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Role: Senior Java Engineer Location: Remote (UK) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits + bonus potential About Us Come and be a part of The Investigo Group (TIG ), a dynamic coalition of cutting-edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding-edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom. The group is multi-functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services. Our ecosystem is made up of: IIS , Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world-class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations. Vestigo Consulting is our training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector-specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community. The Consultancy side concentrates on expert support of our customers as well as specifically assigned individual deployments. Collaboraite is a bleeding-edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user-centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of The Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community. The group provides bespoke, secure, user-centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills. We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward-thinking capabilities. These partnerships have been forged from our understanding of customer challenges, as well as our expertise in developing world-leading enterprise product sets. Join us at TIG, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of technology solutions for a safer, more efficient world. About You: You're an experienced backend engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys solving complex technical problems. You're confident in your skills with Java and bring solid experience with microservices, messaging systems, and scalable architecture. You've likely worked in fast-paced environments and know how to strike the balance between delivery speed and long-term maintainability. You're someone who: Thinks deeply about software design and architecture. Can clearly articulate your thinking to both engineers and non-engineers. Enjoys mentoring, supporting teammates, and fostering a strong engineering culture. Has a curiosity for emerging technologies and is eager to learn (and teach). Feels comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and owning solutions end-to-end. Believes in writing clean, testable code and values continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity if you're passionate about impactful work, value autonomy and collaboration, and want to help build systems that matter. About The Team: You'll be joining a small but mighty cross-functional engineering team within Collaboraite, focused on developing a collaborative data and analytics platform. The work involves cutting-edge challenges; real-time event handling, secure data ingestion, working with LLMs and Computer Vision models, and crafting high-performance indexing and search pipelines. It's a great environment for engineers who want to work across a diverse stack, apply modern thinking, and help shape the direction of a fast-growing product and team. About The Role: We're hiring a Senior Java Engineer to join our Collaboraite team, building the next generation of secure, high-performance, and scalable data analytics platforms. This is a hands-on engineering role with real scope for technical leadership. You'll help design, build, and deliver features and services that power AI-enabled products used by some of the most respected organisations in the UK. Working alongside software engineers, ML specialists and product colleagues, you'll contribute to architecture discussions, influence the technical roadmap, and support a culture of engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Java, with additional exposure to Go and Python. Contribute to architectural decision-making and ensure alignment with engineering best practices. Build APIs and services in a microservices ecosystem, often using Spring Boot, Quarkus, and modern messaging systems. Support CI/CD practices, including infrastructure as code, containerisation, and GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, ML Engineers, and Designers to define, plan, and deliver features. Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in testing, documentation, and code quality. Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues across distributed systems. Success in This Role Looks Like Delivering robust, scalable, and secure features that contribute directly to the platform's growth and stability. Influencing technical direction by contributing to architectural decisions and raising the standard of engineering quality across the team. Proactively identifying improvements in system performance, developer experience, or technical debt-and driving them through to implementation. Mentoring and supporting team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence. Communicating effectively with stakeholders across disciplines, translating complex technical ideas into clear, actionable insights. Taking ownership of projects and features from design through to deployment, monitoring, and refinement-delivering value quickly without compromising maintainability. What We're Looking For: 7+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience, with deep expertise in Java and modern backend ecosystems. Proven experience building microservices and event-driven systems (e.g., with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS). Strong relational database skills (PostgreSQL), including schema design and SQL optimisation. Experience with RESTful API design and implementation, ideally with Spring Boot or Quarkus. Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) and DevOps practices. Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams. SC clearance (or eligibility to obtain it) is a requirement for this role. Soft Skills Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Natural mentor who shares knowledge and brings others along. A thoughtful engineer who balances speed with maintainability. A proactive mindset-always looking for ways to improve systems, codebases, or processes. Ability to break down complex problems and drive solutions through to delivery. Security Clearance Requirements Please note that holding current SC clearance is not essential at the point of application, but eligibility is required. This role requires the successful candidate to be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must: Have the right to work in the UK Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years Not have spent more than 6 months outside the UK in total during that period Be willing to undergo security vetting as part of the onboarding process Flexible Working: We offer both hybrid and remote working models. Private Medical Inclusive Culture: Enjoy an inclusive culture and environment. Holiday: Generous holiday allowance. Learning: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Bonus Potential: Bonus potential based on performance and business-related factors. Discounts: Discounts on a wide range of products and services. Pension: Pension scheme contributions with Government Top-Up EV Car Scheme More Benefits: Explore additional benefits on our career site. Please note that the talent acquisition team is managing this vacancy directly and we do not require agency support. Candidates who are successful will be required to undergo relevant security checks. Our Process Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful, and the team will arrange a short screening call (max 30 minutes) to learn more about you, what you're looking for, and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, the team will share your profile with the hiring manager for review. Our interview process is tailored to each role but typically the first half is run remotely with a final stage on-site. For this position, you can expect a two-stage interview process: . click apply for full job details

Role: Frontend Engineer Location: Remote (UK) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits + bonus potential About Us Come and be a part of The Investigo Group (TIG ), a dynamic coalition of cutting-edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding-edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom. The group is multi-functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services. Our ecosystem is made up of: IIS , Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world-class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations. Vestigo Consulting is our training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector-specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community. The Consultancy side concentrates on expert support of our customers as well as specifically assigned individual deployments. Collaboraite is a bleeding-edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user-centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of The Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community. The group provides bespoke, secure, user-centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills. We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward-thinking capabilities. These partnerships have been forged from our understanding of customer challenges, as well as our expertise in developing world-leading enterprise product sets. Join us at TIG, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of technology solutions for a safer, more efficient world. About You: You're an experienced Frontend Engineer who is passionate about building data-driven user interfaces that deliver seamless and visually engaging experiences. You have a strong foundation in modern frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) and frameworks like React, and you thrive on transforming complex requirements into intuitive, accessible applications. You're collaborative, adaptable, and eager to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are key. About The Team: You'll join a small, collaborative engineering team within our Data & AI (Collaboraite) business unit, working closely with Software Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and UX Designers. The team's primary product is a collaborative working platform with analytics job processing capabilities that allows users to ingest, relate, analyse, and search various types of media and data using our suite of in-house analytics and AI tools. Expect to work on exciting challenges including real-time messaging, graph network data visualisation, and integrating with LLMs and computer vision algorithms. About The Role: As a Frontend Engineer, you will lead the development and implementation of high-quality, data-driven user interfaces that bring our complex systems to life. You'll work closely with designers and backend engineers to ensure our web applications are performant, accessible, and maintainable. This is a varied role where you'll be designing reusable component libraries, ensuring adherence to accessibility standards, and optimising the user experience across devices and platforms. You'll also contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and play a key role in shaping the frontend foundation of our growing product suite. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement complex, data-driven applications using modern frontend technologies with a focus on performance and user experience. Work closely with UX designers to translate design mock-ups and wireframes into high-quality code. Collaborate with backend developers to integrate UI components with server-side logic and APIs. Build, maintain, and optimise reusable UI component libraries for consistent design and functionality. Ensure codebase quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices, including coding standards and code reviews. Ensure consistent UI performance across different browsers, devices, and platforms through testing and debugging. Implement accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure our applications are usable by all. Troubleshoot and resolve complex UI issues, applying a deep understanding of both technical and design aspects of the application. Continuously seek ways to improve the user experience through innovative design and functionality improvements. Success in This Role Looks Like You'll consistently deliver high-quality, performant, and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the user experience across our data-rich web applications. You'll collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, translating design requirements into functional code and ensuring seamless integration with backend systems. You'll proactively identify and address UI performance and accessibility challenges, and contribute to building reusable component libraries that support a consistent design language across our products. Most importantly, you'll exemplify a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation that supports the success of the entire Data & AI team. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Frontend Engineer (3+ years in an equivalent role). Strong proficiency in HTML, JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+, and CSS. Expertise in at least one modern UI/UX framework (React preferred, but Svelte, Angular, or Vue also considered). Experience with state management libraries (e.g. Redux, Zustand, or similar). Proficient with testing frameworks (e.g. Jest, Cypress, Playwright) for unit, end-to-end, and automation testing. Experience working with RESTful APIs and web services integration. Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and security best practices. Eligible for SC clearance (or willing to undergo vetting). Soft Skills Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and take ownership of your work. Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with designers, backend developers, and ML engineers. A problem-solving attitude with a focus on continuous improvement. Adaptable, open to learning new tools, frameworks, and technologies. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines. Security Clearance Requirements Please note that holding current SC clearance is not essential at the point of application, but eligibility is required. This role requires the successful candidate to be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must: Have the right to work in the UK Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years Not have spent more than 6 months outside the UK in total during that period Be willing to undergo security vetting as part of the onboarding process Flexible Working: We offer both hybrid and remote working models. Private Medical Inclusive Culture: Enjoy an inclusive culture and environment. Holiday: Generous holiday allowance. Learning: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Bonus Potential: Bonus potential based on performance and business-related factors. Discounts: Discounts on a wide range of products and services. Pension: Pension scheme contributions with Government Top-Up EV Car Scheme More Benefits: Explore additional benefits on our career site. Please note that the talent acquisition team is managing this vacancy directly and we do not require agency support. Candidates who are successful will be required to undergo relevant security checks. Our Process Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful, and the team will arrange a short screening call (max 30 minutes) to learn more about you, what you're looking for, and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, the team will share your profile with the hiring manager for review. Our interview process is tailored to each role but typically the first half is run remotely with a final stage on-site. For this position, you can expect a two-stage interview process: 1st Stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the role and ask any questions. 2nd Stage . click apply for full job details

Grade: Administrative Officer (AO) Salary: £27,617 - £30,181 Pension: 28.97% of salary (RoS contribution) Annual leave: 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Duration: Permanent Working pattern: 35 hours per week. We are a flexible employer and will consider a variety of working patterns; compressed hours, term time working or part time working on a case-by-case basis, depending on the role and departmental requirements. Location: Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to occasionally visit one of these locations as per the requirements of the role. Department: Estates Directorate: Policy and Corporate Services Role reports to: Estates Officer: Systems and Customer Services Manager Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July, 23:59 Number of vacancies: One About Registers of Scotland (RoS) Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. We hold the answer to the question, "Who owns Scotland?" We're a modern, digital organisation and our success relies on building a diverse team of dedicated, skilled and motivated people. The role Role holder will be responsible for delivering day-to-day operational estates customer services, which includes transactional hard / soft FM services, concierge, sustainable travel, courier, and financial administration activities required for all Registers of Scotland (RoS) building locations. As a primary point of customer interface on all Estates Service Desk activities, this role works closely with Estates and Facilities Officers, supplier representatives and wider colleagues to deliver excellent estates customer services for RoS. The role holder will support a quality experience for all building users and colleagues working from home. On a typical day you will • Responsibility for delivering day-to-day operational estates customer services, ensuring that all customers to the Estates Service Desk receive a quality professional experience. • Responsibility for delivering day-to-day financial transactional management, ensuring that all customer and estates supplier requests are approved and processed on time. • Responsibility to coordinate concierge requests and building inductions for RoS colleagues or other building users. • Directly supporting the Estates Service Desk desire to achieve or exceed targeted service level requirements. • Identify and support process development that helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of estates operational services for our customer. • Support a review of systems and interfaces to assure the delivery of a professional and sustainable estates customer service. • Monitor and support mechanisms that seek out and respond to feedback from customers about services and experiences they receive. • Support smarter working, promoting opportunities to encourage the access and use of our buildings and the facilities / services available. • Maintain collaborative working relationships across RoS to support and drive the standards of customer services delivery. • Support the development of wider team members, generate operational resiliency within the Estates Service Desk, supporting succession planning and promoting inclusiveness. This job is for you if you want • Work with purpose: working for the people of Scotland to set the bar for land and property registration worldwide. • Flexible and hybrid working: depending on the role and team requirements, work when and where it's best for you and your stakeholders. • Benefits: enjoy pay progression, pension contributions of up to 28.97%, up to a year's parental leave, and 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. • Investment in professional development: we invest in all our people so that they have the right skills to be productive and confident in their job. • Diversity and Inclusion: We are an 'Investor in People' and a 'Disability Confident' employer. We are inclusive, stronger together, and committed to putting our people first. • Positive work culture: RoS is an agile, digital organisation using leading-edge technology. Colleagues understand their role in achieving our strategy and have the autonomy to deliver. To learn more about RoS and what we offer visit our careers pages or watch this short video . Essential Criteria - Skills and Attributes for Success Experience/Technical A customer-focused approach with experience of customer service desk operational delivery and knowledge of an estates/facilities management working environment. Delivering a quality service Ability to structure and prioritise work to effectively meet deadlines and customer needs. Conscientious and thorough, pays attention to detail and manages own time to deliver high quality outputs. Collaborating and partnering/Building capability for all Proactively contributes to the work of the whole team, seeking help when needed and tries to see issues from other people's perspectives. Shares knowledge and expertise willingly, communicating clearly and accurately, whilst finding ways to learn and personally improve the completion of day-to-day tasks. Demonstrating commitment and drive Takes responsibility for the quality of their own work and keeps stakeholders updated on progress. Remains focused on delivery, maintaining consistent performance level and taking initiative to resolve issues. Analysis and making effective decisions Thinks through the implications of own decisions before confirming how to approach an issue. Undertakes appropriate analysis to support decisions or recommendations, investigating and responding to gaps / errors / irregularities in information. Stage one - Application Process To apply, click on 'Apply now' and complete the online application form. You will need to submit: 1. A CV outlining your career history and how you meet the technical/experience criteria (max 4 pages). 2. Answers on how you meet the competencies listed under essential criteria (300 words maximum for each answer). Please note: • If we receive a high volume of applications, we may complete an initial sift on Experience/Technical. • We reserve the right to invite candidates to participate in a telephone interview prior to being further assessed. • Applications that are not accompanied by CVs will not be scored and/or answers over 300 words will not be considered. • We would strongly recommend that your statement is written in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action & Result) and suggest preparing your answers using software such as MS Words, and then uploading the file. • We strongly advise you review our policy on responsible use of AI in the application process. RoS may check answers with an AI detection tool and will contact you for a pre-screening call to verify your responses. • Applications and appointments are subject to a strict merit-based assessment process, in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles . Stage two - Psychometric testing Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to complete an online psychometric test, assessing the essential criteria listed above. Stage three - Interview Candidates successful at stage two will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, remotely via MS Teams, assessing the essential criteria listed above. Information on our Competency Framework For further information on the competencies, visit our Competency Framework . Recruitment timeline • Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July, 23:59 • Application sift: 24th and 25th July • Psychometric testing: W/C 4th August • Invites to assessment: W/C 11th August • Interviews: Week commencing 18th August Please note dates may be subject to change. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you progress to interview stage. Reserve List In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months. Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here . Security Successful candidates must undergo a Basic Disclosure Scotland check. Individuals working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. Equality, diversity and inclusion As a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. RoS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of selection process is used. To learn more please see our EDI strategy . As part of the application process, we would like to invite you to please complete our diversity monitoring form. This information is not shared with recruitment panels. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via . Please see this page for more information on adjustments. . click apply for full job details

Start Date: 07.01.2025 Join a pioneering team at a global technology leader developing cutting-edge mapping technologies used in mobile apps and AR products. As a Community Support Manager, you'll be the vital link between a diverse community of users and the internal development team, ensuring that feedback is heard and acted upon. Your insights will directly shape the future of these technologies, empowering users ranging from urban mobility groups and humanitarian organizations to universities, governments, and businesses of all sizes. This is your chance to make a real-world impact by helping people achieve their mapping goals. Be the Voice of the Community: Championing User Needs and Driving Product Improvement. This is a 12 months contract, offering £ 54,995 - 61,000 per annum, pro rata (PAYE). In this dynamic role, you will act as a key point of contact for a diverse community of users, ensuring their feedback shapes the evolution of critical mapping technologies. You will be instrumental in identifying key issues, prioritizing feature requests, and ensuring a smooth and positive user experience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development of technologies that are changing the way people interact with the world. Responsibilities: Provide timely and effective support to incoming requests from partners and users across multiple communication channels. Clearly communicate user feedback, issues, and opportunities to the internal development team. Categorize and track significant issues impacting the community using internal and external task management tools. Identify and document feature requests and potential product improvements for future development. Analyze and refine issue tracking dashboards to provide actionable insights. Prepare and present reports on support system performance, issue resolution metrics, and common user challenges. Maintain and update help documentation to ensure users have access to clear and timely information. Proactively identify opportunities to improve apps, websites, tools, and communication strategies to enhance user experience. Collaborate with the Community team to support user onboarding and engagement campaigns. Assist with marketing and communication initiatives as needed. Travel occasionally within the United States to meet with team members and community partners (up to once per quarter). Must-Have Qualifications: Experience in a customer service role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Flexibility to participate in early morning or late afternoon calls to accommodate different time zones. Self-starter attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong product troubleshooting skills. Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Experience with customer support systems. Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Information Systems or a related field. Familiarity with OpenStreetMap and its contributing community. Experience working remotely as part of a globally distributed team. Community management experience. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted by EOD on Tuesday 17th June. About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. Client Description Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us. Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.