are structured and operate, moving toward greater autonomy and ownership while maintaining alignment and shared standards. Build strong working relationships with Product, Customer Success, and other cross-functional leaders. Own engineering talent strategy including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and career development. Represent engineering in executive forums and board-level discussions, providing clear and honest visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs. Communicate engineering strategy, priorities, and constraints clearly across senior leadership and delivery teams. Technical Direction and Architecture (30%) Own the execution of the technical direction for the platform, ensuring architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Work with the CTO to ensure technical direction remains aligned with product and commercial strategy. Drive pragmatic decisions on modernisation, refactoring, and legacy investment, balancing risk, cost, and customer impact. Own and enforce technical standards across teams, ensuring consistency without unnecessary centralisation. Work closely with senior Technical Leads to ensure high-quality, consistent architectural and design decisions. Lead or sponsor critical technical design reviews and guide teams through complex engineering challenges. Define expectations for AI-augmented development, including tooling standards, acceptable use, and how quality and productivity gains are measured. Stay current with relevant emerging technologies and evaluate their practical application to Foods Connected's platforms. Be technically credible by engaging meaningfully in architectural discussions and challenging proposals where needed, without being a day-to-day code contributor. Enabling Delivery and Operational Excellence (35%) Work through the Engineering Manager and senior Technical Leads to ensure teams have the clarity, support, and tooling required to deliver effectively. Own the operational rhythm of engineering, including planning cadence, delivery coordination, and cross-team alignment. Set clear expectations for delivery quality and pace while supporting teams as they build greater autonomy. Drive process improvements that reduce friction and overhead rather than adding bureaucracy. Balance concurrent priorities across feature delivery, platform evolution, and technical debt reduction. Act as the senior escalation point for delivery, quality, and technical risk issues Coordinate closely with the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security to ensure integrated execution across the Engineering Division. Manage stakeholder and customer expectations regarding technical capabilities, timelines, and trade-offs. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the Director of Engineering should have experience with: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Significant experience in a senior engineering leadership role with responsibility for large, complex teams Proven track record evolving mature platforms in production environments with real users and real technical debt Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence rather than positional authority Experience operating in a PE-backed, investor-backed, or high-growth environment Experience working alongside a technically involved CTO is beneficial TECHNICAL SKILLS Deep understanding of modern software development practices and delivery models Strong background in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, SQL Server, Azure, and Kubernetes Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices Working knowledge of AI-augmented development tools and practices, with a pragmatic approach to adoption Ability to evaluate new technologies strategically rather than chasing trends BENEFITS: Competitive Base Salary Generous Holiday Package - 25 Days + 10 Public Holidays Private Medical, Dental & Vision Employee Wellness Program and Classes Flexible model of hybrid working
We are supporting a leading organisation in the appointment of an AI Security & Governance Consultant to drive the secure adoption of Microsoft Copilot and associated AI technologies. The role requires deep expertise across Microsoft 365, Copilot, and identity governance. Operating from an information security perspective, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring AI platforms are deployed in line with security, compliance, and data protection standards. The role will involve designing and implementing agentic identity models, ensuring AI agents operate securely under appropriate identity and access controls aligned to Zero Trust principles. The role will require 1 day per week onsite at the clients London offices. Key Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on the secure configuration and governance of Microsoft Copilot at tenant level Design and implement governance frameworks for Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI agents Develop and manageagentic identity models, including: Managed identities Service principals Authentication and authorisation flows Define and implement identity lifecycle controls (provisioning, approval, rotation, monitoring, decommissioning) Conduct security and compliance risk assessments for AI-enabled tools Produce high-quality security design artefacts, standards, and guidance Provide assurance and advisory services to senior stakeholders on AI security posture Support security investigations relating to Copilot or AI agent usage Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience administering Microsoft Copilot within a Microsoft 365 environment Strong knowledge of Copilot Studio and AI agent development Proven expertise in MicrosoftEntra ID, including: Non-human identities Managed identities Service principals and API permissions Strong background in Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Experience with Microsoft Purview, particularly Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI Desirable Experience Knowledge of Microsoft Defender and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem Relevant security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Security Engineer) If this aligns with your experience, please apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
We are supporting a leading organisation in the appointment of an AI Security & Governance Consultant to drive the secure adoption of Microsoft Copilot and associated AI technologies. The role requires deep expertise across Microsoft 365, Copilot, and identity governance. Operating from an information security perspective, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring AI platforms are deployed in line with security, compliance, and data protection standards. The role will involve designing and implementing agentic identity models, ensuring AI agents operate securely under appropriate identity and access controls aligned to Zero Trust principles. The role will require 1 day per week onsite at the clients London offices. Key Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on the secure configuration and governance of Microsoft Copilot at tenant level Design and implement governance frameworks for Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI agents Develop and manageagentic identity models, including: Managed identities Service principals Authentication and authorisation flows Define and implement identity lifecycle controls (provisioning, approval, rotation, monitoring, decommissioning) Conduct security and compliance risk assessments for AI-enabled tools Produce high-quality security design artefacts, standards, and guidance Provide assurance and advisory services to senior stakeholders on AI security posture Support security investigations relating to Copilot or AI agent usage Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience administering Microsoft Copilot within a Microsoft 365 environment Strong knowledge of Copilot Studio and AI agent development Proven expertise in MicrosoftEntra ID, including: Non-human identities Managed identities Service principals and API permissions Strong background in Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Experience with Microsoft Purview, particularly Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI Desirable Experience Knowledge of Microsoft Defender and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem Relevant security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Security Engineer) If this aligns with your experience, please apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem Principal Platform & Identity Engineer (Hands-On, Hybrid Architect Role) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 + bonus + benefits Industry: Enterprise / Retail / Large-Scale Environment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Are you tired of roles that force you to choose between pure support and pure architecture? This opportunity sits right in the middle . You'll design, build, operate, and evolve a modern enterprise platform, taking full ownership of identity, automation, and infrastructure services across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a large, high-profile organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation over the next 3-5 years. If you want a role where you won't get boxed in, where you can use your breadth across identity, cloud, automation, and infrastructure, this is the one. What You'll Do In this hybrid engineering + architectural role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise identity & infrastructure strategy Build and deliver roadmaps, principles, guardrails, and operational patterns Lead the design, build and operation of the organisation's next-gen platform Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) Partner closely with Security and Architecture to ensure a secure, evergreen, resilient platform Act as a senior technical authority during incidents, outages, and complex engineering challenges Support the shift to a modern "as-a-service" infrastructure model Contribute directly to a multi-year transformation across cloud, data centre, identity, and automation This is not a detached architect role, you will stay close to the technology, get hands-on when needed, and influence key strategic decisions. What You Bring You're the ideal fit if you sit between a Senior Engineer and a Technical Architect - someone who can both design and deliver . Essential Skills & Experience Identity (priority area): Strong experience across Entra ID , Active Directory , Azure SSO Conditional Access (must have) App Registrations / Enterprise Applications One Identity Active Roles JIT access, ZTNA concepts, and ideally zScaler Infrastructure & Platform: VMware (VCF ideally) Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat) Microsoft stack Storage, OS, data centre fundamentals Networking (WAN/LAN, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN, load balancing) Automation (non-negotiable): Terraform Ansible GitLab (pipelines, automation, patterns) You're also someone who: Has evolved with the industry - not stuck in on-prem only or cloud-only silos Thinks in terms of platforms, not just ticket queues or pipeline building Can influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Communicates clearly at both technical and non-technical levels Why This Role Is Different This isn't a siloed identity role. This isn't a PowerPoint architect role. This isn't a narrow engineer role. This is a broad, modern, engineering-led role covering identity, infra, cloud, automation, and platform operations. You'll gain exposure across multiple domains and work in a genuinely collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future platform. You won't get boxed in here. Want to know more? If you're a Senior Engineer with architectural capability, or a hands-on architect who still enjoys real engineering, apply directly for immediate consideration Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem Principal Platform & Identity Engineer (Hands-On, Hybrid Architect Role) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 + bonus + benefits Industry: Enterprise / Retail / Large-Scale Environment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Are you tired of roles that force you to choose between pure support and pure architecture? This opportunity sits right in the middle . You'll design, build, operate, and evolve a modern enterprise platform, taking full ownership of identity, automation, and infrastructure services across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a large, high-profile organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation over the next 3-5 years. If you want a role where you won't get boxed in, where you can use your breadth across identity, cloud, automation, and infrastructure, this is the one. What You'll Do In this hybrid engineering + architectural role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise identity & infrastructure strategy Build and deliver roadmaps, principles, guardrails, and operational patterns Lead the design, build and operation of the organisation's next-gen platform Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) Partner closely with Security and Architecture to ensure a secure, evergreen, resilient platform Act as a senior technical authority during incidents, outages, and complex engineering challenges Support the shift to a modern "as-a-service" infrastructure model Contribute directly to a multi-year transformation across cloud, data centre, identity, and automation This is not a detached architect role, you will stay close to the technology, get hands-on when needed, and influence key strategic decisions. What You Bring You're the ideal fit if you sit between a Senior Engineer and a Technical Architect - someone who can both design and deliver . Essential Skills & Experience Identity (priority area): Strong experience across Entra ID , Active Directory , Azure SSO Conditional Access (must have) App Registrations / Enterprise Applications One Identity Active Roles JIT access, ZTNA concepts, and ideally zScaler Infrastructure & Platform: VMware (VCF ideally) Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat) Microsoft stack Storage, OS, data centre fundamentals Networking (WAN/LAN, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN, load balancing) Automation (non-negotiable): Terraform Ansible GitLab (pipelines, automation, patterns) You're also someone who: Has evolved with the industry - not stuck in on-prem only or cloud-only silos Thinks in terms of platforms, not just ticket queues or pipeline building Can influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Communicates clearly at both technical and non-technical levels Why This Role Is Different This isn't a siloed identity role. This isn't a PowerPoint architect role. This isn't a narrow engineer role. This is a broad, modern, engineering-led role covering identity, infra, cloud, automation, and platform operations. You'll gain exposure across multiple domains and work in a genuinely collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future platform. You won't get boxed in here. Want to know more? If you're a Senior Engineer with architectural capability, or a hands-on architect who still enjoys real engineering, apply directly for immediate consideration Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).
