Senior Manager, Innovation Hive, Tax Technology and Transformation, London or Belfast Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters. We are responsible for the innovation and development of human centric products within EY. Our approach is to prototypes ideas, get feedback from our customers and rapidly scale the very best ideas. It is our mission to transform the working lives of finance and tax professionals. At the heart of our business, is our people. Good people, supported by good internal practice, are the building blocks for making the impossible possible. We are looking for a Tech Lead that will help us tobuild and release engaging, innovative applications into a rapidly changing market. Your key responsibilities Be responsible and accountable for leading a Scrum Team, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of high performance Implement technicalsolutions that are resilient and scalable Mentor colleagues through constant learning to improve their skills including junior, mid level and senior developers Collaborate with other members of our team (designers, business analysts, product owners, developers and quality assurance) to deliver amazing experiences for our clients Be the Technical Lead for specific areas of the product, creating solutions to complex business problems whilst holding the team accountable for quality and maintenance Develop ideas to find a pragmatic approaches to the rapid delivery of prototypes, enabling a reduced time to value for users Work closely with our Product team to develop the backlog and sprint pipeline for your scrum team Skills and attributes for success What we look for As a Tech Lead you should have extensive experience leading commercial development. We have a preferred technology stack, however, we are not prescriptive about the technologies you have experience using, as long you as you are eager to use the best available technology for the project and open to working with new tools and approaches: A work attitude that is empathetic, humble, motivated, and adaptable (see above) Experience breaking down complex problems to build solutions that are resilient, scalable and manageable Experience working with Rest APIs Experience working with databases Experience with continuous integration and automated deployment Experience in Agile development environment and familiar with Agile ceremonies (e.g. stand up, backlog refinement, sprint planning) Working with QAs and automated testing (e.g. TDD / BDD) Use of GIT or similar for code control and management Experience leading, coaching, and developing scrum teams Ideally, you'll also have Working knowledge of Angular Working knowledge of Java Experience deploying web applications on large cloud based services provider (e.g. AWS / Azure) and familiar with the underlying architecture Understanding of NoSQL database technologies (e.g. MongoDB) What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future focused skills and equip you with world class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, Innovation Hive, Tax Technology and Transformation, London or Belfast Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters. We are responsible for the innovation and development of human centric products within EY. Our approach is to prototypes ideas, get feedback from our customers and rapidly scale the very best ideas. It is our mission to transform the working lives of finance and tax professionals. At the heart of our business, is our people. Good people, supported by good internal practice, are the building blocks for making the impossible possible. We are looking for a Tech Lead that will help us tobuild and release engaging, innovative applications into a rapidly changing market. Your key responsibilities Be responsible and accountable for leading a Scrum Team, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of high performance Implement technicalsolutions that are resilient and scalable Mentor colleagues through constant learning to improve their skills including junior, mid level and senior developers Collaborate with other members of our team (designers, business analysts, product owners, developers and quality assurance) to deliver amazing experiences for our clients Be the Technical Lead for specific areas of the product, creating solutions to complex business problems whilst holding the team accountable for quality and maintenance Develop ideas to find a pragmatic approaches to the rapid delivery of prototypes, enabling a reduced time to value for users Work closely with our Product team to develop the backlog and sprint pipeline for your scrum team Skills and attributes for success What we look for As a Tech Lead you should have extensive experience leading commercial development. We have a preferred technology stack, however, we are not prescriptive about the technologies you have experience using, as long you as you are eager to use the best available technology for the project and open to working with new tools and approaches: A work attitude that is empathetic, humble, motivated, and adaptable (see above) Experience breaking down complex problems to build solutions that are resilient, scalable and manageable Experience working with Rest APIs Experience working with databases Experience with continuous integration and automated deployment Experience in Agile development environment and familiar with Agile ceremonies (e.g. stand up, backlog refinement, sprint planning) Working with QAs and automated testing (e.g. TDD / BDD) Use of GIT or similar for code control and management Experience leading, coaching, and developing scrum teams Ideally, you'll also have Working knowledge of Angular Working knowledge of Java Experience deploying web applications on large cloud based services provider (e.g. AWS / Azure) and familiar with the underlying architecture Understanding of NoSQL database technologies (e.g. MongoDB) What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future focused skills and equip you with world class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Front End UI Developer with SC or DV clearance for a contract position based in Romsey , Gloucester , or Woking . This role requires a minimum of one day per week at a Roke office and one day per week client-side working, with occasional travel required to the customer site. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing modern, responsive front end interfaces using React and TypeScript Building real-time, data-driven features using technologies such as WebSockets or SignalR Collaborating with full stack engineers, architects, and end users to shape requirements and deliver top-notch digital experiences Contributing to the design and evolution of front end architecture, ensuring scalability, usability, and maintainability Integrating UI components with APIs, data stores, and existing backend services Writing clean, secure, well-tested code following modern engineering practices Participating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and refinement sessions Collaborating with user researchers to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions Supporting containerised and orchestrated environments as part of the wider platform ecosystem Documenting work effectively using appropriate standards, tools, and prototyping methods Job Requirements: A passion for creating clean, usable, and engaging interfaces Confidence collaborating across teams and engaging directly with users A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for innovation and ownership Curiosity to understand the wider business and technical domain Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms Prior exposure to defence or national security environments is advantageous but not essential Core Front End Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript Experience with front end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or AngularJS Useful / Modern Front End Engineering Skills: Experience with Node.js (for tooling, SSR, or full stack JavaScript) Understanding of web servers/reverse proxies such as Nginx or Caddy Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Basic scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases If you are an experienced Front End UI Developer looking for a new contract opportunity in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
Apr 09, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Front End UI Developer with SC or DV clearance for a contract position based in Romsey , Gloucester , or Woking . This role requires a minimum of one day per week at a Roke office and one day per week client-side working, with occasional travel required to the customer site. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing modern, responsive front end interfaces using React and TypeScript Building real-time, data-driven features using technologies such as WebSockets or SignalR Collaborating with full stack engineers, architects, and end users to shape requirements and deliver top-notch digital experiences Contributing to the design and evolution of front end architecture, ensuring scalability, usability, and maintainability Integrating UI components with APIs, data stores, and existing backend services Writing clean, secure, well-tested code following modern engineering practices Participating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and refinement sessions Collaborating with user researchers to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions Supporting containerised and orchestrated environments as part of the wider platform ecosystem Documenting work effectively using appropriate standards, tools, and prototyping methods Job Requirements: A passion for creating clean, usable, and engaging interfaces Confidence collaborating across teams and engaging directly with users A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for innovation and ownership Curiosity to understand the wider business and technical domain Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms Prior exposure to defence or national security environments is advantageous but not essential Core Front End Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript Experience with front end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or AngularJS Useful / Modern Front End Engineering Skills: Experience with Node.js (for tooling, SSR, or full stack JavaScript) Understanding of web servers/reverse proxies such as Nginx or Caddy Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Basic scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases If you are an experienced Front End UI Developer looking for a new contract opportunity in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
Azure Architect Salary:£70,000-£90,000 Location:UK Type:Permanent, Full-Time About the Role: Vivo Talent are seeking an Azure Architect to design and deliver cloud solutions for our client, with a broad focus on Azure and modern data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric. You will oversee solution delivery across the full project lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to optimisation, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams. This client-facing role will also contribute to internal capability through standards, architectures and best practice guidance, with potential for line management as the Azure practice grows. Key Responsibilities: Design scalable, secure and cost-effective Azure solutions spanning infrastructure, data, analytics and applications. Incorporate Microsoft Fabric and modern data architecture patterns (e.g., Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture). Guide and mentor internal teams, ensuring best practices, governance, and architectural integrity. Conduct technical design reviews and provide recommendations to improve performance, resilience, and cost efficiency. Promote DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud governance practices. Stay up to date with Azure and Microsoft Fabric capabilities, contributing knowledge and reusable assets to the team. Required Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Skills & Experience: Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise Azure solutions across infrastructure, data and applications. Hands-on experience with Azure services, architecture patterns, landing zones and governance frameworks. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. Client-facing experience and ability to lead or influence technical teams.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Azure Architect Salary:£70,000-£90,000 Location:UK Type:Permanent, Full-Time About the Role: Vivo Talent are seeking an Azure Architect to design and deliver cloud solutions for our client, with a broad focus on Azure and modern data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric. You will oversee solution delivery across the full project lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to optimisation, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams. This client-facing role will also contribute to internal capability through standards, architectures and best practice guidance, with potential for line management as the Azure practice grows. Key Responsibilities: Design scalable, secure and cost-effective Azure solutions spanning infrastructure, data, analytics and applications. Incorporate Microsoft Fabric and modern data architecture patterns (e.g., Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture). Guide and mentor internal teams, ensuring best practices, governance, and architectural integrity. Conduct technical design reviews and provide recommendations to improve performance, resilience, and cost efficiency. Promote DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud governance practices. Stay up to date with Azure and Microsoft Fabric capabilities, contributing knowledge and reusable assets to the team. Required Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Skills & Experience: Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise Azure solutions across infrastructure, data and applications. Hands-on experience with Azure services, architecture patterns, landing zones and governance frameworks. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. Client-facing experience and ability to lead or influence technical teams.
At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale. More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following. Our Culture At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are: Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact. People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging. Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together. Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board! Role Summary As a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead), you will own the technical direction, architecture, and day-to-day operation of our platforms. This role has a strong focus on DevOps, scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You'll partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to design and evolve robust, cloud-native systems, ensure the stability of existing platforms, and enable teams to ship high-quality software efficiently. You will also work directly with clients to design and deliver solutions on top of our platform-translating real business problems into pragmatic, scalable technical implementations. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends engineering, architecture, operational ownership, and technical mentorship. Responsibilities Lead system design and define scalable, cloud-native architectures Build, review, and maintain production systems primarily in Go Own the operation and maintenance of existing platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability Own and evolve DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation Drive high standards for operational excellence, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and observability Proactively manage and reduce technical debt through pragmatic architectural decisions Communicate technical decisions clearly through design docs, diagrams, and collaborative discussions Work with clients and internal stakeholders to design platform-based solutions that solve real business needs Support client integrations, proofs-of-concept, and solution architecture as needed Identify delivery and operational bottlenecks and continuously improve engineering workflows Mentor engineers and lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical support Qualifications 7+ years of experience building, operating, and designing complex software systems Strong expertise in Go (Golang) Solid experience working with AWS Strong foundation in software architecture and distributed systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Hands on experience operating production systems, including on call rotations, incident management, and platform maintenance Comfortable working directly with clients and clearly explaining technical concepts Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead across teams Our Tech Stack Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript Backend: Go, Python Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions Observability: New Relic Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP Benefits Great Mission and Culture Meaningful Work Market competitive salary Quarterly variable compensation Comprehensive medical cover Group life insurance Personal development and growth opportunities Periodic team building and social events At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job-it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey! Join us today and be part of our mission to connect people and technology for a better world! Apply now and bring your whole, authentic self to work-we can't wait to meet you!
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale. More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following. Our Culture At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are: Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact. People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging. Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together. Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board! Role Summary As a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead), you will own the technical direction, architecture, and day-to-day operation of our platforms. This role has a strong focus on DevOps, scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You'll partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to design and evolve robust, cloud-native systems, ensure the stability of existing platforms, and enable teams to ship high-quality software efficiently. You will also work directly with clients to design and deliver solutions on top of our platform-translating real business problems into pragmatic, scalable technical implementations. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends engineering, architecture, operational ownership, and technical mentorship. Responsibilities Lead system design and define scalable, cloud-native architectures Build, review, and maintain production systems primarily in Go Own the operation and maintenance of existing platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability Own and evolve DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation Drive high standards for operational excellence, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and observability Proactively manage and reduce technical debt through pragmatic architectural decisions Communicate technical decisions clearly through design docs, diagrams, and collaborative discussions Work with clients and internal stakeholders to design platform-based solutions that solve real business needs Support client integrations, proofs-of-concept, and solution architecture as needed Identify delivery and operational bottlenecks and continuously improve engineering workflows Mentor engineers and lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical support Qualifications 7+ years of experience building, operating, and designing complex software systems Strong expertise in Go (Golang) Solid experience working with AWS Strong foundation in software architecture and distributed systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Hands on experience operating production systems, including on call rotations, incident management, and platform maintenance Comfortable working directly with clients and clearly explaining technical concepts Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead across teams Our Tech Stack Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript Backend: Go, Python Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions Observability: New Relic Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP Benefits Great Mission and Culture Meaningful Work Market competitive salary Quarterly variable compensation Comprehensive medical cover Group life insurance Personal development and growth opportunities Periodic team building and social events At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job-it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey! Join us today and be part of our mission to connect people and technology for a better world! Apply now and bring your whole, authentic self to work-we can't wait to meet you!
A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. "Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Lombard Odier Investment Managers ("LOIM") is the asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group. In order to strengthen our IT & Operations team, we are looking for a: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LOIM is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's global technology strategy, delivering a resilient and scalable technology ecosystem, and enabling innovation across all functions. This role oversees all aspects of IT, data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, and technology operations to ensure LOIM remains competitive, efficient, compliant, and client centric. The CTO will drive a multi year transformation agenda, lead diverse technology teams across locations, manage critical vendor relationships, and deliver major strategic programs that are foundational to LOIM's future operating model. YOUR ROLE Technology Strategy & Governance Define and maintain LOIM's global IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap.Lead the development and execution of key technology pillars (architecture, data, AI, cloud, digital workplace, cybersecurity).Ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and industry best practices.Provide thought leadership and innovation guidance to the Executive Committee, Boards & Committees, and senior leadership. Technology Leadership & Talent Management Lead, develop, and inspire a multi location technology organization.Build a strong team, upskill the organization to an AI-augmented workforce, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Attract and retain high calibre technology professionals. Change, Transformation & Project Delivery Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs, ensuring milestones, scope, and budgets are met.Strengthen project governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment across all business units.Drive implementation of new platforms, tools, and data capabilities to modernize LOIM's technology landscape. Budget, Vendor & Supplier Management Own the global technology budget, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment including establishment & maintenance of impactful relationships with senior management at suppliers.Optimise commercial performance of critical technology partners, including SaaS vendors, market data providers, and infrastructure providers.Negotiate contracts and oversee risk, service levels, and performance. Operational Excellence, Cybersecurity & Resilience Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all systems and infrastructure.Strengthen cyber defence, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk frameworks.Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response.Work across functions to minimize IT & Operational errors. Boards, Committees, Reporting & Risk Management Represent Technology at relevant boards, committees (operational risk, digital, IT steering, data governance, investment platform).Produce KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Proactively manage technology related business risks across the organisation. Client Due Diligence & External Engagement Lead the technology response for client due diligence requests, RFPs, and operational reviews.Present LOIM's technology strategy and controls to investors and partners.Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors. Business Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to Investment, Sales, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Executive leadership teams.Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.Champion data driven decision making and adoption of digital tools across LOIM.Strong, demonstrable network across industry peers, consortiums / forms and key service providers. YOUR PROFILE 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles, ideally within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Proven track record of delivering large scale transformation across investment platforms, data, and enterprise architecture.Deep experience with key investment management platforms (e.g., Enfusion, PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, Bloomberg, market data systems).Strong background in cybersecurity, vendor management, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory environments.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Strong executive presence, capable of influencing C suite and board level stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, communication, and change management skills.High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate in a complex, fast changing environment. Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. "Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Lombard Odier Investment Managers ("LOIM") is the asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group. In order to strengthen our IT & Operations team, we are looking for a: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LOIM is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's global technology strategy, delivering a resilient and scalable technology ecosystem, and enabling innovation across all functions. This role oversees all aspects of IT, data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, and technology operations to ensure LOIM remains competitive, efficient, compliant, and client centric. The CTO will drive a multi year transformation agenda, lead diverse technology teams across locations, manage critical vendor relationships, and deliver major strategic programs that are foundational to LOIM's future operating model. YOUR ROLE Technology Strategy & Governance Define and maintain LOIM's global IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap.Lead the development and execution of key technology pillars (architecture, data, AI, cloud, digital workplace, cybersecurity).Ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and industry best practices.Provide thought leadership and innovation guidance to the Executive Committee, Boards & Committees, and senior leadership. Technology Leadership & Talent Management Lead, develop, and inspire a multi location technology organization.Build a strong team, upskill the organization to an AI-augmented workforce, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Attract and retain high calibre technology professionals. Change, Transformation & Project Delivery Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs, ensuring milestones, scope, and budgets are met.Strengthen project governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment across all business units.Drive implementation of new platforms, tools, and data capabilities to modernize LOIM's technology landscape. Budget, Vendor & Supplier Management Own the global technology budget, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment including establishment & maintenance of impactful relationships with senior management at suppliers.Optimise commercial performance of critical technology partners, including SaaS vendors, market data providers, and infrastructure providers.Negotiate contracts and oversee risk, service levels, and performance. Operational Excellence, Cybersecurity & Resilience Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all systems and infrastructure.Strengthen cyber defence, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk frameworks.Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response.Work across functions to minimize IT & Operational errors. Boards, Committees, Reporting & Risk Management Represent Technology at relevant boards, committees (operational risk, digital, IT steering, data governance, investment platform).Produce KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Proactively manage technology related business risks across the organisation. Client Due Diligence & External Engagement Lead the technology response for client due diligence requests, RFPs, and operational reviews.Present LOIM's technology strategy and controls to investors and partners.Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors. Business Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to Investment, Sales, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Executive leadership teams.Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.Champion data driven decision making and adoption of digital tools across LOIM.Strong, demonstrable network across industry peers, consortiums / forms and key service providers. YOUR PROFILE 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles, ideally within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Proven track record of delivering large scale transformation across investment platforms, data, and enterprise architecture.Deep experience with key investment management platforms (e.g., Enfusion, PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, Bloomberg, market data systems).Strong background in cybersecurity, vendor management, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory environments.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Strong executive presence, capable of influencing C suite and board level stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, communication, and change management skills.High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate in a complex, fast changing environment. Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
About the Role At GSK, we unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our ambition is to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. We are building a future where state of the art software, AI, and machine learning enable us to discover new therapies and personalized medicines that drive better outcomes for patients-at reduced cost and with fewer side effects. The Applied AI team sits at the intersection of business need and technical capability within the AI/ML department. We directly support business units with AI/ML related challenges, acting as ambassadors for responsible AI across the organization. This role is your opportunity to work at the frontier of applied machine learning in one of the world's leading biopharma companies, translating cutting edge AI research into real scientific and business impact. Key Responsibilities Advisory & Solution Design Provide tailored guidance to business units on AI/ML use cases, feasibility, model selection, and deployment options, particularly in scientific domains without active AI/ML engineering efforts. Co design prototypes and proof of concepts (PoCs) with product and domain teams to validate ideas quickly and de risk larger investments. Translate complex stakeholder requirements into well scoped technical solutions with clear success criteria and handover plans. Model Development & Deployment Build, train, evaluate, and iterate on ML models for real world scientific and business problems-including but not limited to NLP/LLM applications, knowledge graphs, causal inference, computer vision, and predictive modeling. Package trained models into production ready services (APIs, containerised deployments) using GSK's cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS/Azure). Develop and maintain agentic AI systems, multi agent architectures, and LLM based tools where appropriate. Share reusable patterns, baseline models, and tested pipelines for common AI/ML tasks. Embed privacy, ethics, and regulatory considerations into every engagement from the outset. Knowledge Transfer & Enablement Run workshops, seminars, and hands on training sessions to increase AI literacy across the organization. Embed within business/research units for time limited engagements (typically 6-8 weeks) to accelerate delivery and transfer skills. Communicate relevant issues, requests, and opportunities from business units back to AI/ML product leads. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline; OR equivalent professional experience as a software/ML engineer. 3+ years of professional experience developing and deploying machine learning models (with a Bachelor's); 2+ years with a Master's or PhD. Expertise in Python, including ML/data science libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, scikit learn, pandas, numpy). Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of ML fundamentals: supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, model evaluation, feature engineering, and experiment tracking. Experience working in cross functional teams and communicating technical concepts to non technical stakeholders. Experience working in healthcare, pharma, or biological domains. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in pharma, biotech, or life sciences-particularly in drug discovery, genomics, clinical data, or biological data analysis. Hands on experience building LLM based applications, agentic AI systems, RAG pipelines, or multi agent architectures (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen). Experience with knowledge graph construction, causal inference, or large perturbation models. Familiarity with single cell RNA seq, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR assay data, or other high dimensional biological datasets. Experience with MLOps practices: CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, experiment tracking (MLflow, Weights & Biases), and reproducible research workflows. Contributions to open source ML/AI projects or peer reviewed publications in applied ML. Background or demonstrated interest in responsible AI, AI ethics, or model governance. Strong software engineering practices: version control (Git/GitHub), code review, testing, and documentation. Experience evaluating and integrating third party AI/ML vendor tools and platforms. If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $160,050 to $266,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive programme which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. GSK US Benefits Summary Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at . GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
About the Role At GSK, we unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our ambition is to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. We are building a future where state of the art software, AI, and machine learning enable us to discover new therapies and personalized medicines that drive better outcomes for patients-at reduced cost and with fewer side effects. The Applied AI team sits at the intersection of business need and technical capability within the AI/ML department. We directly support business units with AI/ML related challenges, acting as ambassadors for responsible AI across the organization. This role is your opportunity to work at the frontier of applied machine learning in one of the world's leading biopharma companies, translating cutting edge AI research into real scientific and business impact. Key Responsibilities Advisory & Solution Design Provide tailored guidance to business units on AI/ML use cases, feasibility, model selection, and deployment options, particularly in scientific domains without active AI/ML engineering efforts. Co design prototypes and proof of concepts (PoCs) with product and domain teams to validate ideas quickly and de risk larger investments. Translate complex stakeholder requirements into well scoped technical solutions with clear success criteria and handover plans. Model Development & Deployment Build, train, evaluate, and iterate on ML models for real world scientific and business problems-including but not limited to NLP/LLM applications, knowledge graphs, causal inference, computer vision, and predictive modeling. Package trained models into production ready services (APIs, containerised deployments) using GSK's cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS/Azure). Develop and maintain agentic AI systems, multi agent architectures, and LLM based tools where appropriate. Share reusable patterns, baseline models, and tested pipelines for common AI/ML tasks. Embed privacy, ethics, and regulatory considerations into every engagement from the outset. Knowledge Transfer & Enablement Run workshops, seminars, and hands on training sessions to increase AI literacy across the organization. Embed within business/research units for time limited engagements (typically 6-8 weeks) to accelerate delivery and transfer skills. Communicate relevant issues, requests, and opportunities from business units back to AI/ML product leads. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline; OR equivalent professional experience as a software/ML engineer. 3+ years of professional experience developing and deploying machine learning models (with a Bachelor's); 2+ years with a Master's or PhD. Expertise in Python, including ML/data science libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, scikit learn, pandas, numpy). Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of ML fundamentals: supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, model evaluation, feature engineering, and experiment tracking. Experience working in cross functional teams and communicating technical concepts to non technical stakeholders. Experience working in healthcare, pharma, or biological domains. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in pharma, biotech, or life sciences-particularly in drug discovery, genomics, clinical data, or biological data analysis. Hands on experience building LLM based applications, agentic AI systems, RAG pipelines, or multi agent architectures (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen). Experience with knowledge graph construction, causal inference, or large perturbation models. Familiarity with single cell RNA seq, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR assay data, or other high dimensional biological datasets. Experience with MLOps practices: CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, experiment tracking (MLflow, Weights & Biases), and reproducible research workflows. Contributions to open source ML/AI projects or peer reviewed publications in applied ML. Background or demonstrated interest in responsible AI, AI ethics, or model governance. Strong software engineering practices: version control (Git/GitHub), code review, testing, and documentation. Experience evaluating and integrating third party AI/ML vendor tools and platforms. If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $160,050 to $266,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive programme which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. GSK US Benefits Summary Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at . GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at
A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking an Azure Architect in the UK to design and deliver scalable cloud solutions. This role involves overseeing solution delivery throughout the project lifecycle while acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure services, modern data platforms, and proven communication skills. Certifications in Azure are essential for this full-time position, offering a competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking an Azure Architect in the UK to design and deliver scalable cloud solutions. This role involves overseeing solution delivery throughout the project lifecycle while acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure services, modern data platforms, and proven communication skills. Certifications in Azure are essential for this full-time position, offering a competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000.
Workplace AI Enablement ManagerLocation: LondonSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Manager or Associate Manager (based on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and 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. Accenture's End User Experience group consists of leading professionals who combine business and industry knowledge with technology expertise, to deliver solutions for implementing and supporting an engaged and connected workplace. Our services revolve around AI, Cloud and SaaS, transitioning clients support, collaboration and productivity environments to a modern OpEx based model while keeping a focus on security and service-oriented architectures. Taking clients on this journey often requires significant cultural change and the implementation of new ways of working. We guide our clients through this journey, working with a broad range of business stakeholders to minimise disruptions and to ensure a successfully outcome. In our team you will learn: How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment As a Workplace AI enablement Manager, you will: Develop and deliver the organisation's workplace AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps. Lead AI enablement programmes across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Workspace AI, ServiceNow AI, and other vendor platforms. Assess current workplace environments and identify opportunities for AI driven productivity, automation, and experience improvement. Design and implement AI use cases, including intelligent assistants, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, and predictive insights. Drive adoption and change management, including training, communications, and user readiness activities. Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI usage, data protection, and compliance across workplace tools. Partner with vendors and internal teams to integrate AI capabilities into collaboration, endpoint, and productivity ecosystems. Build value cases, ROI models, and benefit tracking frameworks for AI initiatives. Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and executive briefings to shape AI vision and roadmap. Support RFI/RFP responses, including AI solutioning, technical positioning, and value articulation. Monitor emerging AI trends and continuously evolve the workplace AI strategy. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Experience with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms such as Nexthink, Lakeside, or ControlUp. Established experience and understanding of (Intune, Workspace ONE, JAMF) and how AI enhances device experience. Strong knowledge and firsthand experience of deploying / implementing of AI/ML concepts, including LLMs, chatbots, predictive analytics, and automation frameworks. Associate and professional level certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure AI, Google Cloud, or ServiceNow. Experience delivering AI focused change management and adoption programmes with MS Copilot,Google Duet, Clause Copilot Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills covering both technical and business concepts Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or BMC Remedy. Familiarity with current digital workplace trends, e.g. cloud journeys, productivity solutions and tools, employee experience and Generative AI. Wider complimentary skills such as AWS, Google, Azure, ServiceNow, BMC certification and SRE are desirable but not compulsory As a Manager there is an expectation that they must be able to: Ability to manage and mentor multiple 'direct reports' assigned to you. You should be able to illustrate an established track record of people leadership.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Workplace AI Enablement ManagerLocation: LondonSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Manager or Associate Manager (based on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and 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. Accenture's End User Experience group consists of leading professionals who combine business and industry knowledge with technology expertise, to deliver solutions for implementing and supporting an engaged and connected workplace. Our services revolve around AI, Cloud and SaaS, transitioning clients support, collaboration and productivity environments to a modern OpEx based model while keeping a focus on security and service-oriented architectures. Taking clients on this journey often requires significant cultural change and the implementation of new ways of working. We guide our clients through this journey, working with a broad range of business stakeholders to minimise disruptions and to ensure a successfully outcome. In our team you will learn: How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment As a Workplace AI enablement Manager, you will: Develop and deliver the organisation's workplace AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps. Lead AI enablement programmes across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Workspace AI, ServiceNow AI, and other vendor platforms. Assess current workplace environments and identify opportunities for AI driven productivity, automation, and experience improvement. Design and implement AI use cases, including intelligent assistants, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, and predictive insights. Drive adoption and change management, including training, communications, and user readiness activities. Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI usage, data protection, and compliance across workplace tools. Partner with vendors and internal teams to integrate AI capabilities into collaboration, endpoint, and productivity ecosystems. Build value cases, ROI models, and benefit tracking frameworks for AI initiatives. Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and executive briefings to shape AI vision and roadmap. Support RFI/RFP responses, including AI solutioning, technical positioning, and value articulation. Monitor emerging AI trends and continuously evolve the workplace AI strategy. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Experience with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms such as Nexthink, Lakeside, or ControlUp. Established experience and understanding of (Intune, Workspace ONE, JAMF) and how AI enhances device experience. Strong knowledge and firsthand experience of deploying / implementing of AI/ML concepts, including LLMs, chatbots, predictive analytics, and automation frameworks. Associate and professional level certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure AI, Google Cloud, or ServiceNow. Experience delivering AI focused change management and adoption programmes with MS Copilot,Google Duet, Clause Copilot Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills covering both technical and business concepts Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or BMC Remedy. Familiarity with current digital workplace trends, e.g. cloud journeys, productivity solutions and tools, employee experience and Generative AI. Wider complimentary skills such as AWS, Google, Azure, ServiceNow, BMC certification and SRE are desirable but not compulsory As a Manager there is an expectation that they must be able to: Ability to manage and mentor multiple 'direct reports' assigned to you. You should be able to illustrate an established track record of people leadership.
Location Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS About the job Job summary This role sits within HM Land Registry's IT Operations Practice and plays a key part in keeping our network infrastructure secure, resilient and performing at its best. You'll work across data centres, local offices and cloud platforms, supporting services that millions rely on, while helping to shape improvements and share your expertise with colleagues across Technology and Transformation. Job description At HM Land Registry, our Digital, Data and Technology teams enable the services that underpin land and property across England and Wales. Within IT Operations, the Network team is at the heart of this work - supporting and evolving a complex network estate that spans local offices, data centres and cloud environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large scale services while collaborating with a wide range of technical and non technical colleagues to deliver reliable, secure and future ready solutions. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and personal development are actively encouraged. We offer the chance to work on varied and impactful work, influence how our network services evolve, and be part of an organisation that values inclusion, flexibility and doing the right thing for its people and customers. Main Duties Provide expert technical advice and guidance on security related topics, acting as a reference point for complex operational incidents and strategic IT development work. Work closely with IT partners, suppliers and internal subject matter experts to design, test and implement innovative infrastructure solutions that meet business needs and support expanding digital services. Develop, build and maintain network and infrastructure systems using modern development standards, industry best practice, and approved HMLR technologies, ensuring availability, integrity and performance. Create and implement robust test plans and assurance activities to maintain service quality and reliability. Build and maintain technical standards, working with technical architects to translate architectural designs into effective operational solutions. Plan, manage and support technical changes within your IT Operations specialism, identifying and scoping opportunities to improve services. Ensure technical implementations align with HMLR's Technology and Business Strategies, taking accountability for adherence and escalating risks or issues where appropriate. Provide clear communication on how team activities impact users, stakeholders and wider technical areas. Engage with customers and suppliers on infrastructure changes and problem resolution. Act as a technical and behavioural role model, promoting inclusive behaviours, managing conflict effectively, and contributing to a supportive, cohesive IT Operations community. Support wider IT Operations management through input into workforce planning, budgets, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. Additional requirements This role is based at Seaton Court, Plymouth. Occasional travel will be required to other HM Land Registry offices, external supplier sites and wider government departments; this may include overnight stays. The post involves planned out of hours working to support IT changes and maintenance activities, and may also include participation in a permanent on call rota. The role is covered by the flexible working hours agreement, with a minimum requirement of 30 hours per week. Both full time and part time working arrangements will be considered. This post is subject to Security Clearance, including background checks. As a result, a minimum of five years' UK residency is essential. Person specification To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate the following throughout the recruitment process. Essential Skills and Qualifications: Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree level or equivalent) or significant experience in an IT field. Technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving. Using formal processes to apply best practice. Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong leadership demonstrated through coaching or mentoring. Essential Experience: Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving. Ability to manage technical risk and lead on implementing appropriate mitigations. Experience of technical leadership within an IT organisation Experience in the delivery of significant network infrastructure change, from design to delivery. Visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and make disciplined decisions based on available information. Strong communication skills, building good relationships, and explaining technical issues to non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience: Ability to establish strong working relationships with both HMLR technical staff and suppliers/other government department's teams.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS About the job Job summary This role sits within HM Land Registry's IT Operations Practice and plays a key part in keeping our network infrastructure secure, resilient and performing at its best. You'll work across data centres, local offices and cloud platforms, supporting services that millions rely on, while helping to shape improvements and share your expertise with colleagues across Technology and Transformation. Job description At HM Land Registry, our Digital, Data and Technology teams enable the services that underpin land and property across England and Wales. Within IT Operations, the Network team is at the heart of this work - supporting and evolving a complex network estate that spans local offices, data centres and cloud environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large scale services while collaborating with a wide range of technical and non technical colleagues to deliver reliable, secure and future ready solutions. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and personal development are actively encouraged. We offer the chance to work on varied and impactful work, influence how our network services evolve, and be part of an organisation that values inclusion, flexibility and doing the right thing for its people and customers. Main Duties Provide expert technical advice and guidance on security related topics, acting as a reference point for complex operational incidents and strategic IT development work. Work closely with IT partners, suppliers and internal subject matter experts to design, test and implement innovative infrastructure solutions that meet business needs and support expanding digital services. Develop, build and maintain network and infrastructure systems using modern development standards, industry best practice, and approved HMLR technologies, ensuring availability, integrity and performance. Create and implement robust test plans and assurance activities to maintain service quality and reliability. Build and maintain technical standards, working with technical architects to translate architectural designs into effective operational solutions. Plan, manage and support technical changes within your IT Operations specialism, identifying and scoping opportunities to improve services. Ensure technical implementations align with HMLR's Technology and Business Strategies, taking accountability for adherence and escalating risks or issues where appropriate. Provide clear communication on how team activities impact users, stakeholders and wider technical areas. Engage with customers and suppliers on infrastructure changes and problem resolution. Act as a technical and behavioural role model, promoting inclusive behaviours, managing conflict effectively, and contributing to a supportive, cohesive IT Operations community. Support wider IT Operations management through input into workforce planning, budgets, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. Additional requirements This role is based at Seaton Court, Plymouth. Occasional travel will be required to other HM Land Registry offices, external supplier sites and wider government departments; this may include overnight stays. The post involves planned out of hours working to support IT changes and maintenance activities, and may also include participation in a permanent on call rota. The role is covered by the flexible working hours agreement, with a minimum requirement of 30 hours per week. Both full time and part time working arrangements will be considered. This post is subject to Security Clearance, including background checks. As a result, a minimum of five years' UK residency is essential. Person specification To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate the following throughout the recruitment process. Essential Skills and Qualifications: Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree level or equivalent) or significant experience in an IT field. Technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving. Using formal processes to apply best practice. Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong leadership demonstrated through coaching or mentoring. Essential Experience: Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving. Ability to manage technical risk and lead on implementing appropriate mitigations. Experience of technical leadership within an IT organisation Experience in the delivery of significant network infrastructure change, from design to delivery. Visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and make disciplined decisions based on available information. Strong communication skills, building good relationships, and explaining technical issues to non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience: Ability to establish strong working relationships with both HMLR technical staff and suppliers/other government department's teams.
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. availability, security, performance and scalability. Leading on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production. Lead delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools, seeking continual improvement and ensuring effective transition onto operational support (where applicable). This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD support, code reviews, security scans, test automation, monitoring and agile management etc. Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning, user stories (requirement) creation. Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Sharing knowledge and expertise and providing mentorship and training to other members of the team, enabling them to work in an automated, repeatable fashion. Promoting and encouraging the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Person specification Essential Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Excellent knowledge and proven experience implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrable experience in service support including troubleshooting and incident resolution. Experience in identification and tracking of risks and issues. Experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team. Technical Essential Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Python Bash PowerShell Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent: Python Net Core / C# NextJs / Node frontend Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent. Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. availability, security, performance and scalability. Leading on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production. Lead delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools, seeking continual improvement and ensuring effective transition onto operational support (where applicable). This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD support, code reviews, security scans, test automation, monitoring and agile management etc. Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning, user stories (requirement) creation. Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Sharing knowledge and expertise and providing mentorship and training to other members of the team, enabling them to work in an automated, repeatable fashion. Promoting and encouraging the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Person specification Essential Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Excellent knowledge and proven experience implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrable experience in service support including troubleshooting and incident resolution. Experience in identification and tracking of risks and issues. Experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team. Technical Essential Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Python Bash PowerShell Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent: Python Net Core / C# NextJs / Node frontend Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent. Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. As Lead Infrastructure Engineer for AI as a Service, you will lead and direct our AI infrastructure team in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining AI solutions according to departmental policy and foster open feedback and continuous learning with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operational systems and support technical architects. You will be responsible for coordinating with third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Leading the AI as a Service team in the implementation, administration and support of infrastructure solutions and services. Reviewing systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, integration of multiple systems and technology and that 'Secure by Design' principles have been followed. Managing planning of system and/or acceptance tests, coordinating both functional and non-functional specifications and provide authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. Troubleshooting and identifying problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and ovia specification and configuration of automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems, and manual interventions. Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this. Manage resources to ensure that the HO teams are onboarded to AIaaS effectively and new microservices can be integrated into the AIaaS platform. After a solution has been integrated, you will evaluate the success of the project, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans. Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior engineers. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform AI: Azure ML Studio, Python, Github Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential Skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Infrastructure Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: Managing and delivering complex technologies, including design and deployment of AI solutions to cloud platforms, within time, cost and quality targets. (HSIN, ITOP)( Lead essential criteria ). Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to deployment (DESN, TEST) Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery of the service through effective direction and coaching (OFCL) Different methodologies including Agile, waterfall and continuous integration principles (TEST) Building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple technologies and areas of the organisation (OFCL) Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security (ITOP). Providing timely incident response, triage and resolution for issues raised through infrastructure monitoring, dashboards, or user reporting (USUP).
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. As Lead Infrastructure Engineer for AI as a Service, you will lead and direct our AI infrastructure team in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining AI solutions according to departmental policy and foster open feedback and continuous learning with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operational systems and support technical architects. You will be responsible for coordinating with third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Leading the AI as a Service team in the implementation, administration and support of infrastructure solutions and services. Reviewing systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, integration of multiple systems and technology and that 'Secure by Design' principles have been followed. Managing planning of system and/or acceptance tests, coordinating both functional and non-functional specifications and provide authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. Troubleshooting and identifying problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and ovia specification and configuration of automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems, and manual interventions. Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this. Manage resources to ensure that the HO teams are onboarded to AIaaS effectively and new microservices can be integrated into the AIaaS platform. After a solution has been integrated, you will evaluate the success of the project, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans. Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior engineers. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform AI: Azure ML Studio, Python, Github Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential Skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Infrastructure Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: Managing and delivering complex technologies, including design and deployment of AI solutions to cloud platforms, within time, cost and quality targets. (HSIN, ITOP)( Lead essential criteria ). Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to deployment (DESN, TEST) Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery of the service through effective direction and coaching (OFCL) Different methodologies including Agile, waterfall and continuous integration principles (TEST) Building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple technologies and areas of the organisation (OFCL) Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security (ITOP). Providing timely incident response, triage and resolution for issues raised through infrastructure monitoring, dashboards, or user reporting (USUP).
Government Digital & Data
Hanslope, Buckinghamshire
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you'll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you'll recommend controls, audit tests - while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You'll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step. Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience You'll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You'll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you've gained through previous roles. You're a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you'll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you'll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you'll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us, you'll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It's a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, flexible working to support work/life balance, attractive holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification We are looking for people with: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation Qualifications IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Able to produce clear technical documentation
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you'll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you'll recommend controls, audit tests - while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You'll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step. Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience You'll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You'll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you've gained through previous roles. You're a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you'll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you'll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you'll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us, you'll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It's a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, flexible working to support work/life balance, attractive holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification We are looking for people with: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation Qualifications IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Able to produce clear technical documentation
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Test Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, quality and performance of the NCA's technical solutions. They will apply a strong understanding of modern testing practices to validate systems across complex business operations, projects and programmes. The role requires an ability to design and execute effective test strategies, identify defects and performance issues, and provide clear, evidence based assurance to stakeholders. Working closely with developers, analysts and delivery teams, the Test Engineer will help ensure that services are robust, secure and meet operational needs, while continuously improving test processes and advocating for quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Job description As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring the quality, reliability and performance of tooling and capabilities delivered across Tier 1 and Tier 2. You will work within defined quality and performance strategies, ensuring all testing activity is completed within agreed timescales, budgets and standards, and that outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. You will apply a demonstrable understanding of IT solution architecture - including GUIs, operating systems, databases, hardware and input devices, networks and security components, applications and services - to shape test strategies, approaches and detailed plans. This technical insight will guide the Quality and Performance team and ensure testing is risk based, robust and aligned to the Agency's operational needs. A key part of the role is building strong relationships across the Agency and with wider stakeholders. You will work closely with these partners to ensure products, tooling and services are aligned to the appropriate standards, fully assured and able to support the NCA's broader digital and operational objectives. This role aligns to Test Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsbilities Test Improvement, Optimisation and Strategy - Help deliver the ongoing improvement and optimisation of testing practices, ensuring test environments, techniques and approaches are fit for purpose. Design, build, maintain and execute high quality functional and non functional tests that align to user needs and system requirements. Develop, maintain and apply key test artefacts, including Quality and Performance Test Strategies and Test Plans, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the end to end test process. Risk Management and Quality Assurance - Identify, document and manage testing related risks and issues, putting appropriate mitigations in place and escalating to the Test Manager where necessary to avoid delivery impacts. Make informed, context aware decisions relating to testing activities within the delivery environment, ensuring quality assurance remains robust and aligned to programme objectives. Test Execution, Data and Automation - Manage and deliver functional and non functional test activities, using a broad range of testing techniques to assure performance, quality and reliability. Create, manage and maintain test data, and support the development, enhancement and use of automation frameworks and scripts. Complete test work, provide feedback to team members, and collect testing metrics and statistics to support clear, evidence based reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure testing activities support high quality delivery aligned to organisational standards. Person specification Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders, including gathering non functional requirements and clearly articulating complex risks or issues to senior audiences. Apply critical thinking and ask insightful questions to ensure requirements, processes and deliverables are fully understood. Present findings, risks and recommendations clearly to wider teams, ensuring shared understanding and informed decision making. Test Analysis, Design and Execution - Conduct investigative work to understand problems, inefficiencies and opportunities within existing processes. Collect, analyse and interpret complex or conflicting information to propose practical, evidence based solutions. Design and execute tests across all phases - functional, non functional and User Acceptance Testing - ensuring coverage aligns to user needs and requirements. Apply Specification by Example and similar techniques to support requirement clarity and testability. Test Planning, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement - Develop and maintain robust quality practices, advocating accountable quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Verify that the right work is being undertaken (Verification) and validate that it has been completed correctly (Validation). Put measures in place to monitor and improve quality outcomes, promoting consistency of approach across teams. Provide supportive but assertive challenge to ensure quality standards are upheld and embedded. Test Engineering and Technical Practice - Apply modern test engineering practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches. Integrate and execute tests within continuous delivery environments to enable rapid feedback loops. Demonstrate experience in planning and managing tests across multiple phases, including User Acceptance Testing and performance testing. Contribute to automation framework development and the improvement of engineering standards. Requirements, Data and Technical Understanding - Understand and apply requirements engineering principles to support the creation, clarification and validation of deliverables. Validate requirements to ensure solutions meet operational, business and technical needs. Demonstrate knowledge of data solutions in cloud and on premise environments, including data exploitation tooling and platforms.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Test Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, quality and performance of the NCA's technical solutions. They will apply a strong understanding of modern testing practices to validate systems across complex business operations, projects and programmes. The role requires an ability to design and execute effective test strategies, identify defects and performance issues, and provide clear, evidence based assurance to stakeholders. Working closely with developers, analysts and delivery teams, the Test Engineer will help ensure that services are robust, secure and meet operational needs, while continuously improving test processes and advocating for quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Job description As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring the quality, reliability and performance of tooling and capabilities delivered across Tier 1 and Tier 2. You will work within defined quality and performance strategies, ensuring all testing activity is completed within agreed timescales, budgets and standards, and that outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. You will apply a demonstrable understanding of IT solution architecture - including GUIs, operating systems, databases, hardware and input devices, networks and security components, applications and services - to shape test strategies, approaches and detailed plans. This technical insight will guide the Quality and Performance team and ensure testing is risk based, robust and aligned to the Agency's operational needs. A key part of the role is building strong relationships across the Agency and with wider stakeholders. You will work closely with these partners to ensure products, tooling and services are aligned to the appropriate standards, fully assured and able to support the NCA's broader digital and operational objectives. This role aligns to Test Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsbilities Test Improvement, Optimisation and Strategy - Help deliver the ongoing improvement and optimisation of testing practices, ensuring test environments, techniques and approaches are fit for purpose. Design, build, maintain and execute high quality functional and non functional tests that align to user needs and system requirements. Develop, maintain and apply key test artefacts, including Quality and Performance Test Strategies and Test Plans, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the end to end test process. Risk Management and Quality Assurance - Identify, document and manage testing related risks and issues, putting appropriate mitigations in place and escalating to the Test Manager where necessary to avoid delivery impacts. Make informed, context aware decisions relating to testing activities within the delivery environment, ensuring quality assurance remains robust and aligned to programme objectives. Test Execution, Data and Automation - Manage and deliver functional and non functional test activities, using a broad range of testing techniques to assure performance, quality and reliability. Create, manage and maintain test data, and support the development, enhancement and use of automation frameworks and scripts. Complete test work, provide feedback to team members, and collect testing metrics and statistics to support clear, evidence based reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure testing activities support high quality delivery aligned to organisational standards. Person specification Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders, including gathering non functional requirements and clearly articulating complex risks or issues to senior audiences. Apply critical thinking and ask insightful questions to ensure requirements, processes and deliverables are fully understood. Present findings, risks and recommendations clearly to wider teams, ensuring shared understanding and informed decision making. Test Analysis, Design and Execution - Conduct investigative work to understand problems, inefficiencies and opportunities within existing processes. Collect, analyse and interpret complex or conflicting information to propose practical, evidence based solutions. Design and execute tests across all phases - functional, non functional and User Acceptance Testing - ensuring coverage aligns to user needs and requirements. Apply Specification by Example and similar techniques to support requirement clarity and testability. Test Planning, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement - Develop and maintain robust quality practices, advocating accountable quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Verify that the right work is being undertaken (Verification) and validate that it has been completed correctly (Validation). Put measures in place to monitor and improve quality outcomes, promoting consistency of approach across teams. Provide supportive but assertive challenge to ensure quality standards are upheld and embedded. Test Engineering and Technical Practice - Apply modern test engineering practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches. Integrate and execute tests within continuous delivery environments to enable rapid feedback loops. Demonstrate experience in planning and managing tests across multiple phases, including User Acceptance Testing and performance testing. Contribute to automation framework development and the improvement of engineering standards. Requirements, Data and Technical Understanding - Understand and apply requirements engineering principles to support the creation, clarification and validation of deliverables. Validate requirements to ensure solutions meet operational, business and technical needs. Demonstrate knowledge of data solutions in cloud and on premise environments, including data exploitation tooling and platforms.
Location This post can be based in any location within England and Wales where a CPS office is located. Whilst it's an expectation of the role to travel to CPS locations as per business needs, CPS is disability confident employer and all reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with Equality Act of 2010. About the job Job summary The Lead Technical Architect operates at a strategic level within the Digital and Information Directorate (DID), reporting to the Principal Technical and Enterprise Architect. The role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction of digital services across multiple teams and projects. Its primary purpose is to ensure that systems are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with organisational and government standards. Key responsibilities include guiding technical design, making critical architectural decisions, and assuring solution quality through reviews and adherence to architecture principles. The role promotes reuse, interoperability, and cross-organisation and cross-government collaboration, identifying opportunities for shared platforms and services to deliver better value. Beyond technical oversight, the Lead Technical Architect plays a leadership role in mentoring other architects and technical staff, fostering continuous learning and professional development. They will be a leader in the architecture community, embedding best practices and driving innovation and architectural alignment across delivery teams. Strategically, the position requires maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, government digital strategies, and socio-political trends to ensure architectural decisions remain forward-looking. The architect will engage senior stakeholders to influence strategic direction and inform planning and investment decisions. The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you're applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role . There's no guarantee that we will grant this approval. You must be aged 16 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8-12 weeks after the application deadline. As part of this role, you are expected to undertake direct line management responsibilities. Job description Your roles and responsibilities: You define and own technical architecture for complex digital services, ensuring alignment with organisational and government standards (e.g., GDS framework). You provide strategic technical leadership, influencing design decisions and guiding delivery teams across multiple projects. You assure solution quality through architecture reviews, governance, and adherence to enterprise principles such as scalability, security, and interoperability. You promote reuse and shared platforms, identifying opportunities for cross-government collaboration and cost-effective solutions. You mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the architecture community. You engage senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business value and influencing investment decisions. You stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, ensuring architectural decisions remain innovative and future-proof. You lead on risk management and compliance, including security standards and technical assurance processes. You champion best practices, embedding agile and DevOps principles into architecture and delivery approaches. A copy of the full job description is attached. Person specification To be eligible to apply, you need to: Have substantial experience in technical architecture, including designing and assuring complex digital services that meet organisational and relevant sector standards, preferably HMG standards. Demonstrate strategic thinking, with the ability to see the bigger picture, align technical decisions to long-term organisational goals, and anticipate emerging technologies and trends. Show leadership capability, including mentoring technical staff, fostering professional development, and leading architecture communities to embed best practices. Possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior leaders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Be adept at promoting reuse and interoperability, identifying opportunities for shared platforms and cross-organisation and cross-government collaboration to deliver value. Have a proven ability to assure solution quality, through governance, reviews, and adherence to enterprise architecture principles such as scalability, security, and sustainability. Understand agile and DevSecOps practices, working with these principles in architecture and delivery approaches. Hold or be eligible for SC clearance, as this is mandatory for the role. You also need to demonstrate the following technical skills: Cyber Security Architecture Systems & Infrastructure Engineering Cloud Engineering Software Engineering Networking Integration & Middleware
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location This post can be based in any location within England and Wales where a CPS office is located. Whilst it's an expectation of the role to travel to CPS locations as per business needs, CPS is disability confident employer and all reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with Equality Act of 2010. About the job Job summary The Lead Technical Architect operates at a strategic level within the Digital and Information Directorate (DID), reporting to the Principal Technical and Enterprise Architect. The role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction of digital services across multiple teams and projects. Its primary purpose is to ensure that systems are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with organisational and government standards. Key responsibilities include guiding technical design, making critical architectural decisions, and assuring solution quality through reviews and adherence to architecture principles. The role promotes reuse, interoperability, and cross-organisation and cross-government collaboration, identifying opportunities for shared platforms and services to deliver better value. Beyond technical oversight, the Lead Technical Architect plays a leadership role in mentoring other architects and technical staff, fostering continuous learning and professional development. They will be a leader in the architecture community, embedding best practices and driving innovation and architectural alignment across delivery teams. Strategically, the position requires maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, government digital strategies, and socio-political trends to ensure architectural decisions remain forward-looking. The architect will engage senior stakeholders to influence strategic direction and inform planning and investment decisions. The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you're applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role . There's no guarantee that we will grant this approval. You must be aged 16 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8-12 weeks after the application deadline. As part of this role, you are expected to undertake direct line management responsibilities. Job description Your roles and responsibilities: You define and own technical architecture for complex digital services, ensuring alignment with organisational and government standards (e.g., GDS framework). You provide strategic technical leadership, influencing design decisions and guiding delivery teams across multiple projects. You assure solution quality through architecture reviews, governance, and adherence to enterprise principles such as scalability, security, and interoperability. You promote reuse and shared platforms, identifying opportunities for cross-government collaboration and cost-effective solutions. You mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the architecture community. You engage senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business value and influencing investment decisions. You stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, ensuring architectural decisions remain innovative and future-proof. You lead on risk management and compliance, including security standards and technical assurance processes. You champion best practices, embedding agile and DevOps principles into architecture and delivery approaches. A copy of the full job description is attached. Person specification To be eligible to apply, you need to: Have substantial experience in technical architecture, including designing and assuring complex digital services that meet organisational and relevant sector standards, preferably HMG standards. Demonstrate strategic thinking, with the ability to see the bigger picture, align technical decisions to long-term organisational goals, and anticipate emerging technologies and trends. Show leadership capability, including mentoring technical staff, fostering professional development, and leading architecture communities to embed best practices. Possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior leaders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Be adept at promoting reuse and interoperability, identifying opportunities for shared platforms and cross-organisation and cross-government collaboration to deliver value. Have a proven ability to assure solution quality, through governance, reviews, and adherence to enterprise architecture principles such as scalability, security, and sustainability. Understand agile and DevSecOps practices, working with these principles in architecture and delivery approaches. Hold or be eligible for SC clearance, as this is mandatory for the role. You also need to demonstrate the following technical skills: Cyber Security Architecture Systems & Infrastructure Engineering Cloud Engineering Software Engineering Networking Integration & Middleware
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary As Test Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of robust testing strategies across business operations, projects and programmes. You will bring a strong understanding of functional, non functional, quality assurance and performance testing approaches, ensuring that testing is embedded effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will anticipate and address the challenges associated with complex systems, diverse user needs and fast moving delivery environments, providing expert guidance to teams and stakeholders. Through strong leadership and a focus on continuous improvement, you will ensure that services are thoroughly tested, performance ready and aligned with organisational standards and operational priorities. Job description We have roles available within both our National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) and our Transformation teams. As a Test Manager, you will lead and manage the quality and performance of tooling and capabilities across Tier 1 and Tier 2. This will include defining the quality and performance strategy; managing it to completion, within agreed timescales and budgets, and to a level of quality that meets or exceeds the client's expectations. You will use an advanced level appreciation of the architecture and key components of IT solutions (including GUI, operating systems, databases computer hardware & input devices, networks & security, applications and services) to inform the testing strategy, approach and plans and guide the Quality and Performance team based on this understanding. You will foster relationships with other parts of the Agency to ensure products are delivered in line with aligned with the appropriate design standards and governance. This role aligns to Test Manager in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsibilities Test Strategy, Improvement and Optimisation - Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality and performance testing approach. Define required test phases, produce accurate estimates for testing activities and ensure the end to end test process is efficient, consistent and aligned with delivery needs. Risk, Issues and Assurance - Identify, document and manage all significant testing risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigations are put in place. Escalate concerns to the Senior Delivery Manager where necessary to prevent delays or impacts on delivery. Test Governance and Artefact Management - Produce and maintain high quality test artefacts, including the quality and performance test strategy, plans and associated documentation. Actively seek opportunities to refine and optimise testing documentation and governance. Test Data, Automation and Tooling - Oversee the creation and management of test data, and drive the development, maintenance and effective use of automation frameworks and scripts. Ensure testing tools and techniques reflect industry best practice and support efficient, repeatable and high quality test execution. Management of Functional and Non Functional Testing - Lead and coordinate all functional and non functional testing activities, assigning work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the effective collection and reporting of testing metrics and insights. Leadership, Coaching and Capability Development - Provide leadership, coaching and professional development for staff, supporting talent management, succession planning and effective supplier management. Foster a culture of high performance and ensure teams use modern, industry standard testing methods and tools. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement - Promote and advocate testing capabilities across the Agency and wider government partners, building strong relationships and ensuring testing is fully integrated into delivery processes and decision making. Person specification Test Design, Execution and Quality Assurance - Demonstrable experience in creating, planning and managing tests across all test phases, including User Acceptance Testing. Able to lead test engineers in designing and executing high quality functional and non functional tests, ensuring test coverage, traceability and alignment with requirements. Test Analysis and Problem Solving - Strong analytical skills with the ability to absorb large volumes of complex or conflicting information, identify patterns, evaluate root causes and determine effective solutions. Experience leading investigative work to identify improvements in testing processes, products or delivery approaches. Defect Management and Continuous Improvement - Proven ability to drive effective defect reporting, triage and resolution, ensuring accurate information is captured and communicated. Able to lead and coach teams in improving test management processes, developing recommendations and implementing enhancements to quality and performance practices. Test Strategy and Planning - Experience in developing and maintaining test strategies, plans and quality approaches, ensuring they are aligned with organisational priorities and delivery timelines. Able to guide teams in optimising quality and performance testing methods and selecting appropriate techniques and tools. Technical Understanding of Test Environments - Knowledge and understanding of data solutions and testing in cloud or on premise environments, including environment setup and data exploitation tooling. Familiarity with test engineering practices, standards and modern tooling to support effective and repeatable test execution. Requirements Engineering and Validation - Experience working with product, business and technical teams to gather, clarify and validate requirements, including non functional requirements. Able to translate requirements into structured test conditions and ensure deliverables are validated appropriately. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Effective communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders. Able to explain complex risks clearly, gather business and non functional needs, and escalate issues to senior leaders where necessary. Thinks creatively, asks insightful questions and communicates findings clearly to wider teams. Leadership and Team Management - Demonstrable experience managing a test team, setting test strategy and providing coaching, feedback and professional development. Able to foster a high performing culture and ensure teams adopt industry best practice in testing and quality assurance.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary As Test Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of robust testing strategies across business operations, projects and programmes. You will bring a strong understanding of functional, non functional, quality assurance and performance testing approaches, ensuring that testing is embedded effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will anticipate and address the challenges associated with complex systems, diverse user needs and fast moving delivery environments, providing expert guidance to teams and stakeholders. Through strong leadership and a focus on continuous improvement, you will ensure that services are thoroughly tested, performance ready and aligned with organisational standards and operational priorities. Job description We have roles available within both our National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) and our Transformation teams. As a Test Manager, you will lead and manage the quality and performance of tooling and capabilities across Tier 1 and Tier 2. This will include defining the quality and performance strategy; managing it to completion, within agreed timescales and budgets, and to a level of quality that meets or exceeds the client's expectations. You will use an advanced level appreciation of the architecture and key components of IT solutions (including GUI, operating systems, databases computer hardware & input devices, networks & security, applications and services) to inform the testing strategy, approach and plans and guide the Quality and Performance team based on this understanding. You will foster relationships with other parts of the Agency to ensure products are delivered in line with aligned with the appropriate design standards and governance. This role aligns to Test Manager in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsibilities Test Strategy, Improvement and Optimisation - Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality and performance testing approach. Define required test phases, produce accurate estimates for testing activities and ensure the end to end test process is efficient, consistent and aligned with delivery needs. Risk, Issues and Assurance - Identify, document and manage all significant testing risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigations are put in place. Escalate concerns to the Senior Delivery Manager where necessary to prevent delays or impacts on delivery. Test Governance and Artefact Management - Produce and maintain high quality test artefacts, including the quality and performance test strategy, plans and associated documentation. Actively seek opportunities to refine and optimise testing documentation and governance. Test Data, Automation and Tooling - Oversee the creation and management of test data, and drive the development, maintenance and effective use of automation frameworks and scripts. Ensure testing tools and techniques reflect industry best practice and support efficient, repeatable and high quality test execution. Management of Functional and Non Functional Testing - Lead and coordinate all functional and non functional testing activities, assigning work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the effective collection and reporting of testing metrics and insights. Leadership, Coaching and Capability Development - Provide leadership, coaching and professional development for staff, supporting talent management, succession planning and effective supplier management. Foster a culture of high performance and ensure teams use modern, industry standard testing methods and tools. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement - Promote and advocate testing capabilities across the Agency and wider government partners, building strong relationships and ensuring testing is fully integrated into delivery processes and decision making. Person specification Test Design, Execution and Quality Assurance - Demonstrable experience in creating, planning and managing tests across all test phases, including User Acceptance Testing. Able to lead test engineers in designing and executing high quality functional and non functional tests, ensuring test coverage, traceability and alignment with requirements. Test Analysis and Problem Solving - Strong analytical skills with the ability to absorb large volumes of complex or conflicting information, identify patterns, evaluate root causes and determine effective solutions. Experience leading investigative work to identify improvements in testing processes, products or delivery approaches. Defect Management and Continuous Improvement - Proven ability to drive effective defect reporting, triage and resolution, ensuring accurate information is captured and communicated. Able to lead and coach teams in improving test management processes, developing recommendations and implementing enhancements to quality and performance practices. Test Strategy and Planning - Experience in developing and maintaining test strategies, plans and quality approaches, ensuring they are aligned with organisational priorities and delivery timelines. Able to guide teams in optimising quality and performance testing methods and selecting appropriate techniques and tools. Technical Understanding of Test Environments - Knowledge and understanding of data solutions and testing in cloud or on premise environments, including environment setup and data exploitation tooling. Familiarity with test engineering practices, standards and modern tooling to support effective and repeatable test execution. Requirements Engineering and Validation - Experience working with product, business and technical teams to gather, clarify and validate requirements, including non functional requirements. Able to translate requirements into structured test conditions and ensure deliverables are validated appropriately. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Effective communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders. Able to explain complex risks clearly, gather business and non functional needs, and escalate issues to senior leaders where necessary. Thinks creatively, asks insightful questions and communicates findings clearly to wider teams. Leadership and Team Management - Demonstrable experience managing a test team, setting test strategy and providing coaching, feedback and professional development. Able to foster a high performing culture and ensure teams adopt industry best practice in testing and quality assurance.
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Government Digital & Data
Hanslope, Buckinghamshire
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best-in-class solutions for our customers, helping to shape and support a data driven future for the UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform, no matter the task, they're on hand to provide support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Deliver and integrate world-class software for our global customers When you join our collaborative and creative team of software developers, it will be your task to design, code, test, correct and document large programmes and modifications from supplied specifications, and provide costs, timescales and estimate the resources required to effect change. Using all your skills as you collaborate with our clients and users on the content and appearance of complex web pages, we'll also expect you to create and test pages with specified content and layout, and develop web interfaces to new or existing applications. You'll have a number of other important responsibilities - these include analysing data requirements to establish, modify or maintain object and data models, evaluating potential solutions and demonstrating, installing and commissioning the selected products. Using application management software and tools to collect performance statistics to ensure targets are met, you'll perform essential maintenance and identify and resolve any problems you encounter. In addition, you'll maintain your knowledge of specific technical specialisms, use this to execute a range of specific tasks, and provide detailed advice regarding their application. Use all your specialist development skills as you help defend the UK's interests With Agile and ITIL Foundation level qualifications or relevant practical experience in a similar role to this one, you should hold Microsoft role-based certification and be skilled at working with technologies in a secure enterprise environment. It's also important that you possess well developed knowledge of database concepts, architectures, software and facilities, such as Azure DevOps Developer / Cloud/Azure Hub,/Git Hub/ Languages - Typescript/Go/.Net/MS SQL Server and have a good understanding of object and data modelling techniques and design principles. It goes without saying that you'll have excellent numerical and analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages. In addition, subject matter expertise in a key technology, tool or product would be desirable, as would experience of working in a variety of ITIL3 environments. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Cleared (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification We are looking for people with: Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience; Microsoft role-based certification - Associate, and relevant product certifications; Knowledge of database concepts, object and data modelling techniques and design principles and of database architectures, software and facilities; Substantial experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment; Extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages Qualifications Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience - if relevant experience please ensure you add the detail to your application Microsoft role-based certification - Associate, and relevant product certifications;
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best-in-class solutions for our customers, helping to shape and support a data driven future for the UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform, no matter the task, they're on hand to provide support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Deliver and integrate world-class software for our global customers When you join our collaborative and creative team of software developers, it will be your task to design, code, test, correct and document large programmes and modifications from supplied specifications, and provide costs, timescales and estimate the resources required to effect change. Using all your skills as you collaborate with our clients and users on the content and appearance of complex web pages, we'll also expect you to create and test pages with specified content and layout, and develop web interfaces to new or existing applications. You'll have a number of other important responsibilities - these include analysing data requirements to establish, modify or maintain object and data models, evaluating potential solutions and demonstrating, installing and commissioning the selected products. Using application management software and tools to collect performance statistics to ensure targets are met, you'll perform essential maintenance and identify and resolve any problems you encounter. In addition, you'll maintain your knowledge of specific technical specialisms, use this to execute a range of specific tasks, and provide detailed advice regarding their application. Use all your specialist development skills as you help defend the UK's interests With Agile and ITIL Foundation level qualifications or relevant practical experience in a similar role to this one, you should hold Microsoft role-based certification and be skilled at working with technologies in a secure enterprise environment. It's also important that you possess well developed knowledge of database concepts, architectures, software and facilities, such as Azure DevOps Developer / Cloud/Azure Hub,/Git Hub/ Languages - Typescript/Go/.Net/MS SQL Server and have a good understanding of object and data modelling techniques and design principles. It goes without saying that you'll have excellent numerical and analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages. In addition, subject matter expertise in a key technology, tool or product would be desirable, as would experience of working in a variety of ITIL3 environments. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Cleared (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification We are looking for people with: Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience; Microsoft role-based certification - Associate, and relevant product certifications; Knowledge of database concepts, object and data modelling techniques and design principles and of database architectures, software and facilities; Substantial experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment; Extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages Qualifications Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience - if relevant experience please ensure you add the detail to your application Microsoft role-based certification - Associate, and relevant product certifications;
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're opening up multiple opportunities for Full Stack Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. We're committed to building meaningful digital experiences that support millions of frontline workers across the UK. Following our recent replatforming, we've created space for new ideas, greenfield development, and opportunities for engineers who want to genuinely influence the products they build. You'll work within an agile, supportive squad where collaboration is key. Our teams partner closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver features that enhance personalisation, engagement, and the overall member experience, while giving you room to grow, experiment, and take ownership. What You'll Do Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices, and clean code Work collaboratively with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably Help monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement Participate in agile ceremonies, bringing ideas and insights to help the team evolve Support inclusive decision-making, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared ownership Contribute to our Engineering community through knowledge-sharing and learning sessions What You'll Bring A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST) Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions - without needing close direction Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're opening up multiple opportunities for Full Stack Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. We're committed to building meaningful digital experiences that support millions of frontline workers across the UK. Following our recent replatforming, we've created space for new ideas, greenfield development, and opportunities for engineers who want to genuinely influence the products they build. You'll work within an agile, supportive squad where collaboration is key. Our teams partner closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver features that enhance personalisation, engagement, and the overall member experience, while giving you room to grow, experiment, and take ownership. What You'll Do Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices, and clean code Work collaboratively with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably Help monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement Participate in agile ceremonies, bringing ideas and insights to help the team evolve Support inclusive decision-making, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared ownership Contribute to our Engineering community through knowledge-sharing and learning sessions What You'll Bring A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST) Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions - without needing close direction Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies