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Cloud Architect (Azure) Circa£70,000 + excellent benefits Permanent Hybrid As our new Cloud Hosting Architect, you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Azure cloud and on site hosting solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and cost effectiveness of our critical business systems, including data platforms and public services. Working closely with developers, data teams, and external partners, you'll translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable hosting solutions on Azure (with some AWS). Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and site assessments with stakeholders. Develop technology roadmaps and frameworks, embedding InfoSec, SecOps, and data privacy principles. Oversee solution development and collaborate with engineers to deliver robust, automated implementations. Produce clear technical documentation and reusable assets to support MVPs and POCs. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and internal security policies. Drive continuous innovation by staying ahead of emerging technologies in Azure, AWS, AI/ML, and InfoSec. Essential Skills & Experience Significant hands on experience with Azure hosting and cloud technologies. In depth knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential, AWS desirable). Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks. Experience delivering IT transformation or cloud migration projects. Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non technical stakeholders. Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (ISO27000, Cyber Essentials Plus). About You You are a hands on Cloud Architect or Engineer with a passion for technology and innovation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a proven track record of delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions. You don't shy away from stakeholder communications and have proven experience with Azure hosting and cloud technologies. Did you know Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don't apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities. We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist! If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit! Perks & Benefits Salary - Circa £70,000 (dependent on skills & experience). 10% non contributory pension 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary) Group Income Protection (after 6 months' service) Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme) Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure Moneyhealth's Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments) Benenden Health Care (opt in benefit) Reward & Recognition Programme Discounted gym membership Sports & Social club Payroll charitable giving Subsidised on site restaurant Free on site parking When we work Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45. (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn't quite suit you - we take work life balance seriously!) How we work We understand the benefits of remote and in person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model - you'll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week. What we do At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry. Our Gamston facility is one of the UK's leading sites for active safety, trialling and assessing the latest crash avoidance and driver assistance technologies. Our Values As an organisation that believes a strong set of Values are key to our organisational success and a sense of belonging for all colleagues, we ask that you understand, represent and apply our Values of Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and demonstrate these Values throughout the recruitment process. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual's authentic self. We are proud to champion a culture where colleagues freely share their diverse perspectives, recognising that these contribute to our innovative spirit. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change. Beyond our partnerships with the Automotive 30% Club and Women in Data (WiD), we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking. Our aspiration is to create an environment where everyone thrives, achieves, and experiences a genuine sense of belonging. Recruitment process We're proud to manage our recruitment in house and believe this direct approach enables us to give you the best possible Employee Experience we can - which starts right here, your application! We're continuously striving to improve the candidate journey, and transparency (or communication) is a key area of focus - yes, even with salary & benefits. What can you expect from our recruitment process? Regular updates on the progress / outcome of your application An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner First interview with the hiring manager, usually via Teams Second/Final interview, in person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!) Personalised feedback following your interview - because everyone deserves that! An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above We're committed to removing barriers. If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply. All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK. If you're experiencing any issues with our career site or application from, please let us know here:

About us. We're the team behind digital retailer Very. Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you're high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you'll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. If you love making a difference, you'll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. Role Purpose The Lead Engineer is a key role within a Software sub-community providing technical leadership and guidance to Engineers across all squads working with them to deliver and maintain production ready, secure, stable, and performant code in line with TVG Engineering standards in a DevSecOps manner. They lead by example and play an active part of software design, coding, reviews, testing, and debugging. They are at the forefront of solving challenging technical problems, and are responsible for software engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the sub-community across all squads they work with. Scope of Role Leadership: Technical mentor and coach to Software Engineers empowering them to excel in their roles and grow their skills. Champions the adoption of relevant standards such as TVG's SDLC, development of re-usable components, and generation of technical product roadmaps in collaboration with Engineering Managers and Architects. Plays an active role in maintaining a high performing software engineering team and contributes to a positive and inclusive culture where collaboration, open communication, and knowledge sharing are the norm and highly valued. Play a leading role in the Software technology selection for the squads they work with. The role is one of a technical expert and leader rather than people manager and may involve task management at times. Nature and Area of impact: The Lead Engineer works with peers in other sub-communities and other Technology leaders to advance TVG's Tech landscape in a manner that is aligned across the Community and is aligned to current standards and policies. About you Significant experience of delivery of software solutions in squads operating in a lean, agile, DevSecOps based environment, in a senior or leadership role. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and modern software engineering tooling. Experience with TypeScript, React, NodeJS, Nest.js, AWS is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience of providing clear technology leadership, direction and decision making for a whole team. Experience of building, integrating, maintaining, and managing complex software architectures (both build and bought), ideally across multi-cloud environments. Experience of building software applications that have security, reliability, scalability, high availability, and concurrency built-in from the outset. A strong collaborator, communicator, and decision maker. Confident and comfortable to share stories internally and externally to build our Very Group brand and credibility to attract and retain talent. Some of our benefits Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment £6500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 30days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. For this role after meeting our Talent Acquisition Team you can expect a 2 stage process. First Stage - Take Home Technical Test - guide of 2-3 hours. Second Stage - Behavioural and Technical Interview, this interview focuses on your technical and softer skills, how you like to work as part of a Software Engineering Team (60 minutes onsite) If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities We're building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don't discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via . We'll be happy to support you. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Your role: Solution Architect Your Responsibilities: Partner with business, Product Management, and enterprise/solution architects to recommend opportunities to rationalise or combine technologies that cut across functions looking for both efficiency and reuse opportunities. Support solution architecture review groups to ensure solutions delivered meet enterprise requirements. Identify opportunities to directly contribute to architecture standards and patterns that product teams can use to implement solutions. Contribute to the identification and rationalisation of technical debt looking to recommend and support portfolio health initiatives across functions and enterprise. Enable the discovery capability to help validate business and technology direction. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): B.S. in Information Systems/Computer Science. 5+ years of experience in architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems. Experience in large technology selection processes able to lead technical decision making. Strong technical background ideally from a hands-on IT engineering background, with array of different experiences in Architecture space. Appreciation of data architecture principles. Experience working with: + Modern application architecture methodologies (Service Orientated Architecture, API-Centric Design, Twelve-Factor App, FAIR, etc.) + Cloud Native design patterns, with a preference towards Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud " DevSecOps " culture, including modern software development practices, covering Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), etc. + Experience with interface implementation between SaaS providers ( leveraging Integration-as-a-service frameworks ). + Experience supporting digital platforms, including Integrations, Release Management, Regression Testing, Integrations, Data Obfuscation, etc. + Experience scaling an "API-Ecosystem", designing, and implementing "API-First" integration patterns. Strong organizational and communications skills with multiple examples of being able to convey complex technical topics, that resulted in a definitive direction. Strong leadership and proactive communication skills with a strong bias for action and ability to advise others. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Solution architecture certifications for Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform. Experience working in a product operating model delivering architecture capability across product.- Familiarity with infrastructure considerations (networking, hosting, security, etc.) in enabling on-premise and cloud IT solutions. Experience working in a regulated industry such as life sciences or equivalent.Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity With the continuing and rapid development of tax technology solutions and in particular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, it is necessary to enhance our operational models to achieve success in the future. In preparation for the future, EY Tax and Law have created a new "Centre of Excellence" (CoE) to support SaaS solutions throughout their lifecycle. The objectives of the SaaS CoE are twofold: Operational management of Tax and Law SaaS solutions Sales enablement and support to drive the market success of these solutions The SaaS CoE currently supports Tax and Lax solutions Global VAT Reporting Tool (GVRT), Global Tax E-invoicing Solution (GTES), Mandatory Disclosure Regime (MDR) Web, EY GloBE Engine (Pillar II/BEPS) and Digital Tax Platform (DTP), and this number of solutions is expected to grow rapidly. The SaaS CoE sits within New Business Models, a global workstream looking to change how EY goes to market, builds products and collaborates effectively across different functions, geographies and business units. Your key responsibilities EY is looking for a visionary and strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide technology leadership in our SaaS CoE. As the SaaS CoE CTO, you will be accountable for the endtoend technology vision and technical product execution across a global portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of software development, cloud technologies, and industry trends (including AI and data); along with strong leadership skills to drive innovation and collaboration across teams. Additionally, the CTO will engage directly with clients to support strategic pursuits and gather valuable market feedback. Our global reach and combination of tax, tech, and client knowledge make us the perfect platform to build your career. Your responsibilities will include: Technology Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute the technology strategy for the SaaS CoE, aligning with the overall business objectives Collaborate closely with the Global SaaS CoE leader, Product leaders, and the Global Tax CTO in execution of the technology strategy Develop and continually enhance the target architecture, covering platform strategy, system integrations, cloud infrastructure, security posture, and scalability standards Own technology governance frameworks, engineering standards, and lifecycle practices across all solutions (GVRT, GTES, MDR Web, GloBE Engine, DTP, and future assets) Drive adoption of engineering excellence, DevSecOps, automation, and AIenabled development capabilities Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, including AI and data, to ensure the organisation remains competitive and innovative Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to adopt best practices in software development and agile methodologies Mentor and develop technology teams, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing Product Delivery & Lifecycle Oversight Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure SaaS solutions, in collaboration with our Client Technology team and vendors Oversee product engineering across all SaaS solutions, ensuring delivery quality, reliability and roadmap execution Partner closely with Product teams to define technical requirements, delivery timelines and release planning Ensure products meet global compliance, security, and dataretention requirements (including crossborder, regulatory, and ASPaligned standards, where applicable) Operational Excellence Oversee governance around core operational functions, in collaboration with Client Technology, covering incident management, performance, quality, change management, cloud operations and cost optimisation Drive efficiencies across global delivery hubs, promoting centralisation, and standardisation Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data security and privacy Crossfunctional Leadership & Stakeholder Management Work closely with global Tax leadership on strategic direction, investment planning and talent strategy Provide thought leadership at executive governance forums and SteerCo meetings Act as the senior technology counterpart to Product, Go-to-market, Marketing, Customer Success and Operations teams Manage relationships with external technology partners and vendors to leverage their expertise and solutions Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that enhance product offerings and improve customer experience Engage with clients to understand their needs, support strategic pursuits and gather feedback to inform product development and enhancements New Business Models Lead technical evaluation of new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and ecosystem partnerships Shape and support EY's techled innovation roadmap, ensuring alignment to market needs and global scalability Partner with crossserviceline teams to enable collaboration and cocreation opportunities Skills and attributes for success Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably as a CTO or equivalent in a SaaS environment Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, enterprise cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and secure, scalable multi tenant systems Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation Proven success driving engineering maturity, technical governance, and platform standardisation Experience in client-facing roles, with a track record of supporting strategic pursuits and gathering market insights Ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple complex programs and stakeholders Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and manage change in a fast paced environment To qualify for the role, you must have 10+ years' experience in a technology leadership role within a large global organisation, ideally within the tax and/or SaaS market Prior experience owning or driving large scale SaaS product portfolios Demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture, software engineering, DevOps, and product lifecycle management Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and modern engineering practices Experience with data analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies Excellent communication skills and the maturity to work closely with global executive leadership Ideally, you'll also have Experience working within professional services or a regulated global organisation Track record of delivering tax, finance, or compliance technology platforms Familiarity with EY internal systems, technology governance, and operational frameworks Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to SaaS solutions Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling SaaS products in a competitive market Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency What we look for We're seeking a transformational technology leader who can set the vision, build trust, and scale a global technology function. You will bring a strategic mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to mobilise high performing teams across geographies and disciplines What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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

Role Title: API Security Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford, hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £762.86 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise grade API security architecture. The role ensures APIs are built securely, follow best practice standards, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Design end to end API security architecture across cloud and on premise environments. Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection. Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations. Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls. Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams. Provide security governance for API development, lifecycle management, and CI/CD practices. Partner with engineering, product, and security operations to embed secure by design principles. Oversee remediation strategies for API vulnerabilities and guide architecture improvements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in API security architecture within large scale environments. Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft). Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles. Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns. Experience designing security controls in cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns). Nice to Have Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA. Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture. Knowledge of SIEM, API analytics, and threat intelligence 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!

Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Knutsford (Hybrid, 3 Days per Week Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £630p/d max via Umbrella Role Description We are seeking a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Akamai security solutions across our digital platforms. This role ensures robust protection against web threats, enhances performance, and enforces security best practices across global environments. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and optimize Akamai security products (Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, WAF, CDN). Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rulesets. Conduct threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response related to web traffic. Implement and maintain rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero trust controls. Collaborate with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into deployments. Manage Akamai property configurations, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules. Perform tuning of WAF rules to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage. Provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance on Akamai best practices. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands on experience with Akamai platform (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN). Strong understanding of web security concepts: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot threats, API protection. Proficiency in HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, CDN optimisation, and caching strategies. Experience managing large scale, high traffic web applications. Scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills. Nice to Have Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Knowledge of SIEM tools and security analytics.

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

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