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PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER SC Cleared - UK Only - (Sponsorship is unavailable) you must hold SC Clearance.Provide expert advice on the defences against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging risks. This includes offering guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operational management of cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and standards. Contribute to the development and refinement of controls and processes to ensure the safety, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security of data stored on systems. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures and, in collaboration with security, network, information governance, and technical leads, developing new measures to address these gaps. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work closely with system and service owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to design, implement, and enforce appropriate protective and detective security controls, policies, and procedures. The role includes the administration and operational management of security tooling and SIEM platforms, with responsibility for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, intrusions, and unauthorised or suspicious activity. This includes Microsoft Sentinel (data and source tuning, creation and maintenance of workbooks and connectors, and threat intelligence review), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud, and Darktrace, including system and model tuning, email module management, and configuration of autonomous response actions. You will be responsible for incident response activities, including triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, coordinating escalation and remediation, and conducting root cause analysis. You must be able to communicate effectively about security incidents and cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role works closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partner, supporting the assessment and investigation of alerts and contributing to the development and refinement of incident response plans and playbooks. You will support vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, annual audits, and penetration testing. This includes preparing and presenting incident, threat, and compliance reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including compiling a monthly SIRO report. Continuous improvement is a core responsibility. You will conduct post-incident reviews, recommend control and process improvements, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documentation. You will also research emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies and provide reports or presentations to senior stakeholders as required. The role supports cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a strong security culture and helping to upskill colleagues in cybersecurity best practices. You will also collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure security is embedded into system and application designs, supporting secure architecture and delivery from the outset. Compliance & Framework Alignment: Ensure security operations align with regulatory standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and NCSC CAF. Person SpecificationEssential: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management. Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports. Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation work to address security issues. Desirable: Recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP). Experience with DarkTrace Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Cyber Delivery Assurance Principal You'll be part of the Cyber Delivery Assurance function within BA Digital, working closely with Digital Delivery leadership, Cyber teams and the IAG Cyber Security Office. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cyber security is embedded into product delivery across multiple domains, supporting safe, secure and resilient delivery aligned to BA's risk appetite. What you'll do: Provide assurance that product delivery and maintenance across assigned domains meet BA's cyber risk appetite and security requirements Lead a team of cyber delivery assurance leads, providing oversight, cyber requirements, advice and guidance to Digital Delivery teams Forecast and manage cyber resourcing across multiple domains, ensuring appropriate resourcing, cost alignment and consistency Work with business and delivery leadership to understand business objectives and embed cyber security into design and delivery Communicate effectively with, influence and advise senior stakeholders to promote understanding of cyber assurance Provide authoritative advice on the application and operation of cyber security controls, including regulatory and legislative requirements Undertake threat and risk assessments across varied technology stacks and identify appropriate mitigating controls Provide cyber leadership across assigned domains, driving forward solutions aligned with BA cyber strategy and assurance objectives Support embedding security by design and active risk management across all products within scope What you'll bring to British Airways: Demonstrated senior leadership capability with the ability to motivate, guide and develop high-performing teams Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and persuade at senior levels Ability to balance strategic intent with practical, pragmatic delivery Strong understanding of cyber security controls and risk management Confidence leading change and driving improvement in complex environments Ability to prioritise effectively and guide teams towards strategic business objectives Strong communication skills with a collaborative and outcome-focused approach Resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in fast-changing environments Your experience: Experience working at a broad range of seniority levels and leading high-performing teams Broad technical cyber security experience supported by relevant qualifications or certifications Strong knowledge of cyber frameworks, regulatory and legislative requirements Experience working in agile delivery environments Demonstrable experience in at least one cybersecurity domain such as cloud security, network security, digital security, infrastructure security, security architecture or security by design Experience working in regulated environments requiring interpretation and application of cyber requirements What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 3 days minimum on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. Key Responsibilities Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector. Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management. Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments. Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities. Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance. Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures. Contribute to blogs and research within the business community. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management. Active DV clearance required Strong working knowledge of: Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490 Working with system secure design MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks. Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements). Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8. HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance. Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis. Working understanding of: Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable), ITHC scoping and remediation action plans. HLD and LLD reviews and analysis. Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security. Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls. Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal. What's in it for You Hybrid Working: c. 3 days onsite per week. Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth. Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Principal Engineer/Architect (Java, AI) - Greenfield Platform Location: Manchester (hybrid) (4 days a week on site) The role Opportunity to join a greenfield build focused on a next-generation Corporate Actions platform within a global financial environment. This is a hands-on Principal IC role with no line management, owning architecture and driving engineering direction across a large-scale distributed system. What you'll do Design and build Java (Spring Boot) microservices Architect event-driven systems (Kafka / messaging) Apply AI/ML to real-world business problems Work with modern development tooling, including AI-assisted environments Influence technical direction and engineering standards What you'll need Experience operating at Principal / Staff / Architect level Strong Java and distributed systems background Hands-on AI/ML experience (Python or similar) Experience with Kafka or MQ, SQL/Oracle, cloud and containerisation Nice to have Financial services experience (post-trade, custody, corporate actions, trading)

Lead Cyber Security Consultant (Defence) UK Remote (travel required approx. 60% / 3 days onsite per week) Full-time & Permanent Consultancy Competitive salary + Excellent benefits About the Opportunity We're working with an established and growing UK cybersecurity consultancy expanding its Defence and Public Sector practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead high-impact programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and shape security outcomes across MOD and wider Defence environments. The Role As a Lead Cyber Security Consultant, you'll take ownership of multiple client engagements, delivering expert advice across governance, risk, compliance, and Secure by Design practices. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess risk, define security controls, deliver assurance activities, and support secure architecture across complex, high-profile systems. This is a hands-on, strategic role that combines leadership, client engagement, and technical depth. Key Responsibilities Lead Secure by Design and security assurance activities across MOD and Public Sector programmes Support and guide the application of risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management Conduct and lead workshops with technical and business stakeholders Produce clear, actionable reporting on risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation Provide pragmatic, proportionate recommendations aligned to business goals Support secure design across cloud and on-premise platforms Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership Experience & Expertise Strong background in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance Experience working in Defence / MOD environments Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Passion for continuous learning and high-quality security outcomes Desirable Knowledge SAC (Security Assurance Coordinator) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience MOD/GDS Secure by Design Familiarity with: JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490 Supplier Chain Assurance GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8 Skills in: Threat modelling (kill chain, attack trees, etc.) Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls Secure SDLC HLD/LLD review ITHC scoping and remediation Certifications (Highly Desirable) CIISEC UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal) AWS/Azure Security (Professional) CCSP, CISSP, CISM ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Security Vetting / Clearance Active and transferable DV clearance is essential Must be a sole British National and UK-based Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Private healthcare & wellbeing support Flexible working (remote with travel) Career pathways, mentoring and continuous learning Inclusive, supportive culture Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Principal Data Engineer Location: Remote Salary: Up to £95,000 Sponsorship: Not available VIQU have partnered with a nationally recognised organisation that has recently completed a full migration from on-premise infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and is now building a modern, domain-oriented Data Mesh. This is a critical leadership hire as they continue to scale their cloud data platform and embed engineering excellence across multiple product domains. This is not a step-up role. They will only consider candidates with proven Principal or Lead-level experience , including clear ownership of engineers, standards, and cross-domain architectural direction. The Role As Principal Data Engineer, you will be the senior technical authority across data product squads, driving strategy, architecture, and engineering best practice. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible, hands-on technical leadership across multiple domain teams Defining how projects are approached and ensuring delivery standards are upheld Designing and governing scalable pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Datastream, Data Fusion, Dataproc and Cloud Composer (Airflow) Leading best practice across dbt, Terraform, Docker and CI/CD Driving Data Mesh adoption, domain ownership, and interoperable data products Setting modelling standards across raw, curated and semantic layers Embedding governance covering lineage, MDM, data quality, PII and compliance Mentoring and challenging senior engineers to maintain high standards You will work closely with Architects and Platform Engineering to ensure performance, cost control, security and scalability across the GCP estate. What They Need 10+ years in Data Engineering Clear, demonstrable experience leading engineers at Lead/Principal level Deep, hands-on GCP experience (this is essential) Strong SQL and Python expertise Experience building cloud-native data platforms end-to-end Strong background in Data Lake / Warehouse architecture Proven experience implementing CI/CD and infrastructure as code Confidence to challenge stakeholders and influence technical direction Candidates without strong, proven leadership experience in enterprise-scale environments will not be considered. Why Join? You'll be joining at a pivotal stage in the evolution of a 100% cloud-native platform. The foundations are in place, but the Data Mesh journey is still being shaped. This is a genuine opportunity to influence architecture, standards, and the long-term engineering strategy - fully remote, with executive backing and real scope for impact. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on the VIQU website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on IT Recruitment.

Principal .NET Engineer (Azure / Microservices) Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal .NET Engineer to shape the future of enterprise technology used by millions of customers. This role will focus on engineering leadership, modern architecture, cloud-native delivery and driving best practice across multiple teams within a high-scale digital environment. Responsibilities for the Principal .NET Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, high-availability systems using modern Microsoft technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and delivery teams through hands-on technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Champion secure-by-design principles, vulnerability management and risk reduction Implement observability frameworks including monitoring, logging and SLO / SLI practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and strengthen engineering culture across the organisation Essential Skills for the Principal .NET Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in ASP.NET Core, Web API, C#, Entity Framework Strong experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Kafka and Microservices architecture Experience with MongoDB, cloud integrations and distributed systems Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript Experience using Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of complex, high-performance platforms Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity Desirable Skills for the Principal .NET Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Strong mentoring background across engineers of all levels Passion for innovation and continuous improvement If you are a senior .NET engineering leader looking to shape modern cloud platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex delivery challenges and long-term impact.

Principal .NET Engineer (Azure / Microservices) Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal .NET Engineer to shape the future of enterprise technology used by millions of customers. This role will focus on engineering leadership, modern architecture, cloud-native delivery and driving best practice across multiple teams within a high-scale digital environment. Responsibilities for the Principal .NET Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, high-availability systems using modern Microsoft technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and delivery teams through hands-on technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Champion secure-by-design principles, vulnerability management and risk reduction Implement observability frameworks including monitoring, logging and SLO / SLI practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and strengthen engineering culture across the organisation Essential Skills for the Principal .NET Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in ASP.NET Core, Web API, C#, Entity Framework Strong experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Kafka and Microservices architecture Experience with MongoDB, cloud integrations and distributed systems Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript Experience using Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of complex, high-performance platforms Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity Desirable Skills for the Principal .NET Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Strong mentoring background across engineers of all levels Passion for innovation and continuous improvement If you are a senior .NET engineering leader looking to shape modern cloud platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex delivery challenges and long-term impact.

Principal Java Engineer (AWS / Microservices) Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Experience influencing strategy across multiple teams or domains Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.

Principal Java Engineer (AWS / Microservices) Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Experience influencing strategy across multiple teams or domains Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.

Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C++, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you an experienced Software Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in Object Oriented Programming with knowledge of C++, Python or similar. Recent experience in TypeScript / JavaScript. Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principal-level Solution Architect Hybrid (London or Manchester) Work on complex, high-impact programmes where architecture decisions directly shape delivery outcomes. You will take ownership of solution design across large-scale transformations, working with senior clients, sales teams, and engineering leads to deliver systems that are robust, scalable, and commercially viable. This is a role with real accountability across both delivery and shaping work. What you get You will have ownership of architecture across large, multi-stream programmes, with direct access to senior client stakeholders and decision-making forums. The role gives you the ability to influence scope, design direction, and delivery approach from early-stage shaping through to implementation. You will be involved in both delivery and pre-sales activity, contributing to how work is won as well as how it is delivered. The work moves beyond documentation into real implementation, in environments that are often complex, regulated, and high impact. You will work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and client leads, with the scope to operate at a senior level without being removed from delivery. What you will be responsible for You will own end-to-end solution architecture across complex programmes, setting architectural direction while enabling delivery teams to execute effectively. The role involves leading key decisions, trade-offs, and risk management at programme level, and acting as a trusted technical partner to senior client stakeholders. You will shape solutions that balance technical quality with delivery constraints, review and challenge designs produced by other architects and engineers, and ensure that solutions are deliverable, secure, scalable, and commercially sound. You will also play an active role in sales and pre-sales activity. This includes working with account and sales teams to shape opportunities, contributing to proposals and bids, defining solution approaches, and supporting client discussions that lead to new work. You will not be expected to operate as an individual salesperson, but you will be expected to contribute meaningfully to how work is positioned and won. You will also coach and mentor less experienced architects, helping raise the overall standard of solution thinking across teams. Technical and delivery context Successful candidates tend to bring experience across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP at scale, alongside API-led and microservices-based architectures. You are likely to have worked in complex integration environments involving legacy modernisation, and to have delivered architecture in regulated or high-assurance settings. You will be comfortable producing HLDs and architectural decision artefacts that stand up in delivery, and familiar with structured architecture approaches such as TOGAF, applied pragmatically rather than rigidly. What distinguishes this role You will already have led architecture on complex programmes rather than only contributing to them. You will be credible with senior stakeholders and able to challenge constructively when required. You will understand how architecture decisions affect cost, delivery risk, and timelines, and be able to operate across delivery and pre-sales without losing clarity. You will also be comfortable working in ambiguous or politically complex environments and contributing to how opportunities are shaped and progressed. Mandatory requirements Security clearance eligibility is a prerequisite. You must be a British citizen with no restrictions and eligible to obtain and hold UK Security Clearance. You must have been resident in the UK for the last five continuous years. No exceptions can be made on nationality or clearance eligibility. Practical details The role is hybrid, with London or Manchester as the primary locations, and on-site presence required at key stages. A bonus and travel allowance are included. If you are already operating at this level and want a role where you can influence both how work is won and how it is delivered, this is worth a conversation.

Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being on the keyboard solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.

Job Title: Lead Enterprise Architect Location: UK (Hybrid, once per week onsite - London) Contract: Initial 6 Month Contract Rate: Circa 700 Per Day (IR35 Status TBC) I am working with one of our longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a leading technology and services provider. Currently, they are looking for an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to play a crucial role in the design and implementation of a business critical and high priority project that will transform and modernise their primary revenue source. What you'll do Full ownership of the enterprise architecture strategy for a large-scale transformation of customer, billing and revenue platforms Lead the move away from legacy systems into a modern, cloud-first environment that improves performance, scalability, and customer experience Define the target architecture and set a clear, deliverable roadmap from current state to future state across multiple platforms Drive architecture across core domains including billing, revenue management, customer platforms, and data Work closely with Engineering, Product, Data and Delivery to ensure technology decisions align with commercial and operational goals Set the standards. Establish governance across cloud, data, identity and emerging AI capabilities Own key technology decisions including vendor strategy and "build vs buy" across critical platforms Design platforms that operate at scale: High volume, high availability, and no room for failure Lead the shift towards platform-based architecture with clear ownership and long-term sustainability Turn complex business problems into clear, structured architectural direction Bring control without slowing things down. Balance governance, risk, and innovation across the estate Use proof of concepts to test ideas, challenge assumptions and introduce new capability. Skills & Experience required Proven track record of operating at Enterprise Architect level or a Principal/Lead Solution Architect ready to step up, with ownership of architecture across complex environments A strong track record designing end-to-end architecture for large, distributed systems. Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering technical strategy including defining target architecture and roadmaps Strong exposure to billing, revenue, or large-scale customer platforms. Cloud-first mindset with strong AWS experience. High level of experience in designing modern architectures using microservices, APIs, event-driven patterns, and serverless High level of understanding of data architecture, including data modelling and working across high-volume data environments Experience setting standards, governance and improving structure, consistency, and clear direction across multiple teams A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders and translating complex requirements into clear architectural decisions Commercial awareness and experience with vendor strategy and build vs buy decisions A background in large, complex organisations. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Technical Account Manager (Cyber Security) Remote UK Based Up to £60,000 per annum plus additional benefits Additional: Due to security clearance required candidates wishing to apply must be based in the UK Our client, a leading UK Based MSSP, are looking for an experienced Cyber Security specialist to join their solutions team working as the dedicated Technical Account Manager. As the Technical Account Manager, you will bring your technical know-how, MDR/SOC, and act as the first point of call for customer service improvements Assist with the onboarding and building an understanding of customer business risks Work with the onboarding consultants to build Threat Models and maintain them during live service Allocated Technical Account Manager to act as a first point of contact for operational matters and proactive management of high priority and ongoing incidents Act as Customer advocate within the team Own the operational relationship between customers and the Team Assist the operational teams in fixing issues that arise during the operation of services Identify and implement, with the assistance of engineers and architects, technical enhancements to the services that drive value for customers Act as the Subject matter Expert to improve the quality of service and maintain a roadmap for those customers Core experience Previous experience and understanding of the operation of Security Operation Centres(SOC) and detection/response A strong understanding of basic cyber security principals Ability to manage time effectively and deliver tasks independently together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Any experience of working in/around Security Operation Centres, using and/or managing SIEM/EDR/SOAR platforms, a good understanding of cloud platforms, and a basic ability to script would all be advantageous. Certification - Advantageous but not essential General security (CREST CPSA / CPIA / CRIA / CMRE / CNIA / CHIA • CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+)

Role: AWS Platform Engineer Location: Remote, occasional travel to Manchester Office 12 Month FTC Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum pro rata About the Role As an AWS Platform Engineer, you will drive your workstream to completion. On productized engagements, you'll handle the full delivery from technical design to handover, maintaining accountability to the client. In larger squads, you'll own your workstream end-to-end, ensuring progress and delivery. Your work will be varied; one month, you might deploy a multi-account landing zone for a SaaS business, and the next, you could be building event-driven data pipelines for an enterprise modernisation programme. About You You are an AWS engineer experienced in client-facing consulting. You confidently make technical decisions, deliver production-ready infrastructure, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. You apply a systematic approach to debugging and write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that is readable and modifiable. AI development tooling is integrated into your workflow. Responsibilities - Lead your workstream's technical delivery or full engagement on streamlined deployments. - Design and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads. - Conduct technical client calls and provide progress updates. - Write structured IaC using Terraform and/or AWS CDK, reviewed through Pull Requests. - Use AI development tooling as a standard workflow component. - Manage incident response within your scope and produce post-incident reviews. - Support less experienced engineers through PR reviews and knowledge sharing. - Identify improvements and growth opportunities. Skills & Experience - Proficiency in AWS services. - Experience with Terraform and/or AWS CDK, maintaining clean, modular code. - Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines; skilled in Python or TypeScript. - Knowledge of Kubernetes and EKS, with experience in containerized workloads. - Understanding of AWS security, including IAM and network controls. - Systematic debugging approach across network, compute, IAM, and application layers. - Effective communication with clients and stakeholders. - Experience managing workstreams in an agile, client-facing environment. Qualifications AWS Solutions Architect Associate, CKAD, or equivalent associate-level certification is required. In the absence of a certification, a Principal-led technical review can substitute. Useful but not essential: experience with AI development tooling, depth in Kubernetes, AWS professional certifications, or exposure to managed service environments.

Role Title: Lead Software and DevOps Engineer Duration: contract to run until 23/04/2027 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join our client, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, our client offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. Our client is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We are seeking an accomplished Cybersecurity Lead Software and DevOps Engineer to drive the Responsible for designing and delivering enterprise security solutions, creating reusable security patterns, leading security engineering initiatives, and building new capabilities and environments. Acts as a principal-level engineer driving strategy, hands-on implementation, and cross-team adoption. In this role you will: Design and implement end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Build new security environments, frameworks, and components; perform POCs and pilots for emerging solutions. Develop and maintain reusable security patterns and reference architectures to reduce developer toil and improve security controls. Manage stakeholder requirements in a fast-past changing landscape of technical and customer requirements and deliverables. Manage a small team of engineers to deliver on objectives and stakeholder requirements. Lead security initiatives across IAM, secrets management, CI/CD pipeline security, and supply chain security. Implement secure secrets management using native cloud vaults and HashiCorp Vault. Work closely with platform and engineering teams to solve security control gaps and provide technical implementation guidance. Handover new environments, solutions, and patterns to engineering teams and provide support during adoption. Lead a team of engineers: define strategy, roadmap, delivery milestones, and ensure engineering execution. Drive enterprise-wide adoption of security patterns through pilots, scaling, and stakeholder alignment. Produce high-quality technical designs, implementation documents, and knowledge transfers. Operate independently at a principal engineer level, influencing architectural decisions and engineering direction. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong experience in security architecture, DevSecOps, IAM, secrets and key management. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD security, cloud platforms, supply chain security, and HashiCorp Vault. Strong experience building enterprise solutions in both public cloud (AWS GCP Azure) and on premise. Proven track record leading engineering teams and large-scale technical initiatives. Ability to design, build, test, handover, and scale security capabilities across an enterprise. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and negotiate requirements and demands, from stakeholders and customers alike. Desired qualifications and experience The candidate will have suitable qualifications in public cloud or equivalent experience (e.g. AWS professional level at either Architecture or DevOps track) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Manchester £90,000-£110,000 (+ good package) Our client is a purpose-driven B2B SaaS business helping employers build safer, more inclusive environments. Their platform handles sensitive data for organisations where trust, security and genuine outcomes genuinely matter, and they're entering an exciting next stage of growth. The Role This is a hands-on, high-impact CTO role not a large-company, committee-led position. You'll provide credible technical leadership, architectural judgement, product direction and people leadership in a small B2B SaaS environment, helping move the company from a founder-led engineering function into a mature, confident product and technology organisation. This may suit an established CTO looking for more purposeful work, or a Head of Engineering, Technology Director or Principal Architect ready to step into broader leadership. What You'll Do • Own and develop the product and technology strategy, aligned to commercial objectives • Set architectural direction - APIs, integrations, data platform, security, scalability, CI/CD • Lead a small engineering and product team with empathy and high expectations • Define a data strategy that puts insight at the heart of the product proposition • Lead safe, pragmatic AI adoption across product and engineering • Own security, risk and compliance, making ISO27001 a lived discipline, not just an audit • Report to the CEO, sit on the Leadership Team and provide clear Board-level visibility • Support investor, due diligence and senior commercial conversations The Team & Technical Environment You'll lead a small, capable team spanning engineering, product management, QA and UX/design. A strong Product Manager handles much of the day-to-day product work; your job is to set direction and ensure strategy aligns with business goals. The team has responded well to clear, calm leadership and honest escalation of risk - the next leader will combine genuine empathy with decisiveness and higher expectations. On the platform side, the key themes you'll work through include: data and analytics architecture, API and integration strategy, observability, security architecture, CI/CD maturity, scalability and cloud infrastructure. Experience across AWS, modern SaaS architecture and sensitive or regulated data environments is essential. What We're Looking For • Senior technology leadership in a small B2B SaaS or scale-up environment • Strong architectural judgement across cloud-native SaaS, APIs, observability and security • Experience leading engineering and product teams directly • A track record of improving delivery confidence and managing technical debt commercially • The ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders • Experience with sensitive data, regulated environments or compliance obligations The right person will be decisive but not arrogant, calm under pressure, commercially curious, and technically credible enough to lead a sceptical engineering team - while being comfortable at Board level. Why Join This role offers real influence, meaningful work and the chance to shape the next stage of a business whose purpose genuinely matters. You'll have genuine authority, a seat at the Leadership Team table, and the opportunity to make decisions that will define the next five years. Our client are an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusive recruitment.