Machine Learning Research Engineer - Deep Learning Location: Farringdon, London (Typically 2 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to £110,000 + 10% Bonus The Opportunity We're working with a growing technology business that's using advanced AI to solve complex real-world engineering problems. They're looking for an Applied Scientist to join their R&D function, where the focus is on researching and developing novel deep learning approaches to tackle problems that don't have an obvious solution. This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding complex systems, experimenting with new ideas and applying machine learning research to build intelligent solutions. If you're motivated by difficult technical challenges rather than incremental product development, this is an opportunity to work alongside a highly capable team of scientists and engineers on genuinely meaningful problems. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role in researching, designing and developing advanced deep learning models, working from early-stage concepts through to validated solutions. Responsibilities include: Researching and developing novel Deep Learning models Applying machine learning techniques to solve complex engineering and optimisation problems Building and validating system models to better understand and predict real-world behaviour Experimenting with new modelling techniques and evaluating their effectiveness Working closely with software engineers to transition research into production Collaborating with fellow scientists in a highly research-focused environment Contributing to the future direction of machine learning research within the team What We're Looking For This role will suit someone with a strong research background and a genuine interest in solving challenging machine learning problems. You'll ideally have experience with: Strong Python development skills Deep Learning (essential) Building and developing Deep Learning models from research through to implementation System Modelling or Simulation Modelling PyTorch, JAX, NumPy or similar machine learning frameworks Experience working within an Applied Research or R&D environment Desirable experience includes: Time Series modelling or forecasting Digital Twin technologies Reinforcement Learning MSc or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering What's On Offer Salary up to £110,000 10% Annual Bonus Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week in the Farringdon office) Work on genuinely challenging AI research with real-world impact Join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers Opportunity to influence research and see your work deployed into production If you're looking for an opportunity where Deep Learning research is at the heart of the role, and enjoy solving complex modelling problems rather than simply applying existing techniques, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Machine Learning Research Engineer - Deep Learning Location: Farringdon, London (Typically 2 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to £110,000 + 10% Bonus The Opportunity We're working with a growing technology business that's using advanced AI to solve complex real-world engineering problems. They're looking for an Applied Scientist to join their R&D function, where the focus is on researching and developing novel deep learning approaches to tackle problems that don't have an obvious solution. This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding complex systems, experimenting with new ideas and applying machine learning research to build intelligent solutions. If you're motivated by difficult technical challenges rather than incremental product development, this is an opportunity to work alongside a highly capable team of scientists and engineers on genuinely meaningful problems. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role in researching, designing and developing advanced deep learning models, working from early-stage concepts through to validated solutions. Responsibilities include: Researching and developing novel Deep Learning models Applying machine learning techniques to solve complex engineering and optimisation problems Building and validating system models to better understand and predict real-world behaviour Experimenting with new modelling techniques and evaluating their effectiveness Working closely with software engineers to transition research into production Collaborating with fellow scientists in a highly research-focused environment Contributing to the future direction of machine learning research within the team What We're Looking For This role will suit someone with a strong research background and a genuine interest in solving challenging machine learning problems. You'll ideally have experience with: Strong Python development skills Deep Learning (essential) Building and developing Deep Learning models from research through to implementation System Modelling or Simulation Modelling PyTorch, JAX, NumPy or similar machine learning frameworks Experience working within an Applied Research or R&D environment Desirable experience includes: Time Series modelling or forecasting Digital Twin technologies Reinforcement Learning MSc or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering What's On Offer Salary up to £110,000 10% Annual Bonus Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week in the Farringdon office) Work on genuinely challenging AI research with real-world impact Join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers Opportunity to influence research and see your work deployed into production If you're looking for an opportunity where Deep Learning research is at the heart of the role, and enjoy solving complex modelling problems rather than simply applying existing techniques, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Cloud & Automation London, Docklands (hybrid) £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of a leading financial services organisation, I'm looking for a highly capable Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive the adoption of SRE methodologies across their Cloud-hosted environment and act as the central point of expertise for automation within the Platform Operations function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and automated cloud platforms. The organisation is pleased to offer the role on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in their Canary Wharf office, therefore you must be within a reasonable commute of London. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of SRE practices across the organisation, working closely with infrastructure teams to optimise deployment processes and embed automation and operational excellence. Enhance observability and reliability , defining and implementing SLAs, SLOs and SLIs to improve alerting, monitoring, and capacity planning. Identify and eliminate toil , developing frameworks to analyse recurring issues and automate remediation wherever possible. Develop secure, production-ready code , while reviewing and debugging code produced by others. Build and mature GitOps capabilities using tools such as Terraform and Ansible Automation Platform to support multi-environment, multi-region cloud platforms. Provide on-call support for Cloud and Automation services, ensuring production stability remains the top priority. Drive post-incident improvements , ensuring risks and stability issues are understood and addressed through SRE best practices. Experience/Skills required: Strong operational support experience within an infrastructure services team, including on-call responsibilities, incident ownership, and root-cause analysis. 2+ years applying SRE methodologies, with a solid understanding of service-level metrics and reliability engineering principles. Proficiency in at least one Scripting language - ideally Python or Ansible (PowerShell also beneficial). Experience supporting and building multi-environment, multi-region cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), using IaC and GitOps workflows. Hands-on experience with observability/APM tooling such as Grafana, Datadog or Dynatrace. Background working in regulated financial services or banking environments. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have: Software development background. Familiarity with the ITIL framework. Experience with Ansible Automation Platform. Strong service-oriented mindset with the ability to work proactively and keep stakeholders informed.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Cloud & Automation London, Docklands (hybrid) £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of a leading financial services organisation, I'm looking for a highly capable Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive the adoption of SRE methodologies across their Cloud-hosted environment and act as the central point of expertise for automation within the Platform Operations function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and automated cloud platforms. The organisation is pleased to offer the role on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in their Canary Wharf office, therefore you must be within a reasonable commute of London. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of SRE practices across the organisation, working closely with infrastructure teams to optimise deployment processes and embed automation and operational excellence. Enhance observability and reliability , defining and implementing SLAs, SLOs and SLIs to improve alerting, monitoring, and capacity planning. Identify and eliminate toil , developing frameworks to analyse recurring issues and automate remediation wherever possible. Develop secure, production-ready code , while reviewing and debugging code produced by others. Build and mature GitOps capabilities using tools such as Terraform and Ansible Automation Platform to support multi-environment, multi-region cloud platforms. Provide on-call support for Cloud and Automation services, ensuring production stability remains the top priority. Drive post-incident improvements , ensuring risks and stability issues are understood and addressed through SRE best practices. Experience/Skills required: Strong operational support experience within an infrastructure services team, including on-call responsibilities, incident ownership, and root-cause analysis. 2+ years applying SRE methodologies, with a solid understanding of service-level metrics and reliability engineering principles. Proficiency in at least one Scripting language - ideally Python or Ansible (PowerShell also beneficial). Experience supporting and building multi-environment, multi-region cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), using IaC and GitOps workflows. Hands-on experience with observability/APM tooling such as Grafana, Datadog or Dynatrace. Background working in regulated financial services or banking environments. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have: Software development background. Familiarity with the ITIL framework. Experience with Ansible Automation Platform. Strong service-oriented mindset with the ability to work proactively and keep stakeholders informed.
Python Software Engineer Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid) £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + Excellent benefits On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, I am seeking a Python Software Engineer with strong production experience building high-throughput, message-driven platforms. This role suits someone comfortable working on real-world, always-on systems where reliability, performance, and clear engineering judgement matter as much as clean code. The business is pleased to offer this role on a hybrid basis with 2-3 days in office; therefore, you must be within easy reach of their Watford-based offices. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers. Provide technical guidance, insight, and mentorship to other engineers. Participate in peer reviews and offer constructive feedback. Support product stakeholders in shaping the roadmap. Contribute to best practices and engineering standards across the wider engineering organization. Participate in modern software development practices including pairing, code reviews, documentation reviews, testing, and continuous delivery. Translate requirements into implementable technical specifications and tasks. Maintain accurate and reliable technical documentation. Provide regular updates on progress, timelines, risks, and dependencies. Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution, including occasional out-of-hours support. Ensure unit tests are implemented and fit for purpose. Research and evaluate new technologies that could benefit the organisation. Design and develop high-quality Python software that meets complex business needs. Ensure code, documentation, and testing align with engineering standards. Deliver solutions that meet acceptance criteria, performance expectations, and operational reliability. Integrate products with monitoring and support tooling. Experience/Skills required: Experienced Python Engineer who can make sound trade-offs, design for scale, and contribute to complex systems without over-engineering. Strong engineering judgement and real-world delivery experience. Senior-level experience designing and building production Back End services in Python (3.10+). Strong background in high-throughput, message-based or event-driven systems. Proven experience building API-first services, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Python Back End development, primarily using FastAPI and modern API patterns. Strong understanding of RESTful API design, schema validation, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Experience working with messaging and eventing platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, MQTT, or similar. Cloud-native development experience is essential (ideally on Azure). Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Exposure to building and supporting shared or internal libraries used across multiple services.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Python Software Engineer Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid) £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + Excellent benefits On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, I am seeking a Python Software Engineer with strong production experience building high-throughput, message-driven platforms. This role suits someone comfortable working on real-world, always-on systems where reliability, performance, and clear engineering judgement matter as much as clean code. The business is pleased to offer this role on a hybrid basis with 2-3 days in office; therefore, you must be within easy reach of their Watford-based offices. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers. Provide technical guidance, insight, and mentorship to other engineers. Participate in peer reviews and offer constructive feedback. Support product stakeholders in shaping the roadmap. Contribute to best practices and engineering standards across the wider engineering organization. Participate in modern software development practices including pairing, code reviews, documentation reviews, testing, and continuous delivery. Translate requirements into implementable technical specifications and tasks. Maintain accurate and reliable technical documentation. Provide regular updates on progress, timelines, risks, and dependencies. Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution, including occasional out-of-hours support. Ensure unit tests are implemented and fit for purpose. Research and evaluate new technologies that could benefit the organisation. Design and develop high-quality Python software that meets complex business needs. Ensure code, documentation, and testing align with engineering standards. Deliver solutions that meet acceptance criteria, performance expectations, and operational reliability. Integrate products with monitoring and support tooling. Experience/Skills required: Experienced Python Engineer who can make sound trade-offs, design for scale, and contribute to complex systems without over-engineering. Strong engineering judgement and real-world delivery experience. Senior-level experience designing and building production Back End services in Python (3.10+). Strong background in high-throughput, message-based or event-driven systems. Proven experience building API-first services, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Python Back End development, primarily using FastAPI and modern API patterns. Strong understanding of RESTful API design, schema validation, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Experience working with messaging and eventing platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, MQTT, or similar. Cloud-native development experience is essential (ideally on Azure). Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Exposure to building and supporting shared or internal libraries used across multiple services.
Cyber Security Technical Manager Location: London/Bristol/Edinburgh/Hybrid - 3 days on site Salary: c.£125K +benefits We are seeking an accomplished Cyber Security Technical Manager to provide technical leadership across the Cyber Security function and lead a number of specialist security teams. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) , the successful candidate will be responsible for the continued development and maturity of security engineering, secure software development and security assurance capabilities. The role will ensure that security services evolve in line with organisational priorities, emerging technologies and the changing threat landscape. This is a senior leadership position requiring a highly credible cyber security professional who can provide expert technical guidance, influence strategic decision-making and support the delivery of secure technology solutions across a complex and dynamic environment. The Cyber Security Technical Manager will work closely with senior technology and business stakeholders, providing security consultancy across programmes and projects, supporting secure solution design, defining security requirements and providing technical assurance to enable informed, risk-based decisions. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the Cyber Security function, ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of security engineering, application security, security testing and technical assurance services. Lead, develop and mentor specialist cyber security teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional excellence. Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business stakeholders on matters relating to cyber security risk, governance and control effectiveness. Provide senior security consultancy to programmes and projects, ensuring security considerations are Embedded throughout the delivery life cycle. Review and assure complex technical designs, architectures and solutions across cloud, infrastructure and software development environments. Define and communicate security requirements, standards and best practices to support secure and resilient technology delivery. Conduct and oversee technical risk assessments, ensuring security risks are appropriately identified, evaluated and managed. Represent Cyber Security within technical governance forums and contribute to organisational decision-making processes. Chair the Cyber Security Technical Working Group and promote consistency of approach across security disciplines. Work in partnership with technology leadership teams to support secure innovation and the adoption of modern technologies. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be an experienced cyber security leader with a strong technical background and the ability to operate effectively across both strategic and operational domains. You will possess a proven track record of influencing security outcomes within complex technology environments and will be recognised for your ability to provide balanced, pragmatic and commercially aware security advice. You will be comfortable engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, from engineering and architecture teams through to senior leadership, and will demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills. You will also have a genuine commitment to developing others, supporting technical specialists and team leaders to achieve their full potential while maintaining high standards of delivery and technical excellence. Essential Experience and Qualifications Significant experience in a senior cyber security position, with responsibility for leading technical teams and influencing security strategy and outcomes. Demonstrable experience designing, implementing and assuring security controls across cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure and software development environments. Strong expertise in modern cyber security practices, including: Secure software development Cloud security Security engineering Security testing and technical assurance Experience providing security consultancy to complex technology programmes and projects. Proven capability in secure design review, technical risk assessment and security assurance activities. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making through clear, pragmatic and risk-based recommendations. Experience leading, coaching and developing technical professionals and team leaders. Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Desirable Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) Other relevant industry-recognised cyber security certifications About the Team The Cyber Security team is responsible for protecting organisational systems, services, information and technology assets while enabling the secure delivery of business and technology objectives. Working collaboratively with technology and business stakeholders, the team provides practical, risk-based security advice and assurance, ensuring security is Embedded throughout the full technology life cycle. The function encompasses a range of specialist disciplines, including Security Engineering, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Security Architecture and Operational Resilience. The team values professionalism, collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence, creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to challenge constructively, share knowledge and contribute to the ongoing development of cyber security capabilities across the organisation. Please note, client interviews will take place for this role in Late July/Early August
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Cyber Security Technical Manager Location: London/Bristol/Edinburgh/Hybrid - 3 days on site Salary: c.£125K +benefits We are seeking an accomplished Cyber Security Technical Manager to provide technical leadership across the Cyber Security function and lead a number of specialist security teams. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) , the successful candidate will be responsible for the continued development and maturity of security engineering, secure software development and security assurance capabilities. The role will ensure that security services evolve in line with organisational priorities, emerging technologies and the changing threat landscape. This is a senior leadership position requiring a highly credible cyber security professional who can provide expert technical guidance, influence strategic decision-making and support the delivery of secure technology solutions across a complex and dynamic environment. The Cyber Security Technical Manager will work closely with senior technology and business stakeholders, providing security consultancy across programmes and projects, supporting secure solution design, defining security requirements and providing technical assurance to enable informed, risk-based decisions. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the Cyber Security function, ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of security engineering, application security, security testing and technical assurance services. Lead, develop and mentor specialist cyber security teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional excellence. Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business stakeholders on matters relating to cyber security risk, governance and control effectiveness. Provide senior security consultancy to programmes and projects, ensuring security considerations are Embedded throughout the delivery life cycle. Review and assure complex technical designs, architectures and solutions across cloud, infrastructure and software development environments. Define and communicate security requirements, standards and best practices to support secure and resilient technology delivery. Conduct and oversee technical risk assessments, ensuring security risks are appropriately identified, evaluated and managed. Represent Cyber Security within technical governance forums and contribute to organisational decision-making processes. Chair the Cyber Security Technical Working Group and promote consistency of approach across security disciplines. Work in partnership with technology leadership teams to support secure innovation and the adoption of modern technologies. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be an experienced cyber security leader with a strong technical background and the ability to operate effectively across both strategic and operational domains. You will possess a proven track record of influencing security outcomes within complex technology environments and will be recognised for your ability to provide balanced, pragmatic and commercially aware security advice. You will be comfortable engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, from engineering and architecture teams through to senior leadership, and will demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills. You will also have a genuine commitment to developing others, supporting technical specialists and team leaders to achieve their full potential while maintaining high standards of delivery and technical excellence. Essential Experience and Qualifications Significant experience in a senior cyber security position, with responsibility for leading technical teams and influencing security strategy and outcomes. Demonstrable experience designing, implementing and assuring security controls across cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure and software development environments. Strong expertise in modern cyber security practices, including: Secure software development Cloud security Security engineering Security testing and technical assurance Experience providing security consultancy to complex technology programmes and projects. Proven capability in secure design review, technical risk assessment and security assurance activities. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making through clear, pragmatic and risk-based recommendations. Experience leading, coaching and developing technical professionals and team leaders. Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Desirable Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) Other relevant industry-recognised cyber security certifications About the Team The Cyber Security team is responsible for protecting organisational systems, services, information and technology assets while enabling the secure delivery of business and technology objectives. Working collaboratively with technology and business stakeholders, the team provides practical, risk-based security advice and assurance, ensuring security is Embedded throughout the full technology life cycle. The function encompasses a range of specialist disciplines, including Security Engineering, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Security Architecture and Operational Resilience. The team values professionalism, collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence, creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to challenge constructively, share knowledge and contribute to the ongoing development of cyber security capabilities across the organisation. Please note, client interviews will take place for this role in Late July/Early August
Data Governance Manager Location: Bristol/Hybrid Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead and evolve our enterprise Data Governance capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) , you will be responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's Data Governance strategy, framework and operating model. You will ensure data is managed as a trusted, secure and valuable business asset, supporting regulatory compliance, informed decision-making and business innovation. Working across Information Security, Data & Analytics, Risk, Legal, Architecture and business functions, you will drive governance adoption, establish clear accountability for data ownership and quality, and embed governance practices across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the enterprise Data Governance strategy, framework and operating model. Establish governance policies and standards covering data ownership, quality, classification, retention and life cycle management. Drive organisation-wide adoption of Data Governance practices and accountability. Chair governance forums and provide oversight of governance risks, compliance and improvement activities. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making. Define governance maturity measures and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Sponsor governance technologies and work with technical teams to deliver supporting capabilities, including metadata, lineage and data quality solutions. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, information security standards and risk management objectives. About You You are a strategic leader with a proven track record of establishing and maturing Data Governance capabilities within complex organisations. You have strong stakeholder management skills and can influence effectively at executive level, while also working closely with technical teams to deliver practical governance outcomes. You understand the importance of balancing regulatory requirements, business objectives and operational realities to create governance that enables rather than hinders progress. Essential Experience Significant experience leading enterprise Data Governance programmes in a regulated environment. Proven experience developing Data Governance strategies, operating models, frameworks and policies. Strong knowledge of Data Governance best practice, including DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent frameworks. Understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, FCA expectations and information security standards such as ISO 27001. Experience establishing Data Owner, Data Steward and governance forum structures. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. Experience driving organisational change and embedding governance practices across multiple business areas. Knowledge of modern data platforms, cloud technologies and governance tooling. Desirable Experience leading large-scale governance transformation initiatives. Knowledge of Snowflake, AWS and modern cloud data platforms. Experience with governance tools such as Collibra, Alation or Informatica. Understanding of AI Governance and emerging data regulations. Professional certifications such as DAMA CDMP, TOGAF, CISSP or CISM. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to shape and lead a strategic enterprise capability, working with senior leaders across the organisation to improve data quality, strengthen compliance, enable innovation and maximise the value of data as a key business asset.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Data Governance Manager Location: Bristol/Hybrid Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead and evolve our enterprise Data Governance capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) , you will be responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's Data Governance strategy, framework and operating model. You will ensure data is managed as a trusted, secure and valuable business asset, supporting regulatory compliance, informed decision-making and business innovation. Working across Information Security, Data & Analytics, Risk, Legal, Architecture and business functions, you will drive governance adoption, establish clear accountability for data ownership and quality, and embed governance practices across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the enterprise Data Governance strategy, framework and operating model. Establish governance policies and standards covering data ownership, quality, classification, retention and life cycle management. Drive organisation-wide adoption of Data Governance practices and accountability. Chair governance forums and provide oversight of governance risks, compliance and improvement activities. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making. Define governance maturity measures and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Sponsor governance technologies and work with technical teams to deliver supporting capabilities, including metadata, lineage and data quality solutions. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, information security standards and risk management objectives. About You You are a strategic leader with a proven track record of establishing and maturing Data Governance capabilities within complex organisations. You have strong stakeholder management skills and can influence effectively at executive level, while also working closely with technical teams to deliver practical governance outcomes. You understand the importance of balancing regulatory requirements, business objectives and operational realities to create governance that enables rather than hinders progress. Essential Experience Significant experience leading enterprise Data Governance programmes in a regulated environment. Proven experience developing Data Governance strategies, operating models, frameworks and policies. Strong knowledge of Data Governance best practice, including DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent frameworks. Understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, FCA expectations and information security standards such as ISO 27001. Experience establishing Data Owner, Data Steward and governance forum structures. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. Experience driving organisational change and embedding governance practices across multiple business areas. Knowledge of modern data platforms, cloud technologies and governance tooling. Desirable Experience leading large-scale governance transformation initiatives. Knowledge of Snowflake, AWS and modern cloud data platforms. Experience with governance tools such as Collibra, Alation or Informatica. Understanding of AI Governance and emerging data regulations. Professional certifications such as DAMA CDMP, TOGAF, CISSP or CISM. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to shape and lead a strategic enterprise capability, working with senior leaders across the organisation to improve data quality, strengthen compliance, enable innovation and maximise the value of data as a key business asset.
Infrastructure Architect London, Docklands (Hybrid) £100,000 - £110,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of an industry Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect additionally with a background in Security Architecture. The Infrastructure Architect will possess broad knowledge in Cloud Infrastructure, Platforms and Cyber Security with a focus on capability enhancements and continuous improvement. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the design meets architectural principles and security standards. The organisation offers hybrid working with a non-negotiable 2 days a week in their London office, therefore you must be within reasonable commuting distance to London. Responsibilities: Author High Level Solution Design, Solutions Overview and Conceptual Architectures. Design and architect solutions based on technical and business requirements. Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices. Act as a lead Architecture on projects Contribute to the development & management of Infrastructure Strategy Contribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within the business Contribute to product roadmaps & reference architectures. Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders. Skills/Experience required: At least 8 years' experience in an Infrastructure Architecture capacity additionally with experience in authoring Cyber Security Architecture. Experience in a regulated financial services environment (banking/insurance preferred) Experience in IaC (nice to have) Automation experience highly advantageous - eg Ansible/Jenkins (alternatives considered). Knowledge of networking design and principles in both public cloud and traditional data centre Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures. Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings. Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders Broad knowledge of Networks & Security Identify & recommend opportunities for efficiency. Stay updated on new features and capabilities & best practices. Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity. Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture. Experience with cloud security solutions and services
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Infrastructure Architect London, Docklands (Hybrid) £100,000 - £110,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of an industry Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect additionally with a background in Security Architecture. The Infrastructure Architect will possess broad knowledge in Cloud Infrastructure, Platforms and Cyber Security with a focus on capability enhancements and continuous improvement. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the design meets architectural principles and security standards. The organisation offers hybrid working with a non-negotiable 2 days a week in their London office, therefore you must be within reasonable commuting distance to London. Responsibilities: Author High Level Solution Design, Solutions Overview and Conceptual Architectures. Design and architect solutions based on technical and business requirements. Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices. Act as a lead Architecture on projects Contribute to the development & management of Infrastructure Strategy Contribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within the business Contribute to product roadmaps & reference architectures. Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders. Skills/Experience required: At least 8 years' experience in an Infrastructure Architecture capacity additionally with experience in authoring Cyber Security Architecture. Experience in a regulated financial services environment (banking/insurance preferred) Experience in IaC (nice to have) Automation experience highly advantageous - eg Ansible/Jenkins (alternatives considered). Knowledge of networking design and principles in both public cloud and traditional data centre Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures. Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings. Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders Broad knowledge of Networks & Security Identify & recommend opportunities for efficiency. Stay updated on new features and capabilities & best practices. Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity. Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture. Experience with cloud security solutions and services
DevOps Engineer - CI/CD, SQL, Azure DevOps Up to £70,000 Croydon My client, a rapidly growing business platform supporting innovative insurance teams, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their expanding data function. This is a high-impact role offering significant exposure across the organisation, with opportunities to shape database delivery processes, improve development workflows, and contribute to the future of a cloud-first data platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating database deployments, and driving quality across the SDLC to ensure reliable, high-quality releases. You'll work closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver automation-first solutions and help scale a platform built entirely in the cloud. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for database development and deployment Collaborate with developers to integrate database changes seamlessly into the SDLC Develop and enforce quality gates for schema validation, data integrity checks, and migration testing Build and maintain test automation frameworks for database processes (unit, integration, regression, performance) Ensure version control best practices for database objects, scripts, and configurations Implement and monitor rollback/recovery mechanisms to minimise deployment risk Optimise pipeline performance and resolve bottlenecks across build, test, and release processes Maintain environment consistency across dev, test, staging, and production systems Contribute to platform governance by defining and documenting best practices for database QA and DevOps Tech & Environment: Microsoft Azure (including Azure SQL) Azure DevOps, GitHub, YAML pipelines SQL Server (preferred), schema change management, migrations T-SQL, PowerShell (desirable) Power BI, Excel (with future integration of Python, GIS, and other tools) You Should Have: 3-4 years' experience as a QA Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Database QA Specialist with CI/CD focus Strong understanding of database systems, preferably SQL Server Proven experience building automated database pipelines (schema, migration, testing) Proficiency in SQL queries, stored procedures, and test scripts Familiarity with cloud-first environments and version control best practices Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach If this sounds like the role for you, APPLY and a consultant will be in touch.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
DevOps Engineer - CI/CD, SQL, Azure DevOps Up to £70,000 Croydon My client, a rapidly growing business platform supporting innovative insurance teams, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their expanding data function. This is a high-impact role offering significant exposure across the organisation, with opportunities to shape database delivery processes, improve development workflows, and contribute to the future of a cloud-first data platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating database deployments, and driving quality across the SDLC to ensure reliable, high-quality releases. You'll work closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver automation-first solutions and help scale a platform built entirely in the cloud. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for database development and deployment Collaborate with developers to integrate database changes seamlessly into the SDLC Develop and enforce quality gates for schema validation, data integrity checks, and migration testing Build and maintain test automation frameworks for database processes (unit, integration, regression, performance) Ensure version control best practices for database objects, scripts, and configurations Implement and monitor rollback/recovery mechanisms to minimise deployment risk Optimise pipeline performance and resolve bottlenecks across build, test, and release processes Maintain environment consistency across dev, test, staging, and production systems Contribute to platform governance by defining and documenting best practices for database QA and DevOps Tech & Environment: Microsoft Azure (including Azure SQL) Azure DevOps, GitHub, YAML pipelines SQL Server (preferred), schema change management, migrations T-SQL, PowerShell (desirable) Power BI, Excel (with future integration of Python, GIS, and other tools) You Should Have: 3-4 years' experience as a QA Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Database QA Specialist with CI/CD focus Strong understanding of database systems, preferably SQL Server Proven experience building automated database pipelines (schema, migration, testing) Proficiency in SQL queries, stored procedures, and test scripts Familiarity with cloud-first environments and version control best practices Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach If this sounds like the role for you, APPLY and a consultant will be in touch.
Linux Application Support Engineer London, Docklands (Hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of an industry Leading financial services business, I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Application Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support for the organisations Lunix/Unix application services. The company operates hybrid working where you will be expected to commit to a non-negotiable 2 days a week in their London office, therefore applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance. Responsibilities: Provide 2nd line production operational support for Linux/UNIX application services, many of which are business critical. Be a point of contact for stakeholder communications for the Service Operations teams including Unix Application, Unix Infrastructure support and Unix DBA Support Provide remote and onsite support for internally developed business critical applications and 3rd Party vendor packages through Dev, Test, UAT and Prod. Manage and escalate problems as appropriate. Provide 24/7 on-call cover on a rotational shift basis. Ensure that the BAU Service is prioritized, and all faults, incidents and problems are responded to in an efficient manner without negatively impacting SLA's and reporting metrics in place. Investigate defects or problems; work with the internal Development team and external vendors to identify workarounds and support any fixes that are required as part of service improvement. Implement Changes or fixes to applications. Support other technical changes being made which affect the organisations Business Systems. Follow the Change Management procedure and other standard practices in installing and configuring applications in Test and Production environments. Upgrade or maintain software at a time when the impact to the business is minimized. Participate in regular Disaster Recovery testing activities. Create, maintain, and review operational process and support documentation. Participate in planned weekend work as required. Through example and behaviour, strive to provide peer leadership to other team members ensuring a level of excellence is achieved in delivering the service. Participate in the successful release and transition of new IT services into support, meeting the team's service acceptance criteria. Skills/Experience required: Must have strong experience of supporting critical production applications in a Redhat Enterprise Linux, command line, environment. Must have strong experience of supporting Applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Experience of supporting IBM WebSphere MQ Experience of supporting Swift messaging applications. Ability to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting of AWS Product set such as EC2, Lambda, EKS, ECR, Workspaces, EBS, EFS, S3, RDS MSSQL, Route 53, VPC, Cloud Formation Strong experience in working with ticket systems such as Service Now and an understanding of priorities and SLA's. Experience of Release Management processes for the deployment of application packages from development through to production environments. Strong documentation and technical writing skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with Development teams and other operational support teams (Service Management and Engineering), to support the end-to-end service. Knowledge of ITIL framework (understanding of Incident, Problem, Change) Experience with WebSphere Application Server and Apache Tomcat Experience with maintenance of SSL Certs for ISVA/LDAP/WebSphere components. Scripting skills in languages such as Shell and Python Strong experience of supporting proprietary developed business critical banking applications. Experience of running queries against PostgreSQL and DB2 databases. Supporting Applications in a windows environment (preferred) Experience of providing cross training on application solutions and operational processes to colleagues. (preferred) Professional qualifications/certifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior IT operational support experience across business-critical Production environment, infrastructure, applications and database services Industry standard IT certification - AWS/RHEL/IBM MQ (preferred) ITIL certification (preferred).
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Linux Application Support Engineer London, Docklands (Hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of an industry Leading financial services business, I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Application Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support for the organisations Lunix/Unix application services. The company operates hybrid working where you will be expected to commit to a non-negotiable 2 days a week in their London office, therefore applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance. Responsibilities: Provide 2nd line production operational support for Linux/UNIX application services, many of which are business critical. Be a point of contact for stakeholder communications for the Service Operations teams including Unix Application, Unix Infrastructure support and Unix DBA Support Provide remote and onsite support for internally developed business critical applications and 3rd Party vendor packages through Dev, Test, UAT and Prod. Manage and escalate problems as appropriate. Provide 24/7 on-call cover on a rotational shift basis. Ensure that the BAU Service is prioritized, and all faults, incidents and problems are responded to in an efficient manner without negatively impacting SLA's and reporting metrics in place. Investigate defects or problems; work with the internal Development team and external vendors to identify workarounds and support any fixes that are required as part of service improvement. Implement Changes or fixes to applications. Support other technical changes being made which affect the organisations Business Systems. Follow the Change Management procedure and other standard practices in installing and configuring applications in Test and Production environments. Upgrade or maintain software at a time when the impact to the business is minimized. Participate in regular Disaster Recovery testing activities. Create, maintain, and review operational process and support documentation. Participate in planned weekend work as required. Through example and behaviour, strive to provide peer leadership to other team members ensuring a level of excellence is achieved in delivering the service. Participate in the successful release and transition of new IT services into support, meeting the team's service acceptance criteria. Skills/Experience required: Must have strong experience of supporting critical production applications in a Redhat Enterprise Linux, command line, environment. Must have strong experience of supporting Applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Experience of supporting IBM WebSphere MQ Experience of supporting Swift messaging applications. Ability to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting of AWS Product set such as EC2, Lambda, EKS, ECR, Workspaces, EBS, EFS, S3, RDS MSSQL, Route 53, VPC, Cloud Formation Strong experience in working with ticket systems such as Service Now and an understanding of priorities and SLA's. Experience of Release Management processes for the deployment of application packages from development through to production environments. Strong documentation and technical writing skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with Development teams and other operational support teams (Service Management and Engineering), to support the end-to-end service. Knowledge of ITIL framework (understanding of Incident, Problem, Change) Experience with WebSphere Application Server and Apache Tomcat Experience with maintenance of SSL Certs for ISVA/LDAP/WebSphere components. Scripting skills in languages such as Shell and Python Strong experience of supporting proprietary developed business critical banking applications. Experience of running queries against PostgreSQL and DB2 databases. Supporting Applications in a windows environment (preferred) Experience of providing cross training on application solutions and operational processes to colleagues. (preferred) Professional qualifications/certifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior IT operational support experience across business-critical Production environment, infrastructure, applications and database services Industry standard IT certification - AWS/RHEL/IBM MQ (preferred) ITIL certification (preferred).
Salary - £90,000 + discretionary bonus Hybrid working - x2 days per week based in London Spencer Rose are partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are on the look out for a Senior Network infrastructure Engineer. Within this role, the Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for optimizing their network and data centre infrastructure, monitoring network alerts as well as troubleshooting various network technologies. The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will have the following experience - Responsible for the configuration and maintenance of their data center and cloud network architecture Responsible for solving operations tickets through troubleshooting any connectivity issues Developing and maintaining operational documentation, including runbooks, network diagrams, and configuration records Adhere to strict change management process to deploy Firewall rule change requests, scheduled firmware upgrades and other network build, changes, or maintenance activities The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will need to have the following skills/experience - Must have in-depth experience of working in a multi-vendor Firewall environment (Checkpoint, ASA, Fortinet), that involves implementing & troubleshooting Firewall rule changes, NAT & VPN in a segmented network with multiple layers of Firewalls Extensive experience across Datacenter Infrastructure - Cisco ACI deployment & Cisco NX-OS Extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies including routing protocols, route redistribution, manipulation, and filtering. Proven experience with deploying and troubleshooting issues related to WLAN Must have a background working within either Banking, Financial Services or Insurance
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Salary - £90,000 + discretionary bonus Hybrid working - x2 days per week based in London Spencer Rose are partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are on the look out for a Senior Network infrastructure Engineer. Within this role, the Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for optimizing their network and data centre infrastructure, monitoring network alerts as well as troubleshooting various network technologies. The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will have the following experience - Responsible for the configuration and maintenance of their data center and cloud network architecture Responsible for solving operations tickets through troubleshooting any connectivity issues Developing and maintaining operational documentation, including runbooks, network diagrams, and configuration records Adhere to strict change management process to deploy Firewall rule change requests, scheduled firmware upgrades and other network build, changes, or maintenance activities The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will need to have the following skills/experience - Must have in-depth experience of working in a multi-vendor Firewall environment (Checkpoint, ASA, Fortinet), that involves implementing & troubleshooting Firewall rule changes, NAT & VPN in a segmented network with multiple layers of Firewalls Extensive experience across Datacenter Infrastructure - Cisco ACI deployment & Cisco NX-OS Extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies including routing protocols, route redistribution, manipulation, and filtering. Proven experience with deploying and troubleshooting issues related to WLAN Must have a background working within either Banking, Financial Services or Insurance
Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst - £90,000 base + bonus London - Canary Wharf - 2 days in the office Financial Services Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst The Company This financial services business supports a truly global client base, managing trillions of dollars each day. They are looking to hire a Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst into a newly created role to support increased Purple Teaming activities within the SecOps Function Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst The Role The successful applicant for the Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for: Planning, managing and running all Purple teaming activities across the SecOps and wider technology estate Producing playbooks and other documentation relevant to both Purple Teaming and the wider SecOps team Supporting the Threat hunting teams with related activities Engage in security reviews for integrations and new service s Assist with escalations from the SOC team Support with Security risk assessments for all high impact projects Review and update Security protocols to mitigate current threats and best practice Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for Purple Teaming within the wider IT Security Team Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst Your background The successful candidate for the Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will have experience with: Planning and executing Purple tests Hands on IT Security analysis and security engineering in particular: Security systems Securing Networks On - call experience Malware analysis, Intrusion detection and Incident Response across a hybrid estate Ensuring a risk based approach to security Monitoring and tuning technical IT Security Controls The ideal Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will need strong people skills and the ability to work across and with multiple teams in the business To find out more, click the apply button now, or call to speak to Abigail Moss. We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst - £90,000 base + bonus London - Canary Wharf - 2 days in the office Financial Services Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst The Company This financial services business supports a truly global client base, managing trillions of dollars each day. They are looking to hire a Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst into a newly created role to support increased Purple Teaming activities within the SecOps Function Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst The Role The successful applicant for the Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for: Planning, managing and running all Purple teaming activities across the SecOps and wider technology estate Producing playbooks and other documentation relevant to both Purple Teaming and the wider SecOps team Supporting the Threat hunting teams with related activities Engage in security reviews for integrations and new service s Assist with escalations from the SOC team Support with Security risk assessments for all high impact projects Review and update Security protocols to mitigate current threats and best practice Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for Purple Teaming within the wider IT Security Team Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst Your background The successful candidate for the Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will have experience with: Planning and executing Purple tests Hands on IT Security analysis and security engineering in particular: Security systems Securing Networks On - call experience Malware analysis, Intrusion detection and Incident Response across a hybrid estate Ensuring a risk based approach to security Monitoring and tuning technical IT Security Controls The ideal Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will need strong people skills and the ability to work across and with multiple teams in the business To find out more, click the apply button now, or call to speak to Abigail Moss. We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs.
Infrastructure Architect London, Docklands (Hybrid) £100,000 - £110,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of an industry Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect additionally with a background in Security Architecture. The Infrastructure Architect will possess broad knowledge in Cloud Infrastructure, Platforms and Cyber Security with a focus on capability enhancements and continuous improvement. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the design meets architectural principles and security standards. The organisation offers hybrid working with a non-negotiable 2 days a week in their London office, therefore you must be within reasonable commuting distance to London. Responsibilities: Author High Level Solution Design, Solutions Overview and Conceptual Architectures. Design and architect solutions based on technical and business requirements. Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices. Act as a lead Architecture on projects Contribute to the development & management of Infrastructure Strategy Contribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within the business Contribute to product roadmaps & reference architectures. Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders. Skills/Experience required: At least 8 years' experience in an Infrastructure Architecture capacity additionally with experience in authoring Cyber Security Architecture. Experience in a regulated financial services environment (banking/insurance preferred) Experience in IaC (nice to have) Automation experience highly advantageous - eg Ansible/Jenkins (alternatives considered). Knowledge of networking design and principles in both public cloud and traditional data centre Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures. Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings. Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders Broad knowledge of Networks & Security Identify & recommend opportunities for efficiency. Stay updated on new features and capabilities & best practices. Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity. Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture. Experience with cloud security solutions and services
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Infrastructure Architect London, Docklands (Hybrid) £100,000 - £110,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of an industry Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect additionally with a background in Security Architecture. The Infrastructure Architect will possess broad knowledge in Cloud Infrastructure, Platforms and Cyber Security with a focus on capability enhancements and continuous improvement. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the design meets architectural principles and security standards. The organisation offers hybrid working with a non-negotiable 2 days a week in their London office, therefore you must be within reasonable commuting distance to London. Responsibilities: Author High Level Solution Design, Solutions Overview and Conceptual Architectures. Design and architect solutions based on technical and business requirements. Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices. Act as a lead Architecture on projects Contribute to the development & management of Infrastructure Strategy Contribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within the business Contribute to product roadmaps & reference architectures. Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders. Skills/Experience required: At least 8 years' experience in an Infrastructure Architecture capacity additionally with experience in authoring Cyber Security Architecture. Experience in a regulated financial services environment (banking/insurance preferred) Experience in IaC (nice to have) Automation experience highly advantageous - eg Ansible/Jenkins (alternatives considered). Knowledge of networking design and principles in both public cloud and traditional data centre Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures. Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings. Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders Broad knowledge of Networks & Security Identify & recommend opportunities for efficiency. Stay updated on new features and capabilities & best practices. Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity. Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture. Experience with cloud security solutions and services
