Digital Catapult is a technology innovation organisation. We accelerate the practical application of deep technologies to equip the UK to be future ready. We partner with businesses, investors and academia to identify valuable opportunities and create market pathways, ensuring the UK is future ready, supporting economic growth. Digital Catapult helps deep tech businesses grow by showing what is possible, positive and productive with advanced technology including AI, Quantum, Advanced Connectivity Technologies, IoT, Immersive and distributed ledger technologies. The UK has invested through the National Quantum Technology Programme, and it is a critical moment to support the quantum technologies, innovations and research outcomes to benefit the UK economy through growth of leading companies and adoption across the wider economy. Quantum Technology is a key part of the Digital Catapult Strategy. and a key opportunity for the UK, prioritised within the government Industrial Strategy as one of the Frontier Technologies within the Digital & Technologies sector. Reporting to the CTO, the Director of Technology Quantum will play a critical role in leading the Quantum and photonics portfolio of work, defining and driving the technology roadmap for Quantum, photonics and related areas, creating and delivering collaborative research, development and technology translation programmes with university and industry partners and innovators. Our focus is on software, application, algorithm, design, architecture and use cases, and not on hardware development. The role provides an opportunity to both investigate new and emerging quantum technologies with academia and innovators and also experiment with more practical adoption with end users and industry. To both experiment with new capabilities and understand the practical implications and limitations of quantum technology and feed that back to the UK ecosystem, and policy makers. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Be a collaborative and ambitious leader and expert in Quantum and photonics across Digital Catapult. Direct and enable a high quality programme of research and development in Quantum and photonics, securing funding via R&D projects and supporting commercial opportunities. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including innovators, startups and scaleups, government, academic institutions, industry partners, building a productive network in support of our research ambitions and goals. Represent Digital Catapult at industry events, conferences, and public engagements. Be part of the Technology Research, Development and Innovation leadership team, overseeing the execution and evaluation of activities in programmes, projects and technology exploitation Lead and mentor a diverse team, coach and guide immediate reports, and the Quantum, photonics and related team members across the wider organisation, building capability in Quantum and photonics Supervise and deliver horizon scanning, developing the technology roadmap and plans in Quantum, photonics and related areas, supporting other teams to enable their areas to be similarly well defined in relation to Quantum and photonics. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) A visible and respected leader within Quantum and photonics, with a proven ability to represent an organisation through thought leadership, publications, conferences and industry events. Track record of building strategic partnerships across academia, industry and government. Demonstrable experience defining and delivering technology strategy, horizon scanning, roadmaps and research agendas. Strong understanding of contemporary Quantum and photonics technologies, including Quantum computing (use case, algorithms, optimisation and quantum machine learning); Quantum sensing (solution, product and use case development); Quantum networking (use case and architecture); Photonics (design and use cases). Experience securing collaborative research and innovation funding, including grant-funded programmes. Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities for technology translation and future commercialisation. Significant experience leading technology research, development and innovation programmes in quantum and photonics, and leading multi-disciplinary technical teams within a research, innovation, technology or R&D environment. Track record in building teams and Quantum and photonics capability, promoting a culture of learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, and supporting early stage careers. Location(s): This role can be based out of any of our offices: Belfast, Bristol, Gateshead and London Salary: c. £100,000-130,000 pa (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package Deadline for applications: Monday, 17th August, 3 pm BST, with a suggestion to apply by Monday, 10th August (when the application review process starts) Start date: We are seeking a start date ideally in September / October 2026 Pre-Employment Background Checking Process Due to the nature of our work across government and public sector contracts, including working with sensitive information, all applicants will need to successfully complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance process prior to starting employment. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. Benefits We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations. Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer. Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year: Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary; Discretionary company bonus 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension; E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal; Life insurance 4x salary; Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice; Enhanced maternity and paternity leave; Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work; Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us; Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks! We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared. We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness. We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Digital Catapult is a technology innovation organisation. We accelerate the practical application of deep technologies to equip the UK to be future ready. We partner with businesses, investors and academia to identify valuable opportunities and create market pathways, ensuring the UK is future ready, supporting economic growth. Digital Catapult helps deep tech businesses grow by showing what is possible, positive and productive with advanced technology including AI, Quantum, Advanced Connectivity Technologies, IoT, Immersive and distributed ledger technologies. The UK has invested through the National Quantum Technology Programme, and it is a critical moment to support the quantum technologies, innovations and research outcomes to benefit the UK economy through growth of leading companies and adoption across the wider economy. Quantum Technology is a key part of the Digital Catapult Strategy. and a key opportunity for the UK, prioritised within the government Industrial Strategy as one of the Frontier Technologies within the Digital & Technologies sector. Reporting to the CTO, the Director of Technology Quantum will play a critical role in leading the Quantum and photonics portfolio of work, defining and driving the technology roadmap for Quantum, photonics and related areas, creating and delivering collaborative research, development and technology translation programmes with university and industry partners and innovators. Our focus is on software, application, algorithm, design, architecture and use cases, and not on hardware development. The role provides an opportunity to both investigate new and emerging quantum technologies with academia and innovators and also experiment with more practical adoption with end users and industry. To both experiment with new capabilities and understand the practical implications and limitations of quantum technology and feed that back to the UK ecosystem, and policy makers. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Be a collaborative and ambitious leader and expert in Quantum and photonics across Digital Catapult. Direct and enable a high quality programme of research and development in Quantum and photonics, securing funding via R&D projects and supporting commercial opportunities. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including innovators, startups and scaleups, government, academic institutions, industry partners, building a productive network in support of our research ambitions and goals. Represent Digital Catapult at industry events, conferences, and public engagements. Be part of the Technology Research, Development and Innovation leadership team, overseeing the execution and evaluation of activities in programmes, projects and technology exploitation Lead and mentor a diverse team, coach and guide immediate reports, and the Quantum, photonics and related team members across the wider organisation, building capability in Quantum and photonics Supervise and deliver horizon scanning, developing the technology roadmap and plans in Quantum, photonics and related areas, supporting other teams to enable their areas to be similarly well defined in relation to Quantum and photonics. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) A visible and respected leader within Quantum and photonics, with a proven ability to represent an organisation through thought leadership, publications, conferences and industry events. Track record of building strategic partnerships across academia, industry and government. Demonstrable experience defining and delivering technology strategy, horizon scanning, roadmaps and research agendas. Strong understanding of contemporary Quantum and photonics technologies, including Quantum computing (use case, algorithms, optimisation and quantum machine learning); Quantum sensing (solution, product and use case development); Quantum networking (use case and architecture); Photonics (design and use cases). Experience securing collaborative research and innovation funding, including grant-funded programmes. Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities for technology translation and future commercialisation. Significant experience leading technology research, development and innovation programmes in quantum and photonics, and leading multi-disciplinary technical teams within a research, innovation, technology or R&D environment. Track record in building teams and Quantum and photonics capability, promoting a culture of learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, and supporting early stage careers. Location(s): This role can be based out of any of our offices: Belfast, Bristol, Gateshead and London Salary: c. £100,000-130,000 pa (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package Deadline for applications: Monday, 17th August, 3 pm BST, with a suggestion to apply by Monday, 10th August (when the application review process starts) Start date: We are seeking a start date ideally in September / October 2026 Pre-Employment Background Checking Process Due to the nature of our work across government and public sector contracts, including working with sensitive information, all applicants will need to successfully complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance process prior to starting employment. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. Benefits We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations. Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer. Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year: Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary; Discretionary company bonus 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension; E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal; Life insurance 4x salary; Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice; Enhanced maternity and paternity leave; Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work; Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us; Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks! We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared. We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness. We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.
About us Solirius Reply, part of the, Reply Group is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery. We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors. Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery life cycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI. We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and social mobility, while creating opportunities for our teams to work on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact About You: You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. The Role: We are looking for experienced Solution Architects to work on our projects with our public sector clients, helping to deliver Solirius' services to the highest standard. The role will involve working with multiple business stakeholders, helping them to design business solutions which will then be implemented by the delivery teams. As a Solution Architect, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, using your experience and judgement to resolve complex technical and architectural challenges in alignment with client needs. You will proactively manage escalations and take ownership of delivering effective, scalable, and secure solutions. Successful candidates will also be expected to take an active role in practice development: developing new services to help with Solirius' business development - creating and updating new architecture artefacts, liaising with the other Solirius practices to maintain practice profile and contributing to the development of more junior practice members. In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new business opportunities, working closely with stakeholders across client organisations to understand strategic objectives and deliver value-driven outcomes. You must be a strong and confident communicator, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical audiences. You will lead and mentor technical teams, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and foster collaborative, cross-functional working environments. Your role will require innovative thinking, applying best practices and emerging technologies to solve complex business problems in creative and pragmatic ways. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end solution architectures that meet business, technical, and security requirements. Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective designs. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and governance standards. Lead architecture reviews and technical design workshops with stakeholders and delivery teams. Support Agile delivery teams, defining MVP architecture and providing ongoing technical direction. Collaborate with stakeholders across business, product, and IT to gain buy-in and drive decisions. Define integration patterns, APIs, and data flows between systems and services. Contribute to DevOps, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices for delivery at scale. Ensure security, compliance, and risk management are Embedded in the solution. Produce clear architectural documentation using standards like C4, Archimate, or cloud-native diagrams. Creating high-level Level Designs and relevant architecture artifacts. Key Experience: Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication, including C-suite. Proven experience in client-facing and/or consultancy environments. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and functional requirements into scalable and resilient technology architectures. Strong track record in designing and delivering end-to-end data and application architectures in enterprise settings. Expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical architecture modelling. Deep understanding of large-scale, distributed systems and integration patterns. Ability to design solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and compliance. Broad experience with system security, operating systems, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data management. Key Skills: Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms: Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or equivalent. Microservices architecture and containerization. RESTful API design and management. Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies. Expertise in data architecture and design (conceptual, logical, and physical). Familiarity with modern integration technologies and patterns (eg, event-driven, service mesh, API gateways). Benefits Competitive Salary Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare Insurance 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year Enhanced Parental Leave Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days) Statutory & Contributory Pension EAP with Gym Membership Benefits Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Flexible Working Annual Away Days/Company Socials Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals, where all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. Encouraging high social mobility is really important to us. We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue. This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing. Whatever stage you are at, you will find an environment where you can thrive. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive, enabling all candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
About us Solirius Reply, part of the, Reply Group is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery. We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors. Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery life cycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI. We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and social mobility, while creating opportunities for our teams to work on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact About You: You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. The Role: We are looking for experienced Solution Architects to work on our projects with our public sector clients, helping to deliver Solirius' services to the highest standard. The role will involve working with multiple business stakeholders, helping them to design business solutions which will then be implemented by the delivery teams. As a Solution Architect, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, using your experience and judgement to resolve complex technical and architectural challenges in alignment with client needs. You will proactively manage escalations and take ownership of delivering effective, scalable, and secure solutions. Successful candidates will also be expected to take an active role in practice development: developing new services to help with Solirius' business development - creating and updating new architecture artefacts, liaising with the other Solirius practices to maintain practice profile and contributing to the development of more junior practice members. In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new business opportunities, working closely with stakeholders across client organisations to understand strategic objectives and deliver value-driven outcomes. You must be a strong and confident communicator, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical audiences. You will lead and mentor technical teams, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and foster collaborative, cross-functional working environments. Your role will require innovative thinking, applying best practices and emerging technologies to solve complex business problems in creative and pragmatic ways. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end solution architectures that meet business, technical, and security requirements. Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective designs. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and governance standards. Lead architecture reviews and technical design workshops with stakeholders and delivery teams. Support Agile delivery teams, defining MVP architecture and providing ongoing technical direction. Collaborate with stakeholders across business, product, and IT to gain buy-in and drive decisions. Define integration patterns, APIs, and data flows between systems and services. Contribute to DevOps, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices for delivery at scale. Ensure security, compliance, and risk management are Embedded in the solution. Produce clear architectural documentation using standards like C4, Archimate, or cloud-native diagrams. Creating high-level Level Designs and relevant architecture artifacts. Key Experience: Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication, including C-suite. Proven experience in client-facing and/or consultancy environments. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and functional requirements into scalable and resilient technology architectures. Strong track record in designing and delivering end-to-end data and application architectures in enterprise settings. Expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical architecture modelling. Deep understanding of large-scale, distributed systems and integration patterns. Ability to design solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and compliance. Broad experience with system security, operating systems, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data management. Key Skills: Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms: Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or equivalent. Microservices architecture and containerization. RESTful API design and management. Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies. Expertise in data architecture and design (conceptual, logical, and physical). Familiarity with modern integration technologies and patterns (eg, event-driven, service mesh, API gateways). Benefits Competitive Salary Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare Insurance 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year Enhanced Parental Leave Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days) Statutory & Contributory Pension EAP with Gym Membership Benefits Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Flexible Working Annual Away Days/Company Socials Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals, where all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. Encouraging high social mobility is really important to us. We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue. This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing. Whatever stage you are at, you will find an environment where you can thrive. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive, enabling all candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.
Job Title: Node.JS Developer Rate: £529 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Clearance: BPSS Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End services using Node.js. Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices. Develop secure, performant, and maintainable applications following best practices. Collaborate with Front End developers to integrate user-facing components. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Write clean, reusable, and well-tested code. Create unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to technical design discussions and architecture decisions. Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements. Ensure solutions comply with government security, accessibility, and data protection standards. Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Node.js. Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript. Experience building REST APIs and microservices. Knowledge of Express.js or NestJS. Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture. Strong understanding of authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT). Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. Familiarity with Docker and containerisation. Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including SOLID principles and design patterns. Experience writing automated tests using Jest, Mocha, or similar frameworks.
Aug 10, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Node.JS Developer Rate: £529 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Clearance: BPSS Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End services using Node.js. Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices. Develop secure, performant, and maintainable applications following best practices. Collaborate with Front End developers to integrate user-facing components. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Write clean, reusable, and well-tested code. Create unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to technical design discussions and architecture decisions. Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements. Ensure solutions comply with government security, accessibility, and data protection standards. Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Node.js. Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript. Experience building REST APIs and microservices. Knowledge of Express.js or NestJS. Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture. Strong understanding of authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT). Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. Familiarity with Docker and containerisation. Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including SOLID principles and design patterns. Experience writing automated tests using Jest, Mocha, or similar frameworks.
IFS ERP Technical Lead - Outside IR35 - Hybrid (Glasgow) £550 - £700 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract Hybrid - based in Glasgow Role Overview An experienced IFS ERP Technical Lead is required for an initial 6-month engagement, taking technical ownership of the IFS ERP environment for a well-established UK manufacturer supplying globally recognised brands. You'll lead the technical management of the IFS platform end-to-end - ensuring stability, performance and availability - while designing and delivering customisations, integrations and enhancements. This is a hands-on leadership role, mentoring existing IFS technical staff while driving upgrades, patching and continuous improvement across the estate. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical management of the IFS ERP system, ensuring stability, performance and availability. Work with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Design, develop and implement customisations, integrations and enhancements within the IFS ERP environment. Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting to resolve ERP issues promptly. Manage system upgrades, patching and testing activities to maintain integrity and security. Lead ERP-related technical projects, ensuring timely delivery against agreed objectives. Maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, processes and procedures. Key Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of IFS ERP modules, architecture and customisation capabilities. Experience with ERP integration technologies - APIs, Middleware - and database management. Proficiency in Java, SQL and other languages relevant to IFS ERP customisation. Experience managing ERP upgrades, patches and testing cycles. Technical leadership and team mentoring experience. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Matt Hudson , by exploring the TalentBank Technology website.
Aug 10, 2026
Contractor
IFS ERP Technical Lead - Outside IR35 - Hybrid (Glasgow) £550 - £700 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract Hybrid - based in Glasgow Role Overview An experienced IFS ERP Technical Lead is required for an initial 6-month engagement, taking technical ownership of the IFS ERP environment for a well-established UK manufacturer supplying globally recognised brands. You'll lead the technical management of the IFS platform end-to-end - ensuring stability, performance and availability - while designing and delivering customisations, integrations and enhancements. This is a hands-on leadership role, mentoring existing IFS technical staff while driving upgrades, patching and continuous improvement across the estate. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical management of the IFS ERP system, ensuring stability, performance and availability. Work with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Design, develop and implement customisations, integrations and enhancements within the IFS ERP environment. Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting to resolve ERP issues promptly. Manage system upgrades, patching and testing activities to maintain integrity and security. Lead ERP-related technical projects, ensuring timely delivery against agreed objectives. Maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, processes and procedures. Key Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of IFS ERP modules, architecture and customisation capabilities. Experience with ERP integration technologies - APIs, Middleware - and database management. Proficiency in Java, SQL and other languages relevant to IFS ERP customisation. Experience managing ERP upgrades, patches and testing cycles. Technical leadership and team mentoring experience. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Matt Hudson , by exploring the TalentBank Technology website.
Full Stack Engineer / Developer (Node TypeScript React Azure) Bristol / WFH to £95k Are you a senior Full Stack Engineer looking for a genuine Greenfield opportunity where you'll shape architecture from day one? You could be joining a growing financial services business as they build a brand new product that will transform how financial advisers work. This is a high impact role within a small, experienced engineering team where you'll work directly with the CTO, influence technical decisions and see the immediate impact of your work. As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll help design and build a modern cloud native platform from the ground up using Node.js, TypeScript, React and Microsoft Azure. Working across the full technology stack, you'll take ownership of backend services, APIs, integrations and cloud infrastructure, whilst also contributing to frontend development. The platform will incorporate AI powered capabilities including meeting transcription, automated report generation and intelligent workflow automation. You'll be hands-on, designing scalable APIs, building event driven integrations, developing Infrastructure as Code and establishing engineering standards, CI/CD pipelines and architecture alongside the CTO. Working in an AI first engineering environment, you'll use modern AI development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining ownership of code quality, security and technical design. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Bristol office once or twice a week. About you: You have strong Full Stack development experience with Node.js, TypeScript and React You have experience of designing scalable APIs and cloud native applications You have experience with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud architectures You have experience integrating enterprise systems and building event driven solutions You're comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines You have experience of using AI assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude You enjoy working in collaborative, start-up style environments with high levels of ownership What's in it for you: Salary to £95k Impactful role with excellent progression as the company scales Apply now to find out more about this Full Stack Engineer / Developer (Node TypeScript React Azure) opportunity.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Full Stack Engineer / Developer (Node TypeScript React Azure) Bristol / WFH to £95k Are you a senior Full Stack Engineer looking for a genuine Greenfield opportunity where you'll shape architecture from day one? You could be joining a growing financial services business as they build a brand new product that will transform how financial advisers work. This is a high impact role within a small, experienced engineering team where you'll work directly with the CTO, influence technical decisions and see the immediate impact of your work. As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll help design and build a modern cloud native platform from the ground up using Node.js, TypeScript, React and Microsoft Azure. Working across the full technology stack, you'll take ownership of backend services, APIs, integrations and cloud infrastructure, whilst also contributing to frontend development. The platform will incorporate AI powered capabilities including meeting transcription, automated report generation and intelligent workflow automation. You'll be hands-on, designing scalable APIs, building event driven integrations, developing Infrastructure as Code and establishing engineering standards, CI/CD pipelines and architecture alongside the CTO. Working in an AI first engineering environment, you'll use modern AI development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining ownership of code quality, security and technical design. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Bristol office once or twice a week. About you: You have strong Full Stack development experience with Node.js, TypeScript and React You have experience of designing scalable APIs and cloud native applications You have experience with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud architectures You have experience integrating enterprise systems and building event driven solutions You're comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines You have experience of using AI assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude You enjoy working in collaborative, start-up style environments with high levels of ownership What's in it for you: Salary to £95k Impactful role with excellent progression as the company scales Apply now to find out more about this Full Stack Engineer / Developer (Node TypeScript React Azure) opportunity.
A leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy is looking for a Senior Fire Engineer to join their expanding national Fire Engineering team. This Senior Fire Engineer role would suit a technically strong, client-facing fire specialist who enjoys complex projects, mentoring others and working within a progressive consultancy environment. As a Senior Fire Engineer , you will be joining a growing team with a strong reputation across the UK. The Senior Fire Engineer will support the delivery of fire strategies, technical reports and design reviews across a varied project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer looking for more autonomy, stronger project exposure and a clear route towards Principal level. The successful Senior Fire Engineer will be encouraged to shape best practice and build trusted client relationships. The Senior Fire Engineer's Role The successful Senior Fire Engineer will work closely with clients, design teams, architects, developers and wider internal disciplines to deliver high-quality fire engineering advice across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, mixed-use and public sector schemes. The Senior Fire Engineer will be responsible for producing fire strategies, reviewing designs, advising on Building Regulations compliance, supporting fire safety engineering solutions and contributing to project delivery from early-stage design through to completion. The Senior Fire Engineer The Senior Fire Engineer will ideally have: A fire engineering degree or relevant technical qualification Experience working within a consultancy environment Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations Experience delivering fire strategies and fire engineering reports Excellent communication and client-facing skills AIFireE, MIFireE or working towards chartership Confidence mentoring junior members of the team In Return? 55,000 to 65,000 Hybrid working Bonus scheme Private healthcare Pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional fees paid Clear progression to Principal Fire Engineer Support towards chartership Varied national project portfolio If you are a Senior Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, please contact Brandon James. Ref: LB2256 Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / AIFireE / MIFireE / CFD Modelling / Fire Safety Design / Fire Safety Strategy / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management / Midlands / North
Aug 10, 2026
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A leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy is looking for a Senior Fire Engineer to join their expanding national Fire Engineering team. This Senior Fire Engineer role would suit a technically strong, client-facing fire specialist who enjoys complex projects, mentoring others and working within a progressive consultancy environment. As a Senior Fire Engineer , you will be joining a growing team with a strong reputation across the UK. The Senior Fire Engineer will support the delivery of fire strategies, technical reports and design reviews across a varied project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer looking for more autonomy, stronger project exposure and a clear route towards Principal level. The successful Senior Fire Engineer will be encouraged to shape best practice and build trusted client relationships. The Senior Fire Engineer's Role The successful Senior Fire Engineer will work closely with clients, design teams, architects, developers and wider internal disciplines to deliver high-quality fire engineering advice across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, mixed-use and public sector schemes. The Senior Fire Engineer will be responsible for producing fire strategies, reviewing designs, advising on Building Regulations compliance, supporting fire safety engineering solutions and contributing to project delivery from early-stage design through to completion. The Senior Fire Engineer The Senior Fire Engineer will ideally have: A fire engineering degree or relevant technical qualification Experience working within a consultancy environment Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations Experience delivering fire strategies and fire engineering reports Excellent communication and client-facing skills AIFireE, MIFireE or working towards chartership Confidence mentoring junior members of the team In Return? 55,000 to 65,000 Hybrid working Bonus scheme Private healthcare Pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional fees paid Clear progression to Principal Fire Engineer Support towards chartership Varied national project portfolio If you are a Senior Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, please contact Brandon James. Ref: LB2256 Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / AIFireE / MIFireE / CFD Modelling / Fire Safety Design / Fire Safety Strategy / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management / Midlands / North
Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Contract: 12 months Rate: £400 per day The Role We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Python Developer to join a technology team working on enterprise applications within the financial services sector. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting scalable applications and APIs, working closely with architects, business stakeholders, QA, and infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities Develop scalable applications and microservices using Python and Flask . Build and integrate RESTful APIs . Develop responsive web interfaces using JavaScript and modern frameworks. Design and optimise MongoDB databases, queries, indexes, and aggregation pipelines. Write Shell/Bash scripts for automation and operational support. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis in Linux/Unix environments. Contribute to CI/CD, testing, code reviews, and technical documentation. Work within Agile teams and contribute to technical design and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience 8+ years of software development experience. Strong Python and Flask experience. Proven experience developing REST APIs and enterprise applications. Strong MongoDB/NoSQL experience. Good knowledge of Linux/Unix and Bash Scripting . Front End experience with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 . Experience with React.js or Angular . Experience with Git, Bitbucket, Jira, and Jenkins . Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills Docker and Kubernetes Kafka and event-driven systems Redis Splunk/Grafana AWS, Azure, or GCP Microservices architecture DevOps/DevSecOps Financial Services or Capital Markets experience
Aug 10, 2026
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Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Contract: 12 months Rate: £400 per day The Role We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Python Developer to join a technology team working on enterprise applications within the financial services sector. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting scalable applications and APIs, working closely with architects, business stakeholders, QA, and infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities Develop scalable applications and microservices using Python and Flask . Build and integrate RESTful APIs . Develop responsive web interfaces using JavaScript and modern frameworks. Design and optimise MongoDB databases, queries, indexes, and aggregation pipelines. Write Shell/Bash scripts for automation and operational support. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis in Linux/Unix environments. Contribute to CI/CD, testing, code reviews, and technical documentation. Work within Agile teams and contribute to technical design and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience 8+ years of software development experience. Strong Python and Flask experience. Proven experience developing REST APIs and enterprise applications. Strong MongoDB/NoSQL experience. Good knowledge of Linux/Unix and Bash Scripting . Front End experience with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 . Experience with React.js or Angular . Experience with Git, Bitbucket, Jira, and Jenkins . Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills Docker and Kubernetes Kafka and event-driven systems Redis Splunk/Grafana AWS, Azure, or GCP Microservices architecture DevOps/DevSecOps Financial Services or Capital Markets experience
OneStream Technology Lead/Developer London - 1-3 days a week - Inside IR35 - Rate Negotiable Contract - Initially 6 months with a strong chance of extension We are seeking an experienced OneStream Technology Lead/Developerto take ownership of the design, development, and ongoing support of OneStream solutions across planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, working closely with Finance and IT to deliver scalable, well-governed financial solutions. What you'll do Lead the design, build, and support of OneStream applications across budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and solution architecture Develop business rules, XF scripts, and complex custom calculations Design and optimize OneStream cubes, dimensions, workflows, and security models Build and enhance reports, dashboards, and analytic views Support and maintain data integrations, APIs, and connectors Ensure data integrity, performance optimisation, and adherence to best-practice governance Act as a technical lead, providing code reviews, documentation, and mentoring to other developers Support production environments, month-end cycles, and ad-hoc analysis What you'll bring Strong hands-on experience developing in OneStream XF Proven expertise in business rules, Scripting, cube configuration, and reporting Solid SQL skills and experience working with financial data models Experience supporting data integrations and ETL processes Background acting as a technical lead or senior OneStream developer Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge finance and technology teams Please only apply for the role if you have demonstrable, technical ability with OneStream and are happy to commit to 1-3 days a week onsite in the London office. If you would like to be considered then please apply today!
Aug 10, 2026
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OneStream Technology Lead/Developer London - 1-3 days a week - Inside IR35 - Rate Negotiable Contract - Initially 6 months with a strong chance of extension We are seeking an experienced OneStream Technology Lead/Developerto take ownership of the design, development, and ongoing support of OneStream solutions across planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, working closely with Finance and IT to deliver scalable, well-governed financial solutions. What you'll do Lead the design, build, and support of OneStream applications across budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and solution architecture Develop business rules, XF scripts, and complex custom calculations Design and optimize OneStream cubes, dimensions, workflows, and security models Build and enhance reports, dashboards, and analytic views Support and maintain data integrations, APIs, and connectors Ensure data integrity, performance optimisation, and adherence to best-practice governance Act as a technical lead, providing code reviews, documentation, and mentoring to other developers Support production environments, month-end cycles, and ad-hoc analysis What you'll bring Strong hands-on experience developing in OneStream XF Proven expertise in business rules, Scripting, cube configuration, and reporting Solid SQL skills and experience working with financial data models Experience supporting data integrations and ETL processes Background acting as a technical lead or senior OneStream developer Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge finance and technology teams Please only apply for the role if you have demonstrable, technical ability with OneStream and are happy to commit to 1-3 days a week onsite in the London office. If you would like to be considered then please apply today!
Gloss Software Developer Hybrid Working | £650 per day via Umbrella We are currently recruiting for an experienced Gloss Software Developer to join a leading financial services organisation on an exciting technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience developing and supporting Gloss banking applications , with a solid understanding of Gloss architecture, transaction processing, batch functionality, interfaces and wider banking processes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deliver complex Gloss-based solutions. Analyse and translate business and technical requirements into robust solutions. Work closely with business stakeholders, clients and technical teams. Develop, debug, unit test and support software through to production. Conduct code reviews and resolve defects. Develop and support integrations and interfaces across the wider application landscape. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, testing and release activities. Ensure solutions meet appropriate functional, regulatory and compliance standards. Key Skills & Experience Proven Gloss software development experience within banking/financial services. Strong understanding of banking products, trade processing and financial data flows. Experience with requirements gathering and stakeholder management. Strong development, debugging and testing skills. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment . Good understanding of SDLC, release management and change control. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Gloss Developer to work on complex, business-critical solutions within a leading financial services environment. £650 per day via Umbrella | Central London | Hybrid Apply now for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Aug 10, 2026
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Gloss Software Developer Hybrid Working | £650 per day via Umbrella We are currently recruiting for an experienced Gloss Software Developer to join a leading financial services organisation on an exciting technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience developing and supporting Gloss banking applications , with a solid understanding of Gloss architecture, transaction processing, batch functionality, interfaces and wider banking processes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deliver complex Gloss-based solutions. Analyse and translate business and technical requirements into robust solutions. Work closely with business stakeholders, clients and technical teams. Develop, debug, unit test and support software through to production. Conduct code reviews and resolve defects. Develop and support integrations and interfaces across the wider application landscape. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, testing and release activities. Ensure solutions meet appropriate functional, regulatory and compliance standards. Key Skills & Experience Proven Gloss software development experience within banking/financial services. Strong understanding of banking products, trade processing and financial data flows. Experience with requirements gathering and stakeholder management. Strong development, debugging and testing skills. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment . Good understanding of SDLC, release management and change control. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Gloss Developer to work on complex, business-critical solutions within a leading financial services environment. £650 per day via Umbrella | Central London | Hybrid Apply now for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Senior NetBackup Solution Architect (SC Cleared) London, UK The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior NetBackup Solution Architect to join a specialist Professional Services team delivering complex enterprise data protection and cyber resilience solutions across highly regulated customer environments. This is a customer-facing architecture and consulting role, where you will lead technical engagements from discovery and design through to implementation and knowledge transfer. You will work directly with enterprise customers, acting as a trusted advisor to define backup, recovery, and cyber resilience strategies that align with business and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and design engagements with enterprise customers. Design and deliver enterprise-scale backup, recovery, and cyber resilience solutions. Translate business requirements into scalable and supportable technical architectures. Provide expertise across NetBackup environments, including upgrades, migrations, and modernisation projects. Drive solution design and implementation activities alongside internal engineering and project delivery teams. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and technical documentation. Deliver executive-level presentations and technical briefings to senior stakeholders. Ensure solutions are aligned with security, governance, compliance, and operational requirements. Act as the technical authority throughout the project life cycle. Essential Skills & Experience Must Have Active SC Clearance 8+ years hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup Strong experience with: NetBackup Administration NetBackup Upgrades and Migrations NetBackup Appliances Backup and Recovery Architecture Enterprise Data Protection solutions Experience designing highly available and resilient backup platforms. Strong understanding of: Disaster Recovery (DR) Business Continuity Cyber Recovery Ransomware Protection Experience working directly with enterprise customers. Proven solution architecture experience within large-scale environments. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills. Highly Desirable NetBackup Flex Appliances NetBackup Flex Scale MSDP CloudCatalyst Auto Image Replication (AIR) VMware backup solutions Oracle backup integrations SQL Server backup solutions Tape and Disk-based backup architectures Data domain or enterprise storage platforms Cloud & Infrastructure Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) VMware vSphere Windows Server Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) Automation & Scripting Experience with: Ansible Puppet PowerShell Python Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ideal Background We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked as: NetBackup Architect Senior NetBackup Consultant Data Protection Architect Backup & Recovery Architect Enterprise Storage Architect Professional Services Consultant NetBackup Flex Specialist Technical Solution Architect Cyber Recovery Architect What Success Looks Like You'll be the go-to technical authority for enterprise customers, helping them modernise and secure their backup and recovery estates while delivering best-practice architecture and exceptional customer outcomes. If you have deep NetBackup expertise , customer-facing consulting experience, and an active SC clearance , we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 10, 2026
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Senior NetBackup Solution Architect (SC Cleared) London, UK The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior NetBackup Solution Architect to join a specialist Professional Services team delivering complex enterprise data protection and cyber resilience solutions across highly regulated customer environments. This is a customer-facing architecture and consulting role, where you will lead technical engagements from discovery and design through to implementation and knowledge transfer. You will work directly with enterprise customers, acting as a trusted advisor to define backup, recovery, and cyber resilience strategies that align with business and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and design engagements with enterprise customers. Design and deliver enterprise-scale backup, recovery, and cyber resilience solutions. Translate business requirements into scalable and supportable technical architectures. Provide expertise across NetBackup environments, including upgrades, migrations, and modernisation projects. Drive solution design and implementation activities alongside internal engineering and project delivery teams. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and technical documentation. Deliver executive-level presentations and technical briefings to senior stakeholders. Ensure solutions are aligned with security, governance, compliance, and operational requirements. Act as the technical authority throughout the project life cycle. Essential Skills & Experience Must Have Active SC Clearance 8+ years hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup Strong experience with: NetBackup Administration NetBackup Upgrades and Migrations NetBackup Appliances Backup and Recovery Architecture Enterprise Data Protection solutions Experience designing highly available and resilient backup platforms. Strong understanding of: Disaster Recovery (DR) Business Continuity Cyber Recovery Ransomware Protection Experience working directly with enterprise customers. Proven solution architecture experience within large-scale environments. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills. Highly Desirable NetBackup Flex Appliances NetBackup Flex Scale MSDP CloudCatalyst Auto Image Replication (AIR) VMware backup solutions Oracle backup integrations SQL Server backup solutions Tape and Disk-based backup architectures Data domain or enterprise storage platforms Cloud & Infrastructure Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) VMware vSphere Windows Server Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) Automation & Scripting Experience with: Ansible Puppet PowerShell Python Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ideal Background We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked as: NetBackup Architect Senior NetBackup Consultant Data Protection Architect Backup & Recovery Architect Enterprise Storage Architect Professional Services Consultant NetBackup Flex Specialist Technical Solution Architect Cyber Recovery Architect What Success Looks Like You'll be the go-to technical authority for enterprise customers, helping them modernise and secure their backup and recovery estates while delivering best-practice architecture and exceptional customer outcomes. If you have deep NetBackup expertise , customer-facing consulting experience, and an active SC clearance , we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Private Cloud Principal Engineer - 12 months - Sheffield (HYBRID) £600/day - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a Principal Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership across a private cloud platform for a leading global banking and financial services organisation, shaping and improving virtualisation, container, and Kubernetes capabilities, and enabling resilient, secure, high-performing services including Kafka-based event streaming and microservices platforms. Reporting to the Head of Private Cloud, you'll partner closely with Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams across the CTO function to turn strategy into practical, well-engineered outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement Act as senior technical authority, reviewing designs, challenging assumptions, and ensuring solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns, and guardrails Lead end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services) Drive consistent platform capabilities across dev/test/prod environments, improving reliability, scalability, performance, and operability Own key Kubernetes platform design decisions: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh, policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage: topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring, and capacity planning What You Will Ideally Bring: Proven experience as a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments Strong background in private cloud/platform engineering, with solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation (VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), or Kafka/event streaming platforms Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance, capacity planning Automation mindset, with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, production readiness practices Contract Details: Duration: 12 months Rate: £600/day - Inside IR35 Location: Sheffield (2 days per week) Start Date: ASAP
Aug 10, 2026
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Private Cloud Principal Engineer - 12 months - Sheffield (HYBRID) £600/day - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a Principal Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership across a private cloud platform for a leading global banking and financial services organisation, shaping and improving virtualisation, container, and Kubernetes capabilities, and enabling resilient, secure, high-performing services including Kafka-based event streaming and microservices platforms. Reporting to the Head of Private Cloud, you'll partner closely with Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams across the CTO function to turn strategy into practical, well-engineered outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement Act as senior technical authority, reviewing designs, challenging assumptions, and ensuring solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns, and guardrails Lead end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services) Drive consistent platform capabilities across dev/test/prod environments, improving reliability, scalability, performance, and operability Own key Kubernetes platform design decisions: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh, policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage: topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring, and capacity planning What You Will Ideally Bring: Proven experience as a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments Strong background in private cloud/platform engineering, with solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation (VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), or Kafka/event streaming platforms Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance, capacity planning Automation mindset, with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, production readiness practices Contract Details: Duration: 12 months Rate: £600/day - Inside IR35 Location: Sheffield (2 days per week) Start Date: ASAP
AD SME +9 months + +Hybrid Corsham +DV cleared - current active clearance is essential +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Active Directory SME to support the design, implementation and optimisation of secure enterprise identity services within a high-assurance environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across Microsoft Active Directory environments. Design and manage domains, forests, trusts, replication and Group Policy . Develop secure tiered administration and privileged access models. Support ADFS, authentication and identity integrations . Conduct AD health checks, security assessments and remediation. Troubleshoot complex identity issues and provide root cause analysis. Produce HLDs, LLDs and technical documentation . Work closely with technical leads, security teams and customers on-site. Essential Skills Extensive Active Directory architecture and hands-on experience. Strong Group Policy, DNS and DHCP knowledge. Experience with PAM, PAWs and least-privilege security models . Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML and OAuth . Strong PowerShell Scripting and automation skills. Experience in secure/regulated environments. Defence or Aerospace experience desirable. Active DV clearance is essential. If you'd like to discuss the AD SME in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.
Aug 10, 2026
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AD SME +9 months + +Hybrid Corsham +DV cleared - current active clearance is essential +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Active Directory SME to support the design, implementation and optimisation of secure enterprise identity services within a high-assurance environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across Microsoft Active Directory environments. Design and manage domains, forests, trusts, replication and Group Policy . Develop secure tiered administration and privileged access models. Support ADFS, authentication and identity integrations . Conduct AD health checks, security assessments and remediation. Troubleshoot complex identity issues and provide root cause analysis. Produce HLDs, LLDs and technical documentation . Work closely with technical leads, security teams and customers on-site. Essential Skills Extensive Active Directory architecture and hands-on experience. Strong Group Policy, DNS and DHCP knowledge. Experience with PAM, PAWs and least-privilege security models . Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML and OAuth . Strong PowerShell Scripting and automation skills. Experience in secure/regulated environments. Defence or Aerospace experience desirable. Active DV clearance is essential. If you'd like to discuss the AD SME in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.
(SC needed) Fully Remote Solution Architect - AWS/Data/Event Driven Architecture/Solution architects - Application/Dev background Our client is looking for a strong generalist Solution Architect with an active SC Clearance ideally with strong Data Platform experience, Integration Architect experience, Application and Technical Architect skills. Skills AWS site and AWS preferred. Kafka ideal. Opensource Technologies. Experience from large scale CRM data platform environments (any massive customer database exposure). A range of Solution, Application, Application Integration, with any Cloud (AWS ideal) from a Dev/Application angle with infra understanding. Long term multi-year program of work. Required to bringing a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF or SAFe. The contract will be REMOTE with some client visits. You could be based anywhere in the UK. Must already have an active SC Clearance Contract role - Inside IR35 - Remote By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Aug 10, 2026
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(SC needed) Fully Remote Solution Architect - AWS/Data/Event Driven Architecture/Solution architects - Application/Dev background Our client is looking for a strong generalist Solution Architect with an active SC Clearance ideally with strong Data Platform experience, Integration Architect experience, Application and Technical Architect skills. Skills AWS site and AWS preferred. Kafka ideal. Opensource Technologies. Experience from large scale CRM data platform environments (any massive customer database exposure). A range of Solution, Application, Application Integration, with any Cloud (AWS ideal) from a Dev/Application angle with infra understanding. Long term multi-year program of work. Required to bringing a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF or SAFe. The contract will be REMOTE with some client visits. You could be based anywhere in the UK. Must already have an active SC Clearance Contract role - Inside IR35 - Remote By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
We are currently looking for an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join a specialist support team working within a secure UK environment. This is a hands-on, technical role for an experienced Citrix professional who enjoys complex troubleshooting, taking ownership of technical issues and delivering robust solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Provide expert third-line support for complex Citrix-related incidents and problems. Act as a technical point of escalation for Citrix infrastructure issues. Support and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud and NetScaler ADC. Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem resolution. Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles and the end-user experience. Support patching, upgrades, migrations and ongoing improvements. Work closely with engineering and architecture teams on Citrix infrastructure initiatives. Support proactive defect management and technical assurance activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders while maintaining a strong customer service focus. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Third Line/Senior Citrix Support role. Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops . Experience supporting Citrix Cloud . Strong knowledge of NetScaler ADC . Experience with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) . Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and FSLogix . Virtualisation experience, including VMware, Hyper-V and/or XenServer . Experience with Ivanti . Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise support environments. Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience with SysTrack or Nexthink would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
Aug 10, 2026
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We are currently looking for an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join a specialist support team working within a secure UK environment. This is a hands-on, technical role for an experienced Citrix professional who enjoys complex troubleshooting, taking ownership of technical issues and delivering robust solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Provide expert third-line support for complex Citrix-related incidents and problems. Act as a technical point of escalation for Citrix infrastructure issues. Support and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud and NetScaler ADC. Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem resolution. Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles and the end-user experience. Support patching, upgrades, migrations and ongoing improvements. Work closely with engineering and architecture teams on Citrix infrastructure initiatives. Support proactive defect management and technical assurance activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders while maintaining a strong customer service focus. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Third Line/Senior Citrix Support role. Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops . Experience supporting Citrix Cloud . Strong knowledge of NetScaler ADC . Experience with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) . Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and FSLogix . Virtualisation experience, including VMware, Hyper-V and/or XenServer . Experience with Ivanti . Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise support environments. Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience with SysTrack or Nexthink would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
D365 Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform) Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a D365 Engineer to join a growing Applications function within a forward-thinking professional services environment. This is a key role responsible for shaping how the organisation designs, builds, and operates its Microsoft ecosystem, with a particular focus on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. You will play a central role in establishing best practices, defining architecture, and ensuring the platform is used effectively across both client-facing products and internal systems. The Role As the D365 Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for the Microsoft platform, owning Dynamics 365 end-to-end. You will set architectural direction, support development teams, and ensure the platform evolves in line with business needs. Initially, the focus will be on Dynamics 365 Customer Service and CRM capabilities, alongside the wider Power Platform toolkit. Key Responsibilities Own the Platform Act as design authority for Dynamics 365, particularly Customer Service and CRM Define and evolve platform architecture and best practices Manage environment life cycle, releases, upgrades, and technical roadmap Ensure strong governance across security, integrations, and data models Enable Development Teams Support and guide developers, reviewing designs and resolving complex issues Provide architectural input into new initiatives and change requests Champion effective use of Power Platform tools including Power Apps and Power Automate Coach teams to build capability across the Microsoft ecosystem Manage Key Relationships Own relationships with external delivery partners and Microsoft Ensure quality delivery and value from third-party engagements Translate Microsoft roadmap updates into practical recommendations Support the Business Act as a bridge between technical teams, service desk, and business users Support issue resolution and continuous improvement of the platform Contribute to release readiness and post-implementation support Ensure technical decisions are communicated clearly to non-technical stakeholders About You Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Customer Service and/or CRM) Strong understanding of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) Knowledge of architecture, integrations, security models, and ALM Experience working closely with developers and guiding technical direction Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders A collaborative and pragmatic approach with a focus on continuous improvement Desirable: Microsoft certifications (eg, PL-600, MB-230, MB-210) Experience working with Microsoft partners or vendors Exposure to Azure services, Copilot, or emerging Microsoft technologies Background in professional services or similar environments
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
D365 Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform) Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a D365 Engineer to join a growing Applications function within a forward-thinking professional services environment. This is a key role responsible for shaping how the organisation designs, builds, and operates its Microsoft ecosystem, with a particular focus on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. You will play a central role in establishing best practices, defining architecture, and ensuring the platform is used effectively across both client-facing products and internal systems. The Role As the D365 Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for the Microsoft platform, owning Dynamics 365 end-to-end. You will set architectural direction, support development teams, and ensure the platform evolves in line with business needs. Initially, the focus will be on Dynamics 365 Customer Service and CRM capabilities, alongside the wider Power Platform toolkit. Key Responsibilities Own the Platform Act as design authority for Dynamics 365, particularly Customer Service and CRM Define and evolve platform architecture and best practices Manage environment life cycle, releases, upgrades, and technical roadmap Ensure strong governance across security, integrations, and data models Enable Development Teams Support and guide developers, reviewing designs and resolving complex issues Provide architectural input into new initiatives and change requests Champion effective use of Power Platform tools including Power Apps and Power Automate Coach teams to build capability across the Microsoft ecosystem Manage Key Relationships Own relationships with external delivery partners and Microsoft Ensure quality delivery and value from third-party engagements Translate Microsoft roadmap updates into practical recommendations Support the Business Act as a bridge between technical teams, service desk, and business users Support issue resolution and continuous improvement of the platform Contribute to release readiness and post-implementation support Ensure technical decisions are communicated clearly to non-technical stakeholders About You Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Customer Service and/or CRM) Strong understanding of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) Knowledge of architecture, integrations, security models, and ALM Experience working closely with developers and guiding technical direction Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders A collaborative and pragmatic approach with a focus on continuous improvement Desirable: Microsoft certifications (eg, PL-600, MB-230, MB-210) Experience working with Microsoft partners or vendors Exposure to Azure services, Copilot, or emerging Microsoft technologies Background in professional services or similar environments
Life on the team Location - UK Wide Are you an experienced OpenShift Consultant or Architect with a passion for enterprise architecture, cloud-native platforms, and helping organisations modernise at scale? This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised technical authority, shaping OpenShift strategy across some of the UK's most complex enterprise environments click apply for full job details
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Life on the team Location - UK Wide Are you an experienced OpenShift Consultant or Architect with a passion for enterprise architecture, cloud-native platforms, and helping organisations modernise at scale? This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised technical authority, shaping OpenShift strategy across some of the UK's most complex enterprise environments click apply for full job details
Senior QA Engineer - Automation Design advanced automated testing solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, guide engineering teams on testing best practices, and help shape a culture where quality is part of everyday engineering. Work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to ensure our releases are fast, stable, and trustworthy. Responsibilities Define and evolve the automation approach for your product area, ensuring we test the right things at the right layers (API, UI, contract, component, etc.). Identify weak spots in our quality pipeline and introduce tools or techniques that tighten feedback loops. Drive continuous improvement of automation frameworks-making them cleaner, faster, and easier for others to build on. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks and scripts Define automation strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency across QA teams Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams to integrate automation into continuous delivery pipelines Integrate automation deeply into pipelines; optimise parallel runs and ensure deterministic, stable outputs. Investigate flaky tests, eliminate root causes, and enforce reliability standards. Provide meaningful reporting that highlights real risks, not just raw numbers. Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level automation engineers Develop reusable components, utilities, and libraries to improve efficiency and maintainability of test automation assets Analyze and troubleshoot complex automation failures, identifying root causes and corrective actions Provide technical input into test planning, estimation, and overall QA strategy Evaluate and recommend automation tools and technologies that align with enterprise architecture Track and report on automation progress and performance metrics to QA leadership Ensure alignment of automation testing activities with compliance and security requirements relevant to healthcare data systems Collaborate with peers to enhance automation coverage for API, UI, batch, and Back End testing layers Guide mid-level and junior QA/SDET engineers, reviewing their test code and helping them grow. Run short learning sessions on testing techniques, automation frameworks, and debugging skills. Promote good habits like clean test coding, reliable assertions, and defensible test structure. Champion test automation adoption and continuous improvement initiatives across QA and development teams Advocate for shifts-left behaviours such as early test case design, contract validation, and exploratory testing. Recommend improvements to engineering workflows, branching strategies, and test environment usage. Bring fresh ideas from industry trends-new frameworks, patterns, and tooling that could elevate quality Qualification & Technical Skills: Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field 8+ years of experience in software testing 5 years in automation-focused roles Proven expertise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, Playwright, or UFT) Exposure to dashboard tools like Grafana etc is good to have. Expertise in automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, Postman, Restassured etc. Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps pipelines etc. Expertise in performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner etc. Working knowledge of security testing tools like SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Prowler, Kali Linux, Fortify, Veracode, Teneble.io, Jfrog Xray etc. Strong programming proficiency in Java and Python Solid understanding of CI/CD practices, with hands-on experience integrating automated tests into pipelines (eg, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies Proficient in database validation and complex SQL Scripting Experience leading automation initiatives for large, multi-tiered enterprise or healthcare systems
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Senior QA Engineer - Automation Design advanced automated testing solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, guide engineering teams on testing best practices, and help shape a culture where quality is part of everyday engineering. Work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to ensure our releases are fast, stable, and trustworthy. Responsibilities Define and evolve the automation approach for your product area, ensuring we test the right things at the right layers (API, UI, contract, component, etc.). Identify weak spots in our quality pipeline and introduce tools or techniques that tighten feedback loops. Drive continuous improvement of automation frameworks-making them cleaner, faster, and easier for others to build on. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks and scripts Define automation strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency across QA teams Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams to integrate automation into continuous delivery pipelines Integrate automation deeply into pipelines; optimise parallel runs and ensure deterministic, stable outputs. Investigate flaky tests, eliminate root causes, and enforce reliability standards. Provide meaningful reporting that highlights real risks, not just raw numbers. Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level automation engineers Develop reusable components, utilities, and libraries to improve efficiency and maintainability of test automation assets Analyze and troubleshoot complex automation failures, identifying root causes and corrective actions Provide technical input into test planning, estimation, and overall QA strategy Evaluate and recommend automation tools and technologies that align with enterprise architecture Track and report on automation progress and performance metrics to QA leadership Ensure alignment of automation testing activities with compliance and security requirements relevant to healthcare data systems Collaborate with peers to enhance automation coverage for API, UI, batch, and Back End testing layers Guide mid-level and junior QA/SDET engineers, reviewing their test code and helping them grow. Run short learning sessions on testing techniques, automation frameworks, and debugging skills. Promote good habits like clean test coding, reliable assertions, and defensible test structure. Champion test automation adoption and continuous improvement initiatives across QA and development teams Advocate for shifts-left behaviours such as early test case design, contract validation, and exploratory testing. Recommend improvements to engineering workflows, branching strategies, and test environment usage. Bring fresh ideas from industry trends-new frameworks, patterns, and tooling that could elevate quality Qualification & Technical Skills: Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field 8+ years of experience in software testing 5 years in automation-focused roles Proven expertise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, Playwright, or UFT) Exposure to dashboard tools like Grafana etc is good to have. Expertise in automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, Postman, Restassured etc. Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps pipelines etc. Expertise in performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner etc. Working knowledge of security testing tools like SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Prowler, Kali Linux, Fortify, Veracode, Teneble.io, Jfrog Xray etc. Strong programming proficiency in Java and Python Solid understanding of CI/CD practices, with hands-on experience integrating automated tests into pipelines (eg, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies Proficient in database validation and complex SQL Scripting Experience leading automation initiatives for large, multi-tiered enterprise or healthcare systems
SC & NPPV3 Cleared AWS Cloud Architect We are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to support the continued development of a secure cloud-hosting platform used across a major public-sector programme. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role covering cloud integration, identity security, DevSecOps, threat monitoring and technical assurance. The Role You will provide architecture leadership across the AWS platform, helping onboard new applications and ensuring that security, integration and operational requirements are reflected within the technical design. You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure and security teams, producing architecture artefacts, resolving complex design issues and identifying opportunities to improve platform resilience and security. Key Responsibilities Provide technical and infrastructure architecture oversight across an AWS-hosted platform. Translate business needs into traceable technical and security requirements. Produce high-level designs, architecture decisions and supporting technical documentation. Review solution designs, supplier proposals and technical notes. Lead the resolution of architecture, integration and platform-level issues. Identify technical risks, security weaknesses and areas of technical debt. Design secure integration between Microsoft Entra ID and AWS. Develop conditional-access, privileged-access and approval policies. Improve the resilience and availability of identity services, including Keycloak and OTP solutions. Embed automated security controls into Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Design security monitoring using services such as AWS Security Lake, CloudWatch and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Support threat detection through centralised logging, tailored alerts and anomaly monitoring. Share knowledge and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. Essential Strong AWS cloud and security architecture experience. Experience designing secure, resilient enterprise cloud platforms. Excellent knowledge of identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID. Experience with privileged identity management, conditional access and access-control policies. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience, particularly Terraform. Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation within CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing cloud logging, monitoring and threat-detection capabilities. Ability to create architecture designs and communicate technical decisions clearly. Strong stakeholder-management and technical-assurance experience. SC & NPPV3 Clearance Desirable Experience with AWS EKS and highly available containerised deployments. Knowledge of Keycloak, OpenOTP or comparable identity platforms. Experience integrating Microsoft Defender for Cloud with AWS services. Knowledge of AWS Security Lake, CloudWatch, Lambda and Step Functions. Previous delivery experience within government, policing or another highly regulated environment. Experience mentoring engineers and improving security practices across multidisciplinary teams. The Details Contract role - 6 months+ Location: Predominantly remote Inside IR35 £550-£575 If you are an experienced AWS Architect with strong identity, automation and platform-security expertise, please apply with your latest CV for further information.
Aug 10, 2026
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SC & NPPV3 Cleared AWS Cloud Architect We are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to support the continued development of a secure cloud-hosting platform used across a major public-sector programme. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role covering cloud integration, identity security, DevSecOps, threat monitoring and technical assurance. The Role You will provide architecture leadership across the AWS platform, helping onboard new applications and ensuring that security, integration and operational requirements are reflected within the technical design. You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure and security teams, producing architecture artefacts, resolving complex design issues and identifying opportunities to improve platform resilience and security. Key Responsibilities Provide technical and infrastructure architecture oversight across an AWS-hosted platform. Translate business needs into traceable technical and security requirements. Produce high-level designs, architecture decisions and supporting technical documentation. Review solution designs, supplier proposals and technical notes. Lead the resolution of architecture, integration and platform-level issues. Identify technical risks, security weaknesses and areas of technical debt. Design secure integration between Microsoft Entra ID and AWS. Develop conditional-access, privileged-access and approval policies. Improve the resilience and availability of identity services, including Keycloak and OTP solutions. Embed automated security controls into Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Design security monitoring using services such as AWS Security Lake, CloudWatch and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Support threat detection through centralised logging, tailored alerts and anomaly monitoring. Share knowledge and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. Essential Strong AWS cloud and security architecture experience. Experience designing secure, resilient enterprise cloud platforms. Excellent knowledge of identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID. Experience with privileged identity management, conditional access and access-control policies. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience, particularly Terraform. Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation within CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing cloud logging, monitoring and threat-detection capabilities. Ability to create architecture designs and communicate technical decisions clearly. Strong stakeholder-management and technical-assurance experience. SC & NPPV3 Clearance Desirable Experience with AWS EKS and highly available containerised deployments. Knowledge of Keycloak, OpenOTP or comparable identity platforms. Experience integrating Microsoft Defender for Cloud with AWS services. Knowledge of AWS Security Lake, CloudWatch, Lambda and Step Functions. Previous delivery experience within government, policing or another highly regulated environment. Experience mentoring engineers and improving security practices across multidisciplinary teams. The Details Contract role - 6 months+ Location: Predominantly remote Inside IR35 £550-£575 If you are an experienced AWS Architect with strong identity, automation and platform-security expertise, please apply with your latest CV for further information.
About the job Job summary The Deputy Director, Head of AI Assurance will lead HMRC's approach to assuring the responsible, safe and effective deployment of AI across the organisation. The role will provide strategic leadership for the AI assurance function within the Chief AI Office (CAIO), ensuring that AI activity across HMRC is aligned to organisational priorities, meets clear governance and assurance expectations, and can progress at pace within appropriate guardrails. The post holder will not replace existing specialist functions such as data protection, cyber security, legal, commercial, architecture, risk or ethics. Instead, they will act as the senior alignment point for AI assurance, bringing together the right expertise at the right point in the lifecycle and ensuring that teams receive clear, proportionate and practical assurance advice. Job description Lead the development and operation of HMRC's AI assurance approach, ensuring that central, local and federated AI activity meets a consistent assurance bar. Establish clear assurance routes for AI use cases, from early idea through experimentation, deployment, scaling and live service. Provide senior oversight of AI assurance decisions, ensuring that risks, mitigations, dependencies and decisions are recorded, evidenced and traceable. Contribute to development of AI Agents to support delivery of effective assurance across the enterprise. Work with senior colleagues across HMRC to embed proportionate assurance into existing governance, delivery, security, data, commercial and change processes. Lead the AI assurance team, setting priorities, allocating work and ensuring a coherent service to delivery teams and business areas. Ensure assurance activity supports responsible acceleration rather than unnecessary delay, helping teams understand what is required to progress safely. Maintain a single view of material AI assurance issues, risks, themes and decisions, escalating where appropriate to the Chief AI Officer and relevant governance forums. Oversee the development of reusable assurance products, including checklists, evidence packs, decision templates, guidance and playbooks. Build strong working relationships with existing HMRC specialists in security, data protection, data governance, legal, ethics, commercial, architecture, risk and internal audit. Support external confidence in HMRC's use of AI by ensuring transparency, audit readiness and clear evidence of responsible redeployment. Represent HMRC in cross-government AI assurance, governance and professional communities, helping shape emerging standards, frameworks and best practice for responsible AI adoption. Person specification Experience of leading governance, assurance, risk, compliance or delivery functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for delivering effective outcomes in high-profile or sensitive environments. Experience of AI, data science, digital transformation, automation or emerging technology governance, including applying proportionate assurance approaches to innovative and fast-moving technology delivery. Strong ability to interpret complex policy, technical, ethical and risk issues, and translate them into clear, practical guidance that supports safe and effective delivery. Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders, and align diverse interests to achieve pragmatic decisions and outcomes. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills, including the ability to balance pace, innovation, risk, proportionality, regulatory requirements and public trust. Proven leadership and communication skills, including the ability to build and lead high-performing expert teams and to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders and non-technical audiences. Benefits Alongside your salary of £86,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details For full selection process details please see attached Candidate Pack Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Daniel White Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission . click apply for full job details
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary The Deputy Director, Head of AI Assurance will lead HMRC's approach to assuring the responsible, safe and effective deployment of AI across the organisation. The role will provide strategic leadership for the AI assurance function within the Chief AI Office (CAIO), ensuring that AI activity across HMRC is aligned to organisational priorities, meets clear governance and assurance expectations, and can progress at pace within appropriate guardrails. The post holder will not replace existing specialist functions such as data protection, cyber security, legal, commercial, architecture, risk or ethics. Instead, they will act as the senior alignment point for AI assurance, bringing together the right expertise at the right point in the lifecycle and ensuring that teams receive clear, proportionate and practical assurance advice. Job description Lead the development and operation of HMRC's AI assurance approach, ensuring that central, local and federated AI activity meets a consistent assurance bar. Establish clear assurance routes for AI use cases, from early idea through experimentation, deployment, scaling and live service. Provide senior oversight of AI assurance decisions, ensuring that risks, mitigations, dependencies and decisions are recorded, evidenced and traceable. Contribute to development of AI Agents to support delivery of effective assurance across the enterprise. Work with senior colleagues across HMRC to embed proportionate assurance into existing governance, delivery, security, data, commercial and change processes. Lead the AI assurance team, setting priorities, allocating work and ensuring a coherent service to delivery teams and business areas. Ensure assurance activity supports responsible acceleration rather than unnecessary delay, helping teams understand what is required to progress safely. Maintain a single view of material AI assurance issues, risks, themes and decisions, escalating where appropriate to the Chief AI Officer and relevant governance forums. Oversee the development of reusable assurance products, including checklists, evidence packs, decision templates, guidance and playbooks. Build strong working relationships with existing HMRC specialists in security, data protection, data governance, legal, ethics, commercial, architecture, risk and internal audit. Support external confidence in HMRC's use of AI by ensuring transparency, audit readiness and clear evidence of responsible redeployment. Represent HMRC in cross-government AI assurance, governance and professional communities, helping shape emerging standards, frameworks and best practice for responsible AI adoption. Person specification Experience of leading governance, assurance, risk, compliance or delivery functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for delivering effective outcomes in high-profile or sensitive environments. Experience of AI, data science, digital transformation, automation or emerging technology governance, including applying proportionate assurance approaches to innovative and fast-moving technology delivery. Strong ability to interpret complex policy, technical, ethical and risk issues, and translate them into clear, practical guidance that supports safe and effective delivery. Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders, and align diverse interests to achieve pragmatic decisions and outcomes. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills, including the ability to balance pace, innovation, risk, proportionality, regulatory requirements and public trust. Proven leadership and communication skills, including the ability to build and lead high-performing expert teams and to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders and non-technical audiences. Benefits Alongside your salary of £86,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details For full selection process details please see attached Candidate Pack Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Daniel White Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission . click apply for full job details
Full Stack Engineer (C# .Net Agentic AI) Reigate / WFH to £95k Are you a technologist Full Stack Engineer with an AI first mindset? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global InsurTech business that is producing game changing technology. As a Full Stack Engineer you'll design, develop and enhance modern SaaS applications, working closely with Product Owners to shape new features from concept through to production. You'll build scalable, high-quality software, write automated tests, review code and contribute throughout the Agile development lifecycle. The business is embracing AI native software engineering, rather than simply using AI to generate code, you'll work in an evolving agentic development environment, using AI to accelerate delivery while taking ownership of architecture, quality, security and technical decision making. As the platform evolves, you'll spend more time defining technical solutions, writing clear specifications, reviewing AI generated code, orchestrating AI workflows and helping establish engineering best practices across the team. Location / WFH: There's a flexible work from home hybrid model, you'll join colleagues in the Reigate office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. About you: You have strong full stack development experience with C# .Net combined with modern front end technologies (e.g. JavaScript / TypeScript), building cloud based SaaS applications You have hands-on experience using AI coding assistants and agentic development tools, with the ability to write effective specifications and prompts and confidently review AI generated code for quality, security and maintainability You have a genuine interest in applying AI to accelerate software delivery while maintaining high engineering standards You have a strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including architecture, testing, code quality and Agile delivery You are an analytical problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys continuously improving products, processes and engineering practices What's in it for you: Up to £95k salary plus bonus Hybrid working (3 days a week work from home) Enhanced parental leave 25 days holiday (plus buy days and your birthday off) Pension, Health Care and Life Assurance Training and career development Social events and a range of other perks Apply now to find out more about this Full Stack Engineer (C# .Net Agentic AI) opportunity.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Full Stack Engineer (C# .Net Agentic AI) Reigate / WFH to £95k Are you a technologist Full Stack Engineer with an AI first mindset? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global InsurTech business that is producing game changing technology. As a Full Stack Engineer you'll design, develop and enhance modern SaaS applications, working closely with Product Owners to shape new features from concept through to production. You'll build scalable, high-quality software, write automated tests, review code and contribute throughout the Agile development lifecycle. The business is embracing AI native software engineering, rather than simply using AI to generate code, you'll work in an evolving agentic development environment, using AI to accelerate delivery while taking ownership of architecture, quality, security and technical decision making. As the platform evolves, you'll spend more time defining technical solutions, writing clear specifications, reviewing AI generated code, orchestrating AI workflows and helping establish engineering best practices across the team. Location / WFH: There's a flexible work from home hybrid model, you'll join colleagues in the Reigate office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. About you: You have strong full stack development experience with C# .Net combined with modern front end technologies (e.g. JavaScript / TypeScript), building cloud based SaaS applications You have hands-on experience using AI coding assistants and agentic development tools, with the ability to write effective specifications and prompts and confidently review AI generated code for quality, security and maintainability You have a genuine interest in applying AI to accelerate software delivery while maintaining high engineering standards You have a strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including architecture, testing, code quality and Agile delivery You are an analytical problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys continuously improving products, processes and engineering practices What's in it for you: Up to £95k salary plus bonus Hybrid working (3 days a week work from home) Enhanced parental leave 25 days holiday (plus buy days and your birthday off) Pension, Health Care and Life Assurance Training and career development Social events and a range of other perks Apply now to find out more about this Full Stack Engineer (C# .Net Agentic AI) opportunity.
