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Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js As a Technical Lead, you ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product. This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment. The Role Technical Strategy & Leadership Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation Backend Architecture & Development Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions Implement microservices and modern backend patterns Collaboration & Delivery Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives Core Technical Expertise You ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with: MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning) Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem RESTful API design and distributed systems AWS or similar cloud platforms Microservices architecture CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices GitHub workflows Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) Docker and Kubernetes Tech Stack You ll be working with: Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript Express.js, Fastify MongoDB AWS Vue.js, Nuxt.js Nice to Have AI Experience Not essential, but highly desirable: Integrating AI/ML models into production systems Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) Prompt engineering AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise) Building internal AI-powered automation tools Why This Role is Exciting Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment Benefits We genuinely invest in our people. You ll enjoy: Hybrid Working Flexible working hours 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days Option to purchase an additional week of leave Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

In-scope technologies/products: F5 Skillsets required: "Expertise: F5 Big-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM, AWAF), Jenkins, GitHub Proficiencent: DO, AS3, Python and enterprise integrations Familiarity: AppViewX ADC+ Strong understanding: Network technologies, IP Routing protocols, and Firewalls. Experience: Cloud based architectures, CaaS, IaaS. Knowledge: Traditional datacentre hosted architectures Understanding: Operational Resilience and Security Agile methodologies and tooling such as Jira and CI/CD pipelines." Scope of services: "Seeking an Infrastructure engineer with exposure to F5 Networking services. The Study Engineer sits at the Front End of delivery. Their job is to take a customer or programme requirement and turn it into a clear, build-ready technical solution for the Delivery and Service teams. The Study Engineer is responsible for the technical discovery and design that happens before build and implementation. Understand application, traffic, security, and resilience requirements. Determine whether an existing F5 pattern can be used or whether a bespoke design is required. Produce design and handover artefacts: A key output of the Study Engineer is documentation that enables delivery without ambiguity. - Approved F5 pattern selection or design alignment. - Completed Study - Delivery handover details (VIPs, SSL, persistence, policies, routing, etc.). - Identification of risks, assumptions, and dependencies before build. This ensures Delivery engineers can execute without rework or clarification loops: - Bridges architecture, security, and delivery. - Study Engineers act as a technical translator across teams. - Align solutions with security and governance expectations. - Ensure designs are compatible with the current F5 estate and tooling. - Validate that what's being requested is achievable within platform standards. Needs strong F5 & networking expertise: Although they may not always build configurations themselves, Study Engineers need deep technical understanding to design effectively. - F5 BIG-IP modules (LTM, DNS/GTM, APM, AWAF). - SSL/TLS, traffic management, persistence, health monitoring. - Network fundamentals (routing, Firewalls, segmentation). - Automation and tooling awareness (eg AppViewX, AS3/DO).

The Azure Design Lead will manage, maintain, and enhance the organisation's Azure-based systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in cloud infrastructure and a commitment to supporting the technology needs of the professional services industry. Client Details This professional services organisation is a well-established and recognised name in its field, operating as part of a medium-sized team in Birmingham. The company prioritises technical excellence and offers a collaborative environment to support its employees in delivering high-quality solutions. Description Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud solutions to support business operations. Monitor and manage the performance and security of cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of Azure services with existing systems. Identify and resolve infrastructure issues to minimise downtime and ensure reliability. Develop and maintain documentation for Azure configurations and processes. Advise on best practices for optimising cloud infrastructure within the professional services industry. Support disaster recovery planning and execution for cloud-based systems. Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies and recommend enhancements as appropriate. Profile A successful Azure Design Lead should have: 3 years Proven expertise in managing and optimising Azure infrastructure. Experience working with 3rd party supplier and challenging Architecture and Design for the business Strong knowledge of cloud security protocols and compliance requirements. Experience with Scripting and automation tools for cloud management. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently. Understanding of professional services industry requirements is advantageous. Relevant certifications in Azure or cloud technologies are preferred. Job Offer Competitive salary upto £65K - £70K per annum + Bens Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal needs. Generous holiday allowance to promote work-life balance. Permanent position based in Birmingham, offering stability and career growth. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and technologically forward-thinking environment. If you're an Azure Design Lead looking to make an impact within the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Birmingham.

We are hiring an experienced F5 Engineer with strong expertise in F5 Big-IP technologies including LTM, GTM/DNS, APM, and AWAF. The role involves automation, CI/CD integration, and supporting secure, resilient enterprise network architectures across cloud and datacentre environments. Key Skills Required Expertise in F5 Big-IP: LTM, GTM/DNS, APM, AWAF Strong experience with Jenkins and GitHub Proficiency in DO, AS3, Python, and enterprise integrations Familiarity with AppViewX ADC+ Strong understanding of networking, IP routing protocols, and Firewalls Experience with cloud-based architectures, CaaS, and IaaS platforms Knowledge of traditional datacentre environments Understanding of operational resilience and security principles Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and CI/CD pipelines Preferred Experience Enterprise-scale F5 deployment and administration Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices Multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments

Principal Software Engineer Location: Remote Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Contract: Permanent A Principal Software Engineer is required to drive the technical vision and architecture of a mission-critical Field Platform for a leading organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone experienced in building scalable solutions using modern engineering practices and Microsoft technologies. You will be joining a house hold UK name carrying out a large digital transformation. Key Responsibilities & Skills: Define and implement a scalable, resilient Field Platform architecture, driving unification and reducing technical debt. Strong knowledge of Dynamics Field Service, .NET, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem to modernise and optimise the platform. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver new capabilities, such as workflow optimisation, knowledge management, and quoting tools for field operations. Champion clean architecture, CI/CD automation, observability, security-by-design principles, and performance tuning. Enhance offline capabilities for challenging field conditions with caching, failover mechanisms, and robust fail-safes. Leverage AI, telemetry, and synthetic monitoring to improve error tracking, diagnostics, and operational decision-making while maintaining human oversight. Additional Experience & Attributes: Experience leading engineering standards in product-led organisations with cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of field workforce operations, safety, and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration skills to act as a bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external technology partners. This is a pivotal role where you'll influence architectural decisions, drive technical innovation, and improve operational processes for a high-impact platform. If you're ready to lead transformative projects with Dynamics Field Service and the Microsoft tech stack, please get in touch by applying or emailing directly: (see below)

Solutions Architect Bristol | Hybrid | Permanent | Up to £70k per annum + Bonus We're helping a leading organisation on their search to onboard two Solutions Architects into their expanding team. As a Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing core business systems, driving efficiency through smart integrations, automation, and emerging technologies. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that genuinely improve how the organisation operates. Experience required: Automation across Microsoft Technology (M365, Power Platform and Azure) Development - Back End & Front End technologies (C#, SQL, JavaScript or Python) Data Reporting AI & ML - Understanding of AI and Large Language Models (LLM), AI Governance, Identifying opportunities for AI and Automation Integrations - between core business systems and third-party platforms Collaboration - working closely with key stakeholders and the wider technology department Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

AI Solutions Architect Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | Permanent | Up to £70k per annum + Bonus We're helping a leading organisation on their search to onboard two Solutions Architects into their expanding team. As a Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing core business systems, driving efficiency through smart integrations, automation, and emerging technologies. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that genuinely improve how the organisation operates. Experience required: Automation across Microsoft Technology (M365, Power Platform and Azure) Development - Back End & Front End technologies (C#, SQL, JavaScript or Python) Data Reporting AI & ML - Understanding of AI and Large Language Models (LLM), AI Governance, Identifying opportunities for AI and Automation Integrations - between core business systems and third-party platforms Collaboration - working closely with key stakeholders and the wider technology department Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

MuleSoft Technical Lead/MuleSoft Architect - API, Microservices Proven MuleSoft technical SME/Architect required to help our client on an in-flight brownfield project. This role required a MuleSoft technical SME who has successfully worked as a lead on previous MuleSoft projects delivered. Key responsibilities: Development of API management and microservices Working as the Integration Technology Lead/Architect on the adoption of Hybrid Integration or an iPaaS solutions with a particular focus on the Mulesoft Anypoint platform that includes API Designer, AP manager, and API studio Defining and delivering the Integration Technology aspects of the projects, including timely production of architectural designs and documentation Being a key contributor and advocate of Microservice, API Management, process automations, frameworks in projects and programs Participating in a Technical Design Authority to assess and quantify the risks associated with design decisions and communicate these to the relevant parties. End-to-end integration design, build, test support and deployment Contribute own expertise to developing integration solutions. Work with the customer daily using Agile methodology. Technical Design Document capturing MuleSoft functional and nonfunctional details utilizing Integrations design templates; RAML definition for all interfaces. Leads the design and architecture of Integration solutions that are in alignment with policies and standards of the organization while understanding the client environment and unique restrictions that may exist. Conduct Design Walkthroughs, Code Reviews, and Technical Coaching as warranted. Develop and Unit Test MuleSoft Applications checked into the department's code repository and deployed through Continuous Integration toolchain into development & test environments & relying on mUnit framework for validation of thus developed artifacts. Establishing mUnit framework and associated quality assurance processes to support validations of MuleSoft assets developed during the project. Assuring adherence to security, audit compliance, and error handling requirements Actively participate in Agile sprint ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review/product demo, and sprint retrospective) Resolution of tasks and defects within the project backlog Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interviews will take place this week, so please apply immediately or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this contract opportunity further.

SEO & Generative Discovery Manager - Fast-growing UK-based fashion retailer Salary - Upto 45k + Benefits Location - Peterborough Zachary Daniels are partnered with a fast-growing UK-based fashion retailer operating across both ecommerce and physical retail, with a strong multi-brand portfolio and an expanding international presence. The business has built a reputation for serving an underserved fashion audience with trend-led, accessible collections and a highly engaged customer base. Over the past few years, the company has experienced significant growth across revenue, ecommerce and market share, consistently outperforming wider retail trends. Recent industry reports have highlighted the brand as one of the fastest-growing fashion retailers in the UK, driven by strong digital performance, customer loyalty and continued expansion into new categories and acquisitions. The Role: This is an opportunity to shape the future of SEO, combining technical expertise, content strategy, digital PR and AI innovation to increase organic traffic, revenue and brand visibility at scale. The SEO & Generative Discovery Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the brand remains visible wherever customers search, browse, ask and discover. Key Responsibilities: Drive organic traffic growth, revenue performance and share of search in line with business forecasts and commercial objectives Lead the SEO and organic discovery strategy across traditional search engines, AI-powered search experiences and emerging LLM ecosystems Develop and implement on-site SEO, off-site SEO and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) strategies to maximise visibility across AI overviews, conversational search and generative discovery platforms Identify opportunities to improve brand and product visibility across search engines, AI assistants, shopping ecosystems and evolving discovery surfaces Own optimisation strategies across categories, sub-categories and seasonal campaigns aligned to trading priorities and customer demand trends Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, search intent mapping and opportunity gap analysis to support organic growth strategy Create scalable content strategies including evergreen content, editorial features, FAQs, expert-led articles and AI-friendly content formats designed for search rankings and AI citation Partner with PR and content teams to deliver authority-building campaigns, digital PR activity, backlink acquisition and brand mention growth Drive experimentation across AI tools, automation and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, uncover insights and scale organic opportunities Monitor and improve technical SEO performance through regular audits covering crawlability, indexing, structured data, Core Web Vitals, internal linking, XML sitemaps, robots directives and site architecture Work closely with development and product teams to prioritise technical SEO improvements and resolve performance issues Own reporting across SEO performance, AI visibility, experimentation outcomes and innovation roadmaps, providing actionable insight to stakeholders Stay informed on industry developments across SEO, AI search, search engine algorithms and generative discovery trends About You: Proven experience within SEO, organic growth or search strategy roles, either in-house or business side Strong knowledge of technical SEO, content optimisation and off-site SEO best practices Experience building strategies that drive measurable traffic growth and commercial performance Passion for emerging search behaviours, AI-powered discovery, LLM optimisation and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) Experience using AI and automation tools to improve workflows, content scaling and performance analysis Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn insight into action Confidence reporting on KPIs including rankings, traffic, revenue, share of search and visibility metrics Advanced experience using tools including Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, SEMrush and similar SEO platforms Understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and their impact on search performance Why Apply: Join a high-growth fashion and ecommerce business that continues to outperform wider retail trends Opportunity to shape the future of SEO, AI search visibility and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) within a digitally ambitious organisation Work across multiple well-established fashion and lifestyle brands with large-scale ecommerce operations Play a key role in driving organic revenue growth, brand visibility and innovation across emerging search platforms Be at the forefront of AI-powered discovery, conversational search and LLM optimisation strategies Collaborate with experienced teams across ecommerce, digital marketing, content, PR, development and trading BBBH36191

Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.

6 month contract - Inside IR35 (Umbrella) - Investment Banking Location: London or Glasgow 50% office presence required The Candidate: Will be responsible for the full development lifecycle of a project from design, to deployment in production and post release supportability. Will ensure end-deliverables are clearly defined and communicated; ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of each deliverable's progress, issues and risks. Will pro-actively manage risk & issues - escalating where appropriate - ensuring delivery progress is maintained. Will work in projects with an agile methodology delivering incremental deliverables that improve the business functionality whilst limiting risk to Production systems Will work closely with the business, operations and development teams to design, deliver and implement future state architecture. Will partner with the architecture teams to ensure robust design and adherence to bank wide architectural goals. Will design solutions that align technology roadmaps to business strategy and conduct high- quality functional design, system, integration testing and UAT. Will work closely with Production Management APS to deliver a stable & reliable platform under all necessary controls Knowledge, Skill and Experience 8+ years' experience in commercial software development. Strong core Java and backend engineering skills, with experience designing, building and maintaining reliable, scalable applications. Good SQL skills and experience working with relational databases. Experience with test-driven development, delivery automation and good software engineering practices. Experience with message-driven architectures and event-driven systems would be beneficial. Experience with Kafka, Kafka Streams or Kafka Connect would also be beneficial. Experience working with applications deployed in Kubernetes environments would also be beneficial. Has experience working in Unix / Linux operation systems. Has experience working with SDLC tools: Jira, BitBucket, Artifactory, Jenkins, etc Has experience working in a global team, helping others through pair programming and knowledge sharing and helping the team improve their development practices. Shows excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Has a can-do attitude, can partner with others inside and outside of the development team to investigate issues, drive conversations to find and agree solutions and communicate those solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders. Will be able to partner with business, operations, developers, architects and infrastructure teams to help. Participate and involvement in shaping the future platform i.e. Design sessions Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

AI Solutions Architect Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | Permanent | Up to £70k per annum + Bonus We're helping a leading organisation on their search to onboard two Solutions Architects into their expanding team. As a Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing core business systems, driving efficiency through smart integrations, automation, and emerging technologies. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that genuinely improve how the organisation operates. Experience required: Automation across Microsoft Technology (M365, Power Platform and Azure) Development - Back End & Front End technologies (C#, SQL, JavaScript or Python) Data Reporting AI & ML - Understanding of AI and Large Language Models (LLM), AI Governance, Identifying opportunities for AI and Automation Integrations - between core business systems and third-party platforms Collaboration - working closely with key stakeholders and the wider technology department Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Location: London, Watford or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. Today, we are transforming our technology, culture and ways of working to become a more modern, customer centric and engineering led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shift toward cloud, SaaS/PaaS and product centric delivery, we're investing heavily in engineering excellence, empowered teams and great leadership. We're now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Home Finance product engineering team-a group responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance You'll lead the evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails-based mortgage origination and servicing platform, architecting modern, resilient and scalable solutions. True empowerment and autonomy We operate stream-aligned product teams where Engineering Managers have real authority over technology decisions, people development, engineering standards and team culture. Modern engineering focus You'll drive cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the lifecycle. A culture that values people We're building a place where engineers can do their best work - curious, collaborative, inclusive, and always improving. The role Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the Home Finance application stack. You'll act as a servant leader and coach, improving engineering practices, nurturing talent and enabling the team to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our customers and regulatory obligations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, and other open-source technologies, with a clear roadmap toward cloud-native evolution. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and inspire a stream-aligned product engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time-to-value. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support talent development, succession planning and recruitment to build a high-performing engineering capability. Manage budgets responsibly, improving cost efficiency and value delivery. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. About you Technical expertise Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web-based MVC applications (e.g., Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud-native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift-left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Leadership & delivery A people-first engineering leader who builds high-performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. What you'll bring A degree or equivalent professional experience. A passion for modern, inclusive engineering leadership and the ability to inspire and develop others.

Security Architect (DevSecOps) Retail Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week in London 6 months+ £750 - £800 per day In short: We require a strong, application-focused Security Architect with a keen background in development or at least the ability to assure a product's architecture and have low-level, detailed conversations with engineers on the product whilst also facing off to more senior stakeholders in the business. In full: You will be responsible for augmenting the Security Architecture team with speciality skills and help scale our security presence across the wider technology and infrastructure teams. Provide engineering and product teams with direction and guidance for all security matters. Help product teams deliver new business features securely while balancing and clearly articulating technical and business risk. You will be expected to drive the deployment/integration of security capabilities into engineering teams within the product domain. You will drive security initiatives such as developing security requirements, threat modelling, strengthening application security, vulnerability reduction, etc., with the engineering teams. Reducing friction is paramount and we are all about fast feedback within existing workflows, not adding another console for a developer to check. Support teams in a collaborative manner in matters of mobile application, web application, cloud and data security, with threat modelling, risk treatment and security advice across all security domains. If you can raise a PR to fix a security issue, do so. Facilitate risk remediation but also challenge decisions and status-quo. Facilitate in assurance activities like penetration testing, purple testing, app assurance. Build quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security activities and plan them. You will need To excel in this position, we expect you to have the following: Solid security experience across common security domains - the technology might have changed but most of the security challenges have not. A thorough understanding of modern application development practices so that security capabilities can be introduced and embedded while minimising developer friction. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills. Be able to provide security guidance to engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Be able to develop threat models, attack trees, and embed security by design in product engineering effort. Good understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, micro services, modern application development, and mobile apps. Good understanding of software architecture, dev-sec-ops, and network security. Experience in browser security or mobile app security is desirable. Good understanding of industry standards such as OWASP ASVS, OWASP Top-10, CIS benchmarks. Hands-on experience with complex Azure and AWS architectures with an emphasis on containerised workloads. Command-line/API experience is highly desirable as security automation is a strategic priority. Some coding experience in something is always a plus - Java, HTML, JavaScript. You do not need to "be a developer" but you do need to understand the implications of security on engineering velocity. Knowledge of and experience with PCI-DSS will be desirable. Multiple examples of completed projects in security engineering or closely related areas. Azure or AWS cloud security certifications (preferred). Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

AWS DevOps Engineer (Data / BioTech)Oxford (1 day per month in office).£60-80k + Benefits. This role cannot offer Visa Sponsorship. Your new company I am exclusively recruiting an AWS DevOps Engineer for a fast-growing, clinical-stage life sciences organisation developing a first-in-class technology to tackle diseases, including cancer and autoimmune conditions.The business is privately funded, entering a critical growth phase, and investing heavily into its data and cloud capability to support scientific discovery and clinical delivery. With active clinical programmes underway, technology is a core enabler rather than a support function.You must be UK based and this role requires a minimum of 1 day per month in their offices in Oxfordshire. Your new role This role exists because science has moved faster than infrastructure. Your job is to build the platform that lets world-class scientists move even faster without breaking things. It's impact plus ownership at the point of scale.You will join a small, highly collaborative IT and data function, working closely with bioinformaticians and scientists to design and build a scalable, secure and reproducible AWS platform.This role sits at the intersection of DevOps, data engineering and scientific computing. You will own cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and workflow automation, enabling complex data and bioinformatics pipelines to run reliably, repeatably and at scale.You will play a key role in shaping data strategy, governance and reproducibility standards as the organisation grows from discovery into later-stage clinical development. What you'll need to succeed This is positioned as an experienced hire requiring 5+ years AWS DevOps Experience and a background supporting data-heavy or research-led environments.You will have strong experience with AWS architecture and infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and automation, Docker and containerised workflows and Linux system administration.You will be the first dedicated perm DevOps hire reporting into the Director of IT, so will be confident making executive decisions and wearing more than one hat, in fact you'll relish it.Experience building data pipelines and supporting analytics platforms will be beneficial, as will an appreciation for data governance and reproducibility. What you'll get in return You will be joining a well funded, mission driven organisation at a pivotal stage of growth, where technology is central to scientific delivery rather than a support function.The company offers mainly UK remote working, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private health insurance, good pension contributions and health and wellbeing allowance. There is a strong focus on trust, autonomy and sustainable working practices, with an environment that empowers engineers to make meaningful technical decisions early on. What you need to do now At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology.To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk