Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation following a recent acquisition. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO and wider engineering team to assess, improve and progressively enhance an established C# codebase built on older Microsoft technologies. Due to the nature of the work, The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, planning and technical workshops Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing methodologies such as TDD Cloud experience Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is 65,000 - 80,000 + Benefits.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation following a recent acquisition. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO and wider engineering team to assess, improve and progressively enhance an established C# codebase built on older Microsoft technologies. Due to the nature of the work, The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, planning and technical workshops Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing methodologies such as TDD Cloud experience Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is 65,000 - 80,000 + Benefits.
Senior Network Engineer From 55,000pa Bedford, Hybrid Permanent, Full Time Can you Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure solutions? Are you able to ensure high availability, performance, and security of bpha's network systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across IT teams? Then we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who can do all of the above and more! Take a look at our key responsibilities below, and if you think that sounds like you, why not apply! Key Responsibilities Design and develop network architecture strategies aligned with business needs and industry standards. Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless systems, and firewalls. Deploy scalable, high-performance network solutions with minimal downtime. Conduct regular network maintenance, updates, and upgrades. Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments. Respond to and mitigate network security incidents. Automate network tasks and processes using scripting tools. Maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams. Collaborate with IT teams and third-party vendors on network-related projects. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends. Key Performance Indicators High network uptime and minimal downtime. Successful delivery of network projects on time and within budget. Zero or minimal security breaches. Positive stakeholder feedback on network performance and documentation. Effective automation and continuous improvement of network processes. Accurate and timely documentation updates. Strong collaboration and communication across teams. Essential Skills & Attributes Logical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Adaptability and responsiveness to change. Strong vendor relationship management. Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed. Essential Experience & Knowledge Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer. Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, NETGEAR, ZYXEL. Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network security tools. Strong background in Microsoft Azure and automation tools. Experience leading network projects and scripting for automation. Desirable Experience Windows Server administration. Experience with Amazon AWS or other cloud platforms. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum) or project management (PRINCE2, APM). ITIL Foundation certification. Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Essential). Full clean driving license (Essential). Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer From 55,000pa Bedford, Hybrid Permanent, Full Time Can you Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure solutions? Are you able to ensure high availability, performance, and security of bpha's network systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across IT teams? Then we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who can do all of the above and more! Take a look at our key responsibilities below, and if you think that sounds like you, why not apply! Key Responsibilities Design and develop network architecture strategies aligned with business needs and industry standards. Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless systems, and firewalls. Deploy scalable, high-performance network solutions with minimal downtime. Conduct regular network maintenance, updates, and upgrades. Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments. Respond to and mitigate network security incidents. Automate network tasks and processes using scripting tools. Maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams. Collaborate with IT teams and third-party vendors on network-related projects. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends. Key Performance Indicators High network uptime and minimal downtime. Successful delivery of network projects on time and within budget. Zero or minimal security breaches. Positive stakeholder feedback on network performance and documentation. Effective automation and continuous improvement of network processes. Accurate and timely documentation updates. Strong collaboration and communication across teams. Essential Skills & Attributes Logical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Adaptability and responsiveness to change. Strong vendor relationship management. Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed. Essential Experience & Knowledge Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer. Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, NETGEAR, ZYXEL. Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network security tools. Strong background in Microsoft Azure and automation tools. Experience leading network projects and scripting for automation. Desirable Experience Windows Server administration. Experience with Amazon AWS or other cloud platforms. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum) or project management (PRINCE2, APM). ITIL Foundation certification. Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Essential). Full clean driving license (Essential). Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation following a recent acquisition. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO and wider engineering team to assess, improve and progressively enhance an established C# codebase built on older Microsoft technologies. Due to the nature of the work, The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, planning and technical workshops Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing methodologies such as TDD Cloud experience Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is 65,000 - 80,000 + Benefits.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation following a recent acquisition. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO and wider engineering team to assess, improve and progressively enhance an established C# codebase built on older Microsoft technologies. Due to the nature of the work, The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, planning and technical workshops Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing methodologies such as TDD Cloud experience Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is 65,000 - 80,000 + Benefits.
Software Engineer (Junior-Senior) £50,000-£80,000+ Hybrid Defence Sector Ready to build software that makes a real-world impact? Join a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical solutions within the defence and national security space. You'll work on complex, high-stakes systems where reliability, performance, and security are paramount - contributing to technology that truly matters. This opportunity is open to engineers across Junior, Mid, and Senior levels , offering clear progression, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and domain experts. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems Write clean, scalable code in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making (level dependent) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data, and product Work on cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure (AWS / Azure / secure environments) Support CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment in regulated environments Ensure software meets strict security and compliance standards What We're Looking For STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar) Experience level: Junior: Strong academic background + internships/personal projects Mid: Commercial experience delivering production-grade software Senior: Proven track record in system design, leadership, and delivery Proficiency in at least one core language: Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex environments Familiarity with Git, testing practices, and software development lifecycle Highly Desirable: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerisation, infrastructure as code) Knowledge of secure software development or regulated industries Important Requirements Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV) Must be willing to work within the defence/national security sector Why Join Impact: Work on systems that support national security and critical operations Progression: Clear career pathways from Junior to Senior and beyond Learning: Ongoing technical development and exposure to advanced technologies Environment: Collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and long-term career stability Apply Now If you're motivated by solving complex problems and want to build secure, high-impact systems, we'd love to hear from you.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer (Junior-Senior) £50,000-£80,000+ Hybrid Defence Sector Ready to build software that makes a real-world impact? Join a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical solutions within the defence and national security space. You'll work on complex, high-stakes systems where reliability, performance, and security are paramount - contributing to technology that truly matters. This opportunity is open to engineers across Junior, Mid, and Senior levels , offering clear progression, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and domain experts. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems Write clean, scalable code in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making (level dependent) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data, and product Work on cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure (AWS / Azure / secure environments) Support CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment in regulated environments Ensure software meets strict security and compliance standards What We're Looking For STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar) Experience level: Junior: Strong academic background + internships/personal projects Mid: Commercial experience delivering production-grade software Senior: Proven track record in system design, leadership, and delivery Proficiency in at least one core language: Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex environments Familiarity with Git, testing practices, and software development lifecycle Highly Desirable: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerisation, infrastructure as code) Knowledge of secure software development or regulated industries Important Requirements Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV) Must be willing to work within the defence/national security sector Why Join Impact: Work on systems that support national security and critical operations Progression: Clear career pathways from Junior to Senior and beyond Learning: Ongoing technical development and exposure to advanced technologies Environment: Collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and long-term career stability Apply Now If you're motivated by solving complex problems and want to build secure, high-impact systems, we'd love to hear from you.
We at Qualient Solutions looking for Platform engineer with CloudFormation experience & Active SC Clearance. Job Description:- Key responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable platform solutions. Including monitoring, managing and optimising cloud-based (AWS) resources. Feed engineering insight and experience into the wider Strategy and Architecture team to identify opportunities to improve engineering across the whole organisation. Document all procedures and policies for maintaining and improving system infrastructure. Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines) for efficient and secure deployment and operations. Whilst also working with development teams to facilitate the deployment and operation of systems. Skills Required: Minimum - Experience as a Senior Platform Engineer including a solid understanding of software engineering principles and their application. Experience of Scripting and pipeline automation (eg Jenkins and GitHub Actions). - Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS) and containerisation technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). - Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform. Essential - Experience of working closely with development and infrastructure teams to quickly understand requirements and implement solutions. Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery. Ability to cooperate closely with both engineers and product teams - including designers, product managers, and analysts. - Hands on CloudFormation Scripting, troubleshooting and debugging - Working knowledge of Chef, Scripting and troubleshooting Experience with Python Scripting and troubleshooting - Experience with Jenkins pipelines (multibranch), deployments, groovy Scripting Experience with Linux commands and knowledge of troubleshooting web services Experience with AWS services - EC2, NLB, API Gateway, ASG, etc.
May 12, 2026
Full time
We at Qualient Solutions looking for Platform engineer with CloudFormation experience & Active SC Clearance. Job Description:- Key responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable platform solutions. Including monitoring, managing and optimising cloud-based (AWS) resources. Feed engineering insight and experience into the wider Strategy and Architecture team to identify opportunities to improve engineering across the whole organisation. Document all procedures and policies for maintaining and improving system infrastructure. Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines) for efficient and secure deployment and operations. Whilst also working with development teams to facilitate the deployment and operation of systems. Skills Required: Minimum - Experience as a Senior Platform Engineer including a solid understanding of software engineering principles and their application. Experience of Scripting and pipeline automation (eg Jenkins and GitHub Actions). - Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS) and containerisation technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). - Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform. Essential - Experience of working closely with development and infrastructure teams to quickly understand requirements and implement solutions. Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery. Ability to cooperate closely with both engineers and product teams - including designers, product managers, and analysts. - Hands on CloudFormation Scripting, troubleshooting and debugging - Working knowledge of Chef, Scripting and troubleshooting Experience with Python Scripting and troubleshooting - Experience with Jenkins pipelines (multibranch), deployments, groovy Scripting Experience with Linux commands and knowledge of troubleshooting web services Experience with AWS services - EC2, NLB, API Gateway, ASG, etc.
Java Tech Lead/Developer is required to join a small, specialist, founder-led SaaS software company building a data discovery, automated data consolidation and analytics platform used across the construction and engineering sectors. The product helps organisations bring together complex data from multiple sources to track costs, improve project visibility and identify potential fraud or irregularities across large-scale projects. This is a senior, hands-on role within a small, collaborative UK- and Canada-based team, currently comprising two developers, so you will have strong all-around capabilities. Salary Circa £80-90k + Benefits The role is remote within the UK (you must be in the UK/Eligible to work), with the option to work from an East Sussex office for local candidates. The role will replace the current Tech Lead, who will transition out over the next six months, allowing for a structured handover. Key skills required for the Java Tech Lead/Developer include the majority of the following: Expert-level Java development experience is essential Strong experience with Spring Framework/Spring Boot Experience with JDBC, Servlets and Back End application development Good understanding of parallel and concurrent programming Strong SQL skills, including DDL, DML and writing/optimising complex queries Experience with PostgreSQL, database partitioning, and data transformation Ability to deliver full-stack solutions across UI, Back End logic and database layers Experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS and SVG Azure application deployment experience Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and/or Terragrunt Comfortable working with Docker, Git/GitHub, PowerShell, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code and DBeaver Ideally, experience writing reusable Java APIs, maintaining open-source projects or building libraries used by other developers Ideally, experience writing low-level code to read and write complex file formats such as PDF, PST or MSG, rather than simply integrating third-party APIs Ability to analyse high-level or minimal requirements and propose pragmatic technical solutions Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, implementation approaches and existing code clearly Experience mentoring developers and supporting wider technical, data analyst and IT teams Comfortable working in a small development team where ownership, initiative and adaptability are important Experience taking over technical ownership from an existing Tech Lead, or joining during a structured handover/transition period What you'll do as a Java Tech Lead/Developer Take technical ownership of key areas of the SaaS product portfolio Work closely with the outgoing Tech Lead during a structured six-month transition period Act as a senior Java developer and technical lead across the platform Take ownership of assigned development work and progress tasks independently Work closely with the current Tech Lead to understand the technical philosophy and share knowledge with other team members Design, build and maintain scalable SaaS applications and reusable software components Develop new libraries or adapt existing libraries where required Design and implement data transformations across complex datasets and multiple data sources Build business-focused user interfaces, Back End services and database-driven functionality Deploy applications to Microsoft Azure using Infrastructure as Code tooling Support, guide and mentor developers, data analysts and wider technical colleagues Contribute to the ongoing improvement, maintainability and performance of the platform Why this role? This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Java Tech Lead/Senior Developer who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership in a small, high-impact team. You'll benefit from a planned handover with the current Tech Lead, giving you time to understand the platform, architecture, product direction and technical priorities before fully taking ownership. You'll be working on a data-rich SaaS product solving real-world problems in construction and engineering, where complex project data, cost tracking and fraud detection are key business challenges. The role offers autonomy, variety and the chance to influence technical direction across Back End development, cloud deployment, databases, data transformation and user-facing applications. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment. Apply now or message us for more details. Referrals always welcome!
May 12, 2026
Full time
Java Tech Lead/Developer is required to join a small, specialist, founder-led SaaS software company building a data discovery, automated data consolidation and analytics platform used across the construction and engineering sectors. The product helps organisations bring together complex data from multiple sources to track costs, improve project visibility and identify potential fraud or irregularities across large-scale projects. This is a senior, hands-on role within a small, collaborative UK- and Canada-based team, currently comprising two developers, so you will have strong all-around capabilities. Salary Circa £80-90k + Benefits The role is remote within the UK (you must be in the UK/Eligible to work), with the option to work from an East Sussex office for local candidates. The role will replace the current Tech Lead, who will transition out over the next six months, allowing for a structured handover. Key skills required for the Java Tech Lead/Developer include the majority of the following: Expert-level Java development experience is essential Strong experience with Spring Framework/Spring Boot Experience with JDBC, Servlets and Back End application development Good understanding of parallel and concurrent programming Strong SQL skills, including DDL, DML and writing/optimising complex queries Experience with PostgreSQL, database partitioning, and data transformation Ability to deliver full-stack solutions across UI, Back End logic and database layers Experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS and SVG Azure application deployment experience Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and/or Terragrunt Comfortable working with Docker, Git/GitHub, PowerShell, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code and DBeaver Ideally, experience writing reusable Java APIs, maintaining open-source projects or building libraries used by other developers Ideally, experience writing low-level code to read and write complex file formats such as PDF, PST or MSG, rather than simply integrating third-party APIs Ability to analyse high-level or minimal requirements and propose pragmatic technical solutions Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, implementation approaches and existing code clearly Experience mentoring developers and supporting wider technical, data analyst and IT teams Comfortable working in a small development team where ownership, initiative and adaptability are important Experience taking over technical ownership from an existing Tech Lead, or joining during a structured handover/transition period What you'll do as a Java Tech Lead/Developer Take technical ownership of key areas of the SaaS product portfolio Work closely with the outgoing Tech Lead during a structured six-month transition period Act as a senior Java developer and technical lead across the platform Take ownership of assigned development work and progress tasks independently Work closely with the current Tech Lead to understand the technical philosophy and share knowledge with other team members Design, build and maintain scalable SaaS applications and reusable software components Develop new libraries or adapt existing libraries where required Design and implement data transformations across complex datasets and multiple data sources Build business-focused user interfaces, Back End services and database-driven functionality Deploy applications to Microsoft Azure using Infrastructure as Code tooling Support, guide and mentor developers, data analysts and wider technical colleagues Contribute to the ongoing improvement, maintainability and performance of the platform Why this role? This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Java Tech Lead/Senior Developer who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership in a small, high-impact team. You'll benefit from a planned handover with the current Tech Lead, giving you time to understand the platform, architecture, product direction and technical priorities before fully taking ownership. You'll be working on a data-rich SaaS product solving real-world problems in construction and engineering, where complex project data, cost tracking and fraud detection are key business challenges. The role offers autonomy, variety and the chance to influence technical direction across Back End development, cloud deployment, databases, data transformation and user-facing applications. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment. Apply now or message us for more details. Referrals always welcome!
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - 70,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
May 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - 70,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Principal Data Engineer Location: Remote Salary: Up to £95,000 Sponsorship: Not available VIQU have partnered with a nationally recognised organisation that has recently completed a full migration from on-premise infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and is now building a modern, domain-oriented Data Mesh. This is a critical leadership hire as they continue to scale their cloud data platform and embed engineering excellence across multiple product domains. This is not a step-up role. They will only consider candidates with proven Principal or Lead-level experience , including clear ownership of engineers, standards, and cross-domain architectural direction. The Role As Principal Data Engineer, you will be the senior technical authority across data product squads, driving strategy, architecture, and engineering best practice. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible, hands-on technical leadership across multiple domain teams Defining how projects are approached and ensuring delivery standards are upheld Designing and governing scalable pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Datastream, Data Fusion, Dataproc and Cloud Composer (Airflow) Leading best practice across dbt, Terraform, Docker and CI/CD Driving Data Mesh adoption, domain ownership, and interoperable data products Setting modelling standards across raw, curated and semantic layers Embedding governance covering lineage, MDM, data quality, PII and compliance Mentoring and challenging senior engineers to maintain high standards You will work closely with Architects and Platform Engineering to ensure performance, cost control, security and scalability across the GCP estate. What They Need 10+ years in Data Engineering Clear, demonstrable experience leading engineers at Lead/Principal level Deep, hands-on GCP experience (this is essential) Strong SQL and Python expertise Experience building cloud-native data platforms end-to-end Strong background in Data Lake/Warehouse architecture Proven experience implementing CI/CD and infrastructure as code Confidence to challenge stakeholders and influence technical direction Candidates without strong, proven leadership experience in enterprise-scale environments will not be considered. Why Join? You'll be joining at a pivotal stage in the evolution of a 100% cloud-native platform. The foundations are in place, but the Data Mesh journey is still being shaped. This is a genuine opportunity to influence architecture, standards, and the long-term engineering strategy - fully remote, with executive backing and real scope for impact. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on the VIQU website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
May 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Data Engineer Location: Remote Salary: Up to £95,000 Sponsorship: Not available VIQU have partnered with a nationally recognised organisation that has recently completed a full migration from on-premise infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and is now building a modern, domain-oriented Data Mesh. This is a critical leadership hire as they continue to scale their cloud data platform and embed engineering excellence across multiple product domains. This is not a step-up role. They will only consider candidates with proven Principal or Lead-level experience , including clear ownership of engineers, standards, and cross-domain architectural direction. The Role As Principal Data Engineer, you will be the senior technical authority across data product squads, driving strategy, architecture, and engineering best practice. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible, hands-on technical leadership across multiple domain teams Defining how projects are approached and ensuring delivery standards are upheld Designing and governing scalable pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Datastream, Data Fusion, Dataproc and Cloud Composer (Airflow) Leading best practice across dbt, Terraform, Docker and CI/CD Driving Data Mesh adoption, domain ownership, and interoperable data products Setting modelling standards across raw, curated and semantic layers Embedding governance covering lineage, MDM, data quality, PII and compliance Mentoring and challenging senior engineers to maintain high standards You will work closely with Architects and Platform Engineering to ensure performance, cost control, security and scalability across the GCP estate. What They Need 10+ years in Data Engineering Clear, demonstrable experience leading engineers at Lead/Principal level Deep, hands-on GCP experience (this is essential) Strong SQL and Python expertise Experience building cloud-native data platforms end-to-end Strong background in Data Lake/Warehouse architecture Proven experience implementing CI/CD and infrastructure as code Confidence to challenge stakeholders and influence technical direction Candidates without strong, proven leadership experience in enterprise-scale environments will not be considered. Why Join? You'll be joining at a pivotal stage in the evolution of a 100% cloud-native platform. The foundations are in place, but the Data Mesh journey is still being shaped. This is a genuine opportunity to influence architecture, standards, and the long-term engineering strategy - fully remote, with executive backing and real scope for impact. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on the VIQU website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer/Azure/M365/Customer Success Specialist (MSP) Location: Bristol Office-based 4 days per week + customer site visits Salary: £43k + benefits Start: ASAP (Immediate or up to 4 weeks' notice) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our MSP environment in a highly customer-facing, escalation and mentoring-focused role. This position blends senior technical support, customer success, and service improvement, acting as both a technical escalation point and a trusted advisor to customers. You will support multiple clients, work closely with service desk and consulting teams, and play a visible role in improving customer outcomes, service quality, and adoption of managed services. This is an ideal role for someone with strong MSP experience, an appetite to coach and mentor others, and a desire to progress into technical leadership or service management. Core Purpose: Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and service excellence Act as 3rd line escalation for complex, high-impact incidents Support onboarding, adoption, and ongoing customer success Provide a higher-level view of customer environments and engagement Use data and insight to proactively improve service delivery Key Responsibilities: Issue Resolution & Senior Support Act as the primary escalation point for priority and complex technical incidents Lead troubleshooting activities across infrastructure, cloud, and security platforms Work closely with 2nd line engineers, providing guidance and mentoring Maintain and improve technical documentation and knowledge bases Proactive Engagement & Customer Success: Monitor customer health and service desk data to identify risks and improvement areas Conduct regular customer check-ins and service reviews Support customer site visits where required Act as a customer advocate internally Onboarding, Adoption & Training: Lead technical onboarding of new customers and services Deliver knowledge transfer and training to customers and internal teams Track onboarding progress and platform adoption Service Improvement & Data Analysis: Analyse service desk metrics, alerting, and monitoring data Drive continuous improvement, best practices, and process optimisation Contribute to ITIL-aligned service delivery improvements Commercial Awareness: Identify opportunities for upsell and cross-sell in collaboration with account teams Provide technical input into customer roadmaps and service evolution Technical Environment: You will work across a modern MSP technology stack, including: End User & Workspace Microsoft 365 Admin Azure & Entra ID (Azure AD) Identity & Access Management Endpoint Management (Intune) Defender & security tooling Infrastructure & Platforms Windows Server, AD, Exchange VMware & Hyper-V Backup and recovery solutions Storage, server, and hardware operations VM life cycle management Cloud & Hybrid Azure services Hybrid cloud design and support Cloud and virtual platform operations Networking LAN/WAN Cisco networking RDP, monitoring, alerting Security Cybersecurity fundamentals Security principles and best practices Endpoint and cloud security monitoring Required Experience & Qualifications: 2-5 years' experience in an MSP environment Strong experience in 2nd/3rd line support with escalation ownership Proven ability to support multiple customer environments Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading by influence on a service desk Exposure to customer-facing service reviews and stakeholder engagement ITIL Foundation (Required) Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience Experience using ITSM & CRM platforms (Autotask, Halo or similar) RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer/Azure/M365/Customer Success Specialist (MSP) Location: Bristol Office-based 4 days per week + customer site visits Salary: £43k + benefits Start: ASAP (Immediate or up to 4 weeks' notice) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our MSP environment in a highly customer-facing, escalation and mentoring-focused role. This position blends senior technical support, customer success, and service improvement, acting as both a technical escalation point and a trusted advisor to customers. You will support multiple clients, work closely with service desk and consulting teams, and play a visible role in improving customer outcomes, service quality, and adoption of managed services. This is an ideal role for someone with strong MSP experience, an appetite to coach and mentor others, and a desire to progress into technical leadership or service management. Core Purpose: Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and service excellence Act as 3rd line escalation for complex, high-impact incidents Support onboarding, adoption, and ongoing customer success Provide a higher-level view of customer environments and engagement Use data and insight to proactively improve service delivery Key Responsibilities: Issue Resolution & Senior Support Act as the primary escalation point for priority and complex technical incidents Lead troubleshooting activities across infrastructure, cloud, and security platforms Work closely with 2nd line engineers, providing guidance and mentoring Maintain and improve technical documentation and knowledge bases Proactive Engagement & Customer Success: Monitor customer health and service desk data to identify risks and improvement areas Conduct regular customer check-ins and service reviews Support customer site visits where required Act as a customer advocate internally Onboarding, Adoption & Training: Lead technical onboarding of new customers and services Deliver knowledge transfer and training to customers and internal teams Track onboarding progress and platform adoption Service Improvement & Data Analysis: Analyse service desk metrics, alerting, and monitoring data Drive continuous improvement, best practices, and process optimisation Contribute to ITIL-aligned service delivery improvements Commercial Awareness: Identify opportunities for upsell and cross-sell in collaboration with account teams Provide technical input into customer roadmaps and service evolution Technical Environment: You will work across a modern MSP technology stack, including: End User & Workspace Microsoft 365 Admin Azure & Entra ID (Azure AD) Identity & Access Management Endpoint Management (Intune) Defender & security tooling Infrastructure & Platforms Windows Server, AD, Exchange VMware & Hyper-V Backup and recovery solutions Storage, server, and hardware operations VM life cycle management Cloud & Hybrid Azure services Hybrid cloud design and support Cloud and virtual platform operations Networking LAN/WAN Cisco networking RDP, monitoring, alerting Security Cybersecurity fundamentals Security principles and best practices Endpoint and cloud security monitoring Required Experience & Qualifications: 2-5 years' experience in an MSP environment Strong experience in 2nd/3rd line support with escalation ownership Proven ability to support multiple customer environments Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading by influence on a service desk Exposure to customer-facing service reviews and stakeholder engagement ITIL Foundation (Required) Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience Experience using ITSM & CRM platforms (Autotask, Halo or similar) RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of System Operations Location: Hereford (5 days on-site) Function: Defence Reports to: Head of Engineering - MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED About Us We are a specialist technology organisation trusted to build, secure, and maintain highly resilient communications infrastructure for some of the UK's most critical services, spanning Government, Defence, Healthcare, Enterprise, and Data Centre environments. Our culture is defined by four core values: Security that sets us apart, Experience and empathy over ego, Teamwork at all times, and Trust built on always delivering. The Role We are looking for a Head of System Operations to take full ownership of the day-to-day leadership, performance, and operational effectiveness of our Operations function. This role bridges technical execution and operational management, driving the team away from reactive support toward structured, process-driven, and resilient service delivery. Key Responsibilities Provide direct line management for the Operations team and Service Desk Lead Build, develop, and structure a high-performing operational department Set clear expectations around delivery, behaviours, accountability, and standards Conduct performance reviews, coaching, 1:1s, and development planning Own the day-to-day delivery of reliable, secure, and consistent IT operations Ensure service uptime, availability, and performance across the estate Define, implement, and enforce ITIL-aligned operational processes Own incident, change, problem, and service transition processes Chair or provide operational sign-off within Change Advisory Board activities Own operational acceptance of new services transitioning from Engineering into live support Drive problem management and root cause reduction across the estate Own capacity planning across people, platforms, and service demand Oversee asset life cycle management and service sustainability Lead and provide direction during major incidents and critical service events Act as the senior operational escalation point for the Operations team Report operational performance, service risks, and improvement priorities to senior leadership Ensure all operational activity aligns with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements Skills & Experience Required Strong experience leading IT Operations, Infrastructure, or Service Delivery functions Proven track record managing technical teams and building operational capability Solid understanding of networking, Firewalls, virtualisation, Linux, Windows, MDM, and cloud services Experience implementing ITIL-aligned operational processes Strong background in service transition, operational readiness, and continual improvement Proven people leadership with the ability to build high-performing teams Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in fast-paced environments Tools & Methodologies Strong working knowledge of ITIL-based service management Experience with ITSM and ticketing platforms Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and reporting tooling Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Education & Qualifications Degree level or equivalent desirable but not essential ITIL Practitioner or equivalent experience strongly desirable Leadership or management training desirable Relevant technical certifications beneficial
May 12, 2026
Full time
Head of System Operations Location: Hereford (5 days on-site) Function: Defence Reports to: Head of Engineering - MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED About Us We are a specialist technology organisation trusted to build, secure, and maintain highly resilient communications infrastructure for some of the UK's most critical services, spanning Government, Defence, Healthcare, Enterprise, and Data Centre environments. Our culture is defined by four core values: Security that sets us apart, Experience and empathy over ego, Teamwork at all times, and Trust built on always delivering. The Role We are looking for a Head of System Operations to take full ownership of the day-to-day leadership, performance, and operational effectiveness of our Operations function. This role bridges technical execution and operational management, driving the team away from reactive support toward structured, process-driven, and resilient service delivery. Key Responsibilities Provide direct line management for the Operations team and Service Desk Lead Build, develop, and structure a high-performing operational department Set clear expectations around delivery, behaviours, accountability, and standards Conduct performance reviews, coaching, 1:1s, and development planning Own the day-to-day delivery of reliable, secure, and consistent IT operations Ensure service uptime, availability, and performance across the estate Define, implement, and enforce ITIL-aligned operational processes Own incident, change, problem, and service transition processes Chair or provide operational sign-off within Change Advisory Board activities Own operational acceptance of new services transitioning from Engineering into live support Drive problem management and root cause reduction across the estate Own capacity planning across people, platforms, and service demand Oversee asset life cycle management and service sustainability Lead and provide direction during major incidents and critical service events Act as the senior operational escalation point for the Operations team Report operational performance, service risks, and improvement priorities to senior leadership Ensure all operational activity aligns with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements Skills & Experience Required Strong experience leading IT Operations, Infrastructure, or Service Delivery functions Proven track record managing technical teams and building operational capability Solid understanding of networking, Firewalls, virtualisation, Linux, Windows, MDM, and cloud services Experience implementing ITIL-aligned operational processes Strong background in service transition, operational readiness, and continual improvement Proven people leadership with the ability to build high-performing teams Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in fast-paced environments Tools & Methodologies Strong working knowledge of ITIL-based service management Experience with ITSM and ticketing platforms Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and reporting tooling Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Education & Qualifications Degree level or equivalent desirable but not essential ITIL Practitioner or equivalent experience strongly desirable Leadership or management training desirable Relevant technical certifications beneficial
Senior Sourcing Strategist, Data Center, EMEA London About Nscale Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost effective, high performance infrastructure for AI start ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you'll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future. About the Role We're hiring a Senior Talent Sourcing Strategist to shape a more strategic, intelligence led, and high impact approach to talent generation across Nscale. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of advanced sourcing, talent intelligence, market research, and recruiting partnership, working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, business leaders, and cross functional stakeholders to identify, engage, and inform talent decisions in complex and highly competitive markets. You'll be responsible for building targeted pipelines for hard to fill roles, uncovering passive talent through multi channel sourcing techniques, and translating external market insights into practical recommendations that improve hiring outcomes. This role is important because it strengthens the quality of Nscale's top of funnel activity, helps hiring teams understand where and how talent can be found, and brings more structure to pipeline strategy as the business scales globally. You'll also help increase precision and efficiency by combining sourcing expertise, data informed thinking, and strong operational discipline. We've implemented Greenhouse, MetaView, and GoodTime to enhance our hiring operations, so you'll be collaborating with modern, integrated tools from day one. What you'll be doing Build strategic talent pipelines for priority and hard to fill roles, with a strong focus on long term market coverage rather than reactive sourcing alone. Apply advanced, multi channel sourcing methods to identify and engage passive candidates across niche technical and business functions. Hyperscale/AI Infra and/or Data Center (Mechanical, HVAC, Engineering, Electricians etc.) related expertise is highly desirable. Use AI powered sourcing tools and automation techniques to improve reach, speed, and precision in complex talent markets. Partner with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to define search strategies, target talent pools, and calibrate outreach based on role requirements. Own top of funnel talent generation by delivering high quality candidate pipelines that align with hiring priorities. Conduct external talent market mapping across target companies, industries, and geographies, with particular relevance to EMEA hiring needs. Gather competitive intelligence on talent availability, market movement, and organisational structures to support more informed hiring decisions. Translate sourcing findings and market research into actionable intelligence for recruiters and business leaders. Track pipeline activity and sourcing effectiveness within the ATS and related systems to maintain visibility and consistency. Support outreach strategy development, including messaging approaches that resonate with senior and difficult to reach talent. Identify opportunities to improve sourcing workflows, talent discovery processes, and pipeline architecture. Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, ensuring sourcing strategy is understood, aligned, and connected to business needs. Requirements Minimum 8+ years experience in talent sourcing, executive research, or strategic talent acquisition with a strong emphasis on proactive candidate generation. Hands on experience building structured pipelines for niche, technical, or hard to fill roles rather than working only on inbound or recruiter led processes. Hyperscale/AI Infra and/or Data Center (Mechanical, HVAC, Engineering, Electricians, Plumbing etc.) related expertise is highly desirable. Proven ability to use advanced, multi channel sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive candidates across competitive talent markets. Strong proficiency with AI powered sourcing tools, talent search platforms, and automation workflows that improve sourcing precision and efficiency. Excellent research skills with the ability to map talent landscapes, analyse target companies, and uncover relevant market insights. Confidence turning external talent data into clear recommendations for recruiters, hiring managers, and business stakeholders. Clear communication skills with the ability to influence search direction and present sourcing insight in a credible, strategic way. Strong judgement in prioritising search activity, calibrating talent pools, and balancing quality with pipeline volume. Comfort working with ATS and sourcing systems to maintain accurate records, pipeline visibility, and process discipline. Solid understanding of GDPR best practices and confidentiality requirements when researching, engaging, and handling candidate data. Ability to operate with precision in evolving hiring environments where role scope, market conditions, and business priorities may shift quickly. Exposure to Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence platforms, automation tools, or other modern sourcing technologies is a plus. What we can offer you At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. Join the fastest growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting edge AI. Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. Human First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Sourcing Strategist, Data Center, EMEA London About Nscale Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost effective, high performance infrastructure for AI start ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you'll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future. About the Role We're hiring a Senior Talent Sourcing Strategist to shape a more strategic, intelligence led, and high impact approach to talent generation across Nscale. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of advanced sourcing, talent intelligence, market research, and recruiting partnership, working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, business leaders, and cross functional stakeholders to identify, engage, and inform talent decisions in complex and highly competitive markets. You'll be responsible for building targeted pipelines for hard to fill roles, uncovering passive talent through multi channel sourcing techniques, and translating external market insights into practical recommendations that improve hiring outcomes. This role is important because it strengthens the quality of Nscale's top of funnel activity, helps hiring teams understand where and how talent can be found, and brings more structure to pipeline strategy as the business scales globally. You'll also help increase precision and efficiency by combining sourcing expertise, data informed thinking, and strong operational discipline. We've implemented Greenhouse, MetaView, and GoodTime to enhance our hiring operations, so you'll be collaborating with modern, integrated tools from day one. What you'll be doing Build strategic talent pipelines for priority and hard to fill roles, with a strong focus on long term market coverage rather than reactive sourcing alone. Apply advanced, multi channel sourcing methods to identify and engage passive candidates across niche technical and business functions. Hyperscale/AI Infra and/or Data Center (Mechanical, HVAC, Engineering, Electricians etc.) related expertise is highly desirable. Use AI powered sourcing tools and automation techniques to improve reach, speed, and precision in complex talent markets. Partner with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to define search strategies, target talent pools, and calibrate outreach based on role requirements. Own top of funnel talent generation by delivering high quality candidate pipelines that align with hiring priorities. Conduct external talent market mapping across target companies, industries, and geographies, with particular relevance to EMEA hiring needs. Gather competitive intelligence on talent availability, market movement, and organisational structures to support more informed hiring decisions. Translate sourcing findings and market research into actionable intelligence for recruiters and business leaders. Track pipeline activity and sourcing effectiveness within the ATS and related systems to maintain visibility and consistency. Support outreach strategy development, including messaging approaches that resonate with senior and difficult to reach talent. Identify opportunities to improve sourcing workflows, talent discovery processes, and pipeline architecture. Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, ensuring sourcing strategy is understood, aligned, and connected to business needs. Requirements Minimum 8+ years experience in talent sourcing, executive research, or strategic talent acquisition with a strong emphasis on proactive candidate generation. Hands on experience building structured pipelines for niche, technical, or hard to fill roles rather than working only on inbound or recruiter led processes. Hyperscale/AI Infra and/or Data Center (Mechanical, HVAC, Engineering, Electricians, Plumbing etc.) related expertise is highly desirable. Proven ability to use advanced, multi channel sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive candidates across competitive talent markets. Strong proficiency with AI powered sourcing tools, talent search platforms, and automation workflows that improve sourcing precision and efficiency. Excellent research skills with the ability to map talent landscapes, analyse target companies, and uncover relevant market insights. Confidence turning external talent data into clear recommendations for recruiters, hiring managers, and business stakeholders. Clear communication skills with the ability to influence search direction and present sourcing insight in a credible, strategic way. Strong judgement in prioritising search activity, calibrating talent pools, and balancing quality with pipeline volume. Comfort working with ATS and sourcing systems to maintain accurate records, pipeline visibility, and process discipline. Solid understanding of GDPR best practices and confidentiality requirements when researching, engaging, and handling candidate data. Ability to operate with precision in evolving hiring environments where role scope, market conditions, and business priorities may shift quickly. Exposure to Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence platforms, automation tools, or other modern sourcing technologies is a plus. What we can offer you At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. Join the fastest growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting edge AI. Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. Human First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join a large-scale public sector programme, delivering solutions across a portfolio of biometric and digital identity products. You will play a key role in building, enhancing, and supporting live systems, diagnosing incidents, and engineering high-quality, scalable Java solutions within a collaborative Agile environment. Must have active SC clearance Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement Java-based solutions for large-scale biometric and digital platforms Support and maintain live production systems, including incident diagnosis and resolution Build and integrate microservices-based architectures using modern Spring technologies Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality code Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and promote engineering best practices Mentor and support team members where required Essential Skills & Experience 8-10+ years of hands-on Java development experience on large-scale Spring-based projects Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, Microservices SQL databases (PostgreSQL/Aurora), Hibernate (JPA) REST & SOAP web services Messaging systems such as ActiveMQ AWS cloud services (EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, KMS, CloudWatch) CI/CD tooling: Maven, Git, Jenkins, SonarQube Containerisation using Docker Test-driven development using JUnit, Mockito, TestContainers (or similar) Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) Experience supporting live systems and resolving production issues Public sector project experience Desirable Skills Angular and/or Node.js Jaspersoft reporting Spring Cloud, Activiti BPMN DBA-level exposure to performance tuning (Postgres/Aurora) AWS DevOps and infrastructure automation Monitoring with Grafana
May 12, 2026
Contractor
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join a large-scale public sector programme, delivering solutions across a portfolio of biometric and digital identity products. You will play a key role in building, enhancing, and supporting live systems, diagnosing incidents, and engineering high-quality, scalable Java solutions within a collaborative Agile environment. Must have active SC clearance Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement Java-based solutions for large-scale biometric and digital platforms Support and maintain live production systems, including incident diagnosis and resolution Build and integrate microservices-based architectures using modern Spring technologies Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality code Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and promote engineering best practices Mentor and support team members where required Essential Skills & Experience 8-10+ years of hands-on Java development experience on large-scale Spring-based projects Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, Microservices SQL databases (PostgreSQL/Aurora), Hibernate (JPA) REST & SOAP web services Messaging systems such as ActiveMQ AWS cloud services (EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, KMS, CloudWatch) CI/CD tooling: Maven, Git, Jenkins, SonarQube Containerisation using Docker Test-driven development using JUnit, Mockito, TestContainers (or similar) Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) Experience supporting live systems and resolving production issues Public sector project experience Desirable Skills Angular and/or Node.js Jaspersoft reporting Spring Cloud, Activiti BPMN DBA-level exposure to performance tuning (Postgres/Aurora) AWS DevOps and infrastructure automation Monitoring with Grafana
A leading tech consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to build digital products and lead engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS or Azure, DevSecOps engineering, and Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform. Benefits include 25 days vacation and private medical insurance, along with opportunities for career development and a diverse community involvement. The application deadline is 31/08/2026.
May 12, 2026
Full time
A leading tech consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to build digital products and lead engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS or Azure, DevSecOps engineering, and Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform. Benefits include 25 days vacation and private medical insurance, along with opportunities for career development and a diverse community involvement. The application deadline is 31/08/2026.
Lead AI Engineer - Permanent - London/Hybrid Permanent Hybrid in Central London Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities Strategic & Architectural Leadership Define and own the technical vision and architecture for AI solutions across the organization Evaluate, select, and standardize AI technologies, frameworks, and third-party services Lead technical design reviews and make critical architectural decisions for complex AI initiatives Drive technical strategy for responsible AI, model governance, and production ML operations Partner with senior leadership (CTO, VPs, Directors) to translate business objectives into technical AI roadmaps Influence product and engineering strategy through technical insights and feasibility assessments Technical Expertise & Execution Act as the go-to technical expert for complex AI challenges across engineering teams Lead proof-of-concepts for emerging AI technologies and assess their production viability Build and deliver production-ready AI and Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, agents, and responsible AI practices Implement and maintain retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, hybrid search methods, and effective chunking strategies Use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development while maintaining ownership of outcomes and documenting best practices Standards & Enablement Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks for AI development Improve internal AI development tooling, including shared libraries, SDKs, and reference implementations for RAG, tracing, prompt management, and evaluation Mentor engineers across all levels, conduct code reviews, and elevate engineering standards across the organization (upgraded from "mentor peers") Lead internal enablement and capability-building activities across the organization (upgraded from "contribute to") Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product using a working-backwards approach, producing technical designs, breaking down work, and delivering iteratively Partner with Security, Legal, and Data teams to define AI policies, review risks, and ensure privacy, PII protection, and regulatory compliance Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must Have: 7+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on production Generative AI and RAG systems Demonstrated experience architecting and scaling complex AI systems in production environments Proven track record of technical decision-making and architectural leadership with measurable business impact Deep technical expertise in LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and hybrid search techniques Hands-on experience with leading LLM providers (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI), including model selection, evaluation, and optimization Expert-level Python development skills and fluency with AI coding assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) Production experience with AWS cloud services and container orchestration (Kubernetes), including infrastructure design for ML workloads Strong technical communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across teams Strong data engineering capabilities, including dataset creation, ETL development, and metrics definition (moved from Nice to Have) Solid understanding of ML fundamentals, experimentation methodologies, and model performance optimization (moved from Nice to Have) Nice to Have Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or custom training approaches Familiarity with MLOps platforms and experiment tracking tools Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Background in NLP research or open-source AI/ML contributions
May 12, 2026
Full time
Lead AI Engineer - Permanent - London/Hybrid Permanent Hybrid in Central London Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities Strategic & Architectural Leadership Define and own the technical vision and architecture for AI solutions across the organization Evaluate, select, and standardize AI technologies, frameworks, and third-party services Lead technical design reviews and make critical architectural decisions for complex AI initiatives Drive technical strategy for responsible AI, model governance, and production ML operations Partner with senior leadership (CTO, VPs, Directors) to translate business objectives into technical AI roadmaps Influence product and engineering strategy through technical insights and feasibility assessments Technical Expertise & Execution Act as the go-to technical expert for complex AI challenges across engineering teams Lead proof-of-concepts for emerging AI technologies and assess their production viability Build and deliver production-ready AI and Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, agents, and responsible AI practices Implement and maintain retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, hybrid search methods, and effective chunking strategies Use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development while maintaining ownership of outcomes and documenting best practices Standards & Enablement Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks for AI development Improve internal AI development tooling, including shared libraries, SDKs, and reference implementations for RAG, tracing, prompt management, and evaluation Mentor engineers across all levels, conduct code reviews, and elevate engineering standards across the organization (upgraded from "mentor peers") Lead internal enablement and capability-building activities across the organization (upgraded from "contribute to") Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product using a working-backwards approach, producing technical designs, breaking down work, and delivering iteratively Partner with Security, Legal, and Data teams to define AI policies, review risks, and ensure privacy, PII protection, and regulatory compliance Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must Have: 7+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on production Generative AI and RAG systems Demonstrated experience architecting and scaling complex AI systems in production environments Proven track record of technical decision-making and architectural leadership with measurable business impact Deep technical expertise in LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and hybrid search techniques Hands-on experience with leading LLM providers (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI), including model selection, evaluation, and optimization Expert-level Python development skills and fluency with AI coding assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) Production experience with AWS cloud services and container orchestration (Kubernetes), including infrastructure design for ML workloads Strong technical communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across teams Strong data engineering capabilities, including dataset creation, ETL development, and metrics definition (moved from Nice to Have) Solid understanding of ML fundamentals, experimentation methodologies, and model performance optimization (moved from Nice to Have) Nice to Have Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or custom training approaches Familiarity with MLOps platforms and experiment tracking tools Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Background in NLP research or open-source AI/ML contributions
Your role The Times and The Sunday Times are seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead the operational delivery of our digital storytelling. This is a newly created leadership position designed to unify our production standards across Video and Podcasts. Day to day you will Serve as the single point of accountability for the full production workflow, guaranteeing a smooth, scalable process from recording through post-production to final distribution. Manage the Production Managers who oversee day to day video and podcast output, allowing you to focus on elevating production standards to a singular, world class Times benchmark. Ensure that our technical infrastructure is future proofed for a global audience by identifying and integrating the next generation of production technology, from AI assisted workflows to cloud based collaborative editing. Oversee the departmental budgets across the slate, planning and allocating spend per series and episode, and reallocating resources as needed to ensure optimal delivery outcomes. Establish and oversee robust end of production workflows to ensure all deliverables, paperwork, rights documentation, and compliance materials are accurately completed, securely archived, and distribution ready. Lead negotiations for music licensing, archive access, and technical procurement to ensure our teams have the best tools and rights in place. Coordinate the strategic development of our physical and virtual studio spaces to ensure they are optimised for the overlapping needs of cinematic video, high fidelity audio, and live social broadcasting. Act as the primary operational partner to Heads of departments, translating ambitious investigative journalism into viable, high impact multi platform realities. Serve as the final authority on health and safety, risk assessments, and media law compliance (Copyright, Ofcom, Data Protection) across all non print output. Design and manage a sustainable recruitment and freelance strategy, ensuring a diverse, top tier talent pool is available to meet the demands of a 24 hour newsroom. What we're looking for from you Extensive experience leading production at a senior level within a major media organisation or broadcaster, with a deep, professional understanding of video (long and short form), podcasts, and social first content. A proven track record of management with the ability to move seamlessly between high level operational strategy and the granular details of complex production workflows. Significant experience managing large scale, departmental budgets, with the ability to forecast spend, optimise resources, and deliver maximum value across multiple workstreams. A "systems first" thinker with experience designing and implementing production frameworks that bring together disparate teams into a unified, efficient engine. A sophisticated understanding of current and emerging media technologies, including the transition toward cloud based production and AI integrated workflows. Exceptional communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at the highest levels of editorial and commercial leadership. Robust knowledge of media law, copyright, and usage rights across global territories, alongside a deep commitment to rigorous health and safety and risk management protocols. The ability to remain unflappable in a fast paced newsroom environment, pivoting quickly between the immediate demands of breaking news and the long term planning of flagship series. A passion for mentorship and a proven ability to build, lead, and retain diverse, high performing production and technical teams. Benefits Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Your role The Times and The Sunday Times are seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead the operational delivery of our digital storytelling. This is a newly created leadership position designed to unify our production standards across Video and Podcasts. Day to day you will Serve as the single point of accountability for the full production workflow, guaranteeing a smooth, scalable process from recording through post-production to final distribution. Manage the Production Managers who oversee day to day video and podcast output, allowing you to focus on elevating production standards to a singular, world class Times benchmark. Ensure that our technical infrastructure is future proofed for a global audience by identifying and integrating the next generation of production technology, from AI assisted workflows to cloud based collaborative editing. Oversee the departmental budgets across the slate, planning and allocating spend per series and episode, and reallocating resources as needed to ensure optimal delivery outcomes. Establish and oversee robust end of production workflows to ensure all deliverables, paperwork, rights documentation, and compliance materials are accurately completed, securely archived, and distribution ready. Lead negotiations for music licensing, archive access, and technical procurement to ensure our teams have the best tools and rights in place. Coordinate the strategic development of our physical and virtual studio spaces to ensure they are optimised for the overlapping needs of cinematic video, high fidelity audio, and live social broadcasting. Act as the primary operational partner to Heads of departments, translating ambitious investigative journalism into viable, high impact multi platform realities. Serve as the final authority on health and safety, risk assessments, and media law compliance (Copyright, Ofcom, Data Protection) across all non print output. Design and manage a sustainable recruitment and freelance strategy, ensuring a diverse, top tier talent pool is available to meet the demands of a 24 hour newsroom. What we're looking for from you Extensive experience leading production at a senior level within a major media organisation or broadcaster, with a deep, professional understanding of video (long and short form), podcasts, and social first content. A proven track record of management with the ability to move seamlessly between high level operational strategy and the granular details of complex production workflows. Significant experience managing large scale, departmental budgets, with the ability to forecast spend, optimise resources, and deliver maximum value across multiple workstreams. A "systems first" thinker with experience designing and implementing production frameworks that bring together disparate teams into a unified, efficient engine. A sophisticated understanding of current and emerging media technologies, including the transition toward cloud based production and AI integrated workflows. Exceptional communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at the highest levels of editorial and commercial leadership. Robust knowledge of media law, copyright, and usage rights across global territories, alongside a deep commitment to rigorous health and safety and risk management protocols. The ability to remain unflappable in a fast paced newsroom environment, pivoting quickly between the immediate demands of breaking news and the long term planning of flagship series. A passion for mentorship and a proven ability to build, lead, and retain diverse, high performing production and technical teams. Benefits Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
Location: London, UK Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Working Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Rate: Up to £425 per day Positions Available: 2 About the Role is hiring a Python Senior Engineer to join the Recommendations team supporting the AI Stylist experience - an AI-powered platform combining conversational AI with recommendation systems. This role focuses on building and improving customer-facing AI services, with particular emphasis on evaluation frameworks, recommendation quality, and production reliability. You will work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to develop scalable AI-driven solutions used in live environments. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain AI-powered services using Python Design and implement evaluation frameworks for LLM-based systems Improve AI output quality through structured evaluations and testing Apply techniques such as LLM-as-a-Judge for response assessment Work with non-deterministic AI systems in production environments Integrate AI services into broader APIs and platform ecosystems Support system reliability, observability, and performance Collaborate with data scientists on prompts, models, and evaluation strategies Participate in on-call support when required Required Skills & Experience Strong Python engineering experience in production environments Experience building AI-enabled applications, recommendation systems, or conversational platforms Hands-on experience with LLM or AI evaluation frameworks Strong understanding of non-deterministic AI system behaviour Ability to design meaningful evaluations and improve system quality over time Experience working in cross-functional engineering and product teams Desirable Skills Experience with Azure AI services or similar cloud AI platforms Familiarity with OpenAI or similar AI SDKs Exposure to distributed systems and infrastructure tooling Experience with Terraform or Kafka
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Location: London, UK Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Working Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Rate: Up to £425 per day Positions Available: 2 About the Role is hiring a Python Senior Engineer to join the Recommendations team supporting the AI Stylist experience - an AI-powered platform combining conversational AI with recommendation systems. This role focuses on building and improving customer-facing AI services, with particular emphasis on evaluation frameworks, recommendation quality, and production reliability. You will work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to develop scalable AI-driven solutions used in live environments. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain AI-powered services using Python Design and implement evaluation frameworks for LLM-based systems Improve AI output quality through structured evaluations and testing Apply techniques such as LLM-as-a-Judge for response assessment Work with non-deterministic AI systems in production environments Integrate AI services into broader APIs and platform ecosystems Support system reliability, observability, and performance Collaborate with data scientists on prompts, models, and evaluation strategies Participate in on-call support when required Required Skills & Experience Strong Python engineering experience in production environments Experience building AI-enabled applications, recommendation systems, or conversational platforms Hands-on experience with LLM or AI evaluation frameworks Strong understanding of non-deterministic AI system behaviour Ability to design meaningful evaluations and improve system quality over time Experience working in cross-functional engineering and product teams Desirable Skills Experience with Azure AI services or similar cloud AI platforms Familiarity with OpenAI or similar AI SDKs Exposure to distributed systems and infrastructure tooling Experience with Terraform or Kafka
Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer Salary: up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Manchester - 2/3 days onsite Working Hours: 40 hours per week A globally established organisation is seeking a Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer to join a Public Cloud Platform function, driving scalable, secure and compliant Google Cloud networking solutions across enterprise environments. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role focused on designing and modernising cloud network services while enabling rapid, seamless cloud adoption. The for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer position is suited to an experienced GCP networking specialist who combines deep technical capability with strong collaboration skills, enjoys working in cross-functional feature teams and can lead technical growth within engineering environments. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer: Design, implement and manage GCP Virtual Data Centre network architecture for enterprise workloads Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, firewalls, routing and peering for secure and scalable connectivity Implement hybrid connectivity solutions including Cloud VPN and Interconnect for on-premise and multi-cloud integration Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code for network resources using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Automate network provisioning and configuration workflows using Python Enforce GCP organisation policies covering network security, encryption and access control Integrate network deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated provisioning and updates Implement policy-as-code guardrails for network governance Optimise network performance, reliability and resilience through monitoring and proactive tuning Collaborate with security teams to implement best practice network controls Support migration of legacy network configurations into unified, reusable templates Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues across GCP VDC environments Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers within the team Essential Skills for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer: Strong hands-on experience with GCP networking including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, routing and peering Proven experience delivering hybrid connectivity using Cloud VPN and Interconnect Strong Infrastructure as Code expertise using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Python scripting for automation and tooling Experience integrating network automation into CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of GCP organisation policies and policy-as-code frameworks GCP certification, ideally Professional Cloud Network Engineer Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer: Experience with enterprise cloud engineering platforms Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capability Experience operating as a senior SME within cloud engineering teams If you are an experienced GCP Network Engineer with strong cloud architecture and automation expertise, looking to lead scalable enterprise cloud networking initiatives, please apply in the immediate instance.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer Salary: up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Manchester - 2/3 days onsite Working Hours: 40 hours per week A globally established organisation is seeking a Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer to join a Public Cloud Platform function, driving scalable, secure and compliant Google Cloud networking solutions across enterprise environments. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role focused on designing and modernising cloud network services while enabling rapid, seamless cloud adoption. The for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer position is suited to an experienced GCP networking specialist who combines deep technical capability with strong collaboration skills, enjoys working in cross-functional feature teams and can lead technical growth within engineering environments. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer: Design, implement and manage GCP Virtual Data Centre network architecture for enterprise workloads Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, firewalls, routing and peering for secure and scalable connectivity Implement hybrid connectivity solutions including Cloud VPN and Interconnect for on-premise and multi-cloud integration Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code for network resources using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Automate network provisioning and configuration workflows using Python Enforce GCP organisation policies covering network security, encryption and access control Integrate network deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated provisioning and updates Implement policy-as-code guardrails for network governance Optimise network performance, reliability and resilience through monitoring and proactive tuning Collaborate with security teams to implement best practice network controls Support migration of legacy network configurations into unified, reusable templates Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues across GCP VDC environments Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers within the team Essential Skills for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer: Strong hands-on experience with GCP networking including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, routing and peering Proven experience delivering hybrid connectivity using Cloud VPN and Interconnect Strong Infrastructure as Code expertise using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Python scripting for automation and tooling Experience integrating network automation into CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of GCP organisation policies and policy-as-code frameworks GCP certification, ideally Professional Cloud Network Engineer Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer: Experience with enterprise cloud engineering platforms Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capability Experience operating as a senior SME within cloud engineering teams If you are an experienced GCP Network Engineer with strong cloud architecture and automation expertise, looking to lead scalable enterprise cloud networking initiatives, please apply in the immediate instance.
Senior IT Server Support Engineer Location: Remote / 1 day per month in Oxford Salary: Circa £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing Top Tech Company is looking to add Senior IT Server Support Engineers to its operations team. Supporting large-scale online systems used globally, you ll play a key role in ensuring infrastructure remains secure, stable, and highly available across a fast-moving production environment The role: You ll be responsible for supporting Microsoft-based infrastructure and cloud environments, covering monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement across critical systems. The role also involves working closely with internal stakeholders and supporting controlled infrastructure changes across the wider platform Essential: •Strong Windows Server experience including IIS, Failover Clustering and Microsoft NLB •Experience supporting Microsoft Entra / Microsoft 365 technologies including Exchange Online, Intune, Defender and Teams •Cloud infrastructure experience including AWS and Cloudflare •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills •Experience supporting high-availability production environments •Able to work remotely with one day per month in Oxford •Willing to participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rota Nice-to-have: •Linux systems experience Tremendous opportunity offering plenty of scope for career progression in stable, friendly company where you'll be able to keep up to date with the latest infrastructure technologies, and enjoy a healthy work/life balance! Apply now for FULL details!
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior IT Server Support Engineer Location: Remote / 1 day per month in Oxford Salary: Circa £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing Top Tech Company is looking to add Senior IT Server Support Engineers to its operations team. Supporting large-scale online systems used globally, you ll play a key role in ensuring infrastructure remains secure, stable, and highly available across a fast-moving production environment The role: You ll be responsible for supporting Microsoft-based infrastructure and cloud environments, covering monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement across critical systems. The role also involves working closely with internal stakeholders and supporting controlled infrastructure changes across the wider platform Essential: •Strong Windows Server experience including IIS, Failover Clustering and Microsoft NLB •Experience supporting Microsoft Entra / Microsoft 365 technologies including Exchange Online, Intune, Defender and Teams •Cloud infrastructure experience including AWS and Cloudflare •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills •Experience supporting high-availability production environments •Able to work remotely with one day per month in Oxford •Willing to participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rota Nice-to-have: •Linux systems experience Tremendous opportunity offering plenty of scope for career progression in stable, friendly company where you'll be able to keep up to date with the latest infrastructure technologies, and enjoy a healthy work/life balance! Apply now for FULL details!
Infrastructure Support Engineer Location: Hybrid / UK-based Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking a proactive and motivated Infrastructure Support Engineer to support and maintain critical infrastructure services across both on-premise and cloud environments. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with some commercial IT support experience who is looking to develop their skills across infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, and enterprise systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to support day-to-day operations, assist with upgrades and maintenance activities, and help ensure the stability and performance of key infrastructure platforms within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Support physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructure environments Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows Server platforms and core infrastructure services Assist with infrastructure upgrades, patching, migrations, and routine maintenance tasks Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and basic SQL Server activities Maintain system documentation, monitoring, security, and operational standards Key Skills & Experience Previous experience in an IT Support, Infrastructure Support, or similar technical support role Basic knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Understanding of troubleshooting server, infrastructure, or application-related issues Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS and monitoring tools would be beneficial Willingness to learn infrastructure technologies, scripting, and enterprise support processes Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Infrastructure Support Engineer Location: Hybrid / UK-based Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking a proactive and motivated Infrastructure Support Engineer to support and maintain critical infrastructure services across both on-premise and cloud environments. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with some commercial IT support experience who is looking to develop their skills across infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, and enterprise systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to support day-to-day operations, assist with upgrades and maintenance activities, and help ensure the stability and performance of key infrastructure platforms within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Support physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructure environments Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows Server platforms and core infrastructure services Assist with infrastructure upgrades, patching, migrations, and routine maintenance tasks Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and basic SQL Server activities Maintain system documentation, monitoring, security, and operational standards Key Skills & Experience Previous experience in an IT Support, Infrastructure Support, or similar technical support role Basic knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Understanding of troubleshooting server, infrastructure, or application-related issues Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS and monitoring tools would be beneficial Willingness to learn infrastructure technologies, scripting, and enterprise support processes Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
