Job Title: SC Cleared Delivery ManagerLocation: Remote/ Corsham 2-3 days Duration: Until 31/03/2026 with likely extensionRate: Up to £800 per day via an approved umbrella company Role Overview The projects Engineering Team employs a hybrid project management approach, combining agile and waterfall methodologies to deliver technical projects effectively. As a Delivery Manager, you will manage projects within the Core Product Team, ensuring outputs meet time, quality, and customer requirements. These projects focus on enhancing the projects capabilities through software automation, virtualization, networking, and applications delivered by specialist technical groups. You will plan, manage, and coordinate technical tasks, liaising with functions such as the Design Office and Live Service Operations to ensure successful delivery within time and budget constraints. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain project plans aligned with programme deliverables. Collaborate with technical leads to plan and estimate resources and timelines for assigned projects. Create and track JIRA EPICs and tasks; allocate activities to resources with technical leads. Review, assure, and close JIRA tasks accurately. Manage and document RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities) and escalate where necessary. Attend stakeholder meetings to provide planning expertise. Identify opportunities to optimise project efficiency and delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years' experience managing IT projects with ability to challenge technical decisions. Minimum 2 years' experience in project management using waterfall or agile methodologies. Working knowledge of: Requirements Management Planning & Scheduling Resource Management Risk & Issue Management Quality Management Governance Stakeholder Management Testing Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to adapt methodologies to suit project environments. Skilled in coordinating multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Project. Desirable Skills Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Certification in PRINCE2, APMP, SAFe (4/5/6), or equivalent agile methodology. Experience working within UK Defence delivery projects.
Nov 01, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: SC Cleared Delivery ManagerLocation: Remote/ Corsham 2-3 days Duration: Until 31/03/2026 with likely extensionRate: Up to £800 per day via an approved umbrella company Role Overview The projects Engineering Team employs a hybrid project management approach, combining agile and waterfall methodologies to deliver technical projects effectively. As a Delivery Manager, you will manage projects within the Core Product Team, ensuring outputs meet time, quality, and customer requirements. These projects focus on enhancing the projects capabilities through software automation, virtualization, networking, and applications delivered by specialist technical groups. You will plan, manage, and coordinate technical tasks, liaising with functions such as the Design Office and Live Service Operations to ensure successful delivery within time and budget constraints. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain project plans aligned with programme deliverables. Collaborate with technical leads to plan and estimate resources and timelines for assigned projects. Create and track JIRA EPICs and tasks; allocate activities to resources with technical leads. Review, assure, and close JIRA tasks accurately. Manage and document RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities) and escalate where necessary. Attend stakeholder meetings to provide planning expertise. Identify opportunities to optimise project efficiency and delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years' experience managing IT projects with ability to challenge technical decisions. Minimum 2 years' experience in project management using waterfall or agile methodologies. Working knowledge of: Requirements Management Planning & Scheduling Resource Management Risk & Issue Management Quality Management Governance Stakeholder Management Testing Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to adapt methodologies to suit project environments. Skilled in coordinating multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Project. Desirable Skills Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Certification in PRINCE2, APMP, SAFe (4/5/6), or equivalent agile methodology. Experience working within UK Defence delivery projects.
Senior Backend Software Engineer - London (Hybrid) Equity + Competitive Salary Join a fast-growing AI startup transforming a trillion-pound industry through intelligent automation. We're building the next generation of workflow technology - streamlining complex, manual processes and empowering professionals to focus on the work that truly matters. If you love solving deep technical problems, shaping architecture, and seeing your code have a real-world impact, this is a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up. The Role We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of key backend services that power our AI-driven platform. You'll work closely with product, frontend, and AI teams to design, build, and scale backend systems that handle large-scale data, complex workflows, and real-time interactions. You'll join a small, high-calibre team where your ideas genuinely shape the direction of the product and the company. What You'll Be Doing Architect, design, and build backend applications using Node.js (TypeScript) and NestJS . Develop microservices and event-driven systems with asynchronous communication patterns. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit + integration). Design and optimise RESTful APIs with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. Model and query data efficiently with MongoDB (or similar NoSQL databases). Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) . Troubleshoot and tune performance across distributed systems. Collaborate in an agile environment , contributing to design reviews, planning sessions, and team discussions. What We're Looking For 2+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably with Node.js + TypeScript ). Strong grasp of asynchronous programming , microservices , and event-driven architectures . Solid understanding of testing, CI/CD, and cloud deployment workflows. Practical experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Problem-solver with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Bonus: experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), observability tooling, or DevOps-style environments. Why You'll Love It Here Impact & Ownership - You'll own core backend systems and shape architectural decisions. Modern Tech Stack - Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, MongoDB, GCP, CI/CD. Equity + Competitive Salary - Get rewarded for the value you help create. Collaborative Culture - Work alongside passionate engineers, product thinkers, and AI specialists. Mission-Driven - Help transform a traditional industry through automation and intelligent systems. Hybrid Model - Based in London with flexibility to work remotely several days a week. If you're excited by building elegant systems that make a tangible difference - and want to grow in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending a CV to People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Backend Software Engineer - London (Hybrid) Equity + Competitive Salary Join a fast-growing AI startup transforming a trillion-pound industry through intelligent automation. We're building the next generation of workflow technology - streamlining complex, manual processes and empowering professionals to focus on the work that truly matters. If you love solving deep technical problems, shaping architecture, and seeing your code have a real-world impact, this is a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up. The Role We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of key backend services that power our AI-driven platform. You'll work closely with product, frontend, and AI teams to design, build, and scale backend systems that handle large-scale data, complex workflows, and real-time interactions. You'll join a small, high-calibre team where your ideas genuinely shape the direction of the product and the company. What You'll Be Doing Architect, design, and build backend applications using Node.js (TypeScript) and NestJS . Develop microservices and event-driven systems with asynchronous communication patterns. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit + integration). Design and optimise RESTful APIs with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. Model and query data efficiently with MongoDB (or similar NoSQL databases). Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) . Troubleshoot and tune performance across distributed systems. Collaborate in an agile environment , contributing to design reviews, planning sessions, and team discussions. What We're Looking For 2+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably with Node.js + TypeScript ). Strong grasp of asynchronous programming , microservices , and event-driven architectures . Solid understanding of testing, CI/CD, and cloud deployment workflows. Practical experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Problem-solver with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Bonus: experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), observability tooling, or DevOps-style environments. Why You'll Love It Here Impact & Ownership - You'll own core backend systems and shape architectural decisions. Modern Tech Stack - Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, MongoDB, GCP, CI/CD. Equity + Competitive Salary - Get rewarded for the value you help create. Collaborative Culture - Work alongside passionate engineers, product thinkers, and AI specialists. Mission-Driven - Help transform a traditional industry through automation and intelligent systems. Hybrid Model - Based in London with flexibility to work remotely several days a week. If you're excited by building elegant systems that make a tangible difference - and want to grow in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending a CV to People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Data Engineer Pay: £887.63 Term: 6 months (potential extension) Location: Kings Cross, or Stevenage (depending on preference) Our pharmaceutical client see a world in which advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI will allow them to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI. They're looking for a highly skilled data engineer to help us make this vision a reality.Strong candidates will have a track record of shipping data products derived from complex sources, responsible for the process from conceptual data pipelines to production scale. We have a commitment to quality, so successful candidates will be able to use modern cloud tooling and techniques to deliver reliable data pipelines and continuously improve them. This role requires a passion for solving challenging problems aligned to exciting Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. Educational or professional background in the biological sciences is a plus but is not necessary; passion to help therapies for new and existing diseases, and a pattern of continuous learning and development is mandatory. Key responsibilities Build data pipelines using modern data engineering tools on Google Cloud: Python, Spark, SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage Ensure data pipelines meet the specific scientific needs of data consuming applications Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all tools and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end-to-end pipeline consuming other data products Basic qualifications: 2+ years of data engineering experience with a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (including computational, numerate or life sciences), or equivalent experience Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud preferred) Strong skills with industry experience in Python and SQL Unit testing experience (e.g. pytest) Knowledge of agile practices and able to perform in agile software development environments Strong experience with modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience with biological or scientific data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), or pharmaceutical industry experience Bioinformatics expertise, familiarity with large scale bioinformatics datasets Experience using Nextflow pipelines Knowledge of NLP techniques and experience of processing unstructured data, using vector stores, and approximate retrieval Familiarity with orchestration tooling (e.g. Airflow or Google Workflows) Experience with AI/ML powered applications Experience with Docker or containerized applications
Nov 01, 2025
Contractor
Data Engineer Pay: £887.63 Term: 6 months (potential extension) Location: Kings Cross, or Stevenage (depending on preference) Our pharmaceutical client see a world in which advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI will allow them to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI. They're looking for a highly skilled data engineer to help us make this vision a reality.Strong candidates will have a track record of shipping data products derived from complex sources, responsible for the process from conceptual data pipelines to production scale. We have a commitment to quality, so successful candidates will be able to use modern cloud tooling and techniques to deliver reliable data pipelines and continuously improve them. This role requires a passion for solving challenging problems aligned to exciting Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. Educational or professional background in the biological sciences is a plus but is not necessary; passion to help therapies for new and existing diseases, and a pattern of continuous learning and development is mandatory. Key responsibilities Build data pipelines using modern data engineering tools on Google Cloud: Python, Spark, SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage Ensure data pipelines meet the specific scientific needs of data consuming applications Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all tools and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end-to-end pipeline consuming other data products Basic qualifications: 2+ years of data engineering experience with a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (including computational, numerate or life sciences), or equivalent experience Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud preferred) Strong skills with industry experience in Python and SQL Unit testing experience (e.g. pytest) Knowledge of agile practices and able to perform in agile software development environments Strong experience with modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience with biological or scientific data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), or pharmaceutical industry experience Bioinformatics expertise, familiarity with large scale bioinformatics datasets Experience using Nextflow pipelines Knowledge of NLP techniques and experience of processing unstructured data, using vector stores, and approximate retrieval Familiarity with orchestration tooling (e.g. Airflow or Google Workflows) Experience with AI/ML powered applications Experience with Docker or containerized applications
Backend Software Engineer, GenAI Term: 6 months Pay: £888 per day Inside IR35 Location: Kings Cross London 2-3 days per week Our client see a world in which advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI will allow us to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI, as well as extensive safety and robustness evaluations. We're looking for a highly skilled machine learning engineer to help us make this vision a reality. Competitive candidates will have a track record of writing and shipping quality, well-documented and well-tested software in the AI/ML industry. We are looking for candidates with experience in the field of Responsible AI, preferably for generative AI or language applications. In addition to ML engineering and data science skills, ideal candidates will demonstrate a keen interest in ethical and safety aspects of using AI in drug discovery and the clinic. The Responsible AI team is built on the principles of ownership, accountability, continuous development, and collaboration. This fixed-term position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and evaluation of generative AI for drug discovery in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on impact and in collaboration with a large team. Our leaders will be committed to your career and development from day one. Key responsibilities Backend development of generative AI evaluations for a Python web application Integration of AI/ML components with frontend, backend, data and compute infrastructure Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end-to-end pipeline consuming other data products Deliver ML- and data-driven insights on GenAI datasets. Basic qualifications: A degree in a quantitative or engineering discipline (e.g., computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, engineering, among others); OR equivalent work experience as a professional ML engineer or data scientist. Strong skills in Python, with experience in backend development and unit testing. Knowledge of generative AI, specifically Large Language Models. Knowledge of agile practices and able to perform in agile software development environments Strong knowledge of modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) - should be able to show practice of commit early and deploy often Preferred qualifications: Experience with safety and/or robustness evaluations of generative AI, e.g. defining guardrails, red teaming or persona-based evaluations. Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and deployment of AI/ML powered applications - especially using language models or NLP and agent-based approaches (e.g. LangGraph, PydanticAI, AutoGen) Knowledge of AI/ML evaluation and benchmarking approaches, experience with iterative improvement of AI/ML models and products Research experience (e.g., Master's project, internship at research organization). Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud and cloud run preferred) including core web application infrastructure
Nov 01, 2025
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Backend Software Engineer, GenAI Term: 6 months Pay: £888 per day Inside IR35 Location: Kings Cross London 2-3 days per week Our client see a world in which advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI will allow us to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI, as well as extensive safety and robustness evaluations. We're looking for a highly skilled machine learning engineer to help us make this vision a reality. Competitive candidates will have a track record of writing and shipping quality, well-documented and well-tested software in the AI/ML industry. We are looking for candidates with experience in the field of Responsible AI, preferably for generative AI or language applications. In addition to ML engineering and data science skills, ideal candidates will demonstrate a keen interest in ethical and safety aspects of using AI in drug discovery and the clinic. The Responsible AI team is built on the principles of ownership, accountability, continuous development, and collaboration. This fixed-term position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and evaluation of generative AI for drug discovery in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on impact and in collaboration with a large team. Our leaders will be committed to your career and development from day one. Key responsibilities Backend development of generative AI evaluations for a Python web application Integration of AI/ML components with frontend, backend, data and compute infrastructure Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end-to-end pipeline consuming other data products Deliver ML- and data-driven insights on GenAI datasets. Basic qualifications: A degree in a quantitative or engineering discipline (e.g., computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, engineering, among others); OR equivalent work experience as a professional ML engineer or data scientist. Strong skills in Python, with experience in backend development and unit testing. Knowledge of generative AI, specifically Large Language Models. Knowledge of agile practices and able to perform in agile software development environments Strong knowledge of modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) - should be able to show practice of commit early and deploy often Preferred qualifications: Experience with safety and/or robustness evaluations of generative AI, e.g. defining guardrails, red teaming or persona-based evaluations. Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and deployment of AI/ML powered applications - especially using language models or NLP and agent-based approaches (e.g. LangGraph, PydanticAI, AutoGen) Knowledge of AI/ML evaluation and benchmarking approaches, experience with iterative improvement of AI/ML models and products Research experience (e.g., Master's project, internship at research organization). Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud and cloud run preferred) including core web application infrastructure
A dynamic and forward-thinking technology company are looking for an AI Engineer to lead the development of intelligent backend office automation solutions. This role is ideal for someone who excels in applying AI and software engineering to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and deliver tailored solutions across reporting, finance, and administrative workflows. You'll be part of a team building AI agents that integrate with client systems to automate repetitive tasks, improve data flow, and enhance operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement AI agents that automate backend office functions across diverse client environments. Integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., CRM, accounting platforms) to enable seamless workflows. Buildagentic solutions for: Business reporting automation Invoice review and payment reconciliation Email generation using templates Data extraction and transformation from structured and unstructured sources Collaborate with clients to define reporting ontologies, workflow requirements, and automation goals. Rapidly prototype and iterate AI solutions using Python, AWS, and containerized environments. Ensure robust testing, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of deployed agents. Essential Skills: Strong proficiency in Python , containerized application development. Proven track record in AI/ML , including computer vision, OCR, and generative models. Ability to work across the full lifecycle - from ideation and prototyping to production deployment. Experience using Cursor for AI-assisted development and code navigation.
Nov 01, 2025
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A dynamic and forward-thinking technology company are looking for an AI Engineer to lead the development of intelligent backend office automation solutions. This role is ideal for someone who excels in applying AI and software engineering to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and deliver tailored solutions across reporting, finance, and administrative workflows. You'll be part of a team building AI agents that integrate with client systems to automate repetitive tasks, improve data flow, and enhance operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement AI agents that automate backend office functions across diverse client environments. Integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., CRM, accounting platforms) to enable seamless workflows. Buildagentic solutions for: Business reporting automation Invoice review and payment reconciliation Email generation using templates Data extraction and transformation from structured and unstructured sources Collaborate with clients to define reporting ontologies, workflow requirements, and automation goals. Rapidly prototype and iterate AI solutions using Python, AWS, and containerized environments. Ensure robust testing, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of deployed agents. Essential Skills: Strong proficiency in Python , containerized application development. Proven track record in AI/ML , including computer vision, OCR, and generative models. Ability to work across the full lifecycle - from ideation and prototyping to production deployment. Experience using Cursor for AI-assisted development and code navigation.
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Team as a Cyber Security Test Engineer! Are you passionate about automotive technology and cybersecurity? Do you want to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of cutting-edge vehicle systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Bentley Motors, the leader in the prestigious automotive industry, is seeking a Cyber Security Test Engineer to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 4 months. This role offers a hybrid working model based out of our Crewe campus. If you're ready to make a difference, read on! Role: Cyber Security Test Engineer Duration: 4 Months (extension options) Location: Crewe (2 days in the office) Rate: 40.46 per hour (outside IR35) About the role: As a Cyber Security Test Engineer, you will report to the Functional Manager - Product Security Test & Incident Management. Your primary responsibility will be preparing and executing cybersecurity testing for automotive products in compliance with UNECE R.155 and China GB 44495 regulations. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring our vehicle systems meet regulatory requirements across global markets. Key Responsibilities: Manage Test Properties : Ensure readiness for cybersecurity testing, including flashing, coding, debugging, analysis, and issue resolution on test benches and vehicles. Develop Test Cases : Create cybersecurity test cases that align with regulatory requirements (e.g., UNECE R155, GB 44495). Execute Tests : Carry out cybersecurity test cases and generate comprehensive reports. Support Compliance Testing : Assist in cybersecurity homologation and compliance testing activities for global regions. Coordinate Testing : Plan and oversee various levels of product security testing throughout the development lifecycle. About You: We're looking for a delivery-focused and results-driven individual with a passion for cybersecurity in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in product security testing and possess the following skills : Technical Competency : Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards such as UNECE R155, R156, ISO/SAE 21434, and GB 44495. Automotive Experience : Hands-on familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, diagnostics, and flashing/coding (Experience with Volkswagen Group tools is a plus!). Testing Frameworks : Solid understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies, with additional experience in penetration testing being advantageous. Programming Skills : Proficiency in software development or scripting languages such as C, Java, Python, and CAPL. Communication Skills : Effective communication abilities across various levels, capable of delivering clear and professional presentations. Test Management: Experience in test planning, coordination, and management activities. Why Join Us? Bentley Motors is dedicated to becoming the creator of the world's most luxurious performance motor vehicles. With a global presence in 59 countries and over 125,000 customers, you'll be part of a unique organization that values teamwork and innovation. If you're excited about the prospect of contributing to the future of automotive cybersecurity, we want to hear from you! Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (4 months) Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of a team that's at the forefront of automotive technology! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
Nov 01, 2025
Contractor
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Team as a Cyber Security Test Engineer! Are you passionate about automotive technology and cybersecurity? Do you want to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of cutting-edge vehicle systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Bentley Motors, the leader in the prestigious automotive industry, is seeking a Cyber Security Test Engineer to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 4 months. This role offers a hybrid working model based out of our Crewe campus. If you're ready to make a difference, read on! Role: Cyber Security Test Engineer Duration: 4 Months (extension options) Location: Crewe (2 days in the office) Rate: 40.46 per hour (outside IR35) About the role: As a Cyber Security Test Engineer, you will report to the Functional Manager - Product Security Test & Incident Management. Your primary responsibility will be preparing and executing cybersecurity testing for automotive products in compliance with UNECE R.155 and China GB 44495 regulations. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring our vehicle systems meet regulatory requirements across global markets. Key Responsibilities: Manage Test Properties : Ensure readiness for cybersecurity testing, including flashing, coding, debugging, analysis, and issue resolution on test benches and vehicles. Develop Test Cases : Create cybersecurity test cases that align with regulatory requirements (e.g., UNECE R155, GB 44495). Execute Tests : Carry out cybersecurity test cases and generate comprehensive reports. Support Compliance Testing : Assist in cybersecurity homologation and compliance testing activities for global regions. Coordinate Testing : Plan and oversee various levels of product security testing throughout the development lifecycle. About You: We're looking for a delivery-focused and results-driven individual with a passion for cybersecurity in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in product security testing and possess the following skills : Technical Competency : Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards such as UNECE R155, R156, ISO/SAE 21434, and GB 44495. Automotive Experience : Hands-on familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, diagnostics, and flashing/coding (Experience with Volkswagen Group tools is a plus!). Testing Frameworks : Solid understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies, with additional experience in penetration testing being advantageous. Programming Skills : Proficiency in software development or scripting languages such as C, Java, Python, and CAPL. Communication Skills : Effective communication abilities across various levels, capable of delivering clear and professional presentations. Test Management: Experience in test planning, coordination, and management activities. Why Join Us? Bentley Motors is dedicated to becoming the creator of the world's most luxurious performance motor vehicles. With a global presence in 59 countries and over 125,000 customers, you'll be part of a unique organization that values teamwork and innovation. If you're excited about the prospect of contributing to the future of automotive cybersecurity, we want to hear from you! Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (4 months) Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of a team that's at the forefront of automotive technology! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
Anderson Wright Consulting
Pytchley, Northamptonshire
IT Support Engineer Managed Service Provider (MSP) Kettering, UK Full-Time £25,000 starting salary, rising to £28,000 after 6 months + Benefits Are you a proactive IT professional with a passion for delivering exceptional support and solutions? We re working with a growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Kettering, UK, to recruit an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their dynamic and collaborative team. The Company Our client is fast-growing IT consultancy and MSP supporting a broad range of businesses across multiple industries. They pride themselves on delivering reliable, proactive, and customer-focused technology solutions, from cloud services and cybersecurity to infrastructure support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your technical skills will be valued and your career can thrive. The Role As an IT Support Engineer, you ll be the first point of contact for clients, providing high-quality support across hardware, software, networking, and cloud environments. You ll work as part of a friendly, knowledgeable team to ensure seamless IT operations for a diverse client base. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support via phone, email, and remote tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across desktops, laptops, servers, networks, and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure). Install, configure, and maintain IT systems, software, and hardware. Proactively monitor systems to prevent downtime and respond to alerts. Escalate more complex issues to senior engineers when required. Document incidents, solutions, and technical procedures accurately. Contribute to process improvements and client satisfaction initiatives. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years experience in IT support, helpdesk, or MSP environment (preferred). Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, Active Directory, Office 365, and networking fundamentals. Experience with Azure, or similar cloud platforms. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL) are desirable but not essential. Must live within a 20-mile radius of Kettering, UK, with a valid driving licence and access to a car. Salary and Benefits Starting salary: £25,000 per annum Increased to £28,000 upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period Professional development and training opportunities Exposure to a wide range of technologies and industries Supportive and collaborative working environment Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business How to Apply If you re an ambitious IT professional looking for your next step with a forward-thinking MSP, we d love to hear from you. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
IT Support Engineer Managed Service Provider (MSP) Kettering, UK Full-Time £25,000 starting salary, rising to £28,000 after 6 months + Benefits Are you a proactive IT professional with a passion for delivering exceptional support and solutions? We re working with a growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Kettering, UK, to recruit an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their dynamic and collaborative team. The Company Our client is fast-growing IT consultancy and MSP supporting a broad range of businesses across multiple industries. They pride themselves on delivering reliable, proactive, and customer-focused technology solutions, from cloud services and cybersecurity to infrastructure support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your technical skills will be valued and your career can thrive. The Role As an IT Support Engineer, you ll be the first point of contact for clients, providing high-quality support across hardware, software, networking, and cloud environments. You ll work as part of a friendly, knowledgeable team to ensure seamless IT operations for a diverse client base. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support via phone, email, and remote tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across desktops, laptops, servers, networks, and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure). Install, configure, and maintain IT systems, software, and hardware. Proactively monitor systems to prevent downtime and respond to alerts. Escalate more complex issues to senior engineers when required. Document incidents, solutions, and technical procedures accurately. Contribute to process improvements and client satisfaction initiatives. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years experience in IT support, helpdesk, or MSP environment (preferred). Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, Active Directory, Office 365, and networking fundamentals. Experience with Azure, or similar cloud platforms. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL) are desirable but not essential. Must live within a 20-mile radius of Kettering, UK, with a valid driving licence and access to a car. Salary and Benefits Starting salary: £25,000 per annum Increased to £28,000 upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period Professional development and training opportunities Exposure to a wide range of technologies and industries Supportive and collaborative working environment Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business How to Apply If you re an ambitious IT professional looking for your next step with a forward-thinking MSP, we d love to hear from you. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
They are a specialist provider of high-performance electromechanical and motion-control solutions , serving demanding industries such as aerospace, defence, space, energy and industrial automation . Known for delivering customised, high-precision systems , they combine engineering expertise with innovation to create solutions for complex applications. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a talented and motivated Design Engineer to join their engineering team. Role Overview The Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept, design, and development of electromechanical systems, providing technical expertise across the full product lifecycle. The role involves mechanical design, R&D, sizing calculations, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support . This position requires a blend of technical design skills, hands-on problem solving, and strong communication , working closely with internal teams (sales, production, suppliers) as well as external customers. Key Responsibilities Concept & Detailed Design Create innovative concepts and take designs from idea through to manufacture. Produce accurate 3D CAD models and detailed drawings. R&D & Product Knowledge Develop a deep understanding of electromechanical and motion-control systems. Support research and development projects to improve product performance. Technical Analysis & Sizing Perform engineering calculations to size and specify systems. Provide technical support for enquiries and proposals. Customer Support & Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve customer issues, including failures or application challenges. Support commissioning, testing, and training-on-site where required. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with sales, production, and suppliers to deliver complete solutions. Ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards. Documentation & Compliance Prepare design documentation, test reports, and technical manuals. Work within relevant industry standards. Essential Skills & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline . Proven mechanical design experience , ideally in electromechanical or motion-control systems. Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, or similar). Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical integration (motors, drives, encoders, control systems). Knowledge of engineering calculations and design for manufacture. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues . Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers. Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise, and meet deadlines. Desirable Experience in aerospace, defence, or space sectors (or other highly regulated environments). Familiarity with product validation and environmental qualification testing (vibration, shock, EMC, thermal). Hands-on workshop/laboratory testing or prototyping experience. Knowledge of FEA/simulation tools . Willingness to travel for commissioning, site support, and customer meetings . Personal Attributes Innovative and proactive problem-solver. Able to work independently as well as in a team. Organised, with strong planning and time management. Positive, adaptable, and open to learning. Why Join Them? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electromechanical technology . Exposure to aerospace, defence, space, and advanced engineering projects . Small, agile team with a focus on innovation and customer excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and training opportunities.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
They are a specialist provider of high-performance electromechanical and motion-control solutions , serving demanding industries such as aerospace, defence, space, energy and industrial automation . Known for delivering customised, high-precision systems , they combine engineering expertise with innovation to create solutions for complex applications. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a talented and motivated Design Engineer to join their engineering team. Role Overview The Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept, design, and development of electromechanical systems, providing technical expertise across the full product lifecycle. The role involves mechanical design, R&D, sizing calculations, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support . This position requires a blend of technical design skills, hands-on problem solving, and strong communication , working closely with internal teams (sales, production, suppliers) as well as external customers. Key Responsibilities Concept & Detailed Design Create innovative concepts and take designs from idea through to manufacture. Produce accurate 3D CAD models and detailed drawings. R&D & Product Knowledge Develop a deep understanding of electromechanical and motion-control systems. Support research and development projects to improve product performance. Technical Analysis & Sizing Perform engineering calculations to size and specify systems. Provide technical support for enquiries and proposals. Customer Support & Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve customer issues, including failures or application challenges. Support commissioning, testing, and training-on-site where required. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with sales, production, and suppliers to deliver complete solutions. Ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards. Documentation & Compliance Prepare design documentation, test reports, and technical manuals. Work within relevant industry standards. Essential Skills & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline . Proven mechanical design experience , ideally in electromechanical or motion-control systems. Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, or similar). Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical integration (motors, drives, encoders, control systems). Knowledge of engineering calculations and design for manufacture. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues . Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers. Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise, and meet deadlines. Desirable Experience in aerospace, defence, or space sectors (or other highly regulated environments). Familiarity with product validation and environmental qualification testing (vibration, shock, EMC, thermal). Hands-on workshop/laboratory testing or prototyping experience. Knowledge of FEA/simulation tools . Willingness to travel for commissioning, site support, and customer meetings . Personal Attributes Innovative and proactive problem-solver. Able to work independently as well as in a team. Organised, with strong planning and time management. Positive, adaptable, and open to learning. Why Join Them? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electromechanical technology . Exposure to aerospace, defence, space, and advanced engineering projects . Small, agile team with a focus on innovation and customer excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and training opportunities.
Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!
Location London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer to work within the Targeted Interception (Domestic) Engineering team, which forms part of the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including (National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Job description The purpose of the Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the TI Intelligence networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Having an in-depth knowledge of the network protocols; Installing of new network hardware, configuration which will also include the patching of all network elements; Working knowledge of the Fortigate, CISCO and Dell hardware primarily; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for ICI. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is essential. Please note, TI (Domestic) team members will be subject to an on call rota. This role aligns to Senior Infrastructure Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and responsibilities: Business as usual support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the ICI business can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Patching and upgrades of Network equipment - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration of Network equipment - Have the knowledge of configuring the different types of network equipment Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements Interception principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications would be useful, even at a basic level Infrastructure Problem Solving - Have a basic understanding of Infrastructure to be able to problem solve network and/or server issues Knowledge and the working of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models - configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate On-call working The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 Rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Applicants should possess strong level of expertise in working at 3rd line level, for the following essential entry requirements: An in-depth knowledge and experience of Network equipment including configuration and installation Experience in the configuration and Patching of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell Firewalls and Switches Experience in maintaining and fault finding a network located across multiple sites Licences A Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is required Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Location London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer to work within the Targeted Interception (Domestic) Engineering team, which forms part of the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including (National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Job description The purpose of the Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the TI Intelligence networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Having an in-depth knowledge of the network protocols; Installing of new network hardware, configuration which will also include the patching of all network elements; Working knowledge of the Fortigate, CISCO and Dell hardware primarily; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for ICI. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is essential. Please note, TI (Domestic) team members will be subject to an on call rota. This role aligns to Senior Infrastructure Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and responsibilities: Business as usual support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the ICI business can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Patching and upgrades of Network equipment - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration of Network equipment - Have the knowledge of configuring the different types of network equipment Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements Interception principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications would be useful, even at a basic level Infrastructure Problem Solving - Have a basic understanding of Infrastructure to be able to problem solve network and/or server issues Knowledge and the working of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models - configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate On-call working The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 Rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Applicants should possess strong level of expertise in working at 3rd line level, for the following essential entry requirements: An in-depth knowledge and experience of Network equipment including configuration and installation Experience in the configuration and Patching of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell Firewalls and Switches Experience in maintaining and fault finding a network located across multiple sites Licences A Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is required Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit an Application Operations Engineer to join our DF Engineering Team, which works within the Specialist Operational Services (SOS) function. The SOS team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK, together we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including NPCC and MPS and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and for overseas partners. Job description The purpose of the Applications Operations Engineer role is to support and maintain critical digital forensic and/or intelligence collection applications to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role involves supports the delivery of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10 and 11, virtual servers (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; Supporting systems maintenance in line with technical requirements for business area. This post requires SC clearance as a minimum, with a possibility to gain DV within 12 months of being in post. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is desirable. Please note, staff in our DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call rota. This role aligns to Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: Business as Usual Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests Server Maintenance - Assist with supporting servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and to share knowledge, providing briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Basic understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - Basic knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate Software and applications - Knowledge of software/application; installation and configuration On-call working The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Experience for the following essential entry requirements: Experience of Servers including a basic knowledge of configuration & installation Experience of maintaining software and applications on servers or end user devices Experience in the configuration of Active Directory, Group Policies and certificate management Experience of maintaining and fault finding within an infrastructure which includes multiple physical and virtual servers Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit an Application Operations Engineer to join our DF Engineering Team, which works within the Specialist Operational Services (SOS) function. The SOS team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK, together we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including NPCC and MPS and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and for overseas partners. Job description The purpose of the Applications Operations Engineer role is to support and maintain critical digital forensic and/or intelligence collection applications to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role involves supports the delivery of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10 and 11, virtual servers (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; Supporting systems maintenance in line with technical requirements for business area. This post requires SC clearance as a minimum, with a possibility to gain DV within 12 months of being in post. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is desirable. Please note, staff in our DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call rota. This role aligns to Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: Business as Usual Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests Server Maintenance - Assist with supporting servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and to share knowledge, providing briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Basic understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - Basic knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate Software and applications - Knowledge of software/application; installation and configuration On-call working The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Experience for the following essential entry requirements: Experience of Servers including a basic knowledge of configuration & installation Experience of maintaining software and applications on servers or end user devices Experience in the configuration of Active Directory, Group Policies and certificate management Experience of maintaining and fault finding within an infrastructure which includes multiple physical and virtual servers Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineers at one of our locations in Warrington, London, Birmingham, Leicester, Normanton (Calder) or Bristol (team dependent - see below) with the ability to travel between sites within the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with a technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK, together we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting-edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include international deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function, to allow a proactive response to the changing nature of SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including National police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. Please note that Targeted Interception (TI Domestic) Engineering posts are located only at London and Warrington bases. The Targeted Interception (International) Engineering posts can be located at any of the advertised locations, however International roles will also require regular international travel. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics too including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Digital Forensics (DF) engineering roles can be located at any of the advertised locations. Please note, staff in TI (Domestic) and DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call Rota. Our TI (International) team does not have an on-call Rota, however this may be subject to change. Job description Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection and Digital Forensics capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after specialist NCA capabilities and networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including MS Server 2016-24, various flavours of LINIX on physical and virtual hardware (mainly Hyper-V or VMWare) and the use of containerized technologies; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with business technical requirements. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a full, clean, UK Driving License is essential. This role aligns to Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure operational teams can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements. Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High- and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide full support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Interception or Digital Forensics principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications or Digital Forensics would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. MS Exchange - Be able to support and maintain new and existing installations. Knowledge and the working of various firewalls including Fortigate, CISCO, Palo Alto and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models, configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading. Virtualization technologies Hyper-V and VMWare (vSphere, vSAN, Horizon/Omnissa) - Understanding of virtual technologies Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note . click apply for full job details
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineers at one of our locations in Warrington, London, Birmingham, Leicester, Normanton (Calder) or Bristol (team dependent - see below) with the ability to travel between sites within the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with a technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK, together we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting-edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include international deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function, to allow a proactive response to the changing nature of SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including National police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. Please note that Targeted Interception (TI Domestic) Engineering posts are located only at London and Warrington bases. The Targeted Interception (International) Engineering posts can be located at any of the advertised locations, however International roles will also require regular international travel. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics too including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Digital Forensics (DF) engineering roles can be located at any of the advertised locations. Please note, staff in TI (Domestic) and DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call Rota. Our TI (International) team does not have an on-call Rota, however this may be subject to change. Job description Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection and Digital Forensics capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after specialist NCA capabilities and networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including MS Server 2016-24, various flavours of LINIX on physical and virtual hardware (mainly Hyper-V or VMWare) and the use of containerized technologies; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with business technical requirements. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a full, clean, UK Driving License is essential. This role aligns to Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure operational teams can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements. Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High- and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide full support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Interception or Digital Forensics principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications or Digital Forensics would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. MS Exchange - Be able to support and maintain new and existing installations. Knowledge and the working of various firewalls including Fortigate, CISCO, Palo Alto and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models, configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading. Virtualization technologies Hyper-V and VMWare (vSphere, vSAN, Horizon/Omnissa) - Understanding of virtual technologies Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note . click apply for full job details
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit Senior Application Operations Engineers to work within the TI (International) Engineering and DF Engineering teams, which form part of the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with a technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception (TI) International Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. Please note, due to the nature of this role, regular international travel will be required. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Please note, staff within DF Engineering will form part of an on-call rota. Job description Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Applications Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical digital forensic and intelligence collection applications are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10, 11, virtual hardware (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for business area. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all the services that SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high - and low - level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving License is desirable. This role aligns to Senior Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required. Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments. Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast-moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate. Software and applications - . click apply for full job details
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit Senior Application Operations Engineers to work within the TI (International) Engineering and DF Engineering teams, which form part of the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with a technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception (TI) International Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. Please note, due to the nature of this role, regular international travel will be required. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Please note, staff within DF Engineering will form part of an on-call rota. Job description Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Applications Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical digital forensic and intelligence collection applications are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10, 11, virtual hardware (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for business area. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all the services that SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high - and low - level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving License is desirable. This role aligns to Senior Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required. Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments. Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast-moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate. Software and applications - . click apply for full job details
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Staff Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Be a Technical Leader, whether that be with a team to manage or without Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Staff Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Be a Technical Leader, whether that be with a team to manage or without Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) with 350,000 business customers. We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. Here at Starling we are growing, and our first line Technology Risk (ITRM) Team is looking for an experienced, and talented Red Team Senior Operator to join our Cyber Resilience team to join our efforts in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our systems and digital infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in Starling's resilience. Reporting to the Technology Risk Adversarial & Cyber Resilience Testing Director, you will have responsibility for designing and executing red team operations and cyber resilience testing against Starling Bank. Operations will emulate real threat actors and target cutting edge technology in Starling Bank's platform as well as ranging across the endpoint estate. You will use emerging threat intelligence to inform and develop effective attacks. Key Responsibilities include: Red Team testing Lead the design and execution of red team operations against Starling Bank (including scoping, planning, payload/infrastructure development, execution, reporting and workshops) Identify complex vulnerabilities and build advanced exploits Continually improve the methodology and capability of the team Mentor junior team members and share expertise Develop and document reusable attack components using realistic TTPs Lead purple team exercises and collaborate with the SOC team to enhance detection capabilities Translate red team tactics into actionable intelligence for blue team operations Develop advanced threat models and 'worst case scenario' playbooks based on emerging global risks (APTs, insider threats, supply chain compromise) and simulate complex real-world scenarios Cyber Resilience Technical Testing Lead cyber resilience testing initiatives to assess the Bank's ability to withstand and recover from cyber attacks, including controlled attack scenarios (ransomware, DDoS, data corruption) to evaluate resilience and recovery capabilities Drive identification of vulnerabilities, improve defence strategies and validate recovery processes Analyse complex test results, validate breach scenarios, document findings and provide strategic actionable recommendations Coordinate multi-stage testing scenarios and lead cross-team activities Requirements You will need: Experience leading red team operations and deep understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of different adversarial techniques Ability to define rules of engagement and demonstrate strong discipline and steady judgement, working both independently and as part of a team Experience conducting advanced security testing against cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Advanced security testing certifications (e.g. OSCP, CRTO, OSMR, OSCE, OSEP, cloud security or similar) Deep familiarity with the cyber risks faced by Starling Bank and other financial institutions Expert-level network and operating system fundamentals (MacOS, Linux and Windows) Proficiency with modern software engineering paradigms (CI/CD, Infra as Code) Leadership and mentoring experience Capability to manage risk and controls around red team activities The following skills and experience are desirable: Expertise in AI/ML systems security, including LLMs, transformers and model interpretability Advanced certifications such as CSSAS, CSSAM, CCT or similar Extensive experience in incident response, threat intelligence, or ethical hacking at an enterprise level Strong background in regulatory environments (e.g. ISO 27001, SOCII, GDPR or AI Act compliance) Software engineering expertise (Java, Kotlin, Go ) or advanced reverse engineering expertise Proven track record in blogging and speaking both internally to educate staff and externally at conferences Experience developing innovative security testing methodologies Interview process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with one of the team Stage 2 - 60 mins technical interview with two team members Stage 3 - 45 min final with two executives Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) with 350,000 business customers. We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. Here at Starling we are growing, and our first line Technology Risk (ITRM) Team is looking for an experienced, and talented Red Team Senior Operator to join our Cyber Resilience team to join our efforts in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our systems and digital infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in Starling's resilience. Reporting to the Technology Risk Adversarial & Cyber Resilience Testing Director, you will have responsibility for designing and executing red team operations and cyber resilience testing against Starling Bank. Operations will emulate real threat actors and target cutting edge technology in Starling Bank's platform as well as ranging across the endpoint estate. You will use emerging threat intelligence to inform and develop effective attacks. Key Responsibilities include: Red Team testing Lead the design and execution of red team operations against Starling Bank (including scoping, planning, payload/infrastructure development, execution, reporting and workshops) Identify complex vulnerabilities and build advanced exploits Continually improve the methodology and capability of the team Mentor junior team members and share expertise Develop and document reusable attack components using realistic TTPs Lead purple team exercises and collaborate with the SOC team to enhance detection capabilities Translate red team tactics into actionable intelligence for blue team operations Develop advanced threat models and 'worst case scenario' playbooks based on emerging global risks (APTs, insider threats, supply chain compromise) and simulate complex real-world scenarios Cyber Resilience Technical Testing Lead cyber resilience testing initiatives to assess the Bank's ability to withstand and recover from cyber attacks, including controlled attack scenarios (ransomware, DDoS, data corruption) to evaluate resilience and recovery capabilities Drive identification of vulnerabilities, improve defence strategies and validate recovery processes Analyse complex test results, validate breach scenarios, document findings and provide strategic actionable recommendations Coordinate multi-stage testing scenarios and lead cross-team activities Requirements You will need: Experience leading red team operations and deep understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of different adversarial techniques Ability to define rules of engagement and demonstrate strong discipline and steady judgement, working both independently and as part of a team Experience conducting advanced security testing against cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Advanced security testing certifications (e.g. OSCP, CRTO, OSMR, OSCE, OSEP, cloud security or similar) Deep familiarity with the cyber risks faced by Starling Bank and other financial institutions Expert-level network and operating system fundamentals (MacOS, Linux and Windows) Proficiency with modern software engineering paradigms (CI/CD, Infra as Code) Leadership and mentoring experience Capability to manage risk and controls around red team activities The following skills and experience are desirable: Expertise in AI/ML systems security, including LLMs, transformers and model interpretability Advanced certifications such as CSSAS, CSSAM, CCT or similar Extensive experience in incident response, threat intelligence, or ethical hacking at an enterprise level Strong background in regulatory environments (e.g. ISO 27001, SOCII, GDPR or AI Act compliance) Software engineering expertise (Java, Kotlin, Go ) or advanced reverse engineering expertise Proven track record in blogging and speaking both internally to educate staff and externally at conferences Experience developing innovative security testing methodologies Interview process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with one of the team Stage 2 - 60 mins technical interview with two team members Stage 3 - 45 min final with two executives Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and build out brand new extensions and integrations to our card processor, to help make it best in class for banks all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Senior Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead projects or functional areas/domains within the Engine team and platform As an Engineer you will: Design and build integrations with global card payments networks in a cloud native environment Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. For this specific role ideally you will: Have experience with Visa or Mastercard system integrations Have worked at a Bank, Fintech, Issuer or Acquirer on card integration projects We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) Terraform and Grafana Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and build out brand new extensions and integrations to our card processor, to help make it best in class for banks all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Senior Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead projects or functional areas/domains within the Engine team and platform As an Engineer you will: Design and build integrations with global card payments networks in a cloud native environment Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. For this specific role ideally you will: Have experience with Visa or Mastercard system integrations Have worked at a Bank, Fintech, Issuer or Acquirer on card integration projects We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) Terraform and Grafana Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Product Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a technical strategist responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating security risks across our platform and products. Your primary mission is to ensure we build secure systems by providing expert security analysis, architectural guidance, and process leadership. You will lead threat modelling sessions, conduct in-depth security reviews of new features, manage our penetration testing programme, and triage complex findings. This role requires a deep understanding of technology and attack vectors, combined with the ability to think strategically and communicate complex risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . We are looking for an experienced Product Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, working closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Conduct comprehensive security architecture and design reviews, ensuring that security is embedded from the start Lead the threat modelling process (e.g., using STRIDE) for new products and features, identifying potential design flaws and defining security requirements Manage the end-to-end penetration testing lifecycle, from scoping engagements with technical teams to triaging, validating, and driving the remediation of findings Analyse and interpret results from security tools (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners) to prioritise and address the most critical risks Act as a key security advisor to engineering teams, providing expert guidance on security best practices, vulnerability mitigation, and secure design patterns Translate regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001) into concrete technical controls and implementation plans in collaboration with the GRC team Lead incident response efforts, including investigation and remediation of security breaches Support our internal security awareness and training programs and advocating the DevSecOps mindset that we have created across our technology teams Requirements What skills are essential: Significant experience in a security-focused role with a strong emphasis on risk analysis, threat detection, and architectural review Proven expertise in conducting threat modelling and security design reviews for complex, cloud-native applications (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes) Deep understanding of common application and infrastructure vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK) and their mitigation Experience managing penetration testing engagements and working with development teams on remediation Mature understanding and experience with cloud security architecture (AWS, Google Cloud) The ability to read and understand code (e.g., Go, Python) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to effectively analyse security risks The ability to document security requirements from various stakeholders A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical risks to diverse audiences A thorough understanding of the incident response process and the principles of Zero Trust architecture A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques What skills are desirable, but not essential: Hands-on experience helping a company achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS Experience in automating security controls and compliance checks against standards and frameworks which include SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS/3DS Experience performing secure code reviews and using SAST/DAST tools for security approvals Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience with Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure provisioning tools (Cloudformation, Terraform) for analysis and review Scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Go) for creating proof-of-concepts or small scripts to validate findings Relevant security certifications such as ISC2 CC, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security and Information Security team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity . click apply for full job details
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Product Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a technical strategist responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating security risks across our platform and products. Your primary mission is to ensure we build secure systems by providing expert security analysis, architectural guidance, and process leadership. You will lead threat modelling sessions, conduct in-depth security reviews of new features, manage our penetration testing programme, and triage complex findings. This role requires a deep understanding of technology and attack vectors, combined with the ability to think strategically and communicate complex risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . We are looking for an experienced Product Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, working closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Conduct comprehensive security architecture and design reviews, ensuring that security is embedded from the start Lead the threat modelling process (e.g., using STRIDE) for new products and features, identifying potential design flaws and defining security requirements Manage the end-to-end penetration testing lifecycle, from scoping engagements with technical teams to triaging, validating, and driving the remediation of findings Analyse and interpret results from security tools (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners) to prioritise and address the most critical risks Act as a key security advisor to engineering teams, providing expert guidance on security best practices, vulnerability mitigation, and secure design patterns Translate regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001) into concrete technical controls and implementation plans in collaboration with the GRC team Lead incident response efforts, including investigation and remediation of security breaches Support our internal security awareness and training programs and advocating the DevSecOps mindset that we have created across our technology teams Requirements What skills are essential: Significant experience in a security-focused role with a strong emphasis on risk analysis, threat detection, and architectural review Proven expertise in conducting threat modelling and security design reviews for complex, cloud-native applications (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes) Deep understanding of common application and infrastructure vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK) and their mitigation Experience managing penetration testing engagements and working with development teams on remediation Mature understanding and experience with cloud security architecture (AWS, Google Cloud) The ability to read and understand code (e.g., Go, Python) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to effectively analyse security risks The ability to document security requirements from various stakeholders A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical risks to diverse audiences A thorough understanding of the incident response process and the principles of Zero Trust architecture A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques What skills are desirable, but not essential: Hands-on experience helping a company achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS Experience in automating security controls and compliance checks against standards and frameworks which include SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS/3DS Experience performing secure code reviews and using SAST/DAST tools for security approvals Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience with Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure provisioning tools (Cloudformation, Terraform) for analysis and review Scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Go) for creating proof-of-concepts or small scripts to validate findings Relevant security certifications such as ISC2 CC, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security and Information Security team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity . click apply for full job details
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Running a Backend Team We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) with 350,000 business customers. We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. Here at Starling we are growing, and our first line Technology Risk (ITRM) Team is looking for an experienced, and talented Red Team Senior Operator to join our Cyber Resilience team to join our efforts in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our systems and digital infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in Starling's resilience. Reporting to the Technology Risk Adversarial & Cyber Resilience Testing Director, you will have responsibility for designing and executing red team operations and cyber resilience testing against Starling Bank. Operations will emulate real threat actors and target cutting edge technology in Starling Bank's platform as well as ranging across the endpoint estate. You will use emerging threat intelligence to inform and develop effective attacks. Key Responsibilities include: Red Team testing Support designing and executing red team operations against Starling Bank (including all scoping, planning, payload/infrastructure development execution, reporting and workshops) Identifying complex vulnerabilities and building exploits Continually improving the methodology and capability of the team Developing and documenting reusable attack components using realistic TTPs Conducting purple team exercises to validate and improve defensive measures by collaborating with the SOC team to enhance detection capabilities Assist in translating red team tactics into actionable intelligence for blue team operations Assist developing threat models and 'worst case scenario' playbooks based on emerging global risks, including APTs, insider threats and supply chain compromise and simulate real-world scenario to evaluate system and organisational resilience Cyber Resilience Technical Testing Assist cyber resilience technical testing initiatives to assess the Bank's ability to withstand and recover from cyber attacks and system disruptions, including technical simulations and controlled attack scenarios (e.g. ransomware, DDoS, data corruption) to evaluate resilience, incident response capabilities, back up integrity, failover procedures and recovery time objectives. Facilitate the identification of vulnerabilities, improvements to defence strategies and aid recovery process validation Analyse test results, validate breach scenarios, document findings and provide actionable recommendations to enhance Starling's overall cyber resilience posture Requirements You will need: Experience of working in a red team and understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of different adversarial techniques Ability to work to define rules of engagement and to show strong discipline and steady judgement, working both independently or as part of a team Experience conducting security testing against cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Relevant security testing certifications (e.g. OSCP, CRTO, OSMR, cloud security or similar) Familiarity with the cyber risks faced by Starling Bank and other financial institutions Sound network and operating system fundamentals (MacOS, Linux and Windows) Familiarity with modern software engineering paradigms (CI/CD, Infra as Code) The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience in Ai/Ml Systems Security, Including LLMs, transformers and model interpretability Certification such as OSCE, CCT, OSEP, OSMR or similar Prior experience in incident response, threat intelligence, or ethical hacking at an enterprise level Background in regulatory environments (e.g. ISO 27001, SOCII, GDPR or AI Act compliance) Software engineering expertise (Java, Kotlin, Go ) or reverse engineering expertise Experience and enthusiasm for blogging and speaking both internally to educate our staff and potentially externally Interview process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with one of the team Stage 2 - 60 mins technical interview with two team members Stage 3 - 45 min final with two executives Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) with 350,000 business customers. We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. Here at Starling we are growing, and our first line Technology Risk (ITRM) Team is looking for an experienced, and talented Red Team Senior Operator to join our Cyber Resilience team to join our efforts in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our systems and digital infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in Starling's resilience. Reporting to the Technology Risk Adversarial & Cyber Resilience Testing Director, you will have responsibility for designing and executing red team operations and cyber resilience testing against Starling Bank. Operations will emulate real threat actors and target cutting edge technology in Starling Bank's platform as well as ranging across the endpoint estate. You will use emerging threat intelligence to inform and develop effective attacks. Key Responsibilities include: Red Team testing Support designing and executing red team operations against Starling Bank (including all scoping, planning, payload/infrastructure development execution, reporting and workshops) Identifying complex vulnerabilities and building exploits Continually improving the methodology and capability of the team Developing and documenting reusable attack components using realistic TTPs Conducting purple team exercises to validate and improve defensive measures by collaborating with the SOC team to enhance detection capabilities Assist in translating red team tactics into actionable intelligence for blue team operations Assist developing threat models and 'worst case scenario' playbooks based on emerging global risks, including APTs, insider threats and supply chain compromise and simulate real-world scenario to evaluate system and organisational resilience Cyber Resilience Technical Testing Assist cyber resilience technical testing initiatives to assess the Bank's ability to withstand and recover from cyber attacks and system disruptions, including technical simulations and controlled attack scenarios (e.g. ransomware, DDoS, data corruption) to evaluate resilience, incident response capabilities, back up integrity, failover procedures and recovery time objectives. Facilitate the identification of vulnerabilities, improvements to defence strategies and aid recovery process validation Analyse test results, validate breach scenarios, document findings and provide actionable recommendations to enhance Starling's overall cyber resilience posture Requirements You will need: Experience of working in a red team and understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of different adversarial techniques Ability to work to define rules of engagement and to show strong discipline and steady judgement, working both independently or as part of a team Experience conducting security testing against cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Relevant security testing certifications (e.g. OSCP, CRTO, OSMR, cloud security or similar) Familiarity with the cyber risks faced by Starling Bank and other financial institutions Sound network and operating system fundamentals (MacOS, Linux and Windows) Familiarity with modern software engineering paradigms (CI/CD, Infra as Code) The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience in Ai/Ml Systems Security, Including LLMs, transformers and model interpretability Certification such as OSCE, CCT, OSEP, OSMR or similar Prior experience in incident response, threat intelligence, or ethical hacking at an enterprise level Background in regulatory environments (e.g. ISO 27001, SOCII, GDPR or AI Act compliance) Software engineering expertise (Java, Kotlin, Go ) or reverse engineering expertise Experience and enthusiasm for blogging and speaking both internally to educate our staff and potentially externally Interview process: Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with one of the team Stage 2 - 60 mins technical interview with two team members Stage 3 - 45 min final with two executives Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling The Cross Cutting Engineering team at Engine is the backbone of our innovation. We're dedicated to building and maintaining the reliable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure and tooling that powers our entire software delivery pipeline - from the first line of code to seamless production deployment and ongoing operations. We own the lifecycle of our features, tackling complex challenges with a first-principles approach and fostering a multi-disciplinary environment where you're encouraged to explore and contribute across the platform. As a Platform Engineer at Engine, you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling our cutting-edge cloud-native banking platform across multiple global cloud providers and regions. We're looking for engineers with a strong SRE mindset, who embrace ownership of the entire software delivery pipeline, and are passionate about building internal tooling that empowers our technology teams to operate their applications flawlessly in production. Don't worry if you don't tick every box below! We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work across multiple disciplines. If you're excited by the challenges of building and operating a global, cloud-native platform, we encourage you to apply. We have a great team - read about our work with Women In Tech , a Day in the life of a Software Engineer at Engine and our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer . What you'll get to do? Building and Scaling Cloud Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure across multiple providers (including but not limited to GCP) and regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Building on Google Cloud: Contribute to the build-out and optimisation of our core "Engine" on Google Cloud Platform using Java and Kubernetes. Scaling our SaaS Release Tooling: Enhance and improve our multi-tenant, multi-region SaaS release and continuous deployment systems using Java, Golang, and Terraform at its core. Empowering Developers: Develop and maintain internal tooling using Java and Golang to improve developer experience and on-call efficiency. Automating Compliance and Security: Build automation solutions in Golang to enforce compliance and security controls across our platform. Driving Efficiency: Optimise the performance and reliability of our cloud environment with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness. Embracing Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities to minimise manual processes across the platform lifecycle. Ensuring Security: Implement and maintain robust security practices to protect our platform and customer data. Championing Best Practices: Stay abreast of new technologies and industry changes, particularly in SRE practices and deployment automation, and share your knowledge with the team. Maintaining Compliance: Contribute to ensuring our platform adheres to relevant industry standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS. Collaborating and Learning: Work closely with cross-functional teams, share your expertise, and contribute to our vibrant learning culture. Aiming for Greatness: Strive for excellence in everything you do, maintaining a curious and inquisitive mindset. Documenting Solutions: Design and document scalable internal tooling clearly and comprehensively. Taking Ownership: Own features and improvements throughout their entire lifecycle. Participate in on-call: The option to join our on-call rota (not mandatory!) to deal with interesting technical issues and gain deep insights into our platform's behavior. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. Requirements We are generally open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. For this role, we are looking for some specific additional skills - if you prefer Java only roles be sure to check out our other Software Engineer roles. What skills are essential Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar role. Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Java (if you have experience with only one of these that's fine, we'll expect you to pick up the other up whilst you're here!). Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes. Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices, including monitoring, alerting, incident management, and capacity planning. A strong focus on automation and a passion for eliminating manual tasks. Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong collaboration and communication skills. A proactive and continuous learning mindset. Ability to design and document technical solutions effectively. What skills are desirable Experience with other cloud providers, particularly AWS. Contributions to open-source projects. Experience with database technologies, particularly Postgres. Familiarity with observability and monitoring systems, and a solid understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS is a plus. Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender . click apply for full job details
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling The Cross Cutting Engineering team at Engine is the backbone of our innovation. We're dedicated to building and maintaining the reliable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure and tooling that powers our entire software delivery pipeline - from the first line of code to seamless production deployment and ongoing operations. We own the lifecycle of our features, tackling complex challenges with a first-principles approach and fostering a multi-disciplinary environment where you're encouraged to explore and contribute across the platform. As a Platform Engineer at Engine, you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling our cutting-edge cloud-native banking platform across multiple global cloud providers and regions. We're looking for engineers with a strong SRE mindset, who embrace ownership of the entire software delivery pipeline, and are passionate about building internal tooling that empowers our technology teams to operate their applications flawlessly in production. Don't worry if you don't tick every box below! We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work across multiple disciplines. If you're excited by the challenges of building and operating a global, cloud-native platform, we encourage you to apply. We have a great team - read about our work with Women In Tech , a Day in the life of a Software Engineer at Engine and our interview with our Staff Platform Engineer . What you'll get to do? Building and Scaling Cloud Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure across multiple providers (including but not limited to GCP) and regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Building on Google Cloud: Contribute to the build-out and optimisation of our core "Engine" on Google Cloud Platform using Java and Kubernetes. Scaling our SaaS Release Tooling: Enhance and improve our multi-tenant, multi-region SaaS release and continuous deployment systems using Java, Golang, and Terraform at its core. Empowering Developers: Develop and maintain internal tooling using Java and Golang to improve developer experience and on-call efficiency. Automating Compliance and Security: Build automation solutions in Golang to enforce compliance and security controls across our platform. Driving Efficiency: Optimise the performance and reliability of our cloud environment with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness. Embracing Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities to minimise manual processes across the platform lifecycle. Ensuring Security: Implement and maintain robust security practices to protect our platform and customer data. Championing Best Practices: Stay abreast of new technologies and industry changes, particularly in SRE practices and deployment automation, and share your knowledge with the team. Maintaining Compliance: Contribute to ensuring our platform adheres to relevant industry standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS. Collaborating and Learning: Work closely with cross-functional teams, share your expertise, and contribute to our vibrant learning culture. Aiming for Greatness: Strive for excellence in everything you do, maintaining a curious and inquisitive mindset. Documenting Solutions: Design and document scalable internal tooling clearly and comprehensively. Taking Ownership: Own features and improvements throughout their entire lifecycle. Participate in on-call: The option to join our on-call rota (not mandatory!) to deal with interesting technical issues and gain deep insights into our platform's behavior. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. Requirements We are generally open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. For this role, we are looking for some specific additional skills - if you prefer Java only roles be sure to check out our other Software Engineer roles. What skills are essential Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar role. Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Java (if you have experience with only one of these that's fine, we'll expect you to pick up the other up whilst you're here!). Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes. Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices, including monitoring, alerting, incident management, and capacity planning. A strong focus on automation and a passion for eliminating manual tasks. Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong collaboration and communication skills. A proactive and continuous learning mindset. Ability to design and document technical solutions effectively. What skills are desirable Experience with other cloud providers, particularly AWS. Contributions to open-source projects. Experience with database technologies, particularly Postgres. Familiarity with observability and monitoring systems, and a solid understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS is a plus. Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender . click apply for full job details
