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Who we are We're the people behind global loyalty currency, Avios, and home to two ambitious, growing businesses across Loyalty and Holidays. Each business has its own goals, strategy and team, but collectively we share a purpose to create the world's most rewarding experiences for our customers through loyalty programmes, new products and holidays We're on a truly exciting journey of growth and transformation - we're going places! This is where you come in. The opportunity As the Head of Architecture, you will have the opportunity to shape the technology strategy that powers the next stage of our growth. You will define and lead the strategic architecture for our Loyalty, Holidays and Retail businesses, ensuring alignment with the objectives of those businesses, the strategic roadmaps of the broader IAG operating companies, and our technology vision. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring we pursue the right technology direction for our business and gaining the support of our c-suite to unlock the necessary investment. This role is based out of our London office. We call our approach to hybrid working The Blend - it's about giving you the flexibility to choose where you do your best work, while staying connected with your team and the wider business. This means you will be required to spend at least two days per week in the office, with the rest of the time working from home. You may also be required to work from one of our other office or partner locations, based on your role and 'to do' list. What you'll get up to As the Head of Architecture, you will play a central role in shaping the next phase of our technology strategy and supporting the wider business vision. You will define and lead the strategic technology roadmaps across our Loyalty, Holidays, and Retail businesses, ensuring they are aligned with our long-term objectives. This includes establishing and maintaining architectural principles, reference architectures, and decision-making frameworks that support robust and future ready technology choices. As both an internal leader and external representative, you will promote IAGL's architectural vision across industry forums, building the organisation's reputation and influence. You will work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure technology decisions are in step with strategic goals, while also collaborating with IAG OpCo architecture teams to align on key initiatives and shared roadmaps. Externally, you'll develop strategic partnerships with software vendors, industry bodies, and research organisations to ensure our architecture remains at the forefront of industry best practice. Your ability to create clear, compelling architectural roadmaps-and gain C suite alignment around them-will be key to unlocking investment and delivering long term business value. Through strong cross functional collaboration and leadership, you will help drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic impact across the organisation. What we need from you We are aiming high, and we accept that it is unlikely that any one person will meet every aspect of the brief. Who you are is equally as important as what you have done or where you have worked. So even if you don't tick every box, or your experience is from a unique or varied background, we'd still love to hear from you! An experienced technology leader with a passion for technology, and driving value from its use A proven track record of leading an Architecture function, in a multi business group or complex enterprise environment, ideally through a period of transformation or significant growth. Experience of leading an Architecture function in an environment where high rates of change are the norm, and where change is managed by autonomous teams operating a DevSecOps model. Results driven, unafraid to challenge the status quo and able to hold people accountable for delivering their commitments. Experience in implementing and iterating comprehensive strategies that align with business goals and empower us to make data driven decisions. Able define and clearly articulate the team's mission and promote strong agile ways of working. Ability to gain trust, influence, and steer a wide range of stakeholders, including our c suite to gain buy in for strategic roadmaps Highly resilient character, able to demonstrate drive and ambition to reach the required goals. Naturally able to move at a fast pace, but with the empathy and storytelling ability to take others on a journey with you. An understanding of the loyalty, travel, or aviation sector is advantageous but not critical. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at IAG Loyalty Our vision, 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences,' applies not only to our customers but for our colleagues too. It's about taking belonging seriously, actively fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued by embracing diverse identities, personal histories, and perspectives. This commitment makes IAG Loyalty a rewarding place to work and enhances our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your interview process with us.

Waracle are looking for a Principal Cloud Architect (GCP) for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role based in London. Why This Role? As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will be a high-level strategic advisor, bridging the gap between complex technical cloud architectures and executive business goals. You won't just build infrastructure; you will ensure cloud architecture serves as the foundation for world-class digital products. This role is perfect for a leader who enjoys high-stakes conversations with C-suite stakeholders and thrives on designing transformative, cloud-native strategies. What You'll Be Doing Reporting to the Head of Technology, your role will cover: Driving Strategic Advisory: Designing innovative GCP architectures that align with digital product goals and securing executive alignment. Leading Pre-Sales and Growth: Contributing strategic input to RFPs and proposals while working closely with the Google Cloud Partner Manager. Technical & Product Leadership: Leading client pilots or POCs to demonstrate tangible business value and shaping the adoption of modern practices like DevSecOps. Cultivating Excellence: Mentoring and coaching senior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and a product-led approach to engineering. Championing Innovation: Producing viewpoints on emerging technologies, such as AI and data-driven features, to represent Waracle in senior client forums. What You'll Bring We are looking for a collaborative leader who brings a blend of technical mastery and commercial acumen. If you are passionate about building both great products and great teams, we want to hear from you: Expert-level GCP Mastery: Deep experience in designing and deploying complex, scalable cloud-native architectures. GCP Certifications: Professional certifications (or the ambition to achieve them) and knowledge of Google Cloud's AI products. Strategic Mindset: A proven track record of contributing to winning RFPs and shaping large-scale digital transformations. Executive Presence: The ability to navigate conflict, build confidence, and influence business strategy at the C-level. Empathetic Leadership: Experience coaching technical staff and supporting recruitment to build high-potential, diverse teams. The Recruitment Process You can expect an initial call with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss your aspirations, salary, and benefits. This is followed by a two-stage interview process where you can showcase your skills and learn more about our culture. Your partner will guide you every step of the way to your first day. Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Flexible: Reigate or Manchester area Job type: Full time Working Pattern: Hybrid 4.5 day working week (Half day Fridays) About Infinity We are building the next generation of call intelligence and AI-driven insight platforms. Over the next three years, our focus is on evolving from a strong analytics foundation into an outcome-driven, API-first platform that embeds intelligence directly into customer workflows. This is an opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage. You'll help shape both how we build and what we build, working on systems that process high-volume, high-value data and increasingly leverage AI and automation to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and continuous learning. Our teams are small, autonomous, and outcome-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality, ownership, and collaboration. We are entering our next growth phase - investing in AI-powered platform scalability, operational excellence and maturity, and cost-efficient growth to support our long-term strategy and enterprise ambitions. The Role As Head of DevOps, you will lead Infinity's cloud, infrastructure, and platform reliability functions, ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, observable, and continuously deployable. You will shape and execute the DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy, enabling high-velocity software delivery with best-in-class automation, observability, and DORA-driven performance metrics. Reporting to the CTO, you will manage a small but high-impact team of two DevOps/SRE Engineers, working closely with the other teams within the Product & Engineering (P&E) organisation to build the next-generation operational foundation for Infinity's AI-driven SaaS platform. About You This should include the 4 to 5 key Infinity behaviours needed for the role eg: To succeed in Infinity and this role you need to be able to work smart, hard and with a positive energy. You work at pace always looking for ways to improve things and with an eye on the results. You are a creative thinker who dares to do things differently. Being a team player is essential. In Infinity that means being open, honest, consistent and fair and contributing to a sense of purpose and positive team morale. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and execute Infinity's DevOps and Platform Engineering roadmap aligned with product and engineering strategy. Lead and mentor two DevOps/SRE Engineers, developing a culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Change, MTTR, Change Failure Rate) as core operational KPIs. Partner with the Head of Engineering and CTO to set and deliver uptime, scalability, and efficiency objectives. Infrastructure & Cloud Management Own the design, governance, and optimisation of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and resilience. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Puppet for environment provisioning, configuration, and compliance automation. Lead the management and optimisation of serverless and event-driven architectures, leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related services. Oversee cloud cost management, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. CI/CD & Automation Oversee the design and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to ensure rapid, low-risk deployments. Embed automated testing, code quality gates, and policy-as-code enforcement. Implement progressive delivery techniques such as blue/green and canary deployments to reduce risk. Integrate DevSecOps practices, automating security scanning, dependency management, and compliance checks. Observability, Reliability & Incident Management Establish and maintain platform-wide observability through dashboards, alerts, SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs. Use modern observability stacks (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK) for proactive monitoring and root cause analysis. Lead post-incident reviews and ensure continuous improvement through robust RCA and feedback loops. Own and report on service reliability metrics (availability, latency, throughput, error rates) to leadership. Security, Compliance & Governance Ensure DevOps practices uphold ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant compliance standards. Oversee secrets management, identity and access controls, and vulnerability scanning across environments. Partner with the Head of Engineering to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness. Embed DevSecOps principles to automate compliance validation and shift security left in the development lifecycle. Collaboration & Reporting Collaborate with the other teams within the P&E organisation, including Product, Solutions, Data, Engineering and Quality, to ensure smooth integration between development, deployment, and operations. Provide regular operational reports on uptime, incident performance, DORA metrics, and infrastructure efficiency. Work closely with the Head of Engineering on roadmap alignment, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Competencies & Experience 7+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure roles, including 3+ years in a leadership or senior technical capacity. Proven expertise in AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route53) and IaC (Terraform, Puppet, or Pulumi). Strong knowledge of CI/CD tooling, observability stacks, and cloud security best practices. Demonstrated experience applying DORA metrics and improving delivery performance. Deep understanding of network security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR). Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a mindset for automation and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience supporting AI/ML or real-time analytics workloads. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certification. Experience within MarTech, call-tracking, or voice analytics SaaS environments. Prior involvement in ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS certification or audit evidence processes. Benefits you can enjoy 4.5 day working week (Half day every Friday- 1pm finish) 25 days holiday (with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year) Private single medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance (4x Salary) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Tech Scheme Loan (of up to £2,000 per year) Ride to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Dedicated annual company and team social budget At infinity, our aim is to be the best call tracking provider in the world and to do that we welcome our employees with open arms and create an environment where you can bring your best self, every day! We're an equal opportunities employer. That means we'll never discriminate based on race, religion, origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, social economics status or disability status. In fact, our recruitment process is completely anonymised, and we don't see any of your personal details when we review your application. At Infinity, we don't treat our hiring process as a box ticking exercise and we're just as interested in team fit as we are technical fit. So, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed in one of our vacancies, get in touch with us anyway because we'd love to hear from you

Careers# Head of Engineering & Architecture Team:Technology - UK Location:United Kingdom Work Model:hybrid Work Type:Permanent Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community.We're growing fast, that is where you come in.We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes.Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property.Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Here's a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like: Your growth: We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness: We care about your holistic wellbeing Your work/life blend: We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Role Overview As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth.This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands-on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration. Our Ethos We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth.You'll champion shift-left testing practices and promote T-shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company.We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks: The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at . GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred to collectively as "PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice . Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data-driven decision making People Leadership & Talent Development Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback Strategic Partnership Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships Essential Skills & Experience Technical Background Deep technical background with hands-on experience in backend systems, microservices, anddistributed architectures Strong full-stack foundation: .NET Core Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure),containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Track record of delivering high-scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code Leadership Skills Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth technology environments Experience leading and scaling 4-5 teams, 30-50 people, ideally including offshore partners Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high-performing teams Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels Strategic thinker comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Nice To Have Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering

We are seeking an experienced Fractional CISO to provide hands-on security leadership as we evolve our security function to support continued growth and European expansion. This is a permanent fractional engagement reporting directly to the CTO. You will own our information security strategy, maintain our ISO 27001 certification, build our security roadmap, and prepare the organisation for SOC 2 readiness in . This role requires someone who can operate both strategically and tactically - developing policy one day and reviewing cloud configurations the next. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Governance Develop and own the Information Security strategy aligned with ApprovalMax's business objectives and European expansion plans Maintain and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Create, review, and maintain core security policies, standards, and procedures Establish and chair a cross-functional Security Working Group (Engineering, Architecture, IT, HR) Build and present a multi-year security roadmap with clear milestones, resource requirements, and priorities Serve as the central authority on risk assessment, risk treatment, and risk acceptance decisions Assess and provide guidance on secure AI adoption across the organisation, including AI-powered product features and internal AI tooling Compliance & Certification Maintain ISO 27001 certification and prepare for the 2027 recertification audit Lead SOC 2 Type II readiness programme (target: ), including gap analysis and control mapping Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements across EU/UK/US/AU/NZ/CA/ZA jurisdictions Collaborate with external DPO support provider on privacy-related matters and customer security questionnaires as needed Cloud & Technical Security Provide security oversight across Azure, AWS, and Google Workspace environments Conduct access reviews and advise on identity and access management best practices Evaluate and guide implementation of security tooling (SIEM, vulnerability management, endpoint protection) Oversee VMware Workspace ONE MDM deployment and device security policies Advise engineering teams on secure SDLC practices, DevSecOps integration, and application security principles Operational Security Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures Lead incident response tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews Provide guidance on business continuity and disaster recovery planning Advise on vendor security assessments and third-party risk management Awareness & Culture Design and deliver company-wide security awareness training programmes Mentor and upskill internal staff on security best practices Foster a security-first culture across all departments Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on emerging threats and security trends Stakeholder Engagement Report regularly to the CTO on security posture, risks, and programme progress Prepare board-level security presentations as required (infrequent) Support commercial teams by contributing to customer security discussions when escalated Qualifications 8+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a CISO, Head of Security, or senior security leadership role Demonstrated experience in B2B SaaS environments, ideally in fintech, finance software, or similarly regulated industries Proven track record of achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification Experience preparing organisations for SOC 2 Type II certification Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS required; GCP a plus) Experience with Google Workspace security configuration and administration Background working with distributed, remote-first engineering teams Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, identity management, and zero-trust principles Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices Knowledge of MDM solutions (VMware Workspace ONE experience preferred) Understanding of API security and integration risk management Practical experience with security tooling: SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, etc. Awareness of AI/ML security risks, including secure AI adoption practices and emerging AI governance frameworks (desirable) Compliance & Regulatory Deep knowledge of ISO 27001:2022 requirements and audit processes Familiarity with SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Privacy) Understanding of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and international data transfer mechanisms Awareness of regional requirements across EU, UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa Additional Information Growing international business with 10,000+ subscribers Regular performance-based compensation reviews 26 days paid time off 1 additional day off for your Birthday Remote office assistance Service years recognition financial reward

DevOps Automation Managing Engineer (Hybrid) page is loaded DevOps Automation Managing Engineer (Hybrid)remote type: Hybridlocations: Belfast 10 Mays Meadow: Der-Derry/Londonderrytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 11, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: R21493At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team We are seeking a DevOps Automation Managing Engineer to lead and drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and scalable infrastructure automation solutions. You will be responsible for integrating security best practices into DevOps workflows, managing automation pipelines, and leading a team of engineers focused on infrastructure as code, CI/CD security, and cloud-native security tooling. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with a deep understanding of DevOps principles, infrastructure automation, and cybersecurity Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Security and DevOps Automation Engineers, providing coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and career development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, Development, and IT to align automation efforts with security and business goals. Drive adoption of DevSecOps principles across the organisation Influence design and architecture conversations Design and implement automated security checks in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., static/dynamic analysis, secret scanning, policy enforcement). Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like fullstack development, Infrastructure as code or Ansible, ensuring security is embedded from the start. Integrate and manage security tools (container scanners, vulnerability management, code scanning) into build and deploy processes. Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks with a security-first approach (e.g., CloudTrail, SIEM, Prometheus/Grafana). Support incident response efforts and ensure audit-readiness across environments. Contribute to security policies, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA). Ensure automation solutions align with regulatory and internal compliance requirements. Essential Skills All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. At least 5 years' experience as a DevOps engineer within a full stack Java environment (Ansible, Powershell, Python) At least 2 years' in a leadership or team management position Experience within a CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI). Desirable Skills Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Kubernetes, and containerization and container orchestration. Prior understanding of security infrastructure Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory duties. Job Posting End Date: Friday 10th October Midnight Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.We offer:• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth• A people-first culture with flexible working optionsBe part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.Posting End Date:12 September 2025

Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Your life at PEXA Your growth We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness We care about your holistic wellbeing. Your work/life blend We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Role Overview As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth. This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration. Our Ethos We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth. You'll champion shift left testing practices and promote T shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact Build, mentor, and inspire high performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data driven decision making People Leadership & Talent Development Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback Strategic Partnership Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships Essential Skills & Experience Technical Background Deep technical background with hands on experience in backend systems, microservices, and distributed architectures Strong full stack foundation: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Track record of delivering high scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code Leadership Skills Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high growth technology environments Experience leading and scaling 4 5 teams, people, ideally including offshore partners Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high performing teams Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels Strategic thinker comfortable in fast paced, ambiguous environments Nice To Have Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering £120,000 - £130,000 a year Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. Post offer employment checks The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred collectively as "PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice

# Head of Engineering - RetailDate Posted: 30/01/2026Location: LondonJob Type: Full time Head of Engineering - Retail Location: London- hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time- 35 hours Purpose Just Group's Retail division, which develops and delivers retirement finance products sold via financial advisers and intermediaries, is modernising its platforms and customer journeys. To support this, we need resilient, scalable, and innovative engineering capabilities, with AI first, agentic, and context driven practices at the centre of how we build and deliver.The Head of Engineering for Retail will lead the Retail engineering organisation, set technical direction, and ensure high quality delivery. They will drive the adoption of modern engineering approaches to keep our technology secure, reliable, and future ready. Reporting to the Retail IT Director, they will manage Engineering Managers and foster a high performing culture focused on secure, efficient, and AI enabled delivery. About Just We help people achieve a better later life. That's our purpose and it's the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's most loved retirement expert. Key Accountabilities Define and deliver the Retail engineering roadmap, aligned with Group technology strategy and modern engineering practices. Champion AI first, agentic, and context driven approaches to improve resilience, scalability, and innovation. Provide technical leadership on architecture, solution design, and management of technical debt. Ensure high quality, secure, and scalable delivery of Retail platforms and applications. Oversee delivery planning, execution, risks, and incident management (P1/P2), ensuring rapid and effective resolution. Build engineering capability by leading and developing Engineering Managers and the wider engineering leadership team. Promote strong engineering standards across automation, DevOps pipelines, observability, and cloud native development. Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, providing clear communication on delivery health, risks, and technical priorities. Examples of Key Activities Chair Retail engineering governance forums, ensuring adherence to standards and alignment with Group principles. Maintain and regularly review the technical debt and end-of-life register, feeding prioritised items into roadmaps. Review and challenge major technical design proposals to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. Act as incident escalation point for P1 and P2 events, coordinating resolution and leading post-incident reviews. Partner with Engineering Managers to provide delivery updates, dependency tracking, and risk management. Mentor and coach Engineering Managers, building a high-quality leadership capability. Represent Retail Engineering in cross-business forums, ensuring Retail's needs are clearly articulated and understood. What We're Looking For Strong engineering leadership experience, managing multi team delivery at scale (50+ FTE including partners), within Financial Services Solid understanding of modern engineering practices, including software development, architecture, cloud, CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and security first design. Knowledge of AI first, agentic, and context driven engineering approaches. Experience delivering large scale technology change and modernising legacy platforms, ideally within the Microsoft ecosystem. Proven ability to build engineering capability, drive adoption of standards, and shape a high performing engineering culture. Skilled in managing hybrid delivery models involving vendors, partners, and in house teams. Comfortable operating in regulated environments with strong focus on security, performance, and resilience. Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and translating technical considerations into business focused outcomes. Experience managing major incidents (P1/P2) and leading robust resolution and review processes. Our behaviours At Just you'll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You'll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive - we're ambitious, curious and collaborative - and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers. What's in it for you A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday Private medical cover and income protection, just in case A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved onesExplore our on our dedicated benefits page. Belonging at Just Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity. Application details Please submit your CV using the 'apply now' button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps which may include an initial phone interview and in-person assessment. Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.

Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this. We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide. Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us. Job Purpose We are looking for an Engineering Director to help drive our ambition to be the Number 1 High Street Bookmaker. This is a senior, hands on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, delivery, and customer value. You will be accountable for engineering execution, technical direction, and the effectiveness of our engineering leadership team. You will work closely with Product, Delivery, and Technology colleagues to ensure engineering delivers customer value at pace, while striking the right balance between building things fast and building things right. This is a role for someone with a scale up engineering mindset: pragmatic, outcome focused, and comfortable making trade offs rather than gold plating solutions. Working in partnership with the Group CIO, you will translate strategy into execution and bring clarity, consistency, and momentum to engineering across the organisation. Job Responsibilities Engineering leadership Lead and line manage senior engineering leaders across software, platform engineering, and releases. Build a cohesive, collaborative engineering leadership team with clear ownership and shared goals. Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and proactive problem solving. Delivery, pace, and customer value Own delivery predictability, engineering throughput, and continuous improvement. Drive measurable improvements in DORA metrics and delivery performance. Ensure engineering focuses relentlessly on delivering customer value in a 24/7, consumer facing environment. Balance short term delivery needs with long term sustainability and quality. Architecture, quality and technical direction Define and evolve a clear architectural strategy across engineering teams. Own and actively manage technical debt as a strategic investment, balancing product demand with engineering health. Ensure technical decisions support scale, resilience, and rapid change without unnecessary complexity. Engineering practices and culture Establish consistent engineering practices, standards, and ways of working across teams. Promote a culture that values ownership, pragmatism, and continuous improvement. Ensure governance and policy frameworks are applied in a way that enables delivery rather than slowing it down. Cross functional leadership Operate effectively in a highly cross functional environment, partnering closely with Product, Delivery, and TechSecOps. Act as a senior engineering voice in shaping priorities, trade offs, and execution plans. Work in close partnership with the Group CIO, acting as a trusted leader who challenges constructively and aligns teams behind decisions. What Success Looks like A cohesive, aligned Engineering leadership team with a shared sense of purpose. Clear architectural direction that teams actively follow. Improved delivery predictability, DORA metrics, and engineering momentum. Engineering teams that consistently deliver customer value at pace without sacrificing quality or security. About you Experience Senior engineering leadership experience at comparable scale. Proven accountability for engineering execution, delivery outcomes, and technical direction. Experience operating in a 24/7, consumer facing environment; regulated experience is advantageous. Technical credibility Strong grounding across software engineering, platform engineering, architecture, and engineering practices. Comfortable engaging in technical detail when required and leading pragmatic technical discussions. Able to balance speed, quality, and sustainability without dogma. Leadership style Hands on, collaborative, and low ego. Comfortable operating in a fast paced, high pressure environment. Values clarity, alignment, and outcomes over politics. This role is not for you if You are primarily a strategic or advisory leader with little recent technical engagement. You avoid delivery accountability or operational responsibility. You are uncomfortable owning outcomes in a 24/7, consumer facing environment. What's in it for you We offer a variety of competitive benefits, some of which vary depending on the role you're recruited to. Some of what you can expect in this role includes: A competitive rate of pay and pension contribution. Generous discretionary bonus schemes, incentives and competitions. An annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service. Access to an online GP 24/7, 365 days a year for you and your immediate family. Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay. Long Service Recognition. Access to a pay day savings scheme, financial coach and up to 40% of your earned wage ahead of payday, through Wagestream.