PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER SC Cleared - UK Only - (Sponsorship is unavailable) you must hold SC Clearance.Provide expert advice on the defences against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging risks. This includes offering guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operational management of cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and standards. Contribute to the development and refinement of controls and processes to ensure the safety, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security of data stored on systems. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures and, in collaboration with security, network, information governance, and technical leads, developing new measures to address these gaps. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work closely with system and service owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to design, implement, and enforce appropriate protective and detective security controls, policies, and procedures. The role includes the administration and operational management of security tooling and SIEM platforms, with responsibility for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, intrusions, and unauthorised or suspicious activity. This includes Microsoft Sentinel (data and source tuning, creation and maintenance of workbooks and connectors, and threat intelligence review), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud, and Darktrace, including system and model tuning, email module management, and configuration of autonomous response actions. You will be responsible for incident response activities, including triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, coordinating escalation and remediation, and conducting root cause analysis. You must be able to communicate effectively about security incidents and cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role works closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partner, supporting the assessment and investigation of alerts and contributing to the development and refinement of incident response plans and playbooks. You will support vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, annual audits, and penetration testing. This includes preparing and presenting incident, threat, and compliance reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including compiling a monthly SIRO report. Continuous improvement is a core responsibility. You will conduct post-incident reviews, recommend control and process improvements, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documentation. You will also research emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies and provide reports or presentations to senior stakeholders as required. The role supports cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a strong security culture and helping to upskill colleagues in cybersecurity best practices. You will also collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure security is embedded into system and application designs, supporting secure architecture and delivery from the outset. Compliance & Framework Alignment: Ensure security operations align with regulatory standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and NCSC CAF. Person SpecificationEssential: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management. Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports. Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation work to address security issues. Desirable: Recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP). Experience with DarkTrace Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science 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
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER SC Cleared - UK Only - (Sponsorship is unavailable) you must hold SC Clearance.Provide expert advice on the defences against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging risks. This includes offering guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operational management of cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and standards. Contribute to the development and refinement of controls and processes to ensure the safety, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security of data stored on systems. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures and, in collaboration with security, network, information governance, and technical leads, developing new measures to address these gaps. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work closely with system and service owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to design, implement, and enforce appropriate protective and detective security controls, policies, and procedures. The role includes the administration and operational management of security tooling and SIEM platforms, with responsibility for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, intrusions, and unauthorised or suspicious activity. This includes Microsoft Sentinel (data and source tuning, creation and maintenance of workbooks and connectors, and threat intelligence review), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud, and Darktrace, including system and model tuning, email module management, and configuration of autonomous response actions. You will be responsible for incident response activities, including triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, coordinating escalation and remediation, and conducting root cause analysis. You must be able to communicate effectively about security incidents and cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role works closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partner, supporting the assessment and investigation of alerts and contributing to the development and refinement of incident response plans and playbooks. You will support vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, annual audits, and penetration testing. This includes preparing and presenting incident, threat, and compliance reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including compiling a monthly SIRO report. Continuous improvement is a core responsibility. You will conduct post-incident reviews, recommend control and process improvements, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documentation. You will also research emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies and provide reports or presentations to senior stakeholders as required. The role supports cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a strong security culture and helping to upskill colleagues in cybersecurity best practices. You will also collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure security is embedded into system and application designs, supporting secure architecture and delivery from the outset. Compliance & Framework Alignment: Ensure security operations align with regulatory standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and NCSC CAF. Person SpecificationEssential: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management. Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports. Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation work to address security issues. Desirable: Recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP). Experience with DarkTrace Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science 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
Principal Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days a week Salary: (Apply online only)k + 10% Bonus Type: Permanent No Sponsorship Available Overview: We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications across a modern cloud-based architecture. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will shape technical direction, influence engineering standards, and drive best practice across the full software development lifecycle. You will work closely with product, architecture, and leadership teams to deliver robust, user-centric solutions while mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and development of full stack applications across frontend and backend systems Define and drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles Act as a technical authority across multiple teams, guiding complex solution design and delivery Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems using modern frameworks and cloud technologies Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Mentor and coach engineers, supporting career development and technical growth Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Contribute to strategic technology decisions and long-term roadmap planning Ensure high levels of system reliability, performance, and security Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong track record in senior or principal-level roles Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) Strong backend development experience (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, or Go) Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems Strong experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems Cloud experience with Azure with knowledge of serverless and containerised architectures Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Experience working in Agile environments and leading technical delivery Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience: Knowledge of data engineering or real-time data processing pipelines Exposure to system design at enterprise scale Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance bonus Flexible hybrid working model Private healthcare and enhanced pension 25 days annual leave + additional benefits Learning and development budget Opportunity to shape engineering strategy within a growing organisation
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Principal Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days a week Salary: (Apply online only)k + 10% Bonus Type: Permanent No Sponsorship Available Overview: We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications across a modern cloud-based architecture. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will shape technical direction, influence engineering standards, and drive best practice across the full software development lifecycle. You will work closely with product, architecture, and leadership teams to deliver robust, user-centric solutions while mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and development of full stack applications across frontend and backend systems Define and drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles Act as a technical authority across multiple teams, guiding complex solution design and delivery Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems using modern frameworks and cloud technologies Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Mentor and coach engineers, supporting career development and technical growth Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Contribute to strategic technology decisions and long-term roadmap planning Ensure high levels of system reliability, performance, and security Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong track record in senior or principal-level roles Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) Strong backend development experience (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, or Go) Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems Strong experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems Cloud experience with Azure with knowledge of serverless and containerised architectures Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Experience working in Agile environments and leading technical delivery Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience: Knowledge of data engineering or real-time data processing pipelines Exposure to system design at enterprise scale Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance bonus Flexible hybrid working model Private healthcare and enhanced pension 25 days annual leave + additional benefits Learning and development budget Opportunity to shape engineering strategy within a growing organisation
Job Description Job Title: Client Service Delivery, Sr Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive Career Level: CL6 Please note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Company Overview Accenture is a leading global professional services company,providinga broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities acrossall oftheseservices We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core valuescomprise ofStewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for theIndividualand Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Team You will be part of the Service Delivery Team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cloud services to our clients. Operating from our Birmingham UK office, the team focuses on delivering high-quality, SLA-driven services enhanced through AIOps, automation, and data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with access to continuous learning,cutting-edgetechnologies, and a global network of experts. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Management Own full lifecycle service delivery across infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring alignment to SLAs, KPIs, scope, and cost. Leverage AIOps and observability tools (e.g.Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) to proactivelymonitorservice health and performance. Utilisepredictive alerting and anomaly detection to prevent incidents andoptimisedelivery priorities. Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Client Communication Act as the primary point of contact for service delivery, building strong, trusted client relationships. Translate technical insights into clear business value, highlighting outcomes such as improved reliability and reduced Mean TimeToRecover (MTTR). Communicate the impact of AI-driven service management anddemonstratethe value of platforms such as ServiceNow AIOps, Dynatrace, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence. Service Improvement Analyseservice metrics and trends toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement. Embed incident learnings into automation workflows and prevention models. Use AIOps insights to improve service availability, performance, and reliability. Driveoptimisationthrough data-led decision-making and proactive operations. Documentation and Reporting Establish and lead governance forums, service reviews, and performance discussions. Deliver AI-enhanced reporting, including predictive insights and trend analysis using tools such as ServiceNow Performance Analytics, Azure Monitor, and AWS DevOps Guru. Ensure transparency and governance in AI usage within service delivery. Team Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, and business units. Promote adoption of AIOps and automation tools across operational teams. Encourage skills development in data-driven and AI-assisted service management. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive service excellence. Risk Management Act as escalationleadformajor incidents, service risks, and client concerns, including participation in on-call rotations. Use event correlation and root cause analysis tools such asMoogsoft,BigPanda, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence to accelerate resolution. Proactivelyidentifyand mitigate risks using data-driven insights. Compliance Ensure adherence to client data protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Govern access to operational data used within AIOps and monitoring platforms. Support audits and assurance activities related to AI-enabled service delivery. Automation & Tooling Implement andoptimiseAIOps and automation capabilities to enable proactive and self-healing operations. Drive intelligent alerting, event correlation, and automated remediation. Leverage AI-driven dashboards for performance, cost, and efficiency insights (e.g.within ServiceNow or Datadog). Support business cases for AIOps and automation investment. Ideally,you'llhave: Experience in Service Delivery within infrastructure and cloud environments Strong understanding of IT Managed Services frameworks Hands-on experience with AIOps tools such as Dynatrace and ServiceNow Familiarity with observability tools (e.g.Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) Knowledge of event analytics tools such as Splunk IT Service Intelligence andMoogsoft Experience in stakeholder and client management Financial management, costoptimisation, and business case development experience Understanding of data protection, compliance, and security controls About Accenture Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Qualification Set yourself apart: You will have a culture of learning and completing relevant training and certifications. Experience in Agile Delivery, Project management, DevOps, FinOps. Know how to manage customer expectations with customer-facing experience. Good understanding of Service Management Principals, such as ITIL V4 and alignment with ISO20k, Experience with AI Ops tools, frameworks, and implementation strategies. Knowledge of AI-enabled automation and monitoring solutions. Awareness of Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices. Locations Birmingham Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Client Service Delivery, Sr Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive Career Level: CL6 Please note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Company Overview Accenture is a leading global professional services company,providinga broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities acrossall oftheseservices We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core valuescomprise ofStewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for theIndividualand Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Team You will be part of the Service Delivery Team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cloud services to our clients. Operating from our Birmingham UK office, the team focuses on delivering high-quality, SLA-driven services enhanced through AIOps, automation, and data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with access to continuous learning,cutting-edgetechnologies, and a global network of experts. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Management Own full lifecycle service delivery across infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring alignment to SLAs, KPIs, scope, and cost. Leverage AIOps and observability tools (e.g.Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) to proactivelymonitorservice health and performance. Utilisepredictive alerting and anomaly detection to prevent incidents andoptimisedelivery priorities. Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Client Communication Act as the primary point of contact for service delivery, building strong, trusted client relationships. Translate technical insights into clear business value, highlighting outcomes such as improved reliability and reduced Mean TimeToRecover (MTTR). Communicate the impact of AI-driven service management anddemonstratethe value of platforms such as ServiceNow AIOps, Dynatrace, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence. Service Improvement Analyseservice metrics and trends toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement. Embed incident learnings into automation workflows and prevention models. Use AIOps insights to improve service availability, performance, and reliability. Driveoptimisationthrough data-led decision-making and proactive operations. Documentation and Reporting Establish and lead governance forums, service reviews, and performance discussions. Deliver AI-enhanced reporting, including predictive insights and trend analysis using tools such as ServiceNow Performance Analytics, Azure Monitor, and AWS DevOps Guru. Ensure transparency and governance in AI usage within service delivery. Team Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, and business units. Promote adoption of AIOps and automation tools across operational teams. Encourage skills development in data-driven and AI-assisted service management. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive service excellence. Risk Management Act as escalationleadformajor incidents, service risks, and client concerns, including participation in on-call rotations. Use event correlation and root cause analysis tools such asMoogsoft,BigPanda, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence to accelerate resolution. Proactivelyidentifyand mitigate risks using data-driven insights. Compliance Ensure adherence to client data protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Govern access to operational data used within AIOps and monitoring platforms. Support audits and assurance activities related to AI-enabled service delivery. Automation & Tooling Implement andoptimiseAIOps and automation capabilities to enable proactive and self-healing operations. Drive intelligent alerting, event correlation, and automated remediation. Leverage AI-driven dashboards for performance, cost, and efficiency insights (e.g.within ServiceNow or Datadog). Support business cases for AIOps and automation investment. Ideally,you'llhave: Experience in Service Delivery within infrastructure and cloud environments Strong understanding of IT Managed Services frameworks Hands-on experience with AIOps tools such as Dynatrace and ServiceNow Familiarity with observability tools (e.g.Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) Knowledge of event analytics tools such as Splunk IT Service Intelligence andMoogsoft Experience in stakeholder and client management Financial management, costoptimisation, and business case development experience Understanding of data protection, compliance, and security controls About Accenture Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Qualification Set yourself apart: You will have a culture of learning and completing relevant training and certifications. Experience in Agile Delivery, Project management, DevOps, FinOps. Know how to manage customer expectations with customer-facing experience. Good understanding of Service Management Principals, such as ITIL V4 and alignment with ISO20k, Experience with AI Ops tools, frameworks, and implementation strategies. Knowledge of AI-enabled automation and monitoring solutions. Awareness of Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices. Locations Birmingham Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
Senior Associate, Platform Infrastructure Engineering page is loaded Senior Associate, Platform Infrastructure Engineeringlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7683 Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Summary: We're looking for a highly motivated Engineer with a broad skillset to join our Platform Infrastructure Team within our Systematic Credit group. You will help build and maintain the reliable physical and virtual services on which our systems operate. The Role: In this Platform Infrastructure role, you will be hands-on and carry out a broad range of tasks ranging from desktop support, business continuity and database set up, to development operations, such as environment design and management.This role will involve collaboration with teams and individuals from across the firm as well as external vendors, so strong collaboration and communication skills are key. Technical Responsibilities: Enhancing and supporting the technical infrastructure, including compute, storage and network Providing development-operations (dev-ops) capability in partnership with the broader Engineering team Supporting out-source and SaaS providers who provide technical services, including Cloud, desktop and network Maintaining robust monitoring and response systems for firm infrastructure Enhancing & supporting on-premises technology, consisting primarily of desktop and infrastructure for research Supporting due diligence with respect to IT platform. Essential Requirements: Experience with cloud services Past use of automated delivery tooling, and familiarity with Kubernetes Experience with data onboarding and administration Experience with SaaS vendors A desire to be hands-on in an entrepreneurial firm. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Experience with CSPs such as AWS & Azure Experience with information security Ability to innovate & use new technologies to deliver value and drive progress Educated to degree level in Computer Science or other relevant degree. Reporting Relationships Principal Platform Infrastructure Engineer There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.(1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate, Platform Infrastructure Engineering page is loaded Senior Associate, Platform Infrastructure Engineeringlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7683 Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Summary: We're looking for a highly motivated Engineer with a broad skillset to join our Platform Infrastructure Team within our Systematic Credit group. You will help build and maintain the reliable physical and virtual services on which our systems operate. The Role: In this Platform Infrastructure role, you will be hands-on and carry out a broad range of tasks ranging from desktop support, business continuity and database set up, to development operations, such as environment design and management.This role will involve collaboration with teams and individuals from across the firm as well as external vendors, so strong collaboration and communication skills are key. Technical Responsibilities: Enhancing and supporting the technical infrastructure, including compute, storage and network Providing development-operations (dev-ops) capability in partnership with the broader Engineering team Supporting out-source and SaaS providers who provide technical services, including Cloud, desktop and network Maintaining robust monitoring and response systems for firm infrastructure Enhancing & supporting on-premises technology, consisting primarily of desktop and infrastructure for research Supporting due diligence with respect to IT platform. Essential Requirements: Experience with cloud services Past use of automated delivery tooling, and familiarity with Kubernetes Experience with data onboarding and administration Experience with SaaS vendors A desire to be hands-on in an entrepreneurial firm. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Experience with CSPs such as AWS & Azure Experience with information security Ability to innovate & use new technologies to deliver value and drive progress Educated to degree level in Computer Science or other relevant degree. Reporting Relationships Principal Platform Infrastructure Engineer There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.(1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.
Insight Investment is looking for Security Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. The role will focus on designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the security of our Snowflake-based data platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role has been created to strengthen security-by-design principles throughout the platform's development and delivery processes. Working collaboratively within the team, you will partner closely with engineers and fellow architects to proactively identify cyber threats, devise proportionate security controls, and see these measures through to practical implementation. Your efforts will be instrumental in ensuring our platform remains secure and compliant, while supporting efficient and frictionless delivery. This is a hands-on, delivery-oriented position, embedded within the wider Data Platform team. You will play a key part in shaping our secure system development practices, championing robust governance and regulatory compliance, and enabling trusted access to data for users across the organisation. Role Responsibilities Design and implement security architecture for the Snowflake data platform on Microsoft Azure, encompassing data, identity, network, and platform controls, while embedding security into Snowflake workspaces and GitHub-backed repositories (secure branching, code reviews, pipelines, secrets management, and deployment patterns) Secure integrations with Sigma, Collibra, on-premises systems, other clouds/SaaS, and third-party vendors by ensuring connectivity, authentication, data exchange, and auditability Lead threat modelling and hands-on security assessments for systems, data flows, integrations, and vendors; translate findings into actionable controls, prioritise remediation, and track closure Implement and refine controls across IAM (Entra ID/Azure AD, Snowflake roles/RBAC), networking (private endpoints, firewall rules), encryption and key management (customer-managed keys, Key Vault), secrets management, monitoring, and logging, ensuring operability and observability (logs, alerts, dashboards), incident response, and post-incident learning Define and embed reusable, automatable security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures in CI/CD; enforce secure data lifecycle controls (ingestion, storage, processing, sharing, retention/deletion), including classification, masking, and least-privilege access Work closely with the platform team and Internal Security to align on standards and enable secure delivery, contribute to Architecture Review Boards and technical risk management, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, industry, and enterprise standards, focusing on real risk reduction. Elevate the platform team's security maturity and mindset in the process Experience Required Snowflake on Azure security: role/warehouse design, RBAC, masking/row level controls, network policies, private connectivity, secure data sharing patterns Azure security: identity (Entra ID), network isolation (VNets, Private Link), Key Vault / customer managed keys, policy/blueprints, logging/monitoring GitHub security & DevSecOps: protected branches, code owners, signed commits, secrets management, GitHub Actions hardening, SAST/secret scanning, supply chain hygiene Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and pipeline embedded controls (policy as code, automated checks, drift detection) Threat modelling & risk assessment skills; ability to turn threats into concrete, testable mitigations and track them to done Zero Trust and principal of least privilege mindset; strong grasp of enforcing role entitlement over data security (classification, tokenisation/masking, lineage, audit) Security observability: designing for logs, metrics and alerts that support detection, response and auditability Working familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CSA Cloud Controls) to communicate design rationale in governance forums Clear, pragmatic communication to brief engineers, product, architects and ARB succinctly; documents decisions and residual risk Behaviours: collaborative, embedded, outcome focused, balances speed and safety, takes ownership, learns from incidents, influences through expertise, consultative stakeholder style, curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, transparent about trade offs and residual risk Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Insight Investment is looking for Security Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. The role will focus on designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the security of our Snowflake-based data platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role has been created to strengthen security-by-design principles throughout the platform's development and delivery processes. Working collaboratively within the team, you will partner closely with engineers and fellow architects to proactively identify cyber threats, devise proportionate security controls, and see these measures through to practical implementation. Your efforts will be instrumental in ensuring our platform remains secure and compliant, while supporting efficient and frictionless delivery. This is a hands-on, delivery-oriented position, embedded within the wider Data Platform team. You will play a key part in shaping our secure system development practices, championing robust governance and regulatory compliance, and enabling trusted access to data for users across the organisation. Role Responsibilities Design and implement security architecture for the Snowflake data platform on Microsoft Azure, encompassing data, identity, network, and platform controls, while embedding security into Snowflake workspaces and GitHub-backed repositories (secure branching, code reviews, pipelines, secrets management, and deployment patterns) Secure integrations with Sigma, Collibra, on-premises systems, other clouds/SaaS, and third-party vendors by ensuring connectivity, authentication, data exchange, and auditability Lead threat modelling and hands-on security assessments for systems, data flows, integrations, and vendors; translate findings into actionable controls, prioritise remediation, and track closure Implement and refine controls across IAM (Entra ID/Azure AD, Snowflake roles/RBAC), networking (private endpoints, firewall rules), encryption and key management (customer-managed keys, Key Vault), secrets management, monitoring, and logging, ensuring operability and observability (logs, alerts, dashboards), incident response, and post-incident learning Define and embed reusable, automatable security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures in CI/CD; enforce secure data lifecycle controls (ingestion, storage, processing, sharing, retention/deletion), including classification, masking, and least-privilege access Work closely with the platform team and Internal Security to align on standards and enable secure delivery, contribute to Architecture Review Boards and technical risk management, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, industry, and enterprise standards, focusing on real risk reduction. Elevate the platform team's security maturity and mindset in the process Experience Required Snowflake on Azure security: role/warehouse design, RBAC, masking/row level controls, network policies, private connectivity, secure data sharing patterns Azure security: identity (Entra ID), network isolation (VNets, Private Link), Key Vault / customer managed keys, policy/blueprints, logging/monitoring GitHub security & DevSecOps: protected branches, code owners, signed commits, secrets management, GitHub Actions hardening, SAST/secret scanning, supply chain hygiene Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and pipeline embedded controls (policy as code, automated checks, drift detection) Threat modelling & risk assessment skills; ability to turn threats into concrete, testable mitigations and track them to done Zero Trust and principal of least privilege mindset; strong grasp of enforcing role entitlement over data security (classification, tokenisation/masking, lineage, audit) Security observability: designing for logs, metrics and alerts that support detection, response and auditability Working familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CSA Cloud Controls) to communicate design rationale in governance forums Clear, pragmatic communication to brief engineers, product, architects and ARB succinctly; documents decisions and residual risk Behaviours: collaborative, embedded, outcome focused, balances speed and safety, takes ownership, learns from incidents, influences through expertise, consultative stakeholder style, curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, transparent about trade offs and residual risk Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Job Category Technical Product Development Posting Date 04/01/2026, 10:20 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 22 Bishopsgate, Floor 27, London, GT LON, EC2N 4AJ, GB (Hybrid) STI Yes LTI No Commission No Work Arrangement Hybrid Budgeted Salary Currency GBP Minimum Salary 95,000 Maximum Salary 120,000 Division Specialty Business Solution Disclaimer Annualized base pay may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience Job Description Whitespace, a Verisk business, is a specialist technology company focused on building modern, scalable platforms that support data driven decision making across the insurance and risk markets. As part of Verisk, we combine the agility and innovation of a focused tech business with the scale, stability, and global reach of a leading data analytics organisation. We are looking for an experienced Principal Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of our technology platforms. This is a senior, hands on architecture role where you will influence technical direction, guide engineering teams, and design robust software systems that support a growing, modern SaaS environment. You will work closely with engineers, analysts, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and high performing solutions. You will also take ownership of reviewing existing systems, identifying opportunities to simplify, refactor, and improve performance and reusability. This is an opportunity to have real impact across our platform and help drive architectural excellence across the organisation. Responsibilities System Design & Architecture: As a Principal Architect you will lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure software architectures. Translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with company goals and industry best practices. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, ensuring adherence to architecture standards and best practices. Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and decision-making processes. Create technical designs for new features to enable work to be distributed across engineers and tracked. Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements, constraints, and objectives. Ensure the architecture supports future growth and flexibility. You will be expected to gain a deep understanding of how the Platform works to help steer the best outcomes for new feature delivery. Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for software development, ensuring that the system is innovative and cost-effective. Quality Assurance: Ensure software designs and implementations follow best practices, coding standards, and appropriate testing methodologies. Guarantee high performance, security, and scalability of the architecture. Documentation & Communication: Create clear, comprehensive, and maintainable documentation for system architectures, workflows, and technical specifications. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to ensure understanding of architectural decisions. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to keep our systems modern and ahead of the competition. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software architecture and development processes. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Many years of experience in software development at a senior or principal level Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems, ideally within a SaaS environment Strong, hands on experience with Swift, which is essential for this role Deep understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and design methodologies Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems Experience with relational and NoSQL databases Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes Experience working in Agile environments A strong focus on quality, performance optimisation, and high availability systems About Us Our People, Our Culture For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets.Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry. For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture. Our Culture : Explore our inclusive, people-first culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and belonging. Awards & Recognition : See why Verisk is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work around the world. Our Businesses : Learn about the diverse industries we serve - from insurance and energy to financial services and beyond. Life at Verisk : Discover what it's like to work at Verisk through employee stories, team highlights, and culture moments. Careers at Verisk : Join a global team of problem-solvers and innovators doing meaningful work that's shaping the future of industries. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Verisk offers growth, purpose, and a people-first culture Let's build something meaningful together! Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law. At Verisk, we provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. In addition to base salary, eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and our internal grading structure. Our benefits portfolio varies by location; however, a typical package includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws. We also foster a work environment focused on well-being and career development. Additional perks may include wellness initiatives, fitness programs, and team-building activities. Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine, or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Job Category Technical Product Development Posting Date 04/01/2026, 10:20 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 22 Bishopsgate, Floor 27, London, GT LON, EC2N 4AJ, GB (Hybrid) STI Yes LTI No Commission No Work Arrangement Hybrid Budgeted Salary Currency GBP Minimum Salary 95,000 Maximum Salary 120,000 Division Specialty Business Solution Disclaimer Annualized base pay may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience Job Description Whitespace, a Verisk business, is a specialist technology company focused on building modern, scalable platforms that support data driven decision making across the insurance and risk markets. As part of Verisk, we combine the agility and innovation of a focused tech business with the scale, stability, and global reach of a leading data analytics organisation. We are looking for an experienced Principal Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of our technology platforms. This is a senior, hands on architecture role where you will influence technical direction, guide engineering teams, and design robust software systems that support a growing, modern SaaS environment. You will work closely with engineers, analysts, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and high performing solutions. You will also take ownership of reviewing existing systems, identifying opportunities to simplify, refactor, and improve performance and reusability. This is an opportunity to have real impact across our platform and help drive architectural excellence across the organisation. Responsibilities System Design & Architecture: As a Principal Architect you will lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure software architectures. Translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with company goals and industry best practices. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, ensuring adherence to architecture standards and best practices. Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and decision-making processes. Create technical designs for new features to enable work to be distributed across engineers and tracked. Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements, constraints, and objectives. Ensure the architecture supports future growth and flexibility. You will be expected to gain a deep understanding of how the Platform works to help steer the best outcomes for new feature delivery. Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for software development, ensuring that the system is innovative and cost-effective. Quality Assurance: Ensure software designs and implementations follow best practices, coding standards, and appropriate testing methodologies. Guarantee high performance, security, and scalability of the architecture. Documentation & Communication: Create clear, comprehensive, and maintainable documentation for system architectures, workflows, and technical specifications. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to ensure understanding of architectural decisions. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to keep our systems modern and ahead of the competition. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software architecture and development processes. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Many years of experience in software development at a senior or principal level Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems, ideally within a SaaS environment Strong, hands on experience with Swift, which is essential for this role Deep understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and design methodologies Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems Experience with relational and NoSQL databases Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes Experience working in Agile environments A strong focus on quality, performance optimisation, and high availability systems About Us Our People, Our Culture For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets.Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry. For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture. Our Culture : Explore our inclusive, people-first culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and belonging. Awards & Recognition : See why Verisk is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work around the world. Our Businesses : Learn about the diverse industries we serve - from insurance and energy to financial services and beyond. Life at Verisk : Discover what it's like to work at Verisk through employee stories, team highlights, and culture moments. Careers at Verisk : Join a global team of problem-solvers and innovators doing meaningful work that's shaping the future of industries. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Verisk offers growth, purpose, and a people-first culture Let's build something meaningful together! Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law. At Verisk, we provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. In addition to base salary, eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and our internal grading structure. Our benefits portfolio varies by location; however, a typical package includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws. We also foster a work environment focused on well-being and career development. Additional perks may include wellness initiatives, fitness programs, and team-building activities. Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine, or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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
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.).
